Description
This DEWALT 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Drill Driver/Impact Driver Combo Kit comes with DEWALT cordless tools including the DCD771 20V MAX* 1/2-inch Drill/Driver, and the DCF885 1/4-inch Impact Driver. Both have a compact and lightweight design to fit into tight areas, as well as an ergonomic handle for comfort and control. The DCK240C2 in DEWALT tool kit is ideal of completing a wide range of applications. LED foot light for superior visibility.
iReview –
Bill –
Got this set for a great price on sale. I have cordless Makita drill-drivers (brushed and brushless). My sons are both Dewalt fans, and got me thinking I should try Dewalt, so when the sale came out it was a no-brainer. I really like my Makita drill-drivers; good power, excellent weight and balance, and good clutch. I really hate Makita replacement battery costs.
After using these Dewalt drill-drivers for a while, I would say they are good, and should make most people happy; but I do like my Makita drill-drivers a little better for me. First, the Dewalts are a bit heavier and a bit less balanced, partly because of a bigger battery although the tools alone a a bit heavier. This is an issue for me because I have significant arthritis in my hands, and have had aristropathy. Power-wise I think both are on par, with maybe Dewalt having a slight edge over Makita. Noise-wise, the Dewalts seem louder especially when letting go of the trigger. The Dewalts snap to a stop with a clack of the brake; the Makitas don’t have this immediate brake. I’m actually not sure why this brake is needed, but it does contribute to the increased noise. The last major difference is the clutch mechanism. There is a lot written about this online. In a nutshell, when chucking a bit into the Dewalt, you can run the drill to close the chuck on the bit, but once it is tight, you *must* use your hand on the chuck to manually close it further. If you don’t you run the risk of centrifugal force loosening the bit when the drill brake engages after releasing the trigger. This is why there are comments about bits falling out. I don’t notice this with the Makitas.
So in the end, I do like the Makitas a little better than the Dewalts, but only a little, and I hate Makita battery pricing. I think that for most people, the weight and balance of the Dewalts will be fine. I also think that the little manual snugging of the chuck when chucking the bit will become second nature over time.
What did I do? I kept the Dewalt set. It was a good deal. I will likely use my Makitas more for long projects, and manually rebuild the Makita batteries. For every day projects, or short projects, I’ll use whichever comes to hand first (Dewalt or Makita) and be happy.
Justin Larson –
I bought this drill and battery pack around cyber Monday and got a smoking deal on the thing. It comes with two batteries and two real high quality drills. They are durable, perform well, and very versatile as you get a regular drill and an impact drill. Each one has plenty of torque to get the job done. I am very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend this pack to others.
Terry –
This is a great deal.price was incredible.for a homeowner these tools will last a lifetime. I am a contractor an they last us a long time.
I’ve paid this much on replacement batteries before,they are tough,hold up well,hold charge good,an charge fast .
Nicole r –
Nothing beats Dewalt and for what I paid for this package I am beyond pleased. They perform like no other and are so powerful. The battery lasts forever and the light is helpful. They aren’t too bulky and the bag makes the set very versatile.
Train man –
Dropped my old Craftsman drill/driver from a ladder and smashed it. Was not happy about it but now I am okay with it because I found this nice Dewalt one. Got the drill/driver & impact combo set because I never had an impact before. Both are great tools plus each came with it’s own battery, so I have a spare battery while the used one is in the charger. Excellent torque and very comfortable in my hand. I decided to get the standard DC motor with brushes. Ancient technology, yes, but from what I can tell, more reliable than the brushless motors with their required electronics to operate. Had my old Craftsman for at least 15 years and its brushes never wore out. Hope these last as long or better.
Anonymous –
At first, I had trouble with the drill bits being tight enough until I discovered that you have to do a final tightening ‘snap’ when changing bits. Battery life is good and the drill performed well when used to rebuild a workbench area. The light is helpful but would be better if it were brighter. Overall very satisfied.
Amazon Customer –
What more can I say, it is Dewalt. The package price these two tools come up at makes this such a good buy for two quality tools. Add two batteries, the charger and the carry bag, you can not go wrong. Built for the serious DIY enthusiast, priced for the hobbyist.
Helane –
Great value purchasing this set together! Very dependable brand . We use these often. Definitely recommend.
Carl Ash –
The impact driver is great, I mounted 20 square feet of concrete board in no time. The drill……well, the clutch was frozen when I got it. I managed to get it to move but, it never worked quite right and kept slipping off its setting. Probably should have sent it back but, then I’d have been out of the impact driver during the return so, I just bought the drill separately on another purchase and it works great. Anyway, it’s still a good deal for the price and mine was probably one out of hundreds that had a defect. Still a good deal with the two batteries and charger. The drill problem was why I gave it 4 stars.