MilesToEmpty Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 I purchased an XRP 18v kit 3 years back. Hammer Drill: DC988 Impact Driver: DC825 I use them on average 5 days a week, 12 hours a day in a mix of concrete, wood, metal, and drywall. 1 of my 3 batteries are on its way out, and my other coworker purchased a set of Lithium's for his. I love how much lighter they are, and the extended run time he gets over my Nicad's. I got approval from my manager to order a set of Lithium batteries and charger for my set. It looks like its about $200 for a set with charger. My other coworker is using a Hitatchi drill, which in all respects is a joke and he hates it. So I had this neat idea, and giving him my set, and for about $100 more (on top of a set of l-ion batteries) that I could have a whole new set. I was looking into the 18V L-Ion sets, but I was also eyeballing the 20v MAX. But Im not sure how the MAX differes from the XRP series.
kjones Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 If you have the flexibility to start your kit from scratch, I would recommend going to 20v max. The dcd290L2 will be a great option, as it is the premium impact, hammer drill driver, two batteries charger and bag. You will be really happy with that set up, as it is a good deal lighter, better run time, longer battery warranty, better ergonomics, etc. That's my two cents!
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