DEWALT DC750KA 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The DeWalt DC750KA Heavy Duty 9.6-volt 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver comes with a heavy-duty 3/8-foot single sleeve ratcheting chuck for tighter bit gripping ability. Features include a dual speed range (0-to-300 RPM and 0-to-1,100 RPM) for added versatility and a 15-position adjustable clutch for added control. Other features include a rubber grip for maximum comfort and a compact size and lightweight (only 3.4 pounds) design to get into tight spaces. This drill/driver comes with two batteries, a charger, a bit, and a heavy-duty carrying case.

From the Manufacturer

Like every DEWALT tool, the DC750KA cordless drill/driver is rugged and reliable enough to satisfy professional contractors. This commercial-grade model is compact and lightweight - just 3.4 lbs. - so it easily fits into your hand and into tight, narrow spaces. However, don’t be fooled by its slim size, this compact powerhouse packs a punch. The DC750KA is driven by a 9.6-volt XRP extended-run battery, which provides plenty of power for hole drilling and screw driving through virtually any building material. Its variable-speed, two-speed, reversing motor can be operated on low (0-300 RPM) for driving screws, or high (0-1,100 RPM) for drilling holes. The tool is equipped with a 3/8-inch, keyless, single-sleeve, ratcheting chuck that securely locks down on bits to prevent slippage, even when boring large-diameter holes. And its adjustable slip clutch has 15 settings, which ensures precise, consistent screw driving in various materials - hardwood, softwoods, plastic and metal - without fear of over-driving or stripping the screws. The over-molded rubber handle provides a comfortable, non-slip grip, even in sweaty, dusty conditions. The DC750KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 9.6-Volt Compact Drill/Driver comes with two 9.6-volt batteries, one-hour charger, screwdriver bit, and plastic storage case. It’s backed by DEWALT’s three-year limited warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee, and one-year free service contract.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 4.6 x 11.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GIIRLK
• Item model number: DC750KA
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,445 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #73 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Drills

Customer Reviews

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75 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, small, short battery, a bit between home owner and contractor., March 29, 2008

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This review is from: DEWALT DC750KA 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

An excellent drill for those looking to spend about $70-90. While this drill seems expensive for a 9.6V model keep in mind it works as hard as similar priced 12V models. It is definitely a professional quality product. However, it does fall into that range where for a bit more money you get a 12V+ professional quality drill with more power and battery life. At a similar price point you get a 12V+ consumer drill that isn't really more powerful, is definitely bigger but offers better battery life.

I own the previous version of this drill, the DW926. The DW926 and the DC750 are the same but for the rubber grip surface and the great addition of a one handed chuck.

What's great about this drill? Well despite being small and light, it's reasonably powerful. I have had several cordless drills including this one, a DeWalt DC727 12V, Makita D6011 12V (the old school Makita cordless stick battery drill) and a Sears 12V ~$80 model (2 speed gearbox, not a super cheap 1 speed).

The little DeWalt has the about the same torque (200 in-lb) as my 12V Makita (234) or my Sears (225). Mind you it's not nearly as strong as my 12V DeWalt (350). At the same time the DeWalt is quite a bit more compact than the Sears or Makita models.

More volts doesn't always mean more power! Many people assume that battery voltage equates to how much power a drill has. That's just not true. It's more complex that that. Needless to say you can advertise big voltage and still have no power to speak of. Look at some of the cheap Black and Deckers (the maker of DeWalt) for examples of lots of volts but no torque.

So it can work just as hard as many of the consumer grade 12V models (harder than many 1 speed models). So what's the down side?

Well costs to some degree. If you can get this drill for say $70-90 it's good buy because the competing "home use" drills just aren't any more powerful. However, once you get to around $100+ the 12V+ models intended for contractors from DeWalt and other brands offer yet more power and in the case of DeWalt's own DC727 little increase in size or weight.

Battery life (the start that shines twice as bright...): Remember when I said this 9.6V was just as powerful as many home use type 12V drills like my Sears drill? Well there is a price you pay in battery life. The drill clearly trades battery life for power. My 12V Sears isn't really any more powerful but it lasts a lot longer on one battery. The DeWalt does come with two batteries but you may still use them faster than you charge them. So while this drill will work just as hard as a 12V or even some cheaper 14.4V drills it will run out of juice faster. That might give you pause if you are thinking about screwing in deck screws all afternoon.

In the end I really like the DC750. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this drill for medium duty jobs so long as the limited battery life isn't an issue. Otherwise I might suggest looking for a DC727. However, I would also suggest buyers consider stepping up to a 12V DeWalt for the extra battery life and power with little size increase or looking at something like the Sears 12V-14.4V line of home use drills. They are larger, chunkier, and hardly more powerful in the 12V case but they do have better battery life. Still, the DC750 a great little drill.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Size, Plenty of Twist, Short Battery Life, July 19, 2007

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Al Smith "Tn Hiker" (Maryville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC750KA 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've just bought a 2nd DeWalt 9.6V cordless drill to supplement my woodworking shop. My first is still going strong after over 6 years of use. The original batteries have just about died (I still have one good one) so rather than spend eighty-four dollars on two new batteries I spent about the same for a new drill kit that comes with two new batteries!

This drill is great for general purpose work and is small and lightweight enough to be a joy to use in tight places. Why lug around a beastly-size cordless drill when you don't have to? Only rarely have I found the 9.6V drill to be lacking in torque (I mostly drill in wood with 3/8" and smaller twist bits). If you need something with more speed and/or torque then consider the 12V (the upper speed of the 9.6V is 1,100 rpm vs. 1,400 rpm for the 12V).

Batteries recharge fast (less than 1 hour) but the ones for my newest drill seem to last only about 1/2 as long as the first batch did. And, they are NiCad so you need to make sure you top-off the charge if you've not used the drill in the past several DAYS. Short battery life between charges is my only complaint. The new drill models have a chuck lock which is most handy--you no longer have to hold the chuck still when loosening or tightening the chuck.

This is a great product from DeWalt and, except for the short batterly charge duration, I strongly recommend it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEPENDABLE TOOL, July 4, 2008

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F. Sigrist - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC750KA 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been using the prior, discontinued Dewalt 9.6 volt version of this for many years. I am home DIY and the versatility and power is more than adequate for my needs. This new one replaces another brand which has needed replacement batteries or chargers during the same period of my use of the old Dewalt drill -- the old Dewalt is still going STRONG! One major advantage of the Dewalt batteries and charger is that I can leave the second battery in the charger until needed. Just replace the exhausted battery after use with a fully-charged battery, put the exhausted battery in the charger and forget it until it is needed. NO CHARGE AND REMOVE CHARGER AFTER SEVERAL HOURS! GREAT!

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