A studio product shot of the DEWALT DCD701B XTREME 12V MAX brushless 3/8-inch cordless drill driver, highlighting its compact 5.97-inch front-to-back length and ergonomic rubberized grip.
Detailed side profile of the DEWALT 12V MAX cordless drill driver, showcasing the 3/8-inch ratcheting chuck, 15 clutch settings, and the 2-speed transmission switch for versatile drilling and fastening.
Infographic of the DEWALT DCD701B drill driver with technical callouts highlighting its lightweight 1.9 lb frame, 1500 RPM maximum speed, and the brushless motor designed for maximum runtime.
Isometric view of the DEWALT XTREME drill driver emphasizing its ultra-compact design and the high-visibility yellow motor housing, optimized for precision applications in tight spaces.
Macro detail of the DEWALT 3/8-inch ratcheting chuck and the variable speed trigger, illustrating the durable professional construction and the high-performance 12V MAX battery interface.
Direct front view of the DEWALT 12V MAX brushless drill highlighting the spindle alignment and the bright LED foot light positioned to eliminate shadows during precise boring tasks.
DeWalt Xtreme Sub-Compact Series advertisement with text on a yellow background
Person using a DeWalt drill on a wooden surface with a blurred background
Person using a power drill on a metal door
Person using a yellow and black cordless drill in a construction setting.
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A studio product shot of the DEWALT DCD701B XTREME 12V MAX brushless 3/8-inch cordless drill driver, highlighting its compact 5.97-inch front-to-back length and ergonomic rubberized grip.
Detailed side profile of the DEWALT 12V MAX cordless drill driver, showcasing the 3/8-inch ratcheting chuck, 15 clutch settings, and the 2-speed transmission switch for versatile drilling and fastening.
Infographic of the DEWALT DCD701B drill driver with technical callouts highlighting its lightweight 1.9 lb frame, 1500 RPM maximum speed, and the brushless motor designed for maximum runtime.
Isometric view of the DEWALT XTREME drill driver emphasizing its ultra-compact design and the high-visibility yellow motor housing, optimized for precision applications in tight spaces.
Macro detail of the DEWALT 3/8-inch ratcheting chuck and the variable speed trigger, illustrating the durable professional construction and the high-performance 12V MAX battery interface.
Direct front view of the DEWALT 12V MAX brushless drill highlighting the spindle alignment and the bright LED foot light positioned to eliminate shadows during precise boring tasks.
DeWalt Xtreme Sub-Compact Series advertisement with text on a yellow background
Person using a DeWalt drill on a wooden surface with a blurred background
Person using a power drill on a metal door
Person using a yellow and black cordless drill in a construction setting.
DEWALT 20V MAX* System: 250+ Products & Growing promotional video
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DEWALT Cordless Drill DCD701B 3 8 Inch XTREME Compact Driver Skin (12V MAX Brushless Motor Fifteen Hundred RPM Two Speed Bare Tool Cabinetry Boring)

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SKU: DCD701B
$107.29 USD

Description

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Execute Precision Sub-Compact Boring Operations and Master Restrictive Cabinetry Installs with Ultra Short Footprint Geometry

The DEWALT DCD701B XTREME™ 12V MAX* Brushless 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill Driver is a professional-grade sub-compact fastening instrument engineered to execute precision boring in highly confined structural spaces. This lightweight power tool utilizes a high-efficiency brushless motor to generate up to 32% more output power and max rotational speeds of 1,500 RPM under a multi-speed planetary transmission. Outfitted with a 3/8-inch ratcheting sleeve chuck for maximum accessory retention and a short 5.97-inch front-to-back chassis, this nimble 1.9-pound device optimizes overhead utility installations and fine assembly workflows. **Battery and charger sold separately.

Best Used For:

  • Intricate Cabinetry Installations: Mounting internal hardware fixtures, hinges, and drawer glides unassisted inside deep, unlit timber or composite box structures.
  • Electrical Enclosure Routing: Scribing entry pathways or piloting self-tapping hardware anchors inside narrow metal gang configurations and switchboards.
  • Delicate Fastener Driving: Fastening small bugle-head screws into fragile millwork panel sheets by regulating torque output through micro-clutch bands.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Sub-Compact 5.97-Inch Profile: Extremely shortened longitudinal frame length maps access paths into restrictive building nodes where generic 18V drivers fail to align.
  • Premium Brushless Energy Platform: High-density electronic motor removes friction losses and carbon maintenance steps while expanding runtime indicators.
  • 15-Position Precision Clutch Dial: Highly adjustable physical torque limiter ring controls clutch release indexes to stop over-driving and screw-head stripping failures.
  • Dual-Speed Mechanical Gearbox: Sliding high-to-low selector transmission adjusts baseline gear distributions to match wood boring or rapid assembly thresholds natively.
  • Shadow-Free LED Foot Light: Tool-base mounted brightness diode projects an upward tracking cone to illuminate target surfaces without chuck interference patterns.
  • Ratcheting Single-Sleeve Chuck: Toughened internal jaw teeth clamp tightly down on twist bits or driver shanks to avoid spinning slippage under high loading.

What's Included

  • (1) DCD701B XTREME™ 12V MAX* Brushless 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill Driver Base Skin
  • (1) Heavy-Gauge Spring Steel Belt Clip Attachment Hardware Piece

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer: DEWALT
Model Number (SKU): DCD701B
Product Type Category: Sub-Compact Cordless Drill Driver
System Operating Voltage: 12V MAX*
Internal Motor Architecture: High-Efficiency Brushless (XTREME Line)
Chuck Size Capacity: 3/8 in
Chuck Locking Style: Ratcheting Single Sleeve Keyless
Maximum Rotational Speed: 1,500 RPM
Torque Control Discs: 15 Distinct Manual Clutch Settings
Configuration Classification: Bare Tool Only (**Battery & Charger Sold Separately)
Gearing Layout Transmission: 2-Speed Mechanical Planetary Settings
Absolute Tool Frame Length: 5.97 in
Net Base Skin Weight: 1.9 lbs
Assembled Package Weight: 2.28 lbs
UPC Barcode Registration: 885911603843
Country of Origin Manufacturing: China

PRO-TIP: When mounting down structural hardware strips into high-density hardwoods like maple, drop your mechanical clutch ring dial down below setting 8 first. Let the brushless 12V speed platform find its target depth lines natively; if resistance indices spike, minor clutch slip events preserve fastener heads from shearing off under structural load.