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20V MAX XR Cordless Brushless 3-Speed 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (Tool Only)

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  • Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck
  • Includes Belt Hood and 360° side handle
  • Compatible w/ All (200+) DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Batteries & Chargers
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About This Product

The DEWALT DCD996B Cordless Hammer Drill is part of the DEWALT's Bare tool line. Bare tools offer flexibility and value if you already own a battery and charger. This battery-powered hammer drill is ideal for most drilling and hammering applications. It has a brushless motor which provides 57% more run time than other power drills with brushed motors. The 3-mode LED light can illuminate your workspace when working in a dark or confined area. The DCD996B Cordless Brushless Hammer Drill is backed by a DEWALT 3-Year limited warranty for your additional peace of mind. Battery and charger not included.

Highlights

  • DEWALT-built high power, high efficiency brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed motors
  • XR lithium-ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard battery packs
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  • LED spotlight mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces
  • Includes belt hook
  • Includes 360° side handle
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Product Information

Internet # 206936571

Model # DCD996B

Store SKU # 1003847110

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 10.062 in, W 4.125 in, D 8.937 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)

8.937 in

Product Height (in.)

10.062 in

Product Width (in.)

4.125 in

Details

Battery Amp Hours

No Battery

Battery Power Type

Lithium Ion

Battery Voltage (V)

20V

Battery/Charger

Tool Only

Charger Included

Charger Not Included

Chuck Size (In.)

1/2 In.

Chuck Type

Keyless

Color Family

Yellow

Cordless Tool Type

Hammer Drill

Cordless/Corded

Cordless

Included

Tool Only

Maximum Speed (RPM)

2000 RPM

Motor Type

Brushless

Number of Total Batteries Included

0

Power Tool Features

Keyless Chuck, LED Light, Variable Speed

Product Weight (lb.)

4.40 lb

Returnable

90-Day

Tools Product Type

Power Tool

Torque (lb-in)

0 In lbs

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

90 Day Money Back Guarantee 3 Year Limited Warranty 1 Year Free Service Contract

Questions & Answers

What is the RPM on this drill
ByOct 8, 2026
1 Answer | 
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The DEWALT DCD996B drill has three speed settings: 0–450 RPM, 0–1,300 RPM, and 0–2,000 RPM in drill mode. In hammer drill mode, the speeds are 0–500 RPM, 0–1,500 RPM, and 0–2,250 RPM,

By|Oct 8, 2026


    Does this tool drill as well? Or is it strictly a hammer drill?
    ByMar 19, 2026
    1 Answer | 
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    Yes, the DCD996B will have a model selector for drilling, screwdriving and hammerdrilling.

    By|Mar 24, 2026


      Does it come with kit box?
      ByDec 21, 2025
      1 Answer | 
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      No, the DCD793D1 does not come with a kit box.

      By|Dec 22, 2025


        Is this made in the USA?
        ByNov 12, 2025
        1 Answer | 
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        Hello Dave, the DCD996B made in Mexico.

        By|Nov 12, 2025


          How to find the lowest-profile brushless hammer with the shortest depth to get into the tight gap of the back of an engine?
          ByOct 17, 2025
          1 Answer | 
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          Please contact us at WECARE @SBDINC.COM so that we may assist you further with your inquiry.

          By|Oct 17, 2025


            Do the batteries work also in Europe with 220 Volt ?
            ByAug 11, 2025
            1 Answer | 
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            If purchased in the U.S.A. the charger is rated for use with 110V-120V current.

            By|Aug 11, 2025


              Does this drill have 3 functions like the drill in the picture?
              ByAug 7, 2025
              1 Answer | 
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              Yes, the DEWALT DCD996B has 3 modes: drill, hammer drill, and screwdriver .

              By|Aug 8, 2025


                What is the duration required for the battery to reach a full charge of 100%?
                ByMay 8, 2025
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                The DCB205 battery would take 1-12 hours.

