thatmanwithavan Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 New guy here with a question. Perhaps someone can help me in deciding between 2 DeWalt combo kits. The two kits I'm looking at are: 1) DeWalt DCK211S2 12V Max Li-Lon Drill / Impact Combo Kit for $229.00 2) DeWalt 20-V CORDLESS DRILL AND IMPACT DRIVER Model #DCK280C2XB for $249.00 My intended use. Im rebuilding/ restoring a class B camper van and I would say the majority of the tasks I will be doing will involve drilling pilot holes and using 2 1/2 " wood screws on 2"x4"s . I originally think that the 12 volt model will be sufficient for my needs, but noticed that the 20 volt model is just $20 more. Is it worth getting the 20 volt for an extra 20 bucks? I'm not a professional contractor or anything. But will be using the tool mostly for framing in a van, paneling, trim, and putting together R.V. type furniture. From my understanding, Mah or amperes are what determine battery life. Voltage is the power or force and ohms or resistance is the tool under load. I wonder, who is the 12 volt line marketed to by DeWalt vs. the 20 volt line? Why are the price points so close? And which one should I get??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 20v all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yup I agree with gator 20v all the way! I'm a Dewalt guy but there 12v line is no where near milwaukee, I have dewalt in 20v and soon I will b getting into the 12v red team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 All I can say is, more power. 20 v all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 It is all about your needs, If you think you will want more tools in the future that will use a compatible battery, the 20V line makes more sense. If all you think you will need is a drill and impact, the 12V MAX will be lighter and more compact, both of which is nice if you working in tight spaces or up and down a ladder a lot. In my case, I had the older 18V line which was purchased during an Iraq deployment about 5 years ago. I still ended up buying a 12V MAX, because of the size and weight. Crawling into a cabinet with DCD 925 is not as much fun as the DCD 710. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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