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Another First Look at DeWalt's new Nano Tools: DC827KL Impact Driver

Sep 25 2007

Another First Look at DeWalt's new Nano Tools: DC827KL Impact Driver

Written by Ben Jackson

Tuesday, 25 September 2007

DeWalt also sent us some information about another exciting new 18v Nano product that will launch with the new Nano battery next month: the DC827KL Impact Driver.

Here's what we know about the DC827KL so far:

1/4" Hex Quick Release Chuck
1,330 inch-pounds of torque
2400 max RPM
2700 max IPM (impacts/minute)
"Frameless" Motor Design with Replaceable Brushes for long life
5 3/4" long
3.7 lbs
Includes 2 18v DC9180 Nano Battery Packs, One Hour Charger and Heavy Duty Kit Box
MSRP: $349
LED Worklight - This may very well be the first tool from DeWalt with this feature!

This one looks like it is set to replace DeWalt's popular DW056 18v Impact Driver

We think it looks great...although at $350 (we're guessing around $300 street), it is a bit spendy. What do you think?

bc said:

	i think dewalt priced themselves out of the market w. the nano. This is simply too much money.
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September 26, 2007
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Guest said:

	Wow something Makita has had for 2 years now. GJ DeWalt.
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September 26, 2007
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Guest said:

	yeah i feel the same way... DeWalt wants 349 for their impact. Makita charges less for the impact w. a hammer drill that has 2 led lights, weighs less, same warranty, 2 bit onboard storage, belt clip... i dont get it.
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September 27, 2007
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Guest said:

	i think is too much money for a screw gun
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October 17, 2007
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After reading the comments below regarding the new nano line of tools by dewalt, I am amazed at the comparison to makita. WHAT !!!!!!!!!! You cannot compare the two---makita doesn't offer a phosphate lithium ion battery at all, and DeWalt just released the product line for sale january 1st. 2008 so where is your info coming from. I work on this stuff all day and would not make such a lame assumption without actually using the tool first.

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January 04, 2008
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Guest said:

	How does dewalt think the average DIYer is goint to buy this impact, or its new hammerdrill. Also just the battery and charger are $179 dollars,what a rip, you can buy a 6 tool Dewalt combo kit for 450, i think i will stick with milwaukee or change over to makita, and i can afford to buy it that is the worst part of it.
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January 05, 2008
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a guest said:

yeah i feel the same way...

DeWalt wants 349 for their impact.

Makita charges less for the impact w. a hammer drill that has 2 led lights, weighs less, same warranty, 2 bit onboard storage, belt clip...

i dont get it.

I agree thet the price is high. Also makita looks apealing. I did a little searching into the quality of the Makita. I found a couple power tool repair shops that said the same thing. Makita has yet to build a reliable gear box, one of them said he loves Makita "easy money"

Not trying to bash, but check out your local repair centers and see what they have to say.

I just ordered the new dc827kl from Grainger. Looking forward to the power and wieght. I had the standard 18v 1/4 impact before never had a problem other than batters have a short life and need to be replaced too often. Hopefully that will be fixed with the new battery technology.

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January 31, 2008
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famnam said:

Hey guys I can't believe that you are comparing these new tools from Dewalt to anything from Makita. The Makita batteries are only running for about 3 months. Dewalt warrantees there batteries for 2 years and I have yet to replace one. I have costumers who have gone thru 6 or 7 batteries from Makita and Makita just won?t warranties them. As for price of the batteries the things last 2 1/ 2 times longer and we have had the same cells in the 36V platform for almost 2 years and I think I have only had one of these batteries that would not charge. And to the concern that the batteries don?t fit in the XRP tools well STOP YOUR WINEING!! Try to put there batteries in there old tools.

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February 13, 2008
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a guest said:

The comment about batteries not fitting was helpful. Many of us aquire tools based, in part, on battery interchagability. The battieries needing a different charger and not fitting all the other tools is something to consider.
Can't you just see your guy trying to shove a new lithium battery into a ni-cad charger, as he reaches for the hammer in his belt?
Is Snap On the only US company left, making cordless impacts?

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February 16, 2008
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Ray said:

Right now, a Makita LXT impact by it's self costs 270 on amazon, so if Dewalt sells these for 300, that's only $30 difference. The dewalt is more powerful (1330inlbs vs 1240inlbs), and lighter (3.7 lbs vs 3.9 lbs), and considering that in my experience, the LXT batteries aren't that long lived, the fact that the Dewalt is sold with a 2 year battery warranty means that the Dewalt is likely to be cheaper over time than the Makita.

The people that say that this is just too expensive for a DIY'er, that's because this tool is aimed at professionals that are willing to spend more money for a better tool. in all likelyhood, Dewalt will also release a homeowner version, similar to what Makita and Milwaukee have done, that will have a smaller battery, lower end components, and cost less.

To the person that said that two different kinds of battery with two different chargers for the same tool wouldn't work, I'm sure that Milwaukee would beg to differ.

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February 19, 2008
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construction worker said:

Its a little pricy but well worth it, the Makita BTD140 is the same price and has 50 less in-lbs and in my line of work thats a big differance, keep in mind this is not your average "do it yourself" home owner tool, this is a tool that can be used everyday out in the work field without failure, I use a Makita but I have been waiting for DeWalt to come out with a Lithium ion line and now that they do I will be buying one real soon!

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March 10, 2008
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Professional Handyman said:

	Been in the business quite some time....tried the "fads" for the past thirty years. Nothing lasts forever and there is always something coming thats better. I believe a little bit of it has arrived with the Nano battery system. A bit pricy but, Dewalt has 'em hands down...I'm just waiting for the price to drop a bit and "load back-up" with the new toys.
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March 12, 2008
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K Bertetto said:

	Been a plumber for 14 years now, and I'll stick with my Milwaukee 0881-22. More powerful, much better warranty, that famous Milwaukee durability and for less money.
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June 10, 2008
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K.D said:

	DeWalts impact is heavier then Makita's BTD141 and BDF142HW and both of these tools far out perform DeWalt's "Nano Battery". Please before you post your comments and post responses please know what your talking about. Ask DeWalt and Ridgid about Dead torque before you also talk about the ratings. the BTD142HW by Makita and the BTD141 were rated the number one and number two impacts in the world.
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June 10, 2008
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john tyler said:

	I asked my local repair shop about these Dewalt tools. They laughed and said you might as well get Black and Decker at Walmart. They said they see more Yellow than any other tool and get a majority of dead batteries from Dewalt. They said every tool has its problems but stay away from the Dewalt.
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August 14, 2008
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Mike said:

	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdVsdmaAWEw It speaks for itself
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October 23, 2008
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OLICARPENTER said:

	That video shows clearly that it is the HYBRID version, which never has 4 fuctions which is a bit harsh as it has 3 other fuctions and can not be expected to compete with a single use tool. I have the Makita and it works perfectly well. I have also found that my local repair shop/tool supplier has never had a makita lxt tool or battery to repair.
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