New SBD Made Craftsman V20 Cordless Power Tool Line Appears at Lowe’s – Looks Promising

Soon after SBD bought Craftsman we knew that Lowe’s would be carrying the new SBD made Craftsman tools and indeed they did as they’ve had new Craftsman branded products pop up in the Lowe’s stores with items such as steel tool boxes and lights. Now we have learned that the SBD made Craftsman brand is launching an all new 20 volt cordless power tool line called Craftsman V20.

At first glance I thought the above picture was the entire lineup as that’s all they have at the Lowe’s website regarding the new V20 line however I dug deeper in the internets and found out that they have more tools planned to launch in the near future. So on top of the above pictured 20V drill/driver, impact driver, 6-1/2″ circular saw, reciprocating saw, orbital sander, jigsaw, oscillating multitool and flashlight, they will also have a cordless V20 brushless hammer drill, a cordless V20 brushed motor hammer drill, V20 bluetooth speaker, V20 inflator, V20 7-1/4″ sliding miter saw, a 20V cordless 2 gallon wet/dry vac, V20 cordless 4-1/2″ angle grinder, 1/2″ cordless impact wrench, a couple of cordless nailers in 18ga & 16ga flavors and several cordless lights that include LED handheld light and small area light plus the above pictured light which is called a task light.

From what we can see, the new Craftsman line is priced below what similar Dewalt 20V cordless go for and actually are priced closer to Porter Cable’s 20V line up. This is no coincidence since the parent company Stanley Black & Decker owns and makes the 20V Cordless Porter Cable tools. In fact the Craftsman branded V20 cordless nailers, 2 gallon vac, angle grinder and impact wrench look very similar in overall shape to their Porter Cable 20V counterparts. I wonder how much internals they share. Even the new Craftsman V20 orbital sander looks very similar to the Dewalt/Porter Cable/Black & Decker 20V variants.

I believe the new Craftsman V20 line looks promising because the price is appealing and they have a nice line up at launch. The tools are budget to mid-range tools depending on the models and even offer two sets of drill/drivers and impact drivers to appeal to different budgets. They have the budget drill/driver and impact driver both reasonably affordable with a low $79 for the budget brushed motor drill kit with one 1.3ah lithium ion battery, charger and tool bag and the budget brushed motor impact driver kit comes out at $129 for the same single 1.3ah battery, charger and bag kit. I also want to mention the budget brushed motor impact driver is super long at a drill like 7.01 inches in length!

If you want a better impact driver and or drill, they offer brushless models of each with very good specs and features besides the brushless motor. For example the brushless drill kit has a bit more power and comes in a very compact 7.2 inches in length with Dewalt’s 400 UWO torque rating, up from the 280 UWO on the budget V2o drill. The brushless drill also offers a metal ratcheting chuck which makes the quality better. Of course pricing goes up at $159 in a kit but you get two batteries and both are 2ah capacity.

The brushless impact driver comes out with more power than the brushed motor model at 1,700 in-lbs torque and not only is it much shorter in length at a respectable 5.51″ in length, but it also offers 3 speeds. Pricing for the brushless impact driver is $169 in kit form and also comes with two 2ah batteries, charger and tool bag.

They also sell 2, 4, 6 and 8 tool combo kits with a 2 tool brushed drill and impact combo kit for $149 with two batteries both at 2ah, charger and tool bag. This makes me wonder why anyone would buy the brushed motor budget impact driver kit with only one smaller battery for $129 when you can get the 2 tool combo kit with 2 upgraded batteries for only $20 more? Anyhow, their 8 tool combo kit is priced at $449.

I also want to mention that the 2ah lithium batteries have a fuel gauge on the back which is nice and should be standard in 2018, however I’m not sure if the 1.3ah batteries have a fuel gauge. Something tells me they wont due to their budget nature but would be nice if they do. I also want to mention that the supplied chargers charge either battery in 60 minutes which isn’t the fastest by any means but isn’t the worst either. They will also sell a larger 4ah fatpack battery and a fast charger that is said to charge the 4ah battery in 60 minutes.

Also, a big thanks to Cody Robertson for sharing the info with us!

Below you will find each new Craftsman V20 cordless power tool mentioned above with picture and a quick specs list.

They will also have a couple of V20 chainsaws, a V20 22″ hedge trimmer and a V20 string trimmer although I do not have pictures or stats for these yet.

