DEWALT 20V MAX* 5Ah Battery Kit

Product Overview

The DCB205-2CK is a complete starter kit designed to get you up and running with the DeWalt 20V MAX* system. It includes two high-capacity 5.0Ah “XR” batteries, which provide significantly longer runtime than standard packs, along with a charger and a storage bag. It is the most common “value pack” purchased by professionals who need to power heavy-duty tools like circular saws and grinders.

What’s Included in the Kit

• 2 x DCB205 20V MAX* XR 5.0Ah Lithium Ion Batteries

• 1 x Charger (Typically model DCB115 or the newer DCB1104, depending on the manufacturing batch)

• 1 x Soft Tool Bag (Large enough to hold the batteries and charger, plus a small tool)
  
  

Technical Specifications

Key Features

• Fuel Gauge: Each battery features a 3-LED fuel gauge system that allows immediate feedback on the state of charge.

• No Memory: The batteries have no memory effect and virtually no self-discharge, so they are ready to work even after months of storage.

• Universal Charging: The included charger can charge all DeWalt 12V MAX*, 20V MAX*, and 60V MAX* batteries.

• XR Technology: These packs provide up to 60% more capacity than the standard 20V MAX* battery pack (DCB200).
  
  

Warranty & Service

• 3-Year Limited Warranty

• 1-Year Free Service Contract

• 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
  
  

Common Use Cases

This kit is ideal for users buying “bare tools” (tools sold without batteries) or for professionals upgrading from older, lower-capacity batteries. The 5.0Ah size is considered the “sweet spot” for balancing weight and power on heavy-draw tools like circular saws, reciprocating saws, and hammer drills.

*Note: “20V MAX” refers to the maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload), which is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.