![]() This is a big improvement over Dewalt’s 3 rd-4 th generation transmission. Let’s start with the 3 speed all metal transmission. I’ve been impressed with the overall durability built into the DCD985. The Rohm Supra was heavier, and would often self-tighten itself so tight that it was near impossible to loosen up! The Extra is a little lighter, and won’t lock itself down on you. I’m a big fan of the change for a few reasons. The ½” chuck got a change out from the previously used Rohm all metal Supra self-tightening chuck, to the Rohm Extra-RV all metal ratcheting chuck. This drill is very well balanced in your hand without any accessories. Dewalt was able to slim up the grip with the 20v slide-pack batteries offering you top notch ergonomics that has been missing from the old stem-pack line. The DCD985 offers the new 20v max grip, my current favorite on the market. It is the 18v version of the DCD950 & DCD970 models with a few minor changes, and a 1lb in weight saving. What’s the difference? The DCD985M2 now comes with Dewalt’s 4.0ah batteries DCB204 packing in an additional 33% longer runtime over the previous DCB200 3.0ah batteries at the same weight of 5.2lbs. In other words, it is a premium tool that offer professional performance – and all at a price point that keeps it inline with the competition.The DCD985M2 Hammerdrill/driver is now the replacement model for the previous DCD985L2. For our Value rating, we gave the DCD985L2 a 7/10 since it gives the users all the features that they need and none that they don’t. The fact that it is a hammer drill, and that it has as much power as it does, makes it a great portable tool. For our Professional rating, we gave this drill a stellar 8/10 because it does a good job at just about every task that we used it for. We just wished that we knew when it was running out of juice. What the old 18V models lacked in run time and battery durability, this new model makes up thanks to the 3.0Ah 20V MAX batteries and protective internal circuitry. Compare this to some that are locked in at 90 deg increments or less.ĭewalt cordless drills have always been good performers and the new DCD985L2 20V MAX Lithium-ion Premium Hammer Drill lived up to our high expectations. What makes their secondary handle better than much of the competition is that you can position it anywhere that makes your grip more comfortable. ![]() The secondary handle worked well and attached in the same familiar way as with all prior DeWalt hammer drills. The ratcheting chuck with the carbide jaws provided amazing grip on round shank bits. The balance in the hand is good and the new grip geometry is noticeably better then DeWalt’s 18V models. We compared this drill to other 18V hammer drills on the market and the new 20V MAX drill was among the most compact and lightweight models. What makes this LED light even better is that, when you let off the trigger, it stays on for an additional 20 seconds. We liked the three-speed transmission and the built-in work light. Unlike some of the competition that tends to cut off when the drill overloads, we were not able to get it to this point – and we never smoked a motor. This drill has a high threshold for pain, too. With a feature set that makes it a good workhorse we never were able to stall it in our drilling challenges. The word “Premium” in its name really is just a way to differentiate it from its slightly smaller and more compact brother, the DCD785C2.Īfter spending a little time with the DeWalt DCD985L2 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Premium Hammer Drill, one of the first things that come to mind is versatility. ![]() ![]() The drill features a bright LED work light above the trigger, which provides a 20 second delay for use in dimly lit spaces. The 1/2-inch metal ratcheting chuck comes with carbide inserts that helps to reduce bit slippage during high torque applications and provides long life. ![]() The DeWalt DCD985L2’s all metal three-speed transmission has settings that go from 0-600, 0-1,250, and 0-2,000 RPM, depending on which level you have it set to. The drill kit includes two 3.0Ah battery packs and a heavy-duty plastic carry case. By utilizing the new slide battery packs, The engineers at DeWalt were able to thin down the handle considerably and make the tool more comfortable to hold and control. Electronics are now built into the switches, making the tool smarter by maximizing the life of the tools and batteries and helping to protect them from overheating, overloading and deep discharge during use. Where the changes come into play is really from the trigger down. The upper portion of the DeWalt DCD985L2 20V MAX Lithium-ion Premium Hammer Drill is nearly the same shape and offers the same functionality of the current 18V hammer-drills. ![]()
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