Factory-Reconditioned Dewalt DCD940KXR 1/2-Inch Variable Speed Reversible Drill Kit

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

DeWalt DCD940KX 18 Volt XRP Cordless Drill DriverDeWalt DCD940KX 18 Volt XRP Cordless Drill Driver Features:; XRP extended run-time batteries provide long run-time and battery life; Patented 3-speed all-metal transmission matches the tool to task for fastest application speed and improved run time; Heavy-duty 1/2" ratcheting chuck helps prevent bits from slipping and falling out; LED worklight provides increased visibility in confined spaces; High power, high efficiency motor delivers 450 unit watts out of max power for superior performance in all drilling and fastening applications; Best in class length for improved balance and better controlDeWalt DCD940KX 18 Volt XRP Cordless Drill Driver Specifications:; Voltage: 18V; Max Power: 450UWO; # of Speed Settings: 3; Max rpm: 0-500/0-1,250/0-2,000; Clutch Settings: 22; Chuck Size: 1/2"; Chuck Type: Metal, ratcheting; Tool Weight: 6.25lbsDeWalt DCD940KX 18 Volt XRP Cordless Drill Driver Includes:; 1 hour charger; (2) 18V XRP batteries; 360?? side handle; Kit Box

Product Description

# Three-speed, variable speed, reversible # Exclusive three-speed all metal transmission # 1/2" axial locking chuck prevents bits from slipping # Includes two batteries, charger, plastic tool case # Includes 360° side handle

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001UHOUSU
• Item model number: DCD940KXR
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,856 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an insane drill, April 22, 2010

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Max Clements "Colton Cat" (Surrey, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Dewalt DCD940KXR 1/2-Inch Variable Speed Reversible Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this drill over the DC720KA and wow, this is an insane drill. When you pick this thing up, you know you are holding onto something extremely tough and robust. The business end is all steel, the chuck is all steel, and it has two clutch rings, so you can switch from drill mode to driver mode without having to run all the way through the clutch. The 3 speed transmission is all metal and it changes with a nice solid click, I have used so many other drills with 2 and 3 speed transmissions and sometimes the only way to make them change is to squeeze the trigger a little while changing - this drill has none of that - just a solid click.

Pull the trigger and you realize just how powerful this thing is, I have used it a lot with #12 2.5" screws into studs with no pilot holes while installing shelving (which is how I killed my trusty 18v Black & Decker) and this drill just drives them home effortlessly. I am using it with the XRP NiCd batteries, although this drill has the smaller base for the Lithium Ion batteries, but that is just because I have NiCd batteries. I may buy a Lithium Ion battery when one of my NiCd batteries dies, but for now, they work great.

If you are looking for the ultimate solid 18V Cordless drill, this is it, if you want a hammer function as well, then go for the DCD950KX same drill with a hammer function.

After writing all of this, I am still considering selling this drill and getting a DC720KA as I feel the more compact drill would be more suitable for my use. This is a monster, and I really will not do it justice in the way I work, so I really just want something lighter and smaller.

3.0 out of 5 stars The Good and the Bad (Batteries are knock offs), December 12, 2011

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"unknown" (FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Dewalt DCD940KXR 1/2-Inch Variable Speed Reversible Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just got this reconditioned drill kit today and upon opening the box I was really disappointed seeing the (2) included 18V batteries were old reconditioned batteries assembled in Mexico dated back in early 2010. I compared my existing new 18V battery closely to the reconditioned kit batteries and these are knock offs. You can easily scrape off the XRP battery emblem from the side of the batteries with your thumbnail. I then took my existing 18V XRP battery and tried to scrape off the XRP emblem on my battery and its impossible to even scratch it.

That was enough for me, I figure if I can't trust the batteries lasting, how can I trust that the drill itself will hold up. The battery deal was enough to make me rethink my purchase and come here and give people a heads up on the so called Factory Reconditioned drill kit.

Not much price difference between a new XRP drill kit and this reconditioned one. I did my homework before I bought this drill kit by calling Dewalt customer service and asking if this drill (Factory Reconditioned) came with new or reconditioned batteries and Dewalt customer service said "the drill was reconditioned but they always include new batteries and a new warranty". It made me mad to see reconditioned batteries from Mexico when the listing clearly stated "Factory Reconditioned Dewalt drill kit". It's going back, I've already ordered a (New Drill kit) (not factory reconditioned) from Amazon, paid a little more but at least I know what I'm getting and don't have to worry about the batteries or the drill conking out on me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Drill, October 8, 2011

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mudfun - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Dewalt DCD940KXR 1/2-Inch Variable Speed Reversible Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I really like this drill, we have used Dewalt at work for the last few years and they hold up well, I do not use mine as much at home so Im sure it will be around for a lifetime.