20V MAX XR Cordless Hammer Drill Driver Brushless, Heavy Duty 1/2", 3-Speed, Tool Only (DCD996B)

**Update: Monster, Powerful and Right Now Torque. If you have ever gotten into serious drilling than you have to experience it with this drill. The instantaneous torque of the drill helps get work done faster. I have never had to back out of wood, concrete or steel. You must: I Mean must use good bits or this drill will snap them or turn them into a smooth reed. Also as you use it continually the drill does not heat up like other drills I have used in the past.... I'm looking at you Milwaukee. I have used this drill and would still give it my rating to pros and handymen alike. The others post high numbers but this drill beats them all. Add the new dcb606 and 609 battery series and you will have all the power you will need in your hand. USA Built. Bought this drill for weekly work as an installer. I also have a DCD791 for drilling and fastening. This drill is the most powerful non-corded drill I have ever used. It is similar to the Milwaukee M18 2nd gen but in my opinion the torque from this drill is more immediate and when you get into deep holes in masonry this powers through it faster. I am so impressed with this new hammer drill from Dewalt. As someone that relies on speed to get things done this drill has been amazing. I just finished hammer drilling approximately 75+ holes in concrete and cinderblock with a 5ah battery no problem. Still had 2 of 3 bars showing at the end of my day. A warning: This drill has enough torque that if you are not completely focused on the task you are doing it will wrench itself out of your hand. Also in hammer mode this thing is extremely loud in closed bathrooms and electrical rooms where echoing occurs. I would recommend ear muffs for anyone doing drilling for more than a few holes. Another thing to note is how little heat is generated when continually using the drill. I believe this will play well with the longevity of this power tool. Last thing, the ergonomics of the drill in your hand is spot on. It is well balanced and very comfortable to work with all day. Vibrations are minimal for a drill with this much power. I believe this tool is A+ for professionals. Pro’s Absolute Power House, Torque in all 3 Speeds, Hammer Drill Mode is excellent, Great Metal Chuck, LED light is best in class Con’s Forward and Reverse button needs refinement, 3 Speed Selector sometimes sticks

I can't say enough about my DEWALT 20V MAX XR Hammer Drill, Brushless – it's an absolute game-changer. The ergonomic design is a dream to work with. It fits comfortably in my hand, and the weight distribution makes extended drilling sessions a breeze. Whether I'm tackling a professional project or a home improvement task, this drill's ergonomic excellence ensures I can work efficiently and without hand fatigue. The brushless motor is a true powerhouse. It not only provides outstanding performance but also extends the tool's lifespan. It effortlessly breezes through a wide range of materials, making my drilling and hammering tasks smoother and more efficient. The 20V MAX XR battery system keeps the power flowing, and I never have to worry about running out of juice mid-task. This DEWALT hammer drill has truly become an invaluable addition to my toolbox, and I couldn't be happier with its performance. If you're in the market for a top-tier hammer drill that combines ergonomic comfort with impressive power, the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Hammer Drill is a winner that will not disappoint.

My 18V Dewalt drill kicked the bucket after about five years, so it was time for a new one. I decided to go with what seems to be Dewalt's top of the line 20V drill, I even decided to get the one which has the hammer option. There seems to be a ton of different options, although I think I picked the newest model. I always see the XR type drills at work (industrial construction), so I went for it. I am so very happy with this drill, it is probably the best drill I have ever used. It is a little bigger than my previous drill and the basic 20V drill I have, but that is expected being an XR drill with hammer option. It is definitely more heavy duty than other drills (including Dewalt) I have used. The chuck is better, it is all metal instead of some plastic/rubber on previous models I have used. Most likely because of the hammer function. The drill fits perfectly in my hand and is very well balanced, quite easy to use and maneuver around. I put the little belt clip on also, very handy for going up and down ladders. This is the first drill I've actually had this on, now I'm pretty sure I won't be able to live without it. I have only used a 2AH battery and get plenty of use from it, although I have not used the hammer function. I actually have a Dewalt corded hammer drill, it will be interesting to compare the two if I ever can. My use has been small and large screws, drilling in wood and metal up to a 4" hole saw through wood. Everything worked great and I varied the use between the three gears, so each has its own benefits. I read the other reviews about the drill failing and poor quality compared to previous units, hopefully the couple at the top of the review log are not common occurrences. Time will tell, but right now I am very happy with the drill.

