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DEWALT DCD800BvsMilwaukee 2903-20

Two drill drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.

DEWALT DCD800B

BARE TOOLDEWALT 20V MAX

DEWALT DCD800B drill driver

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Milwaukee 2903-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Milwaukee 2903-20 drill driver

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Where they differ

14 of 18 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

Every published spec, side by side

SpecDEWALT DCD800BMilwaukee 2903-20
Max torque (manufacturer rating)Only one listedNot on maker page1,400 in-lbs
Max speedDiffers2,000 rpmLow 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM
Chuck typeDiffersKeylessAll Metal Ratcheting
Clutch settingsDiffers1516
Weight, tool onlyOnly one listedNot on maker page3.21 lb
Tool lengthDiffers6.37 in6.88 in
MotorBrushlessPOWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in box00
Battery capacity (each)None includedNone included
Charger in boxNoNo
Weight (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed3.2 lbsNot on maker page
Length (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed9.0 inNot on maker page
CaseOnly one listedN/A (no case)Not on maker page
UPC barcodeOnly one listed885911754828Not on maker page
Chuck sizeOnly one listedNot on maker page1/2 in
Speed settingsOnly one listedNot on maker page2
Weight with batteryOnly one listedNot on maker page4.82 lb
WarrantyOnly one listedNot on maker page5 Year Limited Warranty

"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: DCD800B, 2903-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.

Sources

  1. DEWALT US product page DCD800B (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
  2. Milwaukee US product page 2903-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
  3. Milwaukee US product page 2903-20 (manual linked there), retrieved 2026-10-17

Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.

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