The DEWALT 60-Volt Max VSR Stud and Joist Drill with E-Clutch System features a 1/2 in. chuck and brushless motor that provides corded power in a cordless solution. Ideal for plumbers, electricians and HVAC installers who need to drill large diameter holes in wood. This drill provides exceptional power, control, durability, and runtime with its 60-Volt brushless motor, mechanical and electrical clutches, and 2 variable-speed ranges. Equipped with the innovative bind-up control feature called E-Clutch System this drill increasing user control in bind-up/stall situations by sensing a stall during use and managing torque accordingly. For a limited time get a bonus FLEXVOLT battery pack with purchase.
- 60-Volt brushless motor for increased power and runtime
- Power of a cord with cordless freedom
- Adjustable bail handle and 2-position side handle provide maximum leverage and control
- 2 variable speed ranges (0-300 / 0-1250 rpm) to match appropriate speed to the application
- E-Clutch is a perform and protect feature that detects reactionary torque caused by a bind-up or stall and reduces speed to a manageable level until control is regained
- Metal-gear housing for jobsite durability and increased reliability
- DEWALT perform and protect line of power tools is designed to provide a high level of one or more of the following: control, dust containment, or low vibration
- Ideal for use with spade bits, hole saws, self-feed bits and auger bits
- Power of corded, the Freedom of cordless
- 4X runtime compared to DCB201 1.5Ah Battery Pack
- 3X Power compared to DC9096 18V Battery
- Tri-platform compatibility 20-Volt MAX
- Durable construction with a single piece cell holder
- LED State of Charge Display
- On board fuel gauge for immediate feedback on state of charge
Wilburn Graham (verified owner) –
Very strong. Able to get in tight spaces.
Dandre Sauer (verified owner) –
To start off I am a residential electrician who has the dewalt cordless hole hawg and the Milwaukee cordless hole hawg and the dewalt leaves the Milwaukee sitting in the dust I will never take the Milwaukee on another job site this dewalt is reliable, the power is there and so is the durability
Lynn Johns (verified owner) –
amazing drill,
Yasmin Bashirian (verified owner) –
13 years as a electrician by far best tool in the van….no cord tons of power and last all day at work
Robyn Bernier (verified owner) –
This drill is amazing! With a 9ah battery we can rough in an entire house on one charge! This is the second one I have bought and both continue to work flawlessly! Don’t hesitate to get this one.
Napoleon Legros (verified owner) –
If you have to drill a big hole for PVC plumbing pipe with enough torque and power and less bind-up than normal drills (corded or not), this tool is amazing. The E-clutch bind up control is touted as possibly saving your wrist from kickback. With the RP’s of this baby, that’s a comforting thought. I used it to drill holes in exterior 2×6’s to run steel pipe through for making a climbing ladder – 3 seconds max per hole. The only downfall of this drill, in my opinion, is the keyed chuck system. Although chuck anchors can hold a bit securely, if you need to switch bits, it becomes a bit cumbersome, especially if you are on a ladder. I thought of adding a quick connect system to the drill but had not researched the strength of any to see it one could handle the torque of the drill. Milwaukee M16 has it’s own version, but again, I didn’t test for that option.The dual speeds are very powerful. Top speed on #2 setting is 1250 RPM’s which makes drilling through a double bottom plate a breeze. The con on this is that the depth of the body is parallell to the chuck and hits the surface as you break through the plates. This also depends on the shank of the bit you are using. I found that I wanted to compensate for that and slightly tilted the tool at first.The battery life is also an issue. If you are working a big job, you might need to have a system of 2/3 xtra batteries and chargers available. This drill weighs a little over 13 lbs with the battery. Not lightweight so start doing some weight training if you are going to be using it alot.
Bettye Leffler (verified owner) –
Drills thru everything with whatever you use for a bit, holesaw, self feed, etc. works all day on a single battery. Going to buy another one instead of a corded one for the other guys on the crew
Keith Stark (verified owner) –
Nice drill, ease of use without dragging a cord around is perfect. Drilled all needed holes on one charge.
Romaine Labadie (verified owner) –
was a life saver, not the lightest once you get over your head but it did the job.
Milan Nienow (verified owner) –
Not a contractor here, but for the job I needed it for it worked great, absolutely no trouble sawing 3.5″ hole through floor joists, lot of power, it is very heavy though
Jeramy Bode (verified owner) –
Use to mix thin set. Plenty of power and battery life.
Abdul Spinka (verified owner) –
Great drill, tones of power. Using it to drill 4” holes through large hardwood logs. Does a great job.
Eulah Tremblay (verified owner) –
Light weight and powerful.
Daron Littel (verified owner) –
Great tool! Exceeded my expectations
Davon Feeney (verified owner) –
It works great, drilled out a whole house and then some off of one fully charged battery, and it definitely has enough torque!
Cleveland Yost (verified owner) –
This drill works very well as a hole hog substitute but should really be sold with a larger battery (6.0Ah vs the 2.0Ah it comes with). Only time will tell if the drill will hold up to the price tag. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed this drill works out long term.
Emile Kilback (verified owner) –
Rips through walls with ease.
Gideon Labadie (verified owner) –
Cordless drill with corded power; where you don’t have power on the job or need to punch a few holes without stringing a long cord, this is the tool.
Leslie Boyer (verified owner) –
This is NOT your Dad’s drill. You’ll stop drilling, before it stops drilling. In my old barn, I used it to drill a 1 1/2″ hole through an 8″ x 8″ Doug Fir beam sitting on a lap joint of a 6″ x 8″ Doug Fir post. The total length of hole was 13″. I used a 1 1/2″diameter nail cutter bit. The cutting length of the bit was 9″, so I had to drill in from both sides. I set the drill on #1, slow & steady cutting speed. The drill didn’t slow down, balk, or bind. It cut through so easy, you would think it was Balsa wood. This drill is solid pro through & through. All the power you might get with a heavy duty wired drill, you get with this 60 volt Flex Lithiun Ion battery. I also easily cut a 3 1/2″ diameter hole through a 2″ x 8″, with this drill. Everything about this drill is heavy duty: the way it handles tough jobs; the massive nearly 14-lb body; the 7/8″ diameter x 13″ long steel extension handle; the adjustable handle over the body & the 1/2″ chuck that uses a key to securely tighten down bits. The chuck key stores just below the trigger handle. The ergonomic trigger handle was comfortable to hold & textured to prevent slippage from my sweaty hand. It has two speeds for fast, or slow drilling. I gently squeezed the trigger & a bright light lit up the area for drilling & stayed on for several seconds, after drilling was finished, so I could see my results. The battery fully recharged in just 30 minutes. The lights on the battery charger let me know when it was fully charged. The heavy duty carrying case has pockets on the outside for bits, etc. This is a GREAT product!
Elyse Parisian (verified owner) –
This drill has as much power as my corded hole hawg. The battery lasts all day even when roughing in electrical for a new house. Great product