                By|Sep 11, 2025


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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.6 out of 5

                  • 4.6 out of 943 reviews
                  • 89% recommend this product
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                  Quality not great, don’t expect longevity.
                  Owned 2 of these(dcd996) and one dcd995, practically exact same. All 3 have failed and are no longer useable. I used to stand by DEWALT but their product reliability has certainly taken a hit.
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                  Response from DewaltProductExpertDec 17, 2025
                  Hello valued Home Depot customer, I appreciate your feedback on the 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. 3-Speed Hammer Drill (Tool Only) DCD1007B and I'm sorry to hear your drill have failed. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Please contact support at WECARE@sbdinc.com and reference ticket 14490211 so we have all information available from your review. I look forward to hearing from you so we may assist you with a solution. Dewalt-Ca
                    Lots of Power and Battery time!!
                    The Dewalt Drill arrived attached with the 5ah battery in the case and with the other battery you can tackle any project without worries of running out of juice anytime soon. The Hammer Drill has tons of torque and will drill through pretty much anything. It is a little heavy but of course that is expected with a drill with this much power. It has a great feel and light weight. I would definitely recommend this driver. It has been a great addition to my Dewalt collection.
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                      • Recommended
                      1 found this review helpful
                      Drill and Hammer to your hearts content.
                      This drill is awesome. I've used it around the house and also on my ice auger. I have been ice fishing 4 times and probably cut 50 holes without any problems. Unfortunately we havent gotten many fish, but thats not the drills fault.
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                      • Recommended
                      2 found this review helpful
                      Good drill hole in steel just what I need.
                      Good drill holes in steel well but will take to long for concrete if you drill concrete get a sds or sds plus drill
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                        Great BUT!!!!
                        Starting with the bad. Keep in mind i don't like this drill and I'm rating it 4 stars of 5. The missing star is because it's Achilles heel. I'll talk about that first so you don't do it. NEVER EVER EVER run the drill at high load AND run the batteries dead. You can do one or the other (it's never suggested to run lithium ion dead) but not both it'll cook your drill. There's no thermal or over-current protection. The motor takes the abuse perfectly and wasn't even hot on disassembly. But the ESC can't. How do you avoid this? If you're running high load (ie 8in SDS screws in 3rd gear), the drill handles it fine (why i rate it so highly) BUT!!! As soon as the battery goes to 1 bar, grab the battery on the charger, cool the discharged battery with a vacuum or blower (it will be too hot to start charging) for about 20sec right at the terminals, place discharged battery on charger, continue working with the fully charged battery as the used one charges. I ran this drill for days driving 5-8in SDS, extreme abuse like this, and it ran perfect. Amazingly powerful and durable. But, i lent it to a coworker to do the same. He ran the first battery dead, ran the second battery dead, and the drill was dead after the second battery. To avoid killing your drill under high load, stop using the batteries as soon as they get to one bar. Now for the good. Avoid the Achilles heel and it's an amazing drill. The electronic "clutch" is AMAZING!!! the main reason this drill scored so high with me. I'm used to mechanical clutches from older drills that make the ratchet noise when they reach the torque spec of the torque setting. Driving regular screws, you can dial in the clutch to stop at the correct time. You will have to come back with the impact to touch up some of the screws but driving 8in SDS screws in 3rd gear then coming back with the 1/4in impact for a few that are between 1/8in-2in out vs burning up an impact or slowly throttling a corded drill, it's amazing and 3-4 times faster that corded or an impact. Another plus is the sheer torque this puts out. I STRONG discourage anyone from using the drill bit setting in 1st gear without the side handle. The amount of torque this drill has in 1st will snap three 1/4in shaft on a nut driver. Driving #4 Phillips screws 3-5in long, i needed length and stepped ther bit holder from 5/16in to 1/4in and snapped the 1/4in shaft. And not at the skinny part of the shaft that was on the chuck. Ther actual hex 1/4in shaft. Oops. So, learn to not run batteries below 2 bars (gets to one bar, charge it) and the drill will take as much abuse as you can throw at it. This is actually what you're supposed to do with any lithium ion/ lithium polymer batteries and Nickle Cadmium batteries. So this isn't just a Dewalt Achilles heel. But you buy such a heavy duty drill, think it can handle anything, and find this out, you'll be upset like myself. Don't make that mistake and you'll be amazed with this drill. It basically cuts the cord for drills. Picture was to find the failure point. Motor is perfect. It was the ESC (the electronics in the white caulking behind the trigger). Definitely going to rebuild this when i can get another ESC.
