Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DC927KLR 18-Volt 1/2- Inch Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology Review
Compared to my old 18-volt assignment from addition acclaimed company, this DeWalt 28-volt able bang assignment is like comparing a baby 4-cylinder auto to an H1 Humvee.
It is able-bodied advised and adequately ablaze additional the batteries recharge a lot faster than the Ni-Cad ones which I had been using. The added abundant account is that if larboard bare for a few canicule the batteries do not discharge.
While this is assignment is added than I absolutely charge as a homeowner, I would not alternate advising it if you appetite the best.
Surprisingly light at just 6.25 pounds, this tool is easy to maneuver and it keeps operator fatigue to a minimum. A 360-degree handle and heavy-duty kit box for easy transport and storage are included in this kit, along with a one-hour charger and two 28-volt NANO-Phosphate Lithium Ion batteries. These batteries are lighter than traditional batteries, and they offer both extended run time and longer overall tool life with up to 2,000 recharges per battery.
I am a HVAC able and in my assignment there are abounding altered assignment needs on anniversary job. I adulation the makita 18volt appulse assignment for the baby screws on the furnaces and A/C units. I am a Dewalt fan and accept the 18 volt admixture kit as well. I bought the 36volt and use it alone for conduct ballast holes in brick and block. I additionally use it for paddlebit conduct of holes for affairs wire thru the joists in basements and attics. It has affluence of torque and the ability lasts a continued time. I awful acclaim it to anyone that needs a able assignment after the cord. The alone abrogating I accept with the assignment is that it sometimes block out of drill/hammer ambience and has to be adjusted.
The DC900KL features a patented three-speed transmission and a powerful motor. See it in detail. |
Revolutionary 36-volt battery technology means more power, more speed, and longer runtimes for whatever drilling application you need. |
The DC900KL delivers 2.6 times the wood drilling performance of Dewalt's 18-volt model. View more performance comparisons. |
When compared to the industry's leading corded and cordless hammerdrills, the DC900KL drills faster and longer than the competition. When tested against other corded hammerdrills by drilling a 1.375-inch hole saw into 20-gauge steel, the DC900KL was able to drill through the material in 3.87 seconds -- 22-percent faster than the Milwaukee 0234 and 300 corded hammerdrills. When testing the runtime of the tool, the DC900KL drilled an average of 67 holes using a 2.5625-inch self-feed bit through 2x10-inch boards -- 2.6 times the number of holes drilled by the industry's leading 18-volt hammerdrill/drill/driver.
The DC900KL has the ability to complete a variety of heavy-duty applications, such as drilling in wood with self-feed bits, auger bits and hole saws, fastening lag bolts and hammerdrilling in concrete as fast or faster than leading corded drills. Combined with up to three times the runtime of 18-volt drills, the DC900KL brings new levels of productivity to any jobsite.
Dewalt's Revolutionary 36V Battery
The 36-volt cordless battery platform was developed to provide professional contractors with the performance needed to complete high-powered applications that were previously only possible with corded tools. By partnering with A123 Systems -- a developer of a new generation of lithium-ion batteries developed at and exclusively licensed from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) -- Dewalt's 36V line of tools are equipped with a unique Nano-Phosphate lithium-ion design. These revolutionary batteries offers a high level of power, long run-time and durability when compared to conventional lithium technology. In fact, this technology delivers a battery with a maximum life of over 2,000 recharges and no frustrating battery memory. With this breakthrough innovation, this 36-volt tool is sure to live up to Dewalt's commitment to providing Guaranteed Tough products for the professional end user.
Note: Do not try to discharge the battery beyond the point where the tool no longer performs with the power needed for the job. This may cause permanent damage and prevent the battery from taking a full charge in the future. Do not tape the trigger on the tool to discharge the battery.
What's in the Box
Dewalt DC900KL cordless hammerdrill/drill/driver, two 36-volt battery packs, one-hour charger, 360-degree side handle, and a heavy-duty kit box.
This is a DeWalt DC810 Heavy-Duty 28-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench With Nano Technology - Tool Only.Battery Shown With Tool NOT Included