Discontinued DCD998W1
20V MAX* XR 1/2 in. Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver With POWER DETECT™ Tool Technology Kit

Product Overview

The new range of DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® tools with POWER DETECT™ tool technology maximize performance when used with high-capacity XR batteries† . Using the 20V MAX* 8Ah battery, the DCD998 Hammer Drill will output up to 29% more power vs. DCD996 Hammer Drill with a DCB205 battery.

Additional Features

  • Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

Applications

  • Drilling holes into metal
  • Drilling holes into wood
  • Rough-in work for plumbing/electrical

Includes

  • (1) 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™

Specifications

No Load Speed (RPM)
0-450/0-1,300/0-2,000
Product Height [Imperial]
8 1/5 in
Battery Type
Lithium Ion

Support

Warranty

  • 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

We’re confident of the quality of our products, and we’ll repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship within the specified warranty.

Learn More

Service

We take extensive measures to ensure all our products are made to the very highest standards and meet all relevant industry regulations.

Support Manual

Disclaimer(s)

  • * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
  • ** The DEWALT DCD998 with a DCB208 20V MAX* 8.0Ah Battery has up to 29% more power vs. the DEWALT DCD996 with a DCB205 20V MAX* 5.0Ah Battery
  • † Versus 5.0Ah Batteries or Less