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Craftsman Professional Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat Price
Craftsman
Professional
- 84 B B A C C B Price


Bottom-Line:

CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Power - Higher than average power, generates up to 500 in-lbs of torque.
  • Run-time - Li-ion battery run-time is about 10% longer than average.
  • Durable - All-metal gearcase and all-metal chuck.
  • Features - LED work-light, 1/2" chuck, auto spindle lock, and battery fuel gauge.
  • Value - Lower than average price.
  • Proven - Customer satisfaction award from J.D. Powers.

CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Weight - One of the heaviest 18V drills, about 2-lbs more than average.
  • Speed - Runs up to 1,300 RPM, which is adequate for many applications, but 15% less than average.



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  Craftsman 20V Average 18V
Power 500 in-lbs torque 465 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,300 RPM 1,530 RPM
Weight 7.1 lbs 5.1 lbs
Battery 2.2 Ah 2.0 Ah


Craftsman Professional Ratings:

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Better Than Average Top 5 Rank Worse Than Average Low 5 Rank
Power B+ 8% - - -
Speed C- - - 15% -
Weight C- - - 41% Yes
Battery B+ 9% - - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A All-Metal Metal Internal 2-Year


User Reviews:

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Craftsman Specs & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 7.1 lbs.
Length: -
Performance  
Max Torque: 500
Max Power: -
Impact Rate: -
No-Load Speed: 0-350 / 0-1300 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 20V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: Yes
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 24
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 1/2"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Metal
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: Li-ion
Charge Rating 2.2 Ah
Charging Time 50 min
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: LED
Side Handle: No
Fuel Gauge: NYes
Warranty: 2-year

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