DEWALT DC9071 XRP 12-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCd Battery

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Power up all your DEWALT 12-volt cordless tools (except Univolt) with the DC9091 XRP 12V extended run time battery. This battery delivers 40 percent more run time than standard batteries and allows more than one tool to run off the same battery pack.

From the Manufacturer

Keep your DEWALT cordless tools charged up and ready to work with the DC9071 12-volt NiCad rechargeable battery. This high-capacity XRP battery delivers 2.4-amp-hours of power and has 40% more run-time than standard NiCads. The DC9071 is a perfect-fit power source for the entire DEWALT line of 12-volt tools (except Univolt models), so you can run multiple tools off of the same battery pack. And it’s backed by DEWALT’s three-year limited warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee, and two-year free service contract.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 3.3 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002AJKNQ
• Item model number: DC9071
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,389 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #29 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Cordless Tool Accessories > Battery Packs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, with charger that comes with drill., April 17, 2004

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Robert Harting (Odessa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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I owned an old DeWalt drill that did not have the extended run batteries and apparently, a charger that kept them in shape. After owning this drill for several years, it, the batteries and charger were stolen. Based on the wonderful service from this old drill and its' batteries, I purchased a new drill w/XR batteries and charger.

The batteries worked great when new, but quickly degenerated and were both dead in a little over a year. I wrote a letter of complaint to DeWalt and they replaced the whole thing. The replacement batteries also quickly degenerated and in less than a year one of the replacement batteries failed and a couple of months later the other one was completly dead.

I suspect it is not the fault of the batteries. but the charger. On the old drill/charger, I could leave the battery in the charger and it would be ready to go when needed. When the new battery was left in the charger, it was always dead when I needed it.

I imagine that if you used these in your job and charged and used them regularly they would be fine. but for a homeowner who goes long periods between use, these new bateries/charger just don't make the grade.

I thought it interesting that the reviews that slammed these batteries were not rated as helpful, but the reviews that raved about them were rated as useful.

I really like the drill, but it is totally worthless without functioning batteries.

I will buy a new battery anyway, and the DeWalt tune-up charger. Maybe with this charger, it will work as well as the old one. I hope so, as 2 batteries and the charger cost more than the whole kit with case, drill, 2 batteries, and charger.

If this works, (and I'm sure DeWalt knows whether it will) DeWalt should put the tune up charger in every kit they sell and junk their name destroying, and in my opinion defective standard charger.

If it doesn't work, it is good bye DeWalt, and hello Porter Cable or Millwaukee.

The only reason I gave this battery 2 stars instead of 1 is because I strongly suspect that the battery is fine, but the charger is junk.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better price better value, November 10, 2005

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Caslo Cranston (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DEWALT DC9071 XRP 12-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCd Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

Update 12/22/08 still performing well!

Used to cost $60 now selling for $50.

Purchased my first to replace the originals provided with the 12v XRP 1/2 drill/driver. This battery is better constructed and delivers good power for a long time.The original batteries lasted about a year and a half. The jury is no longer out on this unit. I just purchased my second unit. If you use your tools everyday - buy it - you'll like it. For someone who does not use their tools everyday it may be more cost effective to buy the DW-1214's at $28.00 per. So far the 12v XRP drill/drivers have remained unchanged so your batteries will still have value when your drill wears out.

This is the first serviceable battery I have seen from Dewalt; it is screwed together rather than glued. The packaging states that the battery has a 2 year, free service guarantee, which implies that the internal batteries can be replaced within 2 years for only the cost of parts. The packaging states that there is a 3 year limited guarantee on this unit, however there is no documentation that explains what the "limited" guarantee covers.

These 12v batteries can fit in and operate my 14.2v xrp driver - a good thing to know in a pinch.

What kept me from giving the unit 5 stars is the price. They are still rather expensive.

caslo cranston

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Battery That Holds a Big Charge, March 6, 2001

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Al the Pal "Al the Pal" (The Fruited Plain, United States) - See all my reviews

I bought an extra one for my saw and drill combo to avoid the dead battery blues. With a third battery, I can always have one in the charger.

This battery will drive about 100 2-1/2" screws on a single charge. I can generally get a few hours in before I need to recharge. The charge power stays pretty consistent down to the last few screws. It dies rather quickly, once the depletion becomes noticable. It seems to hold a charge better than the ones that were shipped with my set a few years ago. I have upgraded to a "tune-up mode" charger also, which is superior to the old charger with any battery.

Whether you are adding to or replacing your battery collection, one of these will do the job!