FAQ
TL;DR: 60 Nm torque, “like for free”, makes the brushless Parkside PABSP 20-Li A1 drill a budget powerhouse [Elektroda, bikerds, #17453550; Elektroda, TomekB123, #17454202]. 5-year cover offsets tricky cross-border returns. Why it matters: DIYers get near pro-grade muscle without breaking the bank.
Quick Facts
• Max torque: 60 Nm, two-speed gearbox 0–450 / 0–2 000 rpm [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17453550]
• 13 mm all-metal chuck, M12 x 1.0 mount [Elektroda, bikerds, #17453550; Elektroda, electro, #17638592]
• 20 V / 2 Ah pack using Samsung 20A cells [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17459457]
• Street price in PL: 320–450 PLN plus shipping [Elektroda, bikerds, #17519666; Elektroda, Kulturysci1, #17520279]
• Warranty: 5 years parts & labour, mail-in only to seller country [Elektroda, bikerds, #17453550; #17533330]
Is 350 PLN a fair price for the PABSP 20-Li A1?
Yes. Users paid 320–370 PLN when bought in Germany and resold locally; offers over 450 PLN look inflated [Elektroda, bikerds, #17519666; Elektroda, Kulturysci1, #17520279]. You receive brushless power, a 2 Ah battery and 5-year warranty at roughly one-third the cost of comparable 60 Nm brand drills.
How much real power can it deliver?
Owners report the tool sinks 280 mm construction screws without pre-drilling [Elektroda, eXt1945, post #17520546] On speed-2, hand-held stall tests failed to stop the spindle, confirming torque close to the rated 60 Nm [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17459457]
Does the clutch allow gentle screwdriving?
Not really. Position 1 of 21 still applies too much force, so small hinges or plastics may strip [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17468841] Feather the trigger or switch to a low-torque driver for delicate tasks.
Are batteries from the regular Parkside X20V Team compatible?
No. Performance-series packs use a different slide connector, so X20V Team batteries and chargers will not fit [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17583695]
How loud is the drill compared with older Parkside models?
Users note noticeably higher noise, although no decibel figure is given [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17459457] The brushless motor whine dominates at full speed.
Why do some units vibrate or ‘wobble’?
Several buyers measured up to 0.3 mm spindle runout, traced to an off-centre chuck and sometimes the shaft itself [Elektroda, electro, #17617408; #17638592]. Severe wobble hampers small-bit drilling and is grounds for warranty claim.
Can I swap the factory chuck for a better ROHM model?
Yes. The spindle uses a standard M12 × 1.0 thread. Unscrew the original chuck and install any matching 13 mm unit. If the shaft itself runs out, a new chuck will not cure the wobble [Elektroda, electro, post #17638592]
How do I test if my battery still holds full capacity?
- Work until the pack shuts off.
- Place it on the supplied charger.
- A healthy 2 Ah pack takes roughly 45 minutes to reach full charge [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17559444]
What ordering and warranty options exist for Polish buyers?
Online Lidl Germany limits shipping to DE addresses. Most Poles use friends or resellers to import [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17519666] Warranty returns must go back to the original Lidl market; Polish stores will not accept them despite EU rules [Elektroda, bikerds, post #17533330]
What common failure cases should I watch for?
Edge cases include clutch slip during heavy un-screwing that produced smoke after a few hours of use [Elektroda, MarekSobanski, post #17643053] and battery incompatibility complaints. Always let the gearbox cool after long high-torque runs.
Is the 2017-07 production date normal on new stock?
Yes. Every unit reported in 2018–2019 carries that stamp, suggesting a single production batch stored before release [Elektroda, Arturr300, #17558115; Elektroda, bikerds, #17619052].
Expert comparison: How does it stack up against DeWalt DCD796 or Graphite 59GP401?
One user ditched three DeWalt DCD796 units for spindle wobble, praising the Parkside for drilling “perfect circles” [Elektroda, sroka922, post #17533773] Graphite 59GP401 showed housing heat-up and worse runout during his tests [Elektroda, sroka922, post #17609906] "It beats the rest" sums up his verdict [Elektroda, eXt1945, post #17520546]