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Get More Power with New DEWALT® 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 7/16 in. Quick Change Stud and Joist Drill with POWER DETECT™

DEWALT Continues New Product Innovation with Compact Stud and Joist Drill with POWER DETECT™ that delivers up to 50% more power when using a DCB208 pack**

TOWSON, MD Feb. 14, 2022 – DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions and innovation, today announced the 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 7/16 in. Quick Change Stud and Joist Drill with POWER DETECT™ (DCD443B). Drilling up to 400 7/8-In. holes per charge, the tool is the latest to join the lineup of 20V MAX* products with POWER DETECT™ technology that maximizes performance when used with high-capacity XR® batteries. When paired with the DCB208 DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® battery, the drill outputs more power and more holes per charge, furthering DEWALT’s commitment to providing end-users the tools they need for the jobsite of the future.

Ideal for electricians, plumbers, and remodelers, the drill provides ease of use with a 7/16-In. Hex Quick-Change Chuck for fast and easy bit changes. To aid in user control, the E-Clutch® System shuts the tool down if necessary, in a bind-up situation. The drill is also designed with a brushless motor that produces up to 1,475 UWO, an LED light that provides illumination in dark or confined spaces, and is TOOL CONNECT™ Chip Ready (chip sold separately), allowing for location monitoring on the jobsite.

The DCD443B is available now as a bare tool for $279 MSRP. To learn more about the DEWALT products, please visit: www.dewalt.com.

* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.

**Using a DCB208 DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® battery vs. DCB205 DEWALT 20V MAX* Battery

The DEWALT DCD443B can drill up to 400 holes in 2" SPF wood using 7/8" auger bit per charge when used with DCB208 battery (sold separately)

Topics

  • Building industry

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DEWALT is obsessed with how users work in the real world and is relentlessly pursuing total jobsite solutions. By incorporating its latest technology and industry innovations, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Emily Noto

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