Cordless Power Tools

What Voltage Do I Need

DeWalt has a large range of cordless power tools but it also has an extensive range of different voltages to go with it. You can choose from 3.6V, 7.2V, 9.6V, 12V, 14.4V, 18V, 24V, 28V and 36V. This range is much larger than many competitor brands. With so many different voltage amounts to choose from it can be quite worrying if you are choosing the right ones for your cordless power tool needs.

The basic thing to consider when choosing the right voltage for your cordless tool is what you need your cordless tool for. Most people choose their cordless power tools to enable them to do work outside or away from an outlet. This means you want the same power as a corded power tool without the tangle of a wire. Thankfully, DeWalt has produced their strongest voltage model yet, the DeWalt 36 volt lithium-ion battery pack comes with as much power as a corded tool and still maintains a lightweight body. This allows for easy cordless drilling without the arm ache and without poor or slow progress due to an inadequate drill speed.

At the other end of the scale, low voltage batteries are typically cheaper and smaller or lighter so they aren’t as effective when it comes to power but they can hold their own as a lightweight affordable alternative for your corded tools.

DeWalt has also launched a new 28 volt battery that deserves some attention. A lower voltage than 36 volts it’s slightly cheaper but with more volts than the 24 volt range it still packs a punch that’s almost as good as the 36 volt battery. The other great thing about this battery is that it’s part of their new lithium-ion battery range which offers long lasting performance and reliability. This battery lasts over 2,000 charge cycles on average.

The entire DeWalt battery range for DeWalt cordless power tools are all designed to be tough and durable and have the reliability you come to expect from DeWalt products. If you are looking for a lightweight, affordable and long lasting product you should try out the lower voltage ranges. However, if you do heavy duty work or industrial work with your cordless power tools you should consider a durable high power alternative such as the 28 volt and 36 volt varieties.