CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit vs Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit
Light household drilling and driving on a single small V20 battery
This is CRAFTSMAN's brushed CMCD700 drill/driver with one V20 battery, a charger and a double-sided bit. CRAFTSMAN's page lists the battery as both 1.5Ah and 1.3Ah, and its spec table's 23 clutch settings disagree with the manuals' 15. There is no hammer mode. Tools carry three years of warranty, batteries two.
Published specifications
- Brushed; 280 UWO; 0-350/0-1,500 rpm per CRAFTSMAN
- 1/2 in. keyless chuck with spindle lock; LED light
- Clutch 1-15 plus drill per manual (23 or 24 elsewhere)
- One V20 battery: 1.3Ah or 1.5Ah depending on source
- Kit 4.65 lb per CRAFTSMAN; VersaTrack hang-hook location
- 3-year limited warranty (2 years on batteries)
Strengths
- Compact V20 drill/driver with a two-speed gearbox
- Manual and warranty terms published by CRAFTSMAN
- VersaTrack hang-hook location for wall storage
Caveats
- Only one small battery; its capacity is listed two ways
- Clutch count differs between manual, spec table and listing
- Brushed motor and no hammer mode
Read the full CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit guide
Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
Makita 18V LXT users who want a hammer drill and impact driver with large packs
This kit pairs Makita's XPH12 compact brushless hammer driver-drill with the XDT13 impact driver, two 5.0Ah batteries, a 45-minute charger and a bag. The drill's manual lists 1/2 in. masonry and 1-1/2 in. wood capacities. Amazon lists a three-year warranty while the drill manual prints one year.
Published specifications
- XPH12: 0-500 and 0-2,000 rpm; up to 30,000 bpm; 530 in-lbs
- XPH12 manual: masonry 1/2 in., steel 1/2 in., wood 1-1/2 in.
- XPH12: 21 clutch levels, drill, hammer and screwdriving modes
- XDT13: 0-3,400 rpm, 0-3,600 ipm, 1,500 in-lbs
- Two BL1850B 5.0Ah batteries, DC18RC charger (45 min), tool bag
- Warranty: three years per Amazon; one year in the XPH12 manual
Strengths
- Two 5.0Ah batteries and a 45-minute rapid charger
- Hammer driver-drill rated for 1/2 in. masonry per manual
- Tool and battery protection against overload, overheat and overdischarge
Caveats
- Warranty length conflicts between Amazon and the drill manual
- Manual asks for a 15-minute rest after running a battery flat
- Amazon's description gives drill torque in ft. lbs.; Makita says in-lbs
Read the full Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah) guide
How to choose between them
Choose the CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit if your situation matches: Light household drilling and driving on a single small V20 battery. Its main caveat: Only one small battery; its capacity is listed two ways.
Choose the Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah) if your situation matches: Makita 18V LXT users who want a hammer drill and impact driver with large packs. Its main caveat: Warranty length conflicts between Amazon and the drill manual.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 cordless 1/2 in. drill/driver kit Source for CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit
- CRAFTSMAN CMCD700 Type 3 instruction manual Source for CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit
- CRAFTSMAN CMCD700 instruction manual (listing PDF) Source for CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit
- Makita USA product page for XT269T Source for Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
- Makita XT269T New Tool Flyer Source for Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
- Makita XPH12 instruction manual Source for Makita XT269T 18V LXT Brushless 2-Piece Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
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