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DeWalt DCD970KL Review


 Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Ham
DeWalt
DCD970KL		 - 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
  • None.


DEWALT DCD970KL 18V Cordless XRP™ 1/2" Hammer Drill Kit DEWALT DCD970KL 18V Cordless XRP™ 1/2" Hammer Drill Kit



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!
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DeWalt 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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