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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
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.
