DEWALT DCK290L2 20-Volt MAX Li-Ion 3.0 Ah Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
- 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 speeds
- Impact driver has a compact (5.55 inches front to back), lightweight (2.8 pounds), design to fit into tight areas
- Three LED lights with 20 second delay after trigger release provide visibility without shadows
- Made in the USA with global materials
- 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 speeds
- Impact driver has a compact (5.55 inches front to back), lightweight (2.8 pounds), design to fit into tight areas
- Three LED lights with 20 second delay after trigger release provide visibility without shadows
- Powered by an Energy Star qualified charger for a better environment
DeWalt 20 V max lithium ion hammer drill/impact driver combo kit. DCD985 20 V MAX* hammer drill with patented 3-speed all-metal transmission and 1/2 In. self-tightening chuck delivers 535 units watts out of maximum performance, faster application speed, and superior bit retention. DCF885 20 V MAX* 1/4 In. impact driver features 3 LED lights with 20 second delay to provide visibility without shadows. Kit includes a 20 V max 3.0 Ah Li-ion premium 3-speed hammer drill, a 20 V MAX* 3.0 Ah Li-ion 1/4 In. impact driver, two 20 V MAX* 3.0 Ah Li-ion battery packs, a belt hook, a charger, and a contractor bag. – Manufacturer: Dewalt.DEWALT’S DCK290L2 20-volt max lithium-ion premium 3.0 Ah hammer drill and impact driver combo kit combines the fast performance of the DCD985 1/2-inch hammer drill and the compact power of the DCF885 1/4-inch impact driver to provide a well-rounded pair of tools that help everyone from steel stud framers and contractors to cabinetmakers and plumbers work their way through a variety of applications.
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 The DCK290L2 kit includes DEWALT’s lightweight but powerful premium hammer drill. View larger |
Strength Defies Size
DEWALT has optimized both of these tools to withstand daily jobsite wear and tear. The 1/2-inch hammer drill’s high-power, high-efficiency motor delivers 535 unit watts out for superior performance in light and medium drilling applications. A 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with carbide inserts provides superior bit-gripping strength—reducing slippage during high-torque applications—thus providing longer tool life. The hammer drill/driver’s patented three-speed (0-575; 0-1,350; and 0-2,000 RPM), all-metal transmission allows users to select the appropriate speed for the job at hand and is up to 30 percent faster than current hammer drill/drivers on the market. Meanwhile, the impact driver’s robust motor delivers 2,800 RPM—up to 43 percent faster than current impact drivers on the market. Its one-handed loading 1/4-inch hex chuck accepts and holds 1-inch bit tips for convenient fastening in tight spaces. Research shows that impact drivers are growing in popularity largely because of their smaller size and lack of kickback (or reactionary torque) thanks to the impact mechanism within the tool. Combined with its 5.55-inch length and 3.4-pound weight, the premium impact driver packs a serious punch in a small package.
Endurance and Ease of Use
DEWALT-designed electronics have been built into both tools’ switches 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, and the included Energy Star-qualified charger has dual voltage capabilities and it is compatible with both 12-volt max and 20-volt max DEWALT lithium-ion batteries. The tools’ slim handles fit easily into users’ hands, increasing the level of comfort during the course of long jobs, and the bright built-in LED work lights above the triggers have 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 DCK290L2 20-volt max lithium-ion premium hammer drill and impact driver combo kit, including the DCD985 1/2-inch hammer drill and the DCF885 1/4-inch impact driver, two 20-volt max 3.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries, one 30-minute Energy Star-rated charger, one 360-degree side handle, one belt hook, and one storage and carrying bag.
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| DEWALT’s DCK290L2 combination kit pairs the 20-volt max premium 3.0 Ah hammer drill with the 20-volt max 1/4-inch impact driver. (Click each to enlarge) | ||
List Price: $ 319.00
Great Drill with update (and discussion of wobble),
Update
Battery Life
The battery life of this drill is huge. I have the 3 A hour battery and I hardly ever need to charge it. I just moved and I have done a lot of little project. So far since owning these I have charged each battery two times at most. This was not the case with my older 14.4 V drill. I would have had 10 or more charges at this point.
Batteries also charge very quickly, feels like 30 minutes at most for a full charge.
Old Review
I have previously used and still own a Dewalt 14.4 volt drill and driver so I am aware of what the tools are capable of. I have had the 14.4 volt drill for 13+ years and it still works great, but the two batteries it came with are shot. The driver for 4 years also still works well and has good batteries. I decided on the upgrade because I wanted to give myself a Christmas gift, and a new battery was already $60.
