Power Tools • Drills

📅 December 10, 2021 ⏱️ 16:33

in Part 2 with the DCD996 we take a look at the DeWALT DCD 996 brushless XR 1/2" hammer drill driver to see how it stacks up against other drills on the market. How do more AH battery packs affect the performance of the drill. Can it land a top spot in the leaderboard? let's find out. As almost every drill, the performance of the tool is heavily dependent upon the batteries supplying the power under heavy loads. See how it stacks up against others. DEWALT-built high power, high efficiency brushless motor delivers up to 75% more runtime vs. 18v NiCad brushed motors XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard packs Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength 3-Mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20X brighter than previous model LED Spotlight Mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces3-speed, all-metal high performance transmission optimizes tool-to-task for fast application speeds and improved run-time 0-450 / 0-1300 / 0-2000 RPM in drill mode 0-500 / 0-1500 / 0-2250 RPM in hammerdrill mode 0-38,250 BPM for fast drilling in masonry materials