DCD985L2 vs DCD980L2

Archived from the Tools In Action forum (Dewalt). This thread is read-only.

pschmidt64Member since Aug 2012

What’s the drawbacks to buying a DCD985L2 vs. DCD980L2?  Reason I ask is a lot of the combo kits come with the hammer drill version.  I really want the premium one – I don’t care about the hammer drill.  But can’t ‘save’ on the combo kits w/out getting the hammer drill.

So will the hammer drill – used as a drill – last as long, etc. as the non-hammer?  The hammer function always adds complexity to the mechanics…how’s that going to effect it’s longevity/function?

Thanks

kjonesMember since Oct 2010

They are the exact same drill, with the exception being that the 985 has an extra piece behind the chuck. Life of the tool will be the same.

You are the influencer. Post it to 4.4 million followers.

Hit record. We’ll handle the rest.

Upload your review