- Does the DCD996B come with a battery and charger?
- No. It is a bare tool: the box holds the drill, a belt hook and a 360-degree side handle. You need a 20V MAX battery and charger, which you likely already have if you own other DeWalt 20V tools.
- Can it drill into concrete?
- Yes, in hammer mode with masonry bits. It handles brick, block and light concrete, but for repeated or large-diameter holes a dedicated rotary hammer is faster and easier on the tool.
- How does it compare with the DCD991?
- The DCD996B adds hammer mode and a brighter three-mode LED over the drill/driver DCD991. If you never drill masonry, the DCD991 is lighter and does the same drilling and driving jobs.
- What is the chuck size?
- It has a 1/2-inch ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts, so it takes standard 1/2-inch shank bits and large hole saws.
- Is it worth it over a compact 20V drill?
- If you drill masonry or drive large bits regularly, yes: the extra torque and hammer mode do jobs compact drills struggle with. If you mostly drive screws and drill small holes, a compact drill is lighter and easier to handle.
- Which batteries work with it?
- Any DeWalt 20V MAX Li-Ion pack, including the XR packs with a fuel gauge. Larger XR packs give longer runtime but add weight.
- Where is the DeWalt DCD996B 20V MAX XR Lithium Ion Brushless 3-Speed Hammerdrill, Bare Tool cheapest?
- At Authorized Tool Outlet, for $259.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the DeWalt DCD996B 20V MAX XR Lithium Ion Brushless 3-Speed Hammerdrill, Bare Tool?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings.