DeWalt DCD970KL Review
Drill Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Ham DeWaltDCD970KL Best 92 A B B A B A
Bottom-Line:
HAMMER DRILL STRENGTHS
Capability - #1 rated hammer drill for best overall capability.
Design - Balanced hammer drill design with excellent or very good ratings in all areas.
Hammer - Class leader for hammer blows. Delivers up to 34,000 BPM, 26% above average.
Fast - One of the top-5 in its class for speed. Generates up to 2,000 RPM, 14% faster than average.
Features - LED work-light, 3-speed transmission, and single-sleeve 1/2" ratcheting chuck.
Durable - All-metal gearcase, all-metal chuck, and backed by DeWalt's 3-year warranty.
HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
Hammer Drill Performance Comparison:
DCD970KL
Average
Power 450 UWO
540 in-lbs torque
Speed 2,000 RPM
1,750 RPM
Weight 5.2 lbs
5.5 lbs
Battery 2.4 Ah
2.6 Ah
Impact 34,000 BPM
27,000 BPM
DeWalt DCD970KL Hammer Drill 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+
1%
-
-
-
Speed A+
14%
Yes
-
-
Weight B+
3%
-
-
-
Battery B-
-
-
9%
-
Impact A+
26%
Yes
-
-
Rating
Transmission
Sleeve
Motor Brushes
Warranty
Durability A
All-Metal
Metal
Internal
3-Year
DeWalt DCD970KL User Reviews:
Overall User Rating - 4.5 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 4
Critical Reviews - 0
However, overall the DCD970/950 is a excellent drill and deserves 4.75 stars
For heavy duty drilling the DeWalt XRP drill with its 3-speed ranges and much faster recharge time is the best tool I have come across and it will definitely stay on the truck
I would recommend the drill to others.
I've dropped my old one off roofs, down ladders, and out windows, never having a problem. I expect nothing less with this new one. Highly recommended!
DCD970KL Specifications & Features:
Size & Weight Weight: 5.25 lbs. Length: - Performance Max Torque: - Max Power: 450 UWO Impact Rate: 0-8,500 / 0-21,250 / 0-34,000 BPM No-Load Speed: 0-500 / 0-1250 / 0-2,000 RPM Capacity: - 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: Li-ion Charge Rating 2.4 Ah Charging Time 60 min. Additional Features Belt Hook: No Work Light: LED Side Handle: Yes Fuel Gauge: No Warranty: 3-year
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