Sooo...still shopping about. - 36 volt or 20 volt? More power and torque with the 36 volt or just longer battery life? Any opinions?
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With e-bikes 36 volts is better than 24 volts by far. So it stands to reason that 36 volts is way better than 20. I have the full collection of Dewalt 20 and 36 volt tools. The 36 volt tools do everything better if you need better torque, Higher RPMs or even much longer battery life and faster charging ! Keep in mind every 36 volt battery they give you is worth as much in time and power as 2 BIG 20 volt battery. Getting 2 x 36 volt batteries is as if they gave you 5 20 volt batteries. They also charge twice as fast and they allow you to drive into concrete, steel, stone much better than 20 volt systems. The circular saw at 36 volts will cut thru 4x 4 and 4x6 stock like it was butter ! The 20 volt saw is whinning and sputtering a lot. If you were going to get extra batteries with your 20 volt system, that cost alone will run your package beyond the cost of the 36 volt kit with 2 batteries. Thanks all
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If you are in the construction biz, definitely you'll need the 36. Battery life is good on the 36.
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Not exactly sure about battery life but way more power. I have the Dewalt 36 v impact, drill, skill saw, and saws-all. Love them all.
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Certainly feel like I own the best set of cordless tools on the market, I would say both, more torque, and more life. Hope this helps Curtis M
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Yes better battery charger for sure, any upgrade will do. Stock charger charges in approximate 8 hrs. Extra batt would be a good idea as well. I have RPM bumpers for better crash tolerance. Other than that a solid truck out of the box!
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I just noticed someone else answered you 36wh. I checked my old battery, the one that came with the charger and the replacement one I bought. They both say 30 not 36.
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Mr. Chachra, I didn't purchase the 36V version, though I am tempted to try it. The 20V battery only lasted 15 minutes, even with full charging between uses, which rendered the sweeper almost useless for my residential application. The 36V version might be worth a try. Hope this helps.
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I look at for use down the road. Batteries are a big cost. 20 volts are running $50. That ismore than I payed for the cord drill and it will last longer than the battery life. Plus, yes, there is more power than a battery powered drill. I did also pick up the 12v drill. the batteries cost half as much.You would have the portability w/t 12v and the power when needed w/t corded version. Then,after ten years when you can't buy the batteries any more you still have the cord version to use with all the attachments that you purchased. Just my thoughts.
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I had an oportunity to use the 18V when I installed the railings on my father in laws staircase. I worked absolutely great but I had to keep switching batteries and kept one on the charger. He got it last Christmas. I told myself then the Dewalt was far superior to the two brands of portable drills I was using that I was going to get a Dewalt for myself. Honestly, when I ordered the 20V I assumed it was the same as my father in law had but his was the 18V. I would be happy with either but the 20V I have is smaller in size and lighter than the 18V that he has. Plus the 20V lithium batteries last a long long time before you have to recharge but then again replacement batteries are expensive. I just used the 20V to build my garage and so far I've only swithed batteries 5 times and that includes all the siding, drywall, wire routing. BTW I use the new star bit screws for everything they are far superior to phillips and I have given all my boxes of phillips screws away; along with my two "other brand" cordless drills.
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18 volts drills are 20v peak if you are planning use yours in heavy stuff I recommend you the 20v I am a contractor and I using mine since 3 years ago I found that placing screws with 3 mah is overkilling so for light duty tasks go with the 12v definitelyyou do use your drill in heavy task go with 20v I am a contractor and I use mine in really heavy stuff around so
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Ben, if you have a batteries plus close by, take it there and they will install it for free and you will get a 20 ah battery vs the 18 ah one that comes from the factory!
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Can't say technically, but I also own the 18 volt impact driver and it does the heavy jobs easily where the 20v struggles.both will do the job, but I prefer the 18v when weight is not an issue and the 20v for up high work and of course in the tool belt it's so much lighter.and the light on it works amazing 5/5 in my book.
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24 volt. It's a powerful motor. If you can manage the 2 battery set up, it is worth the $ paid. I love the option of tilting the throttle up and down.
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I don't have the 20Volt model you mention, but just based on battery size, I'm guessing the B&D; battery will have more power and last longer. Again, these battery powered units are great as a sweeper, but not really for heavy duty yard leaf blowing. I alternate my battery with the B&D; weed eater too, and so far it works out great. Have had them about a year.
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Yes, The 36 volt will work.....the battery b&d calls 40 volt is actually a 36.
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I'm very satisfied with the 20V version, use it mostly for my DIY projects orotund the house. I just completed a major renovation with an addition the my home, these tools held up well, plenty of torque for what I needed. Never used 18V version so cannot compare. Hope this helps
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I know I'm late.DEWALT brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed.XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard packs
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I recently purchase a 20 volt and love using it around the house. it certainly have more power than the 18 volt my son have.
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There are several options for the 20v battery too, the larger one lasts much longer, the thinner one is better for tight spaces.
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I use the 4.0 AH battery all the way back to X2 tools.. this is wen the 1/2 in driver drill impact driver could give a big red a run for its money .. today's rigid tools are emerson crap emerson dont pay out to keep up in the battery game like other mfgrs do so they on back end of battery tech.. gotta pay to play.. 69 bux for a 4.0 ah battery with three yr warranty aint to bad they at store now just bought two..