Got this set for a great price on sale. I have cordless Makita drill-drivers (brushed and brushless). My sons are both Dewalt fans, and got me thinking I should try Dewalt, so when the sale came out it was a no-brainer. I really like my Makita drill-drivers; good power, excellent weight and balance, and good clutch. I really hate Makita replacement battery costs.
After using these Dewalt drill-drivers for a while, I would say they are good, and should make most people happy; but I do like my Makita drill-drivers a little better for me. First, the Dewalts are a bit heavier and a bit less balanced, partly because of a bigger battery although the tools alone a a bit heavier. This is an issue for me because I have significant arthritis in my hands, and have had aristropathy. Power-wise I think both are on par, with maybe Dewalt having a slight edge over Makita. Noise-wise, the Dewalts seem louder especially when letting go of the trigger. The Dewalts snap to a stop with a clack of the brake; the Makitas don’t have this immediate brake. I’m actually not sure why this brake is needed, but it does contribute to the increased noise. The last major difference is the clutch mechanism. There is a lot written about this online. In a nutshell, when chucking a bit into the Dewalt, you can run the drill to close the chuck on the bit, but once it is tight, you *must* use your hand on the chuck to manually close it further. If you don’t you run the risk of centrifugal force loosening the bit when the drill brake engages after releasing the trigger. This is why there are comments about bits falling out. I don’t notice this with the Makitas.
So in the end, I do like the Makitas a little better than the Dewalts, but only a little, and I hate Makita battery pricing. I think that for most people, the weight and balance of the Dewalts will be fine. I also think that the little manual snugging of the chuck when chucking the bit will become second nature over time.
What did I do? I kept the Dewalt set. It was a good deal. I will likely use my Makitas more for long projects, and manually rebuild the Makita batteries. For every day projects, or short projects, I’ll use whichever comes to hand first (Dewalt or Makita) and be happy.
| Included Components | (1) DCF885 20v MAX Lithium Impact Driver, and (1) DCD771 20v Max Lithium Drill/Driver, (2) 20-Volt Maximum lithium-ion 1.3Ah battery packs, (1) 20-Volt Maximum charger and contractor bag. |
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| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DCK240C2 |
| Item Weight | 8.73 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 15.06 x 6.38 x 9.88 inches |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Item model number | DCK240C2 |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Yellow/Black Drill Driver/Impact Combo Kit |
| Style | Impact Driver/Drill Combo Only |
| Material | Blend |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 6 |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Display Style | LCD |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |
