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DeWALT 12V XR 2.0AH Brushless Sub-Compact Drill Driver Kit (DCD701D1-XE) $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings

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This is a repeat of previous time-limited bargains (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/562486 and https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/507324) that have expired. (I've cut-and-paste most of this description from one of the previous posts. Kudos to @Acejos).

Description from Bunnings website:

  • Compatible with all 10.8V XR and 12V XR batteries
  • 33mm shorter than previous generation
  • Only 0.9kg (tool only) for ultimate portability and ease of use
  • Efficient brushless motor gives 15% more runtime than previous generation
  • State of charge battery pack allows users to quickly check battery level

The new DeWALT 12V XR Compact Brushless Range delivers the perfect compromise between size and performance. The size you want with the power you need.

The kit includes:

  • 1 x Drill/driver DCD701
  • 1 x 2.0Ah battery pack
  • 1 x multi-voltage charger.
This is part of Father's Day deals for 2021.

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  • -4

    Get a 18v … 12v is weak.

    • +3

      I've been using one of these for years for all sorts of things and it's always been enough for me.

    • I have one of these and it feels more powerful than my cheapass 18V drill…. and is half the weight

      • -6

        Don't get a cheap ass drill

    • +11

      You are comparing apples and oranges. You use a 12V because it is light and easy to bring to awkward places, an 18V because it is powerful and lasts through jobs. They are clearly for different purposes. An SDS rotary hammer is even stronger, but that doesn't make it an almighty solution for every jobs out there.

    • +2

      step your game up son. 18v is to weak, you need 20v. lol

      unless you are always drilling through concrete or cutting massive tree roots, 12v is more then enough.

      • +11

        20v is marketing speak for 18v.

      • +6

        18v 20v ? get a 54v. Oh I mean 60v American version. 6v extra. Same battery but 6v extra from USA. Hang on 240v is even more power, everything else is too weak.

        • loll..appreciate your sarcasm mate

    • +1

      With that logic, get a 36v, 18v is weak.

    • Which 18V? The max torque of this one is 57.5 Nm which is higher than most 18V drills. Even DeWalt's own 18V DCD785M2-XE is 60Nm. Almost the same.

      • thats why i wouldnt bother with the lower end 18v…. cause u always have enough power until u need more.

        but i suppose for 100 bucks, this is a decent deal.

        had this been for milwaukee, i'd probably jump on it, they have a much better 12v range.

      • Its not higher than most 18V drills. Some, yes but only the cheap ones like Ozito/Ryobi.

        Its great if you need a light drill - though if you get a more powerful one, theres other advantages you can share the battery with more skins

        Personally I have some 1.5aH batteries on my drills for that reason and dont have anything like this tool - though holding a heavier drill over your head with a 9aH battery hurts way more!

        • Its not higher than most 18V drills. Some, yes but only the cheap ones like Ozito/Ryobi.

          • Makita 18V Brushless DHP485 is 50Nm.
          • Milwaukee 18V Brushless M18CBLDD-0 is 57Nm.
          • DeWalt 18V Brushless Hammer DCD795M2-XE is 60Nm.

          Granted my DHP481 provides almost twice as much torque, but let's compare it to tools within the same price range.

          • @bio: Oh interesting, I didnt realise the Makita and DeWalt were close to the low end Ryobi (which is 50NM) I assumed they would be much more powerful

    • you couldn't be more off mate.

      i have a milwaukee 18v impact & drill as part of a set and i have the dewalt 12v sub compact impact & drill only. 9 times out of 10 i grab the 12v, i f**king love it, so small and compact, battery lasts ages. Don't get me wrong if i need to grab a speed bore and run through a bunch of studs grab out the big unit but for the quick jobs i always get this 'weak' unit.

  • +1

    what do these usually sell for?

    • +1

      $129 from a cpl other places using Google..

      • +2

        Skin only I think mate…

        • Correct, didn't notice that minor detail.. lol..

          Makes this deal even better!

    • +1

      Other than at Bunnings, I've not seen the drill + battery kit available anywhere else in Australia. The last time this bargain came up, I asked about it at a store, and one of the employees said that it was a promo deal, so maybe this kit is an exclusive arrangement between bunnings and dewalt? Shrug.

      Melbourne Tool Sales sells the skin-only for $129.

  • -3

    I bought a kit with the drill and impact driver years ago for $129 from Bunnings so not sure it's the best price.

    • A one off clearance sale or the likes?, Dewalt kits certainly don't come up at that price regularly…

  • Cracking deal. Bought one. Thanks OP. The 2.0ah battery sells for $60 on its own. Good to add another battery and charger to the collection, plus i'm sure a smaller drill driver will come in handy.

    • An inspection camera kit is a good match if it is useful to you. Sell the charger and you get 2 batteries to rotate.

  • That’s a fantastic deal for Anyone looking at one for household jobs

  • Its a great drill. Powerful for the home handyman. I've had mine for about 2 years and love it.

  • +3

    As a tradie I can highly recommend this drill. It would be perfect if you're looking for an around-the-house drill.

  • +1

    I've been tossing up what drill to buy for simple home tasks, this has just made the decision for me. Thanks!

  • -2
  • The dewalt 12v stuff is awesome. I use this for furniture assembly and tight places where the 18v stuff I have is just silly for those jobs.

  • https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-2-0ah-drill-driver…

    Here's a ryobi one? Would make more sense for people already with ryobi batteries and kits.

    Or is it a lot heavier?

    • I’d be interested to know which is better value/functionality. I believe the DeWalt one is brushless and this Ryobi one is not.

    • +1

      Depends which specs you want to believe…
      The Ryobi has less torque at 45Nm vs 57Nm but says it can drill 32mm in wood, 13mm in metal vs 20mm and 10mm on the DeWalt.

      One thing the Ryobi has going for it is the 13mm chuck vs 10mm on the DeWalt

      • username checks out

    • If you already invested in ryobi ecosystem, buy this one for $20 more. It has the hammer function as well so you can drill on masonry for installing lights etc which is handy.

      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-one-18v-hammer-drill-skin-…

  • Anyone know what the torque rating on this is? Can’t seem to find it. I want to remove the tub nut from a top loader washing machine and ideally I’d get a torque wrench but I’d rather get something more versatile and that I’ll use more than once. Anyone reckon this will work?

    • +5

      Why would you be using a torque wrench to remove that? Putting it back on sure but not removing it. You’d run the risk of putting it out of calibration but using it to loosen a nut. What else are you likely to use it for? Chances are this will be more versatile

      • More just concerned about not actually being able to remove it with just this. It’s a big 32mm hex bolt and is on super tight. Would an impact driver be better suited?

        • +3

          Yes, this will just lock up as it has no hammer/impact function

        • +1

          if you have the 32mm socket, 1/2” drive i presume, just add pipe extension to the t-bar of the socket set if you are worried about using ratchet ….

          • +3

            @garage sale: Good luck getting a pipe inside a washing machine haha. Castcore you need a 32mm 6 point socket (not 12 point) + sliding t bar handle + Hammer. Should be off in seconds

        • A 'rattle gun' would be best, like the tyre guys use, not an 'impact driver'.

          • @Bunsen: Yeah it probs would but if I can get the job done with an impact driver I think I'll actually get more use out of the impact driver than I would an impact wrench (after the job).

          • +1

            @Bunsen: A rattle gun (impact wrench) and impact driver have the same type of impact mechanism, just a different connector (and often different torque ratings).
            Bosch even makes one with a dual mode connector - it can take either a half inch socket or a quarter inch hex bit.

            If someone already has an impact driver and occasionally wants to use it with sockets there are adapter sets available.

            • @trongy:

              A rattle gun (impact wrench) and impact driver have the same type of impact mechanism, just a different connector (and often different torque ratings).

              Lol, well aware mate, i use both for work.

              There's a huge difference in torque though, a standard 1/4" impact driver doesn't have a hope in hell undoing wheel nuts, whereas a 1/2" rattle gun does it with ease..

              It's likes saying 'go use your bicycle pump to inflate a truck tyre'. Horses for courses..

              No way in hell could you use a 1/2" rattle gun to drive in a gyprock screw & alternately, you wouldn't use an impact driver with 1/4" drive to even attempt undoing a 32mm nut/bolt..

              But what would i know hey.. NFI..

  • Truetypezk mate you haven't got a clue I've been a tradie for thirty years.Just because it has more power dosent make it a better drill or tool,these dewalts have enough power to do most jobs around the house.Do a bit of homework son before you come on here and big note yourself.

  • All this talk about voltage, the smart chip in the drill runs based upon current and voltage with a variance in torque and speed.

    • Cheers Bob.

      BTW, when's the whether loop at for often?

  • Can you also use screwdriver bits with these?

    • Yes

  • +1

    I'm guessing it's not the most powerful drill but can it drill a few holes through brick comfortably? Just for home use and odd jobs?

    • +3

      No.

      You'll need a hammer drill and masonry bits.

    • +1

      Even a hammer drill is not good for drilling through brick. Get a rotary hammer with good SDS bits. Second hand and/or corded ones can be bought cheap.

  • Thanks for posting, I grabbed one. Extra 10 bucks for delivery which for me was worth paying.

    For the newbies maybe pick up one of those cheap Bosch multi bit kits that come out, they come up cheap from time to time and I’ve found them useful for easy around the house jobs.

  • Is this a better purchase or the ozito drill driver combo?

    • Yes

      • Are you sure mate? you get a 18V Brushless Drill & Impact Driver with a 4ah battery for $149. I am juggling between these two deals…damn it.

        • +1

          I'm sure DeWALT is better quality than Ozito, but also consider if you're going to buy into the rest of the range. If you want to get other tools (skins) you'll find DeWALT ones are 3 or 4 times the price of Ozito ones.

        • +1

          I guess the main advantage of this would be the light weight / small size. Also, it's better quality, but, I would guess either would last many, many years for home use, if not abused.

        • This has slightly higher torque than the Ozito one even though it's 12V. You are missing the impact driver but save $50.

  • +1

    Bought this $99 deal couple of years ago - like many commented here, it’s really all you need for the average workshop job. It rendered my previous Milwaukee 18v hammer-capable drill to rare used status. This 12v version is so much lighter and so much more manoeuvrable which in turn often assists for more accurate free hand drilling. And I believe the charger is compatible with De Walt’s 18v batts too, which opens up the door for something like a portable grinder which I desperately desire! Awesome deal, this.

  • Is it strong enought to drill holes in brick wall at home, e.g. vertical blind installation?

    • Keen to know this too. Can't ask a handyman till lockdown is over.

      • +3

        It has already been asked and answered.

    • +3

      you need a hammer function. Not about the power, but the function is missing here.

  • +1

    I've no doubt this will be a great compact drill and as long as that's all you want then fine. It's small size is certainly a bonus but I tend to think of it as a one-off purchase for special needs as there just isn't a decent range of 12V tools (yet?)

    Personally, I'd go for the 18V range as there's so many more tool options and you often get excellent kit sales e.g. https://sydneytools.com.au/product/dewalt-dck303p1xe-18v-50a….

    To save weight a 2Ah battery is more than adequate for drills and impact drivers. Forget it with angle grinders etc.


    Incidentally, for those who bought the DeWalt 14.4V range that Masters had a few years ago you can easily modify the skins to take the 18V batteries and the extra voltage has not harmed them in my experience. I suspect that using the 18V batteries with a 10.8V skin like in this offer (20V is marketing) might be a step too far…

  • Hi guys, i am new to this ? is it more Volts the better? I see some other brand, even has 24V, 36V, would that be better than this one? Or …

    • +2

      Not really, higher voltage=less current consumed for the same job. If you're just after weekend warrior type stuff, probably better off with Ryobi or the Ozito impact/drill combo packs mentioned above.. DeWalt is usually on the little more expensive side but is 'Trade quality' unlike Ozito etc. Fine for weekend jobs but not for daily/commercial use..

      • i see, thanks, will this one able to drill a hole on the wall, e.g title for installing blinds etc. So Ryobi will be better for me, just want to everyday maintenance at house, e.g fix fence etc. Also, i am stil not sure which is better, drill or impact driver etc thanks

        • +1

          This DeWalt doesn't have hammer function which is required for masonry drilling. An impact driver is for screwing only, basically. They only have a 1/4" Hex drive for the bits, not a chuck like a drill does.

          Your probably better off with the Ozito combo, cheap & easy, just ensure the drill does actually do 'hammer' function.. Read further up the post, most of this has been covered already.

          • +1

            @Bunsen: I see, thanks much, really appreciate your time

      • higher voltage=less current consumed for the same job

        If by job you mean the amount of physical work done (in joules) then maybe, but this is a weird way of looking at a drill. Rather, higher voltage is generally going to be more current consumed for more power delivered for the same pull of the trigger.

        Otherwise higher voltage devices would not provide any power advantage like everyone keeps harping on about above. Higher voltages are not chosen to lessen current but to increase current which increases power.

  • thanks OP, just picked up two,

  • +1

    Also just picked 1 up. Cute little drill compared to the Milwaukee stuff I usually use @ work..

    Thx OP..

  • +1

    Just collected it. Awesome product and deal. Thanks OP

  • Anyone seen any deals for a DeWalt 18V drill kit?

    These are the best I have been able to find so far:

    https://sydneytools.com.au/product/dewalt-dcd795m2xe-18v-40a…

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-18v-5ah-xr-li-ion-brushle…

    • +1

      Depend what type of hammer drill you are after.

      As for me, Handyman as professional, I would get this: -

      https://sydneytools.com.au/product/dewalt-dcd796p2-xe-18v-5-…

      • I have the same drill - dcd796 but seem to struggle with red brick (and tile, which is expected) even on hammer drill mode – the job gets done eventually, but at the expense of a sore neck/shoulder. I use one of those kanga masonry drill bits with tungsten carbide tip from bunnings.

        Care to share some professional tips as to why? E.g. is it technique or choice of drill bit?

    • +1

      As per above.. 18v also has lower and upper range.. go for dewalt 79x for best power

  • Thanks OP, picked mine up. Needed a spare battery to go with my DCF610 - Very underrated tool, gets a lot of use!

  • my order got cancelled.

    • Looks like it's out of stock at Melbourne stores…

      (All the Tassie stores still have stock)

  • Will pick it up tomorrow.

    Any good screwdriver bit sets to fit in this?

  • +3

    I got a message yesterday saying “Your order for dewalt has yet to arrive at our store. you will be emailed when it has arrived, and it will be ready for collection.”
    I’m thinking that’s fine I can wait. Then I get a phone call from Bunnings, sorry we won’t be able to fulfill your order. However we can offer you the Dewalt 18V 3 Piece Atomic Brushless Kit for the same price of $99. That includes Reciprocating Saw, hammer drill, impact driver, charger and battery. Now if I’m not wrong that is a $399/$499 kit. I’m like yes please :) happy days. Thanks Bunnings

  • I bought one of these due to the ozbargain effect but I already own a dcd796 and dcf887.

    I’ve used the dcd796 for a variety of drill jobs around the home, and I particularly struggle with drilling into red brick and tile – I manage in the end, but it seems like a lot of effort when I believe it shouldn’t be. It could be that I don’t have the correct skill/technique. Also im pretty certain I got the appropriate tungsten carbide drill bit for masonry purposes.

    That aside – I bought this one anyway so my better half doesn’t get left out when we put ikea furniture together. What else is it good for around the home?

  • Can someone let me know what bits I'm supposed to buy that matches these? I thought the ones fitting in my ratchet screwdriver would fit but it did not…

    • Pretty much anything with a round or hex shaft of 10mm or less should fit. What exactly did you have that didn't fit?

  • Ozbargained?

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