DEWALT DCD740B Drill
- Drill
- 20 amps
- Battery
- 3.25 pounds
- Better rated than 75%
A slim, 20V DEWALT drill built to reach into narrow spaces, worth it if your work regularly puts you in tight quarters.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.7★ across 0 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
Measuring 13 inches long but just 4.5 inches wide, the DEWALT DCD740B is a 20V MAX drill shaped to reach into tight spaces.
The listed dimensions, 13 inches long but only 4.5 inches wide, point to a slim-bodied design meant for working in confined areas like cabinet interiors or stud bays rather than open bench work. At 2000 RPM it is geared toward driving and general drilling speed rather than high-torque heavy boring. It shares DEWALT's 20V MAX battery system, common across the brand's cordless line.
- 2000 RPM
- 20V MAX cordless
- 3.25 pound weight
- 4.5 x 13 x 3.6 inch body
Who it's for
Installers and remodelers who need a slim-profile 20V drill for tight spaces such as cabinets or wall cavities. Less suited to anyone who wants a short, compact drill body for general use, given this model's elongated shape.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 20V MAX battery platform
- Slim body for tight spaces
- 2000 RPM drilling speed
- Longer body than a standard compact drill
- Battery and charger typically sold separately as a bare tool
- Chuck size not listed
Performance notes
At 2000 RPM and 3.25 pounds, the DCD740B trades bulk for length, and its 13 inch dimension is built to slide into narrow gaps where a standard drill body would not fit.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DCD740B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.25 pounds |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 13 × 3.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 2000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 20 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 20 volts |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCD740B DrillThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 0 | 2.7 / 5 |
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| SKIL SD561801 DrillSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 11,399 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik | 4.5 / 5 | 7,298 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DCD740B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What battery platform does the DCD740B use?
DEWALT's 20V MAX system.
How fast does it drill?
Up to 2000 RPM.
How big is the drill body?
It measures 4.5 by 13 by 3.6 inches.