Torque, speed and great ergonomics: DeWalt pulled it all together in this 18-volt XRP 1/2-inch drill/driver. Even at its peak 500 inch-pounds of torque, you feel no twist. We're impressed, too, with the patented three-speed transmission (offering 0-450, 0-1,450 and 0-2,000) for whatever material you're drilling into. Its max speed of 2,000 rpm is 38 percent faster than high speed. We like the all-metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws because we've had a bit slip every now and then, and the jaws help keep a tight grip on the shank. It's well-balanced, comfortable to grip and a joy to use.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Over priced , over rated:
I am a heavy use home owner and the Dewalt 987 is not up to the task. In less than a year, the motor smoked twice with the distinct smell of burnt motor winding, but it continued to run. Finally, after the warranty expired the transmission had catastrophic failure. The Craftsman that this Dewalt drill replaced lasted longer and was a superior drill. I retired the Craftsman because the chuck was a POS and the batteries had a short life. Overall, I have to rate the Dewalt 987 as light duty and maybe OK for... more info
"Heads Up":
Watch the price. I paid around $160 on Amazon, but I've seen the Amazon price soar to $249. Wait for your best deal.
Another Chinese Black and Decker Product:
This thing is just a yellow Black and Decker drill from China. It's amazing how people line up to pay extra for the yellow paint and then excuse major faults like the sloppy battery connection and poorly designed chuck that locks up. I fell for the marketing hype myself and smoked the drill in less than a year. I'm a heavy user homeowner. Since I smoked the DeWalt, I learned that it is owned by Black and Decker. I learned that the difference between the products is the marketing budget and Nascar... more info
Excellent Drill:
I purchased this drill about 4 months ago just in time for some heavy construction in my house. This drill has a very solid feel and it's comfortable in your hand - even after hours and hours of driving drywall screws. Like many other comments, I have yet to it a hole that it won't drill... it's so powerful. With a masonary bit and the drill in "hammer" mode, I was able to drill through plaster, cinder block and stucco as if it were balsa wood. My only complaint is that for some unknown reason it can... more info
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