Start with the model plate on the tool body, then check the battery and charger as separate products. A kit name and a tool-only suffix do not identify every component in the box.
Read the tool label first
Look for the model or catalog number printed on a durable label on the housing. Photograph the entire label so you keep the type, revision and serial prefix. A listing title may describe a kit while the bare tool has a different suffix.
Record three separate identifiers
Write down the tool model, battery pack model and charger model independently. For example, DCD805B is a tool listing while DCB205 is a battery and DCB118 is a charger. Use the exact printed characters in the checker instead of a voltage-only search.
Check the matching manual
Open the manufacturer page for your specific model. If a manual has a battery compatibility table, check its product type and regional edition. A partial number or an apparently matching connector is not enough to authorize charging or tool use.
Next step
Official sources
These source records were reviewed as of 2026-10-30; access methods differ. Open the latest manufacturer manual for your exact type, region and revision before use.
- DEWALT USA — DCD800/DCD805 instruction manual compatibility tableDCD805 compatible battery packs including DCB205 and chargers including DCB118 · curated_primary · Checked 2026-10-30
- DEWALT USA — DCD805B product pageDCD805B tool identity · curated_primary · Checked 2026-10-30