Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
If you’re looking to drive in a lot of screws without arm fatigue, the DEWALT DC827KL is the right choice for you. It’s compact, lightweight size offers convenience in maneuvering into all those hard to reach places and it even features a small battery back at just 3.7 pounds, so it’s never weighed down. The battery pack with NANO Technology also offers 2000 recharges and is interchangeable with other DEWALT 18 volt tools. Ergonomically built with textured anti-slip comfort grip, the DC827KL is comfortable to use and additionally includes replaceable brushes for increased serviceability. Additional components to the DEWALT DC827KL include: frameless motor for durability, 1,330 in-lbs of torque for added range, and 0-2,400 rotations per minute & 0-2,700 impacts per minute for faster application.
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Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 top shelf November 17, 2007
p arena (Rome, NY)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
The new 18volt lithium ion battery is as light as a feather compared to its processor, I have a complete line of DeWalt 18 volt tools and the new battery is interchangeable with all.
The new impact also includes a neat little LED light on the front end that was not noted in the manufactures online literature (a great feature).
Overall, I think this evolution is well worth the price.
Paul Arena
Rome, NY
a little powerhouse of a tool February 18, 2008
Suzanne G. Joyce
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
this is a great tool made better. It will out drive and drill any of my regular drills with power to spare. This new Nano tech tool is even better due to the bright light that lights up the work. I used it the other day hanging some undercab lights and the bright light made finding the mounting hole a breeze. I gave my older model to my son because I liked this one so much better. The new lithium batteries sure made the weight easier to lug around. I can't say much about how long they last but I will be replacing my old ones with these new ones as they wear out!
Great driver for those who drive screws for a living June 27, 2008
James T (North Dakota)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I build decks for a living and this is my second 1/4 inch Dewalt Impact Driver. I didn't think I could love a tool more than my first impact driver. Was I wrong! This is absolutely the greatest tool made for people who drive a lot of screws. There is virtually no hand torque compared to using a regular drill-driver, the impact mechanism does all the work for you. Second, the small size and lightweight won't wear out your arm from a day of driving hundreds of screws. The Nano battery is so light that when I first picked one up, I thought it must be a dislay dummy battery. Dewalt claims this battery has the same work rating as the NiCad battery but it sure seems to last much longer to me. If you drive lots and lots of screws, or just want a very lightweight driver, give this tool serious consideration. Yeah it is pricey, but for dedicated screw driving it can't be beat.
Some people have complained about the shutdown feature on the Nano battery. The battery shuts down when it reaches a certain discharge level to protect it from being drained too far, which is evidently not good for a lithium battery. I happen to love this feature for a couple reasons. One, it delivers nearly full power right up to shutdown. And as I stated above, this battery seems to last much longer than my NiCad batteries. By shutting down, it makes me avoid something we all do with NiCad when they run down, using the drill like a screwdriver to drive those last couple screws before changing the battery. This practice is very hard on the driver motor. Second, I believe this feature will result in longer battery life with more charge cycles because I will be charging the battery at the same level each time. One of the reasons for premature NiCad battery failure is inconsistent charging cycles, i.e. charging it when half dead one time and completely dead the next.
As for the fit of the new battery on older tools, who cares what it looks like? I don't want Dewalt making a battery bigger and heavier just for cosmetic reasons. I am glad this new Nano battery is more compact. I use my tools daily and size matters, the smaller and lighter the better.
Best tool Ive ever owned April 1, 2008
S. Gunnell (Watauga, Texas United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Loved my previous model, love this one even more. I own about every tool I can imagine, and most Dewalt power tools, and use this one more than any other tool by 5 times as much. Excellent A+++++!
18 volt drill/driver July 2, 2008
Ernest E. Biggs (Spring Hill, KS USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Becaareful buying this impact drill/driver. You will throw your old regular drill away! I just got it and I just finished a 12x26 deck and this thing is amazing. It is half the weight of my 18 volt Dewalt drill, plus the battery last longer. Go for this one.
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