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER

  • 1/2-in. Cordless Drill/Driver with high performance motor produces 320 unit watts out for completing a variety of applications
  • 2-Speed gearbox with speeds of 0-500/0-1,800 for speed of fastening
  • 1/2″ Ratcheting chuck provides improved bit retention
  • LED light improves visibility in dark work areas
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Battery with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* BRUSHLESS CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER CMCD710C2

  • Brushless motors provide up to 25% more runtime and improved durability
  • 1/2-in. Cordless Drill/Driver with brushless motor produces 350 unit watts out for completing a variety of heavy jobsite applications
  • 2-Speed gearbox with speeds of 0-600/0-1,900 for speed of fastening
  • 1/2″ Ratcheting chuck provides improved bit retention
  • LED light improves visibility in dark work areas
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Batteries with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL CMCD711C2

  • 1/2-in. Cordless Hammer Drill with high performance motor produces 280 unit watts out for heavy duty jobsite applications
  • 1/2″ Ratcheting chuck for improved bit retention
  • 25,500 BPMs for faster drilling in concrete and brick
  • 2-Speed gearbox with speeds of 0-350/0-1,500 for speed of fastening
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Batteries with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* BRUSHLESS CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL CMCD721D2

  • Brushless motors provide up to 60% more runtime and improved durability
  • Made in the USA with global materials
  • 1/2-in. Cordless Hammer Drill with brushless motor produces 400 unit watts out for heavy duty jobsite applications
  • 1/2″ Metal ratcheting chuck for improved bit retention
  • 35,700 BPMs for faster drilling in concrete and brick
  • 2-Speed gearbox with speeds of 0-600/0-2,100 for speed of fastening
  • LED light improves visibility in dark work areas
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Batteries with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS 1/4 IN. IMPACT DRIVER CMCF800C2

  • 1/4-in. Cordless Impact Driver delivers 1,460 in-lbs of torque for driving larger fasteners
  • Quick release chuck for easy one-handed bit changes
  • Max 2,800 RPMs and 3,100 IPMs for quick fastening applications
  • LED light improves visibility in dark work areas
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Batteries with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* BRUSHLESS CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER CMCF820D2

  • Brushless motors provide up to 100% more runtime and improved durability
  • Made in the USA with global materials
  • 1/4-in.Cordless Impact Driver delivers 1,700 in-lbs of torque for driving larger fasteners
  • Quick release chuck for easy one-handed bit changes
  • Variable 3 speed settings
  • Max 2,900 RPMs and 3,800 IPMs for quick fastening applications
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Batteries with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCH CMCF900M1

  • 1/2-in. Cordless Impact Wrench
  • Hog ring anvil for easy socket changes
  • Max 350 ft-lbs. torque and 2,500 IPMs for removing larger fasteners quickly
  • Max 1,700 RPMs with variable speed trigger for added control
  • LED light improves visibility in dark work areas
  • Included 20V MAX* 4Ah High Capacity Lithium battery for extreme runtime in heavy duty applications
  • Included fast charger recharges high capacity lithium battery in 60 minutes or less
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* 4-1/2 IN. CORDLESS SMALL ANGLE GRINDER CMCG400M1

  • 4-1/2 in. Disc powered by a high performance motor with 8,500 RPM’s for aggressive grinding
  • Cast metal gear housing dissipates heat during extended use
  • Tool-Free guard makes for quick and easy adjustments
  • Spindle lock for quick and easy wheel changes
  • 3-Position handle allows for control in different applications
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • 20V MAX* 4Ah High Capacity Lithium battery with high performance cells provides extreme runtime and improved performance
  • Fast charger recharges high capacity lithium battery in 60 minutes or less
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS OSCILLATING TOOL CMCE500D1

  • Oscillating Tool with variable speed from 8k to 18k OPM’s provides optimal control in application
  • 14 Piece Kit includes tool, storage bag, and multiple accessory attachments
  • Tool-Free universal attachment system makes change accessories quick and easy
  • LED work light provides improved visibility
  • Storage bag included for portability and storage
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Battery with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS JIG SAW CMCS600D1

  • Variable speed trigger ranging from 0-2,500 SPM’s provides control for clean and accurate cuts
  • 3-Orbital settings to adjust cut aggressiveness for various materials and applications
  • Beveling shoe provides ability to cut up to 45 deg. for angled cuts
  • Accepts both T & U blades for versatility and availability
  • Dust blower clears debris from the cut line for visibility
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • Included 20V MAX* Lithium Battery with high performance cells provides ample runtime and increased performance
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS RANDOM ORBIT SANDER CMCW220B

