CRAFTSMAN V20 Brushless RP Compact Drill/Driver: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-18

Summary

The CMCD714 is a compact 1/2-in cordless drill/driver on Craftsman’s V20 20V MAX platform, built around a 6.2-in head that is 25% shorter than the previous CMCD700. No instrumented professional test of this exact model exists, and the kit ships with only one battery. At a typical V20 DIY-kit price of $100–130 it is a reasonable pick for homeowners who value short head length over hammer-drill capability.

Common problems and fixes

Single-battery kit — the CMCD714D1 kit ships with only one CMCB202 2.0Ah battery; owner chatter across retailers mentions wanting more batteries in the box. Buy a spare CMCB202 or a CMCB204 4.0Ah two-pack. [1][2]
No hammer mode — the manual positions the CMCD714 for residential drilling and screwdriving only; masonry work requires the separate CMCD716 compact hammer drill. [11]
No kickback control — no kickback-control feature is listed for the CMCD714, something compact-class competitors typically lack. [1][12]
Conditional performance claims — “up to 77 holes per charge” and “up to 40% more power” are benchmark claims tied to specific bits, lumber and battery, not universal figures. [1][2]

Parts and consumables

CMCB202 2.0Ah battery — sold separately; the kit includes one. [1][2]
CMCB204 4.0Ah battery — sold as two-packs for the V20 platform. [1][2]
CMCB101 charger — sold separately; the kit includes one. [1][2]
VERSATRACK storage accessories — sold separately. [1][2]

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. Extra CMCB202-class 2.0Ah batteries and V20 chargers are sold separately, and CMCB204 4.0Ah two-packs exist for the platform. Because the V20 platform is shared across Craftsman 20V tools, a battery or charger you already owns carries over. [1][2]

When it is a good buy

At a typical V20 DIY-kit price of $100–130, the CMCD714 is a reasonable compact drill/driver for homeowners and light professional use. Above $150, compare against hammer-drill-capable compact drills and other 20V platforms with stronger independent test data. The full-size sibling CMCD713 was listed at $129 with two 2Ah batteries by Pro Tool Reviews in 2022. [4]

Alternatives:

CMCD716 compact hammer drill — the better choice when you need masonry work; it adds a hammer mode the CMCD714 lacks. [6][7][11]
CMCD713 full-size drill — the better choice when you want a two-battery kit and published specs; Pro Tool Reviews called it a decent value at $129 in 2022. [4]