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DeWalt DC742KA Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
DeWalt
DC742KA
Best
Value
87 B B A B A C


Bottom-Line:

CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Design - Balanced design with excellent or very good ratings in most areas.
  • Fast - One of the top-5 in its class for speed. Delivers up to 1,700 RPM, 32% faster than average.
  • Features - LED work-light, 3/8" chuck, and auto spindle lock.
  • Proven - Rated 5.0 of 5 stars by satisfied users.

CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Run-time - Battery run-time is sufficient for most applications, but 19% less than average.


DEWALT DC742KA 12V Cordless 3/8" Compact Drill/Driver Kit DEWALT DC742KA 12V Cordless 3/8" Compact Drill/Driver Kit



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  DC742KA Average 12V
Power 200 UWO power 245 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,700 RPM 1,285 RPM
Weight 3.8 lbs 3.4 lbs
Battery 1.4 Ah 1.7 Ah


DeWalt DC742KA 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- - - 2% -
Speed A+ 32% Yes - -
Weight B- - - 12% -
Battery C+ - - 19% -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A Part/All Plastic Plastic Internal 3-Year


DeWalt DC742KA User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 5.0 of 5 Stars
  • Favorable Reviews - 4
  • Critical Reviews - 0
  • It meets all expectations. Nothing significant will disappoint you with one caveat. There is a small light that comes on when the trigger is slightly depressed. It does not light the tip area of the driver as it should.
  • It has plenty of power and balances well in the hand. The LED light is also a nice enhancement for dark corners in tight workplaces.
  • I dropped it many time. I've drilled thou hardened steel with 3/8 bits and it's never failed me yet. It's been a great companion iv used allot of 18v before and this thing is much eraser on the arm.
  • I like the light weight and power of this drill. I prefer it over the Dewalt 1/2 " model DC980 that I own.

DeWalt DC742KA Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 3.8 lbs.
Length: -
Performance  
Max Torque: -
Max Power: 200 UWO
Impact Rate: -
No-Load Speed: 0-500 / 0-1700 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 12V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: No
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 17
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 3/8"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Plastic
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: NiCd
Charge Rating 1.4 Ah
Charging Time 60 min.
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: LED
Side Handle: No
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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