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DeWalt DC730KA Review


 Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
DeWalt
DC730KA		 Best
Value		 89 B B A B A B


Bottom-Line:

CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Design - Balanced design with excellent or very good ratings in all areas.

  • Fast - One of the top-5 in its class for speed. Generates up to 1,700 RPM, 14% higher than average.

  • Run-time - NiCd batteries provide 7% longer than average run-time.

  • Weight - Weighs 4.3 lbs, 6% lighter than average.

  • Features - LED worklight, 1/2" chuck, and auto spindle-lock.

  • Proven - Rated 4.7 of 5 stars by satisfied users.

CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • None


DEWALT DC730KA 14.4V Cordless 1/2" Compact Drill/Driver Kit DEWALT DC730KA 14.4V Cordless 1/2" Compact Drill/Driver Kit



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  DC730KA Average
Power 300 UWO 400 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,700 RPM 1,500 RPM
Weight 4.3 lbs 4.6 lbs
Battery 2.4 Ah 2.2 Ah


DeWalt DC730KA Ratings:

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

Durability Rating Above Average Top 5 Rank Below Average Low 5 Rank
Power B- - - 10% -
Speed A 14% Yes - -
Weight B+ 6% - - -
Battery B+ 7% - - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A Metal/Nylon Plastic Internal 3-Year


User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.7 of 5 Stars

  • Favorable Reviews - 7

  • Critical Reviews - 0

  • I have several DeWalt tools. I consider them to be industrial strength...Good tool.

  • Overall I would recommend this product to anyone needing a quality drill but does not require the extra power of an 18V unit on a daily basis.

  • Shipped faster than expected and is powerful, light weight, and just all around a great buy

  • The drill itself is performing very well. It's the DeWalt carry/storage case that needs improvement.

  • Can't beat the price, especially with the case and two batteries and charger.

  • Excellent product...I would recommend this to anyone looking for a drill.

  • I was also pretty impressed with the speedy battery charge time.
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DeWalt DC730KA Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 5.3 lbs.
Length:  
Performance  
Max Torque:  
Max Power: 285 UWO
Impact Rate:  
No-Load Speed: 0-425 / 0-1200 / 0-1800 RPM
Capacity:  
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 12V
Speed Capability: 3-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: Yes
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 22
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: XRP Nickel-Cadmium
Charge Rating 2.4 Ah
Charging Time 60 min.
Additional Features:  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: Yes
Side Handle: No
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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