The DeWalt DCD996 combi hammer is the successor to the DCD995, with an improved, larger brushless motor which delivers up to 34% more power. DeWalt have improved the airflow to this motor which keeps it cool and at the top of its performance. It features an improved automatic high speed for increasing the users masonry drilling speed. It has a 3-speed gear box giving you ultimate control over blows-per-minute and revolutions-per-minute. For example, in gear three while in hammer mode you’ll have 38,250 blows per minute while the chuck spins at 2,250rpm. There’s also a newly improved, 3-stage, bae-mounted LED work light. It has a maximum brightness of 60 lumens, enough to light up a huge work area and even bright enough to use solely as a torch. There’s a sturdy switch built-in to the drill base to control the brightness.