Dewalt’s new 20V Max lithium-ion cordless tool lineup has just been released, and the selection includes 4 new drill/drivers and 1 impact driver that is available in 2 kit configurations. We put together the following guide to help you choose the ones best suited for your needs, and to make it easier to compare these to other brands’ tools.
Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drills
Dewalt Compact Drill Driver DCD780C2
| Dewalt DCD780C2 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-600, 0-2000 |
| Power | 350 UWO |
| Clutch Settings | 15 |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 1.5Ah |
| Weight | 3.4lbs |
| MSRP | $219 |
| Check Price or Order from Amazon | |
Dewalt Premium Drill Driver DCD980L2
| Dewalt DCD980L2 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy Duty |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Metal Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 3 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-575, 0-1350, 0-2000 |
| Power | 535 UWO |
| Clutch Settings | 22 |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| Weight | 5.2lbs |
| MSRP | $279 |
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Dewalt Right Angle Drill Driver DCD740C1
| Dewalt DCD740C1 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact RA |
| Chuck-Type | 3/8″ Deep |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-650, 0-2000 |
| Power | 360 UWO |
| Length with 2″ Bit | 4-1/2″ |
| Incl. Batteries | 1 x 1.5Ah |
| Weight | 3.8lbs |
| MSRP | $199 |
| Check Price or Order from Amazon | |
Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Hammer Drills
Dewalt Hammer Drill Driver DCD785C2
| Dewalt DCD785C2 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hammer Drill |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-600, 0-2000 |
| Impacts (BPM) | 34,000 Max |
| Power | 350 UWO |
| Clutch Settings | 15 |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 1.5Ah |
| Weight | 3.5lbs |
| MSRP | $239 |
| Check Price or Order from Amazon | |
Dewalt Premium Hammer Drill Driver DCD985L2
| Dewalt DCD985L2 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy-Duty Hammer Drill |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Metal Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-575, 0-1350 0-2000 |
| Impacts (BPM) | 0-9,775, 0-22,950 0-34,000 |
| Power | 535 UWO |
| Clutch Settings | 22 |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| Weight | 5.2lbs |
| MSRP | $299 |
| Check Price or Order from Amazon | |
Dewalt 20V Max Impact Driver
Dewalt Cordless Impact Driver Kit DCF885C2
| Dewalt DCF885C2 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Impact Driver |
| Chuck | 1/4″ hex |
| Min. Bit Length | 1-inch |
| Head Length | 5.55″ |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-2800 |
| Max Impacts (IPM) | 3200 |
| Max Torque | 1400 in.-lbs |
| Weight | 2.8lbs |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 1.5Ah |
| MSRP | $219 |
| Check Price or Order from Amazon | |
Dewalt Cordless Impact Driver Kit DCF885L2
| Dewalt DCF885L2 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Impact Driver |
| Chuck | 1/4″ hex |
| Min. Bit Length | 1-inch |
| Head Length | 5.55″ |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-2800 |
| Max Impacts (IPM) | 3200 |
| Max Torque | 1400 in.-lbs |
| Weight | 3.4lbs |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| MSRP | $269 |
| Check Price or Order from Amazon | |
Kits DCF885C2 and DCF885L2 differ in that the first comes with two 1.5Ah batteries, and the second with two 3.0Ah batteries.
Note: UWO refers to Dewalt’s unique way of measuring the maximum power of their drills in terms of of unit-watts out. Here is more info.
Thought I would see a comparison, but really, it looks like an advertisement for some new 18v (er 20V, yeah, that’s it) Dewalt. Where’s Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita, Metabo, maybe Rigid. Not to mention the homeowner level Porter Cable on down… to Black and Decker, Skill, etc.
With the 20V Max line launching this month, I’ve received tons, TONS of emails asking what the differences are between Dewalt’s new models. This consolidates much of the information that took too many words to describe.
Currently a compilation of Bosch’s new kits is in the works, and after that a comprehensive multi-brand compilation/comparison including Makita, Milwaukee, Ridgid, Porter Cable, Hitachi, and Kobalt, maybe others as well.
Dewalt is the only brand represented here for two reasons – their drills are what people were emailing in about, and because I wasn’t sure additional comparisons would be well received or even needed.
The real question is if everyone else will jump aboard the 20v marketing like they all did with 12v….
Just returned my 20v DeWalt 2pc combo kit at Home Depot after seeing the white 18v lithium Makita drill smoke the hell out of the DeWalt. The DeWalt was struggling to put a lag screw in treated lumber, while the Makita put it down effortlessly. The color will take some time to get used to.
Ed. Note: Danilo and both Everardo and Manimal who left comments in this post are the same person. Multiple comments from the same person under different names usually indicates a secret agenda and the intent to deceive an audience.