Product Description
Kit includes a 20V MAX 3.0 Ah Li-Ion premium 3-speed hammer drill, a 20V MAX* 3.0 Ah Li-Ion 1/4-in impact driver, two 20V MAX* 3.0 Ah Li-Ion battery packs, a belt hook, a charger, and a contractor bag.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1148 in Home Improvement
- Color: N/A
- Brand: DEWALT
- Model: DCK290L2
- Released on: 2011-08-25
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.62" h x10.62" w x14.50" l,14.00 pounds
Features
- 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
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent DeWalt Drill Combo Set
By Leif Sheppard
For starters, this combo set includes:
1) 20v Cordless Hammerdrill (Model DCD985)
1) 20v Cordless Impact Driver (Model DCF885)
1) Side Handle for the Hammerdrill
1) Charger (Model DCB101)
2) 20v Lithium-Ion Batteries
1) Storage & Carrying Bag
1) Belt Hook (comes attached to the impact driver and can easily be removed)
The hammerdrill is what I've used the most and, as expected, it's quite powerful and comes loaded with functions, including a control collar that selects between three modes including: hammerdrilling, screwdriving, and drilling. Of course, the standard torque adjustment collar is right next to the control collar. In addition, there are the standard three speed settings as well as a helpful worklight and an attachable side handle. I use a power drill for home repair projects and this drill is unquestionably the most powerful I've ever owned, perhaps a bit too powerful for the casual user. It's also a bit heavier than I'm accustomed to, coming in at about five pounds (with battery attached) while my 12v Ryobi was less than three pounds. Of course, this DeWalt more than makes up for the slight weight difference as it's a veritable powerhouse. I'll never pick up the Ryobi again!
As for the impact driver, there aren't any variable functions, but there is a great worklight included, with the light emanating from three different points on the front of the driver. The included manual indicates that the impact driver chuck only accepts 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex accessories and 1" (25.4 mm) bit tips. Though the belt hook comes pre-attached to the impact driver, it can be easily removed or alternately attached to the hammerdrill. The storage & carrying bag fits the entire set comfortable including drills, charger, batteries and all - with room to spare for a few more tools. On the outside of the bag are two 4-inch pockets, one on either side. I've had the drills for nearly a week now and at this point I don't have a single complaint. These are the first DeWalt tools I've owned, but considering the sturdy craftsmanship and overall great performance of the drills, I can certainly say these won't be the last.
39 of 43 people found the following review helpful.Powerful, versatile, heavy-duty and lightweight
By Panmondiale
I'd owned a 14-volt DeWalt drill for more than ten years; I'd purchased it from a friend who had bought it new and then purchased the DeWalt 18-volt model when they first came out. So, when I bought it from him in 2000 it was already a few years old. Not surprisingly, after all those years, the NiCad batteries were beginning to fail and I initially considered just replacing them. However, when I looked at how much two new batteries would cost and then factored in the heavy use the drill had received (by then I had remodeled 2 houses with it), I decided to look at a replacement model. Although I had looked at other brands, particularly Milwaukee and Makita, because of how well my original DeWalt had held up I decided I would stick with a brand I knew I could trust. Although I shopped around, I couldn't really find any "deals" (that is, discounts) on this product, but I needed to buy it anyway because I had started another house remodel and I knew I was going to need a drill sooner rather than later. Fortunately, though, before I hit the "Buy" button, I discovered this package. For only $50 - $70 more than the price of the Hammer Drill alone (which is DeWalt's top-of-the-line unit, and a 1/2" model, not the 3/8" drill that I'd previously owned), I also got the Impact Driver. If you're on the fence about this combo, leap off and buy one because it's AWESOME! The impact driver is very useful for driving screws, and a bit easier to handle than the drill. Although it doesn't have an adjustable clutch like the drill, with a bit of practice you can drive screws into pretty much anything, and set them as deep as you want. (Be careful though, 'cause with all the torque this thing has, you can screw right through things!) The drill, of course, is also totally awesome. It has 3 speeds (instead of the more common two speeds, and all very useful for their intended applications) and 3 modes of operation (drill, screw, and hammerdrill), and enough torque to drill through anything (which is important to me 'cause I'm going to be using it on concrete to set anchors). Finally, the Lithium Ion batteries not only last longer than the former NiCad or NiMh units, they also make these tools incredibly powerful as well as unbelievably lightweight and easy to handle, so your wrists and arms aren't going to get tired after just a few hours of use. This is definitely a 5-star product - I'd give it more stars if I could - and I got it in TWO DAYS! I couldn't be happier, and I know they're both going to last a long time...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Expensive, but well worth it
By newswami
I purchased a Kobalt 18V Lithium-ion set at Lowe's, and within about a month, the drill chuck was already having issues. I replaced it with this Dewalt set. The Dewalt set ran about 3x the price of the Kobalt stuff, but the difference in quality shows. The drill works faster in concrete than my 36V Bosch drill. Batteries last a long time - I drove about 40 1/4" x 2 3/4" tapcons in using the impact driver on a single charge with the smaller battery (1.5AH), so that should double with a 3.0AH.
As other reviewers have said, the kit doesn't include bit holders. However, if you purchase a Milwaukee bit holder, you can install that (holds 3 bits) or purchase an official holder from Dewalt. Milwaukee Bit Holder for 2602-20, 2602-22
The only real con I've seen with this set is that the batteries have no charge indicator. The driver / drill just almost immediately die when the battery charge runs out.
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