DEWALT DW985K-2 14.4 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver/Hammerdrill Kit

List Price: $404.00

Features:

• 3-speed all metal transmission, VSR 1-450/0-1,400/0-1,800 rpm, 0-30,600 bpm
• DeWalt-built high-torque motor delivers 400 in./lbs. of torque
• 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws and automatic spindle lock
• Anti-slip comfort grip
• Uses DeWalt XR batteries

Customer Reviews:

the best [Posted on 2002-03-28]
Having done commercial AC for 2 years, this drill proved invaluable. Having used last year's equivalant Dewalt has improved greatly on a tried and true design. The 3 speed is useful as is now 3 batteries can be stored in the case(1 in the drill). The pistol grip is more useful than a T-grip as it applies in-line pressure. The workmanship was flawless as is the new 1/2 chuck. the new chuck with carbide teeth really does as promised and holds bits much better. The only downfall is the battery clip. Though never having a battery fall off it still seems a to loose for comfort. A tip:paint the battery and drill and off color. That's why I bought a new one, someone envied my old Dewalt more than I did.

Pale by comparison [Posted on 2003-05-19]
I am a General Contracter in MD. I've owned several Dewalt drills. One old 12v was left on the driveway and run over by a Chevy Suburban and still runs beautifully. However the 18v is the opposite. We have gone through two batterys and was told at the dewalt center they wear out faster. At 14 months the clutch failed and I was told when replacing the clutch the chuck had to be replaced as well. The tool has cost me 250.00 excluding the purchase price. Using several drills on the jobsite the Big Panasonic eats the competition for lunch. The battery lasts 3 to 4 times as long. Better balance. Better tool.

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