I went for the impact combo because based on reviews it seemed to have better features and I already had a non-impact drill. I also went with the 3.0A hours as it was not much extra money.
The two features I want to talk about are weight and the wobble
Wobble
If you read reviews and watch videos of this drill there are a lot of complaints about bit wobble. Mine has no wobble at all, even on impact mode. If wobble is an issue it must be on an older or different model.
Weight / size.
This thing is super light. The batteries are much lighter and smaller then my 14.4 V. I originally got the 14.4 13 years ago because at the time 18V batteries were huge. Overall each tool is a little less in size and weight as the 14.4 weight models. I did not expect this.
Cons
The only con so far is only the impact driver came with the belt clip. I did not even know that was part of the package when I bought it and I was like, “wow this belt clip is super cool” but then when it was not on the drill I was somewhat bummed. So its just a 1/2 bonus.
The best, period.,
These are not tools for the weak, timid, or poor. These are powerful, top-dollar, high-quality professional pieces. If you have any doubt about your need for these tools or your ability to handle them, then please buy something lesser, which is to say, most anything else.
You can hurt yourself in a hurry with these tools. The torque from either drill or impact is substantial; when you hit the trigger, the tool jumps, hard. When you let off the trigger, it stops _right now_ and bucks again. You smell ozone and see sparks. This is good. This is power.
These are the first cordless tools I’ve ever owned that have not left me wishing for more power. Actually, I’ve had to learn respect for these little monsters. The word “weak” will never enter your mind when these are around, and you can easily break things and cause all sorts of damage if you’re not careful; snap bolts, drive screws right through your workpiece… Much like a powerful car, these reward skill and punish error. You could probably break your wrist with the drill and a big wood bit, if you tried. But I like power and I don’t mind danger. If you feel differently, maybe get something tamer.
The chucks are great. The drill’s keyless chuck is strong, positive, industrial, precise. I like how the shaft locks up so you can change bits without hitting the trigger, if you want.
The impact driver chuck is excellent, requiring no fiddling to insert, and never jamming up on release like some other impacts I’ve dealt with. I guess DeWalt has a new impact with a different pushbutton chuckless setup; might check that out someday, but this one rocks for now.
The battery life is so good, it’s unbelievable. The charger is very quick and has a large LED to let you know what’s up. Speaking of LED’s, the impact has three and the drill has one, all very bright and helpful.
I guess some guys don’t like the bag. I’m happier with a bag than a hard case any day, but that’s personal preference. Anyway, the bag looks built to last and holds the two guns, batteries, and charger comfortably with room for a bit more.
The only drawback to these tools is price. They are more expensive than some others, but you get what you pay for in this case at least. For me, the awesome performance plus the anticipated longevity make these tools a great value. Plus, when you show up at a job everyone will be envious and asking to fondle or borrow them. Fondle yes, borrow, no!
I don’t know how they did it, but the box showed up almost before I got done ordering it. Beyond fast shipping.
Highly and unconditionally recommended.
Excellent drill set,
I had read that there are actually two types of this drill set, one the drill/driver are made off shore the other in the USA. For the price I was expecting the off shore model, as that is what I saw at the membership warehouse. No, opened it up and the box said made in the USA. Also I wasn’t expecting the batteries that have the charge status indicator, but that is what I got.
This set is replacing a Makita 18 volt LXT set in which one battery just died, after less than 2 years and probably no more than 200 charges. When I saw the price of new batteries, which are known to have problems, I decided to sell my Makita set and buy this set. So I do have something to compare the Dewalt set too.
First the drill. The chuck on the Dewalt much better, no slippage, which has been a problem with the Makita from the beginning. I still have the Makita. So I drilled some test holes, using the same 1 inch auger bit, which has been abused, into a DF 2×4. The Dewalt would not drill in high speed, but easily did so in second gear. The Makita wouldn’t drill in high either, and even felt more labored drilling in low than the Dewalt did in second. I could always feel the case on the Makita flex under load, I don’t feel that on the Dewalt. As far as comfort in the hand and weight they are pretty equal.
The impact driver with the Dewalt is faster and feels like it has more power. It is a little more compact than the Makita, which is always nice. I don’t have time to see which can drive more screws on a single charge, from what I have read they are about equal.
I haven’t charged the batteries yet so I can’t comment on how the charger works.
I think this is going to be a great set, if I find otherwise I will come back and edit this. Right now I would say buy this over the Makita, and this is coming from someone who really liked the Makita set, and had recommended it to others.