Perhaps not a deal breaker but good to know! However, you’ll be pleased to hear that all the new 12v kits that have been released so far are shipped complete with an optional belt hook in the box. While the older 10.8v tools featured mounting holes for belt hooks (or similar accessories like magnetic attachments) these weren’t usually included as standard.
#12V DEWALT BATTERIES DRIVER#
If you compare the rear of the motor housings on the old 10.8v drill and impact driver with their new counterparts it’s clear just how much body length DeWalt have managed to shave off these new tools, something that should help reduce frustration greatly when using them in awkward positions. The new DeWalt 12v XR tools must be some of the lightest they’ve ever made: the DCF601, for example, comes in at just 680g excluding battery! They’re compact too – shortened batteries and body lengths mean they can get into cramped spaces with ease. The primary advantage of 10.8v and 12v tools is that they can be made smaller and lighter than their 18v cousins, and they are a popular choice when it comes to working overhead, in tight spaces, and for lighter duty jobs where you don’t need to carry a larger machine around with you. Reduced Size & Weight Dewalt 12v XR tools are compact and lightweight DeWalt say you can expect around a 20% increase in runtime compared to the brushed 10.8v models. Without these solid carbon components continuously rubbing against the commutator, less energy is lost to heat and friction and more power gets to the drivetrain, meaning you can get more work done before the battery is drained. Controlled electronically rather than via the carbon brushes that were fitted as standard on the 10.8v range, these motors tend to be smaller and lighter but they are also much more energy efficient.
#12V DEWALT BATTERIES FULL#
To take full advantage of these battery packs, all the new DeWalt 12v XR tools are fitted with brushless motors. This helps to eliminate any guesswork before starting a job and has no doubt been a much-requested feature which brings them more in line with the bigger batteries from the 18v & 54v ranges. 12v Batteries The new DeWalt 12v XR Battery features a charge indicatorĪt time of writing the new 12v batteries are available in capacities of 2.0ah or 3.0ah, and probably the most notable addition that sets them apart from the previous generation is a charge indicator which lets you check how much power is left inside the battery simply by pressing a button.
But are there many differences between the two ranges? Although designed for compatibility with the previous generation of tools and batteries, the new DeWalt 12v range also benefits from a number of updates which we’ll take a look at next. And users already on the existing 10.8v platform now have much more choice when it comes to upgrading their system. That means that the old 10.8v batteries will work in the new 12v tools and vice versa. “But hang on a minute” you may be saying (especially if you’ve already invested in the tools, batteries and chargers) “what happened to the 10.8v range?” Well the good news is that both the 10.8v and 12v ranges share battery and charger compatibility. This article will run through each of the new DeWalt 12v XR tools in detail and an overview of the system in general. Amidst all the excitement of “world’s firsts” like the DCS7485 Cordless Table Saw, it’s been easy to forget that there is in fact a third XR platform, but to redress this balance DeWalt have just announced a slew of new compact cordless tools which make up the new Sub-Compact XR 12v range. Each battery features a charge level indicator so you can quickly see how much charge is left so you know when it’s time to charge.DeWalt 12v XR Tools New DeWalt 12v Tool RangeĪll of DeWalt’s current cordless platforms are classed as part of the XR range, and recently much of the attention has been on the top end of this spectrum with the Flexvolt battery system which can run both the powerful new 54v Flexvolt tools as well as the standard 18v machines. With the improved thermal technology it allows the 6-cell battery to stay cooler during heavy-duty applications more than the existing 12V 3-cell range batteries. Despite the larger capacity the compact design of the 5.0Ah battery give it the same footprint as all existing 12V batteries. The Dewalt DCB126 is a 12V 5.0Ah XR battery designed to be compatible with the growing range of 12V Dewalt tools.
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