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(More customer reviews)I bought this drill to replace my Dewalt DC925, which fell off a roof and landed in a big nasty mud hole, I just figured the drill was toast and ordered a new one, saved the 925 for salvageable parts. The DCD950 and the DCD970 are the EXACT same drill except the clutch ring, which is black on the 950 and silver on the 970. The difference is the batteries that are included 950 has the XRPs and 970 has the new NANO's(lithium-ion). OK, back to the comparison
Pros of the DCD970/950 VS. the DCD925
1. Much Better balance
2. More power in both low and mid-range(Dewalt says the DC925 has 480 unit watts vs the DCD970's 450, but the DCD970 is more powerful
3. WAY smoother speed selector (moves back and forth, not in an semi-ellipse like the 925)
4. L.E.D light on front
5. Shorter in length
6. Drill/screw/hammerdrill, various clutch settings are no longer on the same ring, clutch now has its own ring.
Cons of the DCD970
1. Due to pressure from a group of so called "tool users" who ONLY seem to care about aesthetics, Dewalt changed the base to the new nano style, which means if you actually use the drill it only has space for one bit on the front and WILL Not hold a screw guide or short nutsetters very well, whereas the old style base could fit a screw guide for TEK screws on one side and a 1/4" and 5/16" short nutsetters for tapcons on the other side.
However, overall the DCD970/950 is a excellent drill and deserves 4.75 stars, if Dewalt would change the base it would be a 5 star item, but that will never happen thanks to people who care more about how a tool looks rather than how well it works.
6-6-2009
I cleaned off my old DC925 and put in a fresh battery and the thing works!! Well now I have two, I guess that is what I get for asuming things, oh well I like the DCD970 better anyway.
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Handle everything from wood and steel to masonry and concrete with the DEWALT DCD970KL 18-Volt 1/2-Inch XRP Lithium-Ion Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit. Built around a versatile tool and highly efficiency motor, this DEWALT drill makes quick work of drilling and fastening tasks at hand. Enjoy the patented, three-speed, all-metal transmission and comfortable grip for job-specific performance and less user fatigue. This kit includes a convenient one-hour lithium-ion charger, two 18-volt XRP lithium-ion batteries, a 360-degree side handle, and a sturdy kit box.
Powerful Motor and Three-Speed TransmissionThe DEWALT 18-Volt 1/2-Inch XRP Lithium-Ion Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver's high-power, high-efficiency motor is capable of delivering a maximum of 450 unit watts out, which translates to performance in a broad range of applications. Its patented, three-speed, all-metal transmission matches the tool's performance to the task at hand, resulting in the fastest application speed and improved run time.
This hammerdrill/drill/driver features three speed settings--0 to 500, 0 to 1,250, and 0 to 2,000 rpm in drilling, as well as 0 to 8,500, 0 to 21,250, and 0 to 34,000 bpm in hammerdrill mode--that make precise hole placement and material-specific performance easier to achieve.
Comfortable Handling and Convenient LEDThe DCD970KL is built with an ergonomic grip for comfortable handling that goes a long way toward ensuring accurate results. Its balanced, mid-tool handle placement makes control easy, while a 360-degree side handle offers hand-position options for comfort and reduced fatigue when tackling extended applications.
Stay on point with the DCD970KL's heavy-duty, 1/2-inch, self-tightening chuck that tightens as you use the drill to provide superior bit-gripping strength.
It weighs an easy-to-manage 5-1/4 pounds and features a convenient LED for visibility.
Trademarked XRP Extended-Life Battery SystemA tool's only useful if it runs long enough to get the job done and the The DEWALT XRP extended run time lithium-ion batteries keep the DCD970KL running at full tilt. They provide up to 40 percent more run time than standard Ni-Cad batteries, and any XRP battery can be used with any 18-volt DEWALT tool, which allows you to expand your system by adding other DEWALT cordless tools (sold separately) as the demands of your job grow. In addition, the one-hour yellow lithium-ion charger helps to reduce downtime, so you can recharge and be back to work quickly.
This 18-volt 1/2-inch XRP Lithium-Ion Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
What's in the BoxDCD970KL 18-Volt 1/2-Inch XRP Lithium-Ion Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver, one-hour yellow lithium-ion charger, two 18-volt XRP lithium-ion batteries, 360-degree side handle, and kit box.
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