  • 5″ Cordless Random Orbit Sander (Tool Only) with max 12,000 OPMs for fast material removal
  • High performance dust collection featuring on-board dust bag and connection to 1-1/4-in. vac hose
  • Low profile and lightweight for added control and vibration reduction
  • Dust sealed switch provides added durability
  • Includes (1) dust bag, (1) 60 grit paper; (1) 80 grit paper; (1) 120 grit paper
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW CMCS500M1

  • Cordless circ saw accepts 6-1/2 in. blades for cross cutting or ripping 2x material
  • High performance motor runs at 4,200 RPM’s for aggressive fast cutting
  • Tool-Free beveling shoe pivots up to 50 deg. for angled cuts
  • Metal shoe for added durability
  • The compact and lightweight design help reduce fatigue
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • 20V MAX* 4Ah High Capacity Lithium battery with high performance cells provides extreme runtime and improved performance
  • Fast charger recharges high capacity lithium battery in 60 minutes or less

Craftsman V20* CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW

  • High performance motor with 1″ Stroke length for speed of completing applications
  • Full variable speed trigger ranging from 0-3,000 RPM’s for added control in a variety of materials
  • Tool-Free blade release for quick and easy blade changes
  • Compact size of 14.5 in. for cutting in tight spaces
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • 20V MAX* 4Ah High Capacity Lithium battery with high performance cells provides extreme runtime and improved performance
  • Fast charger recharges high capacity lithium battery in 60 minutes or less
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* 16GA CORDLESS FINISH NAILER CMCN616C1

  • Craftsman 20V MAX* Cordless nailer drives adhesive collated 16-gauge finish nails
  • Fully cordless design eliminates the need for compressors, hoses or costly gas cartridges
  • Provides consistent firing power in various climate conditions and materials
  • Tool-free depth settings for quick and intuitive set up
  • Tool-free jam and stall settings for ease of use and improved efficiency
  • Lightweight with optimal center of gravity provide optimal balance and comfort in hand during use
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • Hang hook provides convenient access and storage
  • 20V MAX* Battery with high performance cells can fire up to 375 2-in. nails in pine on a single charge
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery

Craftsman V20* 18GA CORDLESS FINISH NAILER CMCN618C1

  • Craftsman 20V MAX* Cordless nailer drives adhesive collated 18-gauge brad nails
  • Fully cordless design eliminates the need for compressors, hoses or costly gas cartridges
  • Flywheel motor design provides consistent firing power in various climate conditions and materials
  • Tool-free depth settings for quick and intuitive set up
  • Tool-free jam and stall settings for ease of use and improved efficiency
  • Lightweight with optimal center of gravity provide optimal balance and comfort in hand during use
  • Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use
  • Hang hook provides convenient access and storage
  • 20V MAX* Battery with high performance cells can fire up to 420 2-in. nails in pine on a single charge
  • 20V MAX* Lithium charger provides a 60 minute or less charge time on included battery

Craftsman V20* 7-1/4IN CORDLESS SLIDING MITER SAW CMCS714M1

  • 7-1/4in. 20V MAX* Miter Saw has a powerful 3,600 RPM motor for cutting 2x and hardwoods with ease.
  • Slide capacity allows for 8” cross cut at 90 degrees and 5.5” cross cut at 45 degrees.
  • Capacity to cut 3-5/8”nested crown and 3-1/2” baseboard vertically.
  • Lightweight design at 21 lbs. with side carry handles make this unit extremely portable
  • LED cut line positioning system for better accuracy and visibility.
  • Single bevel up to 48 deg.
  • 9 casted miter detent stops for quick and accurate adjustments.
  • 20V MAX* High Capacity Battery with high performance cells makes up to 585 cuts in 3-1/4″ MDF baseboard on a single charge

Craftsman V20* INFLATOR CMCE520B

  • High pressure and low volume output allows you to quickly inflate anything from a tire to an air mattress
  • 3-Power sources provide ultimate convenience – 20V MAX* Battery; AC wall plug; or 12V car adapter plug
  • Automatic shutoff allows you to set your PSI and the unit will shutoff once it is reached
  • Digital gauge provides an easy to read display

Craftsman V20* 2 GALLON WET DRY VAC CMCV002B

  • 1) Portable 2-Gallon tank allows for wet and dry debris cleanup versatility
  • 2) Powerful motor provides 35 CFM’s of suction power for picking up debris
  • 3) HEPA rated filter traps 99.7% of dust and allergens for efficiency and health safety
  • 4) 7 ft. 8in. hose allows for extended reach and flexibility in application
  • 5) On board hose and accessory storage allows for easy storage and helps prevents losing attachments
  • 6) Includes multiple attachments for different applications

