Brushless Hammer drill

Anybody have any information on if/when Dewalt will release brushless hammer drill ?

They said it would be in 2013, but I haven’t heard any specific month.

Conductor562 wrote:

They said it would be in 2013, but I haven’t heard any specific month.

Thanks for the reply. The question remains do I get one now or wait for the brushless? Decisions decisions

If you wait until the brushless comes out you might get a better price on a brushed model. I jumped on my Milwaukee kit too soon. Wish I’d have waited and got the Fuel for the same price I paid for the brushed kit. If you need one now, then no biggie, but if you can wait a few months why not. 🙂

I think they are going to real realease a brushless drill driver soon along with the 4.0 amp batteries.

My experience has been that any tools released after the new batteries are released with the new batteries. Tools released before the new batteries are sold with the older packs until the existing stock is gone. For months and months after the red lithium packs were released you still had a chance of getting a kit with the previous gen packs. During transition periods like this you are much better off to order from a higher volume retailer like Ohio Power Tool as opposed to a lower volume retailer like tool king when ordering a tool that was released before the new batteries. They won’t re-release them, just phase them in.

Yeah I saw the new 4.0 amp battery with the new 20v metal cutting saw.

4.0 Batteries are the best way to go you will never look back and be super satisfied! 

It’s nice to see these increases in runtime and life span. It’s now possible to cut the cord where just a few years ago cordless versions of power hungry tools like circular and recip saws were almost a waste of time. 

yes tools have come a long way in a short time

My Pal at work has an 18v Dewalt circular saw on the old batteries, and it has sat in the back of his garage for years, because the batteries were just not up to running it for long enough.

With the lithium ions i cant even work with the ni-cads anymore, the runtime difference is huge.

ChaseRogers wrote:

With the lithium ions i cant even work with the ni-cads anymore, the runtime difference is huge.

I was kinda late to adopt them myself. I was a little leery because of the problems some of the manufacturers had early on, but once I made the jump I can’t deal with the ni-cads anymore. For me the lack of memory effect and shelf life was the ticket. The run times we get now is amazing compared to what they used to be. I remember the they first 9V set my dad bought back in 1992 or 93. Compared to todays tools they were like toys.

I agree conductor I have an old craftsman 14.4 volt set and the battery life is terrible compared to the new 20 volts.

You can find some at www.toolorbit.com . They some on great discount prices. Direct link is http://www.toolorbit.com/DeWalt/DeWalt-DCD795D2.html  Enjoy!

I have been using the Hilti TE 30- A36 and its awesome for cordless.  Can’t believe the runtime and power with a cordless tool.  I know it’s 36V, but I would have never thought the runtime would be so long for the amount of work you can do.

Eric J wrote:

I have been using the Hilti TE 30- A36 and its awesome for cordless.  Can’t believe the runtime and power with a cordless tool.  I know it’s 36V, but I would have never thought the runtime would be so long for the amount of work you can do.

Yeah I remember when you guys did a review, that thing Is a beast, I bet it was a pretty penny but you know the old saying, you get what you pay for..

Not cheap, but if you want cordless and you will use it, then it’s worth it.

Over Here I can over half buy a Metabo combi drill for the cost of a service at Hilti on another tool I have made by them.

It is stupidly expensive to own them over here.

If I ever needed a big hammer drill I’d try and go after a hilti… We used them at work to drill through silver… Crazy power but they are corded drills

07Sierra wrote:

If I ever needed a big hammer drill I’d try and go after a hilti… We used them at work to drill through silver… Crazy power but they are corded drills

I could not imagine going back to a corded tool, I am to spoiled from cordless…

Hilti makes good shit, but I question whether or not you’re really getting your money’s worth.

ChaseRogers wrote:

I could not imagine going back to a corded tool, I am to spoiled from cordless…

I don’t think a cordless one would hold up to the punishment these things get at work

07Sierra wrote:

I don’t think a cordless one would hold up to the punishment these things get at work

There are still some tools where cordless still isn’t able to meet the demands in all situations. I’m still not willing to go all cordless for angle grinders. Even a 7amp electric model is sometimes not up to the task. Cordless is fine for small jobs or line of road repairs, but in a shop I want an electric model with 11 or 13 amps. I put Circular saws and Sawzalls in this category as well, and while the advances cordless technology have made them viable options that are sufficient in most situations, they still aren’t “I’m selling my electric saw” good.

Conductor562 wrote:

There are still some tools where cordless still isn’t able to meet the demands in all situations. I’m still not willing to go all cordless for angle grinders. Even a 7amp electric model is sometimes not up to the task. Cordless is fine for small jobs or line of road repairs, but in a shop I want an electric model with 11 or 13 amps. I put Circular saws and Sawzalls in this category as well, and while the advances cordless technology have made them viable options that are sufficient in most situations, they still aren’t “I’m selling my electric saw” good.

Yeah, speaking of corded circ saws, in your opinion, who makes the best 7 1/4?

Are you wanting a sidewinder or wormdrive Chase?

DR99 wrote:

Are you wanting a sidewinder or wormdrive Chase?

Sidewinder for now.

My Milwaukee Tilt-Lok (Diablo Blade added) is the finest cutting circ saw I’ve ever used. I really like my father in-laws new Makita, but the Milwaukee is top notch. Can’t say I’ve used a late model Dewalt so I really can’t attest to them. The Tilt-Lok feature is nice. I have it where I like it and Seldom adjust it, but it is nice to have.