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TOWSON, MD Feb. 14, 2022 – DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions and innovation, today announced the 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 7/16 in. Quick Change Stud and Joist Drill with POWER DETECT™ (DCD443B). Drilling up to 400 7/8-In. holes per charge^†, the tool is the latest to join the lineup of 20V MAX* products with POWER DETECT™ technology that maximizes performance when used with high-capacity XR® batteries. When paired with the DCB208 DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® battery, the drill outputs more power and more holes per charge, furthering DEWALT’s commitment to providing end-users the tools they need for the jobsite of the future.

Ideal for electricians, plumbers, and remodelers, the drill provides ease of use with a 7/16-In. Hex Quick-Change Chuck for fast and easy bit changes. To aid in user control, the E-Clutch® System shuts the tool down if necessary, in a bind-up situation. The drill is also designed with a brushless motor that produces up to 1,475 UWO, an LED light that provides illumination in dark or confined spaces, and is TOOL CONNECT™ Chip Ready (chip sold separately), allowing for location monitoring on the jobsite.

The DCD443B is available now as a bare tool for $279 MSRP. To learn more about the DEWALT products, please visit: www.dewalt.com.

* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.

**Using a DCB208 DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® battery vs. DCB205 DEWALT 20V MAX* Battery

^†The DEWALT DCD443B can drill up to 400 holes in 2" SPF wood using 7/8" auger bit per charge when used with DCB208 battery (sold separately)