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                          • Recommended
                          What a beast! I needed a hammer drill for a one-time project...installing an above ground storm ...
                          What a beast! I needed a hammer drill for a one-time project...installing an above ground storm shelter that required drilling 12 holes into my concrete patio. I purchased the bare tool and used one of the DeWalt 20V 5AH batteries that I already owned for my other DeWalt tools. (The batteries might be even more impressive than the drill.) The DeWalt handled that task with ease. It's small size is deceiving because it packs a massive amount of capability in a compact, light package. It runs smoothly and never bogged down despite the fact I was applying a LOT of pressure during drilling. The drill did get very hot but it never showed signs of quitting. The chuck was easy to operate and held the drill bit securely at all times. Easy to tighten and to release bits. The LED light is actually effective, too. It's actually got a switch to adjust the brightness levels and it's very bright on the highest setting. It's also located where it can be effectively used. A few of the holes had to be drilled from inside with no light. The LED light on the drill made the darkened interior a non-issue. One of the best things about this drill is it's Made in the USA! That's important to me. The drill comes with an adjustable side-handle. For my purposes the handle was pretty much useless. The handle extends too far from the drill to really assist with leverage in my opinion. I needed to be able to apply pressure closer to the drill and handle was more of a hindrance. Also, the retention ring on the handle near the drill end (that keeps your hand from sliding towards the drill) is very thin and the edge of it is quite sharp when you move your hand closer to the drill to apply downward pressure. I wound up taking the handle off. Pay attention, DeWalt...the design of your handle needs some work. This may not be a professional-grade drill for someone needing to drill holes in concrete every day of the week. But for the avid DIY'er like me, it's likely more than I really need. But the price is right and the performance is exceptional. Highly recommended.
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                          5 found this review helpful
                          DCB
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Build Quality - sturdy, durable, not overly heavy but also not cheap-feeling in the hand. Great chuck quality, and selector switches are rugged. Brushless motor should be great for longer motor life. Performance - great performance, hammer function is a must for masonry drilling; no problems here. Light activates when in use helps see in dimly lit areas.
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                            Great Power!
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hammer drill has awesome power. I recently used it to put a ledger board on my house to build a deck and had to drill through brick. It made quick work of the project. Finding good drill bits is a another story when drilling through brick but the drill did its job.
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                              • Recommended
                              Gets the job done!
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely love this driver! I purchased mine to replace a 20 year old Makita and can’t believe I didn’t make the switch years ago. My new Dewalt cut its teeth on a fishing boat refurb project I took on and it performed flawlessly. Plenty of torque and speed for any application. Annnnnd I love the fact that the battery is interchangeable with my Dewalt weed eater and so many other tools. Dewalt all the way for me from now on! (Bonus points that the drill is compatible with K-drills for those ice fishermen and women out there.)
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                                • Recommended
                                Very easy to work with and lots of power to drill in redheads for privacy a fence.
                                Very easy to work with and lots of power to drill in redheads for privacy a fence.
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                                • Recommended
                                1 found this review helpful
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                                Great for professionals seeking extended runtime and power with its brushless motor and XR lithium-ion batteries. This cordless hammer drill delivers exceptional performance for demanding tasks.
                                Ideal for professionals or homeowners needing a powerful hammer drill, ensuring maximum power and control with its anti-rotation system.
                                A great choice for professionals or homeowners needing a powerful hammer drill with a long runtime and the convenience of cordless operation.
                                Ideal for customers who want compact power and long-lasting battery life, ensuring efficient drilling.

                                Drilling Capacity

                                Masonry drilling applications

                                Motor Power

                                20V
                                552 UWO

                                Impact Energy

                                28, 050 BPMs

                                Brushless Motor

                                Variable Speed Settings