Tractor Supply Co. has
DeWALT XR Powerstack 20V 5Ah Battery/Charger Starter Kit on sale for
$74.99. Select free ship to store where stock permits, otherwise, shipping/handling is ~$10.99.
Thanks to community member
HyrumBeck for finding this deal
Note, ship to store option may vary depending on product availability
Includes- DeWALT XR Powerstack 20V 5Ah Battery (DCBP520)
- DeWALT 12V/20V Lithium Ion Charger (DCB1104)
Community Reviews
This DEWALT Powerstack 5Ah starter kit stands out as a strong value for anyone wanting a premium 20V battery with a charger. The 5Ah Powerstack is praised for delivering solid power, especially on vacuum and lawn tools, and the kit price is viewed as favorable versus typical per amp hour pricing. The battery is still fairly large and heavier than expected, and the compact Powerstack label is not as dramatic at this capacity. Stock and fulfillment have been inconsistent, so checking availability, production date, and the included charger model matters.
DIYers who want a DeWalt 20V battery upgrade and are okay buying a kit because it's been seen as low as ~$50 on clearance (YMMV) and commenters say they'd still jump on it at $75 if they hadn't already gotten that deal.
Homeowners who already own DeWalt 20V tools and just need more 5Ah capacity because Powerstack 5Ah works with regular 20V DeWalt tools (and commenters call it their go-to for DeWalt tools).
People using vacuum and lawn equipment who care about sustained runtime because commenters report Powerstack 5Ah (and Powerpacks 8Ah) sustain power better and avoid the slow end-of-battery drain they notice with other packs.
Buyers who can score it when it's actually in stock nearby because one commenter says it's a great deal only if a nearby store has it in stock, while their local stores were out but other ZIP searches showed availability elsewhere.
Deal hunters who evaluate value by $/Ah because one commenter lays out a rule-of-thumb ($10/Ah basic, up to $15/Ah premium like Powerstack) and argues the $75 kit price is strong when you factor in the free charger value.
Owners of off-brand cordless tools that require a battery adapter because commenters warn this kit won't work with off-brand tools that need an adapter (they say it only works with regular 20V DeWalt battery tools).
DeWalt users who already have plenty of 5Ah XR and/or 6Ah Flexvolt packs because one commenter says Powerstack doesn't really provide anything they can't already get from those batteries, so they wouldn't be motivated even at this price.
People expecting a truly compact 5Ah battery because commenters say the 5Ah Powerstack is still "massive" compared to smaller Powerstacks (like 1.7Ah) and that the compactness claim is somewhat of a misnomer at higher capacities.
Buyers who want to be able to replace individual cells later because commenters warn that when the Powerstack cell "goes bye bye," you can't replace it like a normal battery.
Shoppers who need the exact charger model listed on the box because one commenter says their kit box listed a DCB115 charger but the included charger was actually the advertised DCB1104 (and they also noted battery dating differences).
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But for any DeWalt tool, this is my go to
and when the cell goes bye bye you cannot just replace them like with a normal one
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