DeWalt is a global manufacturer of power tools, hand tools, and accessories. They manufacture their tools in the following countries: United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, Italy, United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic.

In 2013, DEWALT introduced its cordless 18V XR / 20V MAX line of Brushless power tools which includes brushless motors and high capacity lithium ion batteries.

DEWALT signifies the hammer drill with the prefix DCH – DEWALT Cordless Hammer. The letters at the end signify whether the drill will be body only (N), or that it comes within a package, for instance with 2Ah Li-ion batteries (D) 4ah Li-ion batteries (M) and 5Ah Li-ion batteries (P).

18V stands for 18 Volts which indicates battery strength. It tells how much power can be delivered by the battery, like the engine of a car. The greater the effort needed, the higher voltage is required.

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The DeWalt Industrial Tool Company is an American worldwide manufacturer of power tools and hand tools for the construction, manufacturing and woodworking industries, as well as home craftspeople. DeWalt is a registered trademark of Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker.

September 15, 2021 – 18V NiCad batteries will be phased out of the Dewalt portfolio, and you are encouraged to switch to the 20V Max system. The manufacturer says these batteries (DC9096 and DC9096S) are estimated to run through March 2022 (subject to customer demands and subject to change).

To sum it all up, the bare minimum that most manufacturers expect from their batteries is around 3 years or 1,000 charging cycles.

You'll see a list of numbers from 1 to 10 or 20. These are used to set the clutch to deliver a torque range. The higher the number on the collar, the higher the torque and the larger the fastener that can be driven. To adjust your clutch, align the arrow to a lower setting and start driving a screw.

Makita vs DeWalt summary On the whole, if price and comfort is a big deal to you, then it'll be Makita. Whereas if you value power and warranty protection, then DeWalt is the right choice.

Voltage ratings of 4 to 8 volts are sufficient for light-duty cordless screwdrivers, and drills with 12 to 18 volts will meet most homeowners' work needs. A high-power model handles heavier work, but more voltage means the tool has a bigger, heavier battery.

If you don't need a drill for heavy-duty tasks, an 18V model should be more than powerful for your needs, plus it's going to be easier to use and cheaper.