Dewalt DC742KA Battery

The Dewalt DC742KA is a solid and dependable drill. A long time favorite for home projects this drill has served consumers for a long time now. One of the primary factors that makes this drill so amazing is the battery. The OEM battery (the one that comes from Dewalt Directly) is a standard battery this means that it has the following specifications:

• Style: Pod
• Voltage: 12V
• Battery Type: NICD
• Capacity: 1.30 Ah (or 1300 mAh)
• Run-Time: Compact standard run-time battery

Need Extended Runtime? But if you are like most people you want more power for a longer period of time. This is where the extended runtime version of the same battery comes into play. The extended runtime version of the Dewalt DC742KA Battery gives you 54% more battery for your money! This means that you can go from project to project without recharging your battery:

Dewalt DC742KA Battery

• Style: Pod
• Voltage: 12V
• Battery Type: NICD
• Capacity: 2.00 Ah (or 2000 mAh)
• Run-Time: Compact extended run-time battery

Both of the above batteries are compatible with the following part numbers: DC9071, 397745-01, DE9037, DE9071, DE9074, DE9075, DW9071, DW9072.

The standard OEM version will cost you around $60.00 plus shipping. However there are better values out there in the aftermarket. For example the extended runtime version for the Dewalt DC742KA 12V Battery will run you $47.95! That is a great deal especially when you find it with free shipping or additional discounts. So not only do you get the extended runtime version but you get more battery for your money.