Craftsman V20*20V MAX* BLUETOOTH SPEAKER CMCR001B

  • (2) 3″ High quality stereo speakers provide crisp and clear sound at high volumes
  • 100 Ft. Bluetooth compatibility allows users to wirelessly stream music from any smart device
  • 2-Power options by 20V MAX* Battery or AC wall plug for alternate power sources
  • Auxiliary plug for streaming music from smart devices
  • On board USB port for charging compatable devices
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* TASK LIGHT CMCL020B

  • 1) Bright LED output – 140 Lumens 2) 3 Efficient LED bulb improves run-time 3) Contoured overmolded handle for added comfort during use 4) Pivoting head easily adjusts beam towards working area
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* LED HANDHELD LIGHT CMCL050B

  • 1) High and Low settings with various lumen outputs: 700/250 2) 360 deg. Rotating hang hook 3) 140 deg. pivoting head provides versatility for lighting surfaces
  • Compatible with Versatrack hang hook

Craftsman V20* SMALL AREA LIGHT CMCL030B

  • 1) High and Low settings with various lumen outputs: 1825/750
  • 2) Corded and cordless versatility
  • 3) Various hanging features 4) Pivoting head easily adjusts beam towards working area
  • 5) Compatible with Versatrack hang hook


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12 Comments

  • David says:

    Looks like a good start for the new Craftsman line, was hopeing the miter saw was duel bevel but not a huge deal. And hopefully they plan on releasing larger a.h. batteries in the future for tools like the vacuum and miter saw.

  • Matthew says:

    The inflator and cordless vacuum are appealing but I’ve got the Ryobi versions now. I am more interested in if SBD will improve the quality of the Craftsman hand tools.

  • Joe says:

    Any word if the batteries are interchangeable with PC or B&D (albeit minor modification may be necessary)?

    • Javier says:

      General rule of thumb is that cross compatibility doesn’t work.
      Most batteries nowadays have all sorts of electrical communication chips that communicate with the tool so even if you were to modify them to physically fit they most likely wouldn’t work because they wouldn’t communicate. Also, manufacturers move pins around so even if they were to “hacked” to fit, the electrical connections would be in the wrong places to be compatible
      Here’s an article that discusses this further and actually tests two different brands batteries and even after modification don’t work simply because of the communication chips: https://toolcraze.net/are-dewalt-and-hercules-or-bauer-batteries-compatible-nope-its-been-tested/

      • Joe says:

        Perhaps they didn’t reuse the electronics for SBD’s top Dewalt line in an effort ensure consistency and performance. They have done it before; I interchangeably use PC and B&D’s tools and batteries. I doubt that they would spend the time, energy and expense to create a third set of electronics. Also, being that the Craftsman nail guns look almost identical to the PC nail guns, I doubt they would have refitted the electronics.

        Details on PC & B&D interoperability (I opted to knock out the notch rather than carve up the battery case): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6e4Ei14vQ8

        Craftsman and B&D have been interoperable in prior generations: https://youtu.be/tyn-SeDtyXU?t=334

        Well enough speculation and theory, has anyone tried it?

        • Javier says:

          You’re welcome to try and find out at your own risk, just remember you void the warranty by filing away any plastic notches and tabs near the battery contacts.

  • dave says:

    Don’t care for the lighter, brighter red cases on these. It’s drifting towards my main gripe with Ryobi’s toy-like lime/whatever color, at least at their respective price points. It’s simply NOT Craftsman-Red.

  • william swanson says:

    will craftsman be coming out with a 3/8 impact in the v20 line I have the 1/4-1/2 impacts I use them every day need a 3/8 now

  • Aaron says:

    So far have several and i like em. Got rid of my old craftsman C3 set and started over. Better quality overall than the old stuff i think. We need a portable fan though!! Please please please!!! Dewlt, Ryobi, and even Lowes Kobalt branded power tools all offer a fan.

  • Mark says:

    When I just saw the Craftsman display in Lowe’s I thought it was a Milwaukee display. Parts on the drills look identical to parts of my 12V Milwaukee. Are these tools being produced by Milwaukee?

    • Javier says:

      No. As mentioned in this article, SBD makes these Craftsman tools sold at Lowes. Milwaukee is made by TTI a totally different parent company that has nothing to do with SBD.

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