Great for medium duty masonry jobs. If you want it for regular drilling, it is very powerful. Does not run consistently with the 2 Amp batteries for hammer work. 5 amp batteries or bigger are best. I had a similar size Makita corded hammer drill I used since the 1990's. The Dewalt produces similar performance. Very happy with it. Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Archival Collection Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Small Gauge Film Archive Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Advertising Archive Daniel D. Teoli Jr. VHS Video Archive Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Popular Culture Archive Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Audio Archive Daniel D. Teoli Jr. Social Documentary Photography

Absolutely love this drill. Got the 5AH battery and charger separately. The battery life is phenomenal, and I've put this thing through the paces. Built a few work benches for myself. Used it to bore holes through pressure treated 4x4s and 2x4s. Used it for super simple, small, low power applications and the torque break settings work perfect to make sure you don't over power anything! Replaced an old old Dewalt brushed power drill with the old style batteries, and power wise the old just doesn't compare. Absolutely worth the upgrade. On the extreme end, using the hammer drill application, I was able to drill half inch holes into solid clay/rock to pour in a small footing for a project. Hammered rebar into the holes to break apart the ground to dig deeper, the shovels could not penetrate. Went at this for about an hour in layers. Yes, this is extremely inefficient, but lacking the right tools for a single time job, this absolutely slammed the job home. 5AH battery was still showing 3/4 bars afterwards. I can't explain how happy I am with the performance of this drill.

Attached below is the original one-star review I wrote. I pursued the issue I raised with DeWalt and finally got to someone who ran the problem down and told me that this was a known factory issue and the drill would be repaired gratis. Which it was. So I change my review to 4 stars. This is in all respects but one a great drill. Now that DeWalt has repaired my unit, I can change my rating. Original review: This drill would be a first-rate tool, but suffers from a fatal design flaw. The chuck is keyless – you just twist to tighten it, then twist in the opposite direction to loosen the grip on your bit. Yes, it's more efficient than the old keyed chuck in terms of quick-changing bits, but the new system introduces a a great propensity to fail and – this is the simply unforgivable part – DeWalt has made it next to impossible to get at the chuck to replace it. You have to – completely – disassemble the tool and use a torch to get the chuck free. Worse still, DeWalt's "3-year warrantee" isn't a 3-year warrantee, no matter what you read in their manual. The actual defect warrantee is 1 year, and the chuck problem is considered normal wear and tear. I'm a retiree who used the tool very lightly for 2 years. Now the chuck is toast and I have a ≈ $250 door stop to show for my investment. This is a case of a really poor design decision being taken out of the hide of the consumer. It has really shaken my faith in DeWalt's judgment.

I work for a utility company in which I have to put this drill through it’s paces. I regularly use this drill to drill through utility poles, metal enclosures, etc. and this drill does it all with ease. The company I work for was kind enough to provide me with this drill, however I work in a bucket truck and out of, for lack of better word, carelessness, I dropped my drill from about 20 feet in the air onto a concrete sidewalk. Obviously the drill didn’t fair well, and it’d be absurd to expect it to, but the drill landed on its top and pretty much destroyed the upper portion of the drill. After some careful inspection, the battery looked to still be undamaged, the charge indicator still worked and there wasn’t a single scratch on it. So rather than going through the hassle of getting a payroll deduction through work and having to deal with all the paperwork involved in getting it replaced through work, I decided to buy this. I had no problem buying it here considering it was 100% my fault the drill broke in the first place, plus I knew it’d be faster and less of a hassle. Since the battery was still functional and intact, all I needed to buy was the bare tool. Once I found the exact model I needed, I ordered it and two days later it’s at my door. I could not have asked for a better experience seller wise, and the drill performs the exact same as the old one. I’d give my full recommendation to anyone facing a similar situation.

I have several other Dewalt 20-volt max tools, and they have all proven to be durable, quality tools. The Li-ion battery life is far superior to older Ni-Cad batteries. I rarely need to use my corded tools now that I have this Dewalt tool line. This drill performs for a wide range of tasks, both small and large. The 1/2" chuck can accommodate drill bit shaft sizes from 1/2" down to less than 1/16" (smallest bit #64 (0.0360") which is slightly larger than 1/32"). The clutch and hammer-drill functions work great. The variable speed trigger combined with three selectable gear box speeds/torques allows the drill to handle a wide range of materials.

Works well Just as advertised

it has had some decent use - I'm not a trades man but a heavy home handyman - it died after 14months, so just outside the free warranty - I am now filling a warranty claim to see if i can get it fixed

A melhor furadeira ... aposentei a minha de energia .. muito forte

superb

Me encantó, es una de las mejores herramientas que he tenido y me ha funcionado para mi trabajo