DCD998W1
20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™ Kit
DCD998W1

20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™ Kit

  • DCD998 Using the 20V MAX* 8Ah battery will output up to 29% more power**
  • DCD998 has a 3-mode LED with spotlight mode for a 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces
  • 'The DCD998 Hammer Drill has 3-speeds, high performance, all-metal transmission to optimize tool-to-task for fast application speeds and improved run-time for drilling in masonry materials.
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Product Overview

Take on tough applications with the 20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™. Featuring advanced POWER DETECT™ tool technology, this tool is designed to help maximize tool performance when used with high-capacity XR batteries† . When Using the 20V MAX* 8Ah battery, this Hammer Drill will output up to 29% more power vs. DCD996 Hammer Drill (with a DCB205 battery.)

Additional Features

  • Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

Applications

  • Drilling holes into metal
  • Drilling holes into wood
  • Rough-in work for plumbing/electrical

Includes

  • (1) 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 1/2 in Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™
  • (1) Charger
  • (1) Belt Clip
  • (1) Side Handle
  • (1) DCB208 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 8.0Ah Battery
  • (1) Kit Bag

Specifications

Battery Type
Lithium Ion
No Load Speed (RPM)
0-450/0-1,300/0-2,000
Product Height
8 1/5 in

Support

Warranty

  • 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

We’re confident of the quality of our products, and we’ll repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship within the specified warranty.

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Service

We take extensive measures to ensure all our products are made to the very highest standards and meet all relevant industry regulations.

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Disclaimer(s)

  • * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
  • ** The DEWALT DCD998 with a DCB208 20V MAX* 8.0Ah Battery has up to 29% more power vs. the DEWALT DCD996 with a DCB205 20V MAX* 5.0Ah Battery
  • † Versus 5.0Ah Batteries or Less