DeWalt DCD980L2 20-Volt Max Li-Ion Premium 3.0 Ah Drill Driver Kit Review
DeWalt DCD980L2 20-Volt Max Li-Ion Premium 3.0 Ah Drill Driver Kit Feature
- 20V Max lithium ion batteries offer longer tool run time and enhanced durability
- Patented 3-speed all-metal transmission matches the tool to task for fast application speed, improved run time
- Heavy-duty 1/2-inch metal ratcheting chuck provides superior bit gripping strength
- LED light with 20 second delay after trigger release
- High power, high efficiency motor delivers 535 unit watts out of max power for superior performance
DEWALT’S DCD980L2 20-volt max lithium-ion premium 3.0 Ah drill/driver kit comes equipped with patented technology and innovative features that make it ideal for commercial and residential builders, remodelers, carpenters, woodworkers, electricians, and plumbers. Its extreme durability, performance, and comfort allow users to match the tool to the task at hand, increasing its flexibility for a variety of applications regardless of speed, torque, or power.
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 The DCD980L2 20-volt max lithium-ion premium 3.0 Ah drill/driver is compact and ergonomic for user comfort (view larger). |
 The DCD980L2 kit includes a 360-degree side handle for additional control (view larger). |
DEWALT-designed electronics have been built into the DCD980L2’s switch to provide maximum life for the tools and batteries by helping to protect them from overheating, overloading, and deep discharge during use. The 20-volt’s lithium-ion batteries provide up to 35 percent more runtime than existing 18-volt lithium-ion battery technology. The included charger has dual voltage capabilities, and it is compatible with both 12-volt max and 20-volt max DEWALT lithium-ion batteries. Plus, the drill’s high-power, high-efficiency motor delivers 535 unit watts out of maximum power for superior performance in all drilling and fastening applications.
Speed
The drill/driver’s patented three-speed (0-600 RPM; 0-1,250 RPM; and 0-2,000 RPM), all-metal transmission allows users to select the appropriate speed for the job at hand and provides a significant advantage for applications that cannot be done at high speed because of torque requirements. While other drills may have to be set to the slowest speed, the DEWALT 20-volt max lithium-ion premium 3.0 Ah drill has a middle speed setting that is more than twice as fast for tasks like drilling larger ship auger bits.
Durability
A heavy-duty 1/2-inch metal ratcheting chuck with carbide inserts provides superior bit-gripping strength—reducing slippage during high-torque applications—thus providing longer tool life. And the all-metal gear housing meets the demand for extreme toughness.
Comfort and Convenience
The premium drill’s design incorporates a slim handle that extends user comfort during long jobs, and DEWALT’s engineering and design team adjusted the product footprint and weight allocation for ideal balance and a lightweight feel. The bright built-in LED work light above the trigger has a 20-second delay that improves visibility in dimly lit spaces.
About DEWALT's 20-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Tools
DEWALT’s line of 20-volt max lithium-ion tools features improvements in engineering and design to provide the performance, the ergonomics, and the innovation that contractors require. The new line consists of 11 tools, two lithium ion batteries, and two battery chargers, as well as a number of combo kits.
What's in the Box
One DEWALT DCD980L2 20-volt max lithium-ion premium 3.0 Ah drill/driver kit including the drill/driver, a one-hour charger, two 20-volt max 3.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries, one 360-degree side handle, and one hard plastic storage and carrying case.
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| DEWALT's DCD980L2 20-volt max lithium-ion premium 3.0 Ah drill/driver kit includes features and accessories that make it easy to tackle a variety of tasks (click each to enlarge). | ||
