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DeWalt DCD940KX Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
DeWalt
DCD940KX
- 93 A A A C A A


Bottom-Line:

CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Powerful - Generates up to 450 Unit Watts Out of power, 16% higher than average.
  • Fast - Class leader for speed. Runs at up to 2,000 RPM, 31% higher than average.
  • Endurance - Higher than average battery run-time. NiCd batteries produce 19% longer time between charges.
  • Durable - All-metal transmission, all-metal chuck, with DeWalt's 3-year warranty.
  • Features - LED worklight, 1/2-in chuck, side-handle, and 3-speed transmission.

CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Weight - Weighs 6.2 lbs, about 1.5-lbs heavier than average.


DEWALT DCD940KX 18V Cordless XRP™ 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit DEWALT DCD940KX 18V Cordless XRP™ 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  DCD940KX Average
Power 450 UWO 465 in-lbs torque
Speed 2,000 RPM 1,530 RPM
Weight 6.2 lbs 5.1 lbs
Battery 2.4 Ah 2.0 Ah


DeWalt DCD940KX 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 A 16% - - -
Speed A+ 31% Yes - -
Weight C+ - - 24% Yes
Battery A 20% - - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A All-Metal Metal Internal 3-Year


User Reviews:

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DeWalt DCD940KX Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 6.25 lbs.
Length:  
Performance  
Max Torque:  
Max Power: 450 UWO
Impact Rate:  
No-Load Speed: 0-500 / 0-1250 / 0-2000 RPM
Capacity in Wood, Steel, Masonry:  
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 18V
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: Nickel-Cadmium
Charge Rating 2.4 Ah
Charging Time 60 min.
Additional Features:  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: Yes
Side Handle: Yes
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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