Craftsman’s V20 Brushless RP Hammer Drill Outperforms Its Brushed Counterpart
The Craftsman CMCD732 V20 RP brushless hammer drill seems to bring brushless motor technology to an even more affordable level. The “RP” designation stands for “Runtime and Performance.” This seems to be what Craftsman is aiming for with its RP line of power tools. We looked at the specs on this drill to see how it compares to both their previous brushed hammer drill and their current brushless models.
Craftsman V20 Brushless Hammer Drill – The Big Deal
Craftsman claims the V20 RP hammer drill runs up to 26% longer than the brushed CMCD700 model. While that’s true, it actually specs out with less torque than either of Craftman’s current brushless hammer drills—the CMCD721 and CMCD731.
The speeds on the Craftsman RP hammer drill are set at 0-600 RPM or 0-1900 RPM. That drops 100 RPM off the top speed of the CMCD721 brushless hammer drill. We do like that Craftsman continues to offer a nice 1/2-inch metal ratcheting chuck. These offer improved bit retention and you end up dropping less drill bits as a result of the chuck accidentally opening up on you.
Let’s look at several Craftsman hammer drills side by side to see where the RP CMCD732 falls in the lineup:
| RP CMCD732 | CMCD721 | CMCD731 | CMCD711 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (RPM) | 0-600/1900 | 0-600/2000 | 0-600/1900 | 0-350/1500 |
| Hammering BPM | 32,300 | 35,700 | 32,300 | 25,500 |
| Weight (lbs.) | 2.5 | 2.71 | 2.5 | 2.93 |
| Torque (UWO) | 330 | 400 | 340 | 280 |
| Length | 8.0 in. | 7.75 in. | 8.0 in. | 9.1 in. |
| Manufactured | Not in the USA | USA | Not in the USA | Not in the USA |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless | Brushless | Brushed |
| Retail Price | $99 | $119 | $99 | $139 (kit) |
Our Thoughts
We reached out to Craftsman for some additional information. From their response and a survey of information available from the Craftsman and Lowe’s websites, the Craftsman V20 RP Hammer Drill, specifically, has little to offer over the existing CMCD721. The RP drill is slightly slower, offers less BPM for hammering, and specs out with 17.5% less torque.
Because of this, it looks like this hammer drill would make for a great prosumer product. If you want the best hammer drill Craftsman currently has to offer, we recommend dropping the additional $20 and getting the CMCD721 (which is also a 1/4-inch shorter in length).
Additional Features
- Brushless motor
- LED light on the front for visibility in dark places
- Compatible with Versatrack Organization System (sold separately)
Price
The Craftsman V20 RP Hammer Drill sells for $99. It is available both as a bare tool and as a kit, which includes two V20 CMCB202 2.0 Ah batteries, a V20 Lithium-ion charger, and a soft carrying bag. Craftsman backs your purchase with a 3-year warranty.
Specifications
- Model: Craftsman CMCD732B (bare) / CMCD732D2 (kit)
- Weight: 2.5 lbs
- Height: 8 inches
- Width: 2 inches
- Power output: 330 UWO
- Chuck type: Keyless
- Max RPM: 1900
- Max BPM: 32,300
- Maximum chuck size: 1/2-inch
- Battery voltage: 20V max
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