Is this more powerful than the 18v? Retail 18v=$524, 20v=$279...I'm confused. I need for automotive purposes.
1370931
I have the 18v and it works great; lots of torque. I got the 20v for a friend who helped me with a remodeling project. I've used them both, side by side, and I'd go with the 20v just because it's a newer series. As far as performance, they seemed identical to me. We were driving 6 inch screws in creosoted lumber, so they were working plenty hard.
1370932
I have both the 18v and 20v dewalt hammer drills and have found the torgue and speed driving 1/2"x8" lage bolts into salt treated 8x8" to be superior with the 20v. I have found with the 20v, when drilling through steel to be very careful and have a good grip so if it binds you don't twist your wrist. For both the money and performance I would chose the 20v. However, I have never removed any head bolts with it, but have hammered off rusted gas tank straps with ease.
1370933
I'm very satisfied with the 20V version, use it mostly for my DIY projects orotund the house. I just completed a major renovation with an addition the my home, these tools held up well, plenty of torque for what I needed. Never used 18V version so cannot compare. Hope this helps
242917
We have the powered speakers. There is a price difference, powered more expensive. The EV website has more info.
1900970
Dear customer,this item is brand new upgraded to high ampit's aftermarket , top quality part in the market on 900 rpm will give you halfon 2000 rpm will reach full loadmake sure you have highest core cranking New heavy duty batteryand run 4 gauge wire,if you have stereo system to add capacitor.if you feel like it's cheap ,then you can buy from another seller and pay triple.not a problem,Thank you
1159161
Has to be the pro to deliver 48v. The UAP pro's require 48V and the 8 is the only one that will deilver 48v
254267
I do not think this version is. Good news is..There is a 240V version offered! I first saw the unit at Lee Valley tools. They offer both the 115 @ 240V versions. Amazon has a better price. I love the device. It functions exactly as described. My Vacuum switch was difficult to get to. Now I don't even have to think about it...automatic, worth every penny. The only critisism I would give is that the mounting tabs are not all to stout. Has not been a problem however because I have it mounted out of harms way. I highly recomend this device :)
2202245
The voltage is irrelevant. It does not operate no matter what the voltage is. That's all you need to know. I can't believe that they are charging $65.99 for this piece of junk. I paid $23.00 and felt that I got ripped off.
1943708
Seconding what everyone has said, keep in mind that the rating for the momentary is as stated: "Works at 12 Volts 10 Amp, 24 Volts 5 Amp, and 110 Volts AC 5 Amp." Now, I'm not car guru, but I did take electronics courses, but make sure that your ignition circuits do not exceed those ratings!
2077351
It depends....try looking at it like this. Is $20 more than $18? Hmmm. Think maybe you can answer your own question now, don't you??
1815852
This can provide some power for "jump-starting" any car, but realize that the battery in this is the size of what you'd see on a riding lawn mower or generator. Since it's really not that big, I find the "Gives you 500 amps" labels a pretty big lie. I hooked up another brands unit like this to my car and disconnected the regular battery to try it out. It started the car (ford festiva 4cyl), but the starter was slow barely going. I believe this has a 18 amp hour battery just like mine. If I had a fully drained car battery (like from a light left on all night) and I left it connected while hooking this up, I'm afraid the drained battery would "steal" most of the charge from this battery and probably make both too weak to start the car in as little as 30 seconds. So I'm not keeping my hopes too high on these, especially if talking about a fully drained car battery (whereas if you left lights on while in a movie for 2 hours it has a good chance of starting it). Feel free to look at reviews (both some low and high ones) and see if others suggest about the same thing. Also FYI if you want a way to compare these to your car/truck battery, here's one OEMs definitions of rating batteries: CCA (Cold cranking amps) = The discharge load measured in amps that a new fully charged battery can deliver at 0 degrees F for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage greater than 7.2 VDC. CAA (Crank assist amps) = The discharge load measured in amps that a new fully charged battery can deliver at 70 degrees F for 5 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage greater than 7.2 VDC. These battery packs are labeled using the CAA system, so to convert to CCA dividing the "500 amps" by 6 will give you a closer number (and I get that 6 factor from the 30 sec test of one versus 5 sec, not to mention temp factors).
1163424
I cannot answer but the tool looks new, in much better shape than the 20V we bought in the hopes we could use it with the 18V batteries. Now we have 6 battery packs that work with it, which is great for doing a whole hillside.
1821046
Yes , they use the same battery . Excellent tool ... I find I use it more than my 18 v
870865
I just saw this demonstrated on HSN and am interested. So that means I'm researching and reading reviews. Noticed the one on the QVC site claims a 1700W, 2-1/4 horsepower motor. If correct, that's slightly different to this 1400 W motor.
1555456
Hey thanks, lol. I asked this question quite some time ago. I went with the 20 volt. It works great. I agree with you as I have done very heavy tasks with this. I ended up buying an extra battery pack. I works great now.
997212
For $27.00? No. This price is for the LED light only. The great thing is that brought new 2.0 a/h batteries for about $87.00 with free shipping. I already own some 12v Max products (ir temp gun, drill) so it just made sense for me to buy these awesome lights (brought 2 ; owned 6 before these). I am a automotive/diesel mechanic & these put to shame most Snap-On, Matco, & Mac offerings, plus I save money. Oh yeah, 5 got stolen with batteries 1 broke at the neck.
130292
Just so you know; Dewalts 20V models are 18V. Its just a fancy name to make you think you are getting more power. The "20 V" line is the newer model. If you are doing small jobs the 12V maybe fine, but since you own an 18V I presume you need the power, so stick with the 20V models. I also have the 12V models that I use for light work.
369834
I am not sure but dewalt has a new XRP battery that lasts a whole lot longer than my origional 18v. it may be a Li-ion
1208129
I had an oportunity to use the 18V when I installed the railings on my father in laws staircase. I worked absolutely great but I had to keep switching batteries and kept one on the charger. He got it last Christmas. I told myself then the Dewalt was far superior to the two brands of portable drills I was using that I was going to get a Dewalt for myself. Honestly, when I ordered the 20V I assumed it was the same as my father in law had but his was the 18V. I would be happy with either but the 20V I have is smaller in size and lighter than the 18V that he has. Plus the 20V lithium batteries last a long long time before you have to recharge but then again replacement batteries are expensive. I just used the 20V to build my garage and so far I've only swithed batteries 5 times and that includes all the siding, drywall, wire routing. BTW I use the new star bit screws for everything they are far superior to phillips and I have given all my boxes of phillips screws away; along with my two "other brand" cordless drills.