Dewalt DC540 Battery

A long time favorite for home projects, the Dewalt DC540 drill, has served consumers for years. One of the toughest components of this drill 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

When your working around the house it can be quite frustrating to run out of battery power when your in the middle of a job. This is where the extended runtime version of the same battery comes into play. The extended runtime version of the Dewalt DC540 battery gives you 54% more battery for your money! This means that you can complete the job when your done....not when your battery is done. The extended version for this battery has:



Dewalt DC540 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 DC540 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.