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product_id: 359089914
title: "DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B)"
price: "1797.42 DT"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 1700 lumens ultra-bright output 360° rotating padded hooks Compatible with 12V/20V/60V MAX batteries DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B)

**Price:** 1797.42 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Brighten your grind, protect your ride.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B)
- **How much does it cost?** 1797.42 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Battery Flexibility:** Seamlessly compatible with all DEWALT 12V MAX, 20V MAX, and FLEXVOLT batteries (except DCB615) for ultimate power freedom.
- • **Lightweight & Foldable:** Compact 26.5-inch folded design and just 6.6 lbs for effortless transport and storage—work anywhere, anytime.
- • **Illuminate Every Detail:** Power through dark engine bays with a blazing 1,700 lumens of crisp, natural white LED light.
- • **Protect Your Investment:** Anti-marring padded hooks safeguard your vehicle’s paint while you focus on the job—no compromises.
- • **Custom Fit for Your Ride:** Extendable length from 51 to 74 inches with 360° rotating hooks ensures a perfect, scratch-free fit on most SUVs and trucks.

## Overview

The DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light delivers 1,700 lumens of bright LED illumination with adjustable length and 360° rotating padded hooks designed to fit most SUVs and trucks without scratching. Lightweight and foldable for easy transport, it’s compatible with a wide range of DEWALT batteries, making it the ultimate mechanic’s work light for professional-grade visibility and convenience.

## Description

Get up to 1,700 lm of natural, white light to brighten up dark areas in your engine bay, undercarriage, and more with this 12V/20V MAX* Cordless Hood Light. Built to enhance your visibility as you work on your automobile, the Hood Light allows for precise control of the light while preserving battery life with toggleable high, low, and single-arm modes. It packs the adaptability to fit most SUVs and trucks with the anti-marring, padded hooks which rotate 360° and stretch between 51 in. and 74 in. while protecting your vehicle’s finish. The lightweight Cordless Hood Light is super convenient to carry and stow at 26-1/2 in. folded and 6-3/4 lbs. The light is compatible with all of our 12V MAX*, 20V MAX*, and DEWALT FLEXVOLT® batteries (excluding DCB615).

Review: Versatile despite being mostly intended for automotive use - I needed this light BADLY since circumstances have forced me to work on my own vehicle in an unlit parking lot. Waiting for a day off that isn’t raining during daylight hours often doesn’t work out for me. I stubbornly waited to find it for under $100 and regret not biting earlier at $125. There are Craftsman, Mac Tools, and Greenworks (?!) versions of essentially the same folding under hood light as the DeWALT. I’ve got several DeWALT 20V Max tools and their batteries work with either the DeWALT or the Mac version. I wasn’t about to pay the tool truck tax for Mac so I waited for a deal on the DeWALT version. I find that it’s the perfect tool for making use of smaller capacity batteries you might have kicking around. You can charge one while you use the other and you won’t suffer reduced performance like you might with a tool that draws a lot of amps. It does not have the option of powering from an external source (car battery, AC adapter, USB, etc) but that’s expected. It’s super-bright and, unlike the other versions, you can turn off the side you aren’t using to save power or reduce glare. Like the others it can stand when folded and you can hang it like a lantern. Hanging from the rafters is going to come in really useful when I wire up lights in the shed! I tried it on the hood, interior between the driver and passenger windows, and on the liftgate. I also attached it to the garage door and framing in an unfinished basement. I already used it unconventionally when working in an unlit washroom (see pics). Supporting 12V Max on the same tool is interesting since even the Mac Tools version doesn’t do that despite both using the same DeWALT 20V Max batteries. It’s the only tool I have that supports 12V Max but I’ve been on the fence about a DeWALT 12V Max ratchet. Having this to share batteries just might tip the scales for me, especially since they share the same chargers. By waiting for a deal I paid less than a third the price of the Mac Tools version. Compared to Mac, the DeWALT is cheaper, brighter, and lets you turn off one side. The only missing feature I’d want is the Mac’s auto-on/off motion sensor but not at the price the Mac tool truck is asking. Heck, I might even be able to partially approximate that: the DeWALT DCE040 Tool Connect 20V Max Connector can disable an attached tool when out of Bluetooth range, though it’s intended as a security feature. The Mac version’s detachable handheld flashlight doesn’t appeal to me since I’d be charging an integrated battery off of an expensive battery and wearing out both for a task better served by a freebie flashlight. Each version has some small difference to distinguish from one another, so maybe it would be useful to compare: $149 MSRP Craftsman Model CMCL090 Brightness levels: 2 (600/1,200 lumens) Compatible battery: Craftsman V20 Max (not included) Extra features: None. Note: No longer available at retail. $179 MSRP DeWALT Model DCL045 Brightness levels: 2 (800/1,700 lumens) Compatible batteries: 12/20/60V Max, FlexVolt (not included) Extra features: Only variant that can turn off one side. Note: Brightest. $309 MSRP Mac Tools Model MCL045 Brightness levels: 2 (600/1,350 lumens) + aux Compatible battery: 20V Max (not included) Extra features: Motion sensor (auto on/off) and detachable 80 lumen handheld auxiliary flashlight (charges from main unit). Note: Supports DeWALT 20V Max batteries but NOT 12V Max. $130 MSRP Greenworks Model PA7210K/WLG907 Brightness levels: 3 (400/800/1,200 lumens) Compatible battery: Greenworks 24V (2AH included) Extra features: Only one a available in a kit with battery and charger. Note: The second model number (from the manual) is likely for the bare tool. I found these variants while waiting for a deal but perhaps I missed some. With one variant (Greenworks) outside the Stanley-Black & Decker corporate brand umbrella, I have to assume none are engineered by SBD… despite other reviews here praising “DeWALT’s” design and engineering. That’s not bad. There’s a reason SBD released the expensive Mac Tools professional version first: It’s great, and they know it! I saw some complaints about the lenses scratching easily so I left my packing/smudge film on for now. Mac Tools specifically touts replaceable lenses in their video ad but there is nothing about that in the manual and no lens on their parts site. Maybe we have to ask the guy on the Mac Tools truck! I did, however, find the DeWALT part number: NA162972 “LENS” …about $12 at SBD’s “ToolServiceNet” portal. I saw others concerned that the unlit hinge will create a shadow in the middle of your work area but I found that the beams converge very close to the unit. I hung it under my hood, placed my hand directly under the center of the unit, and lowered it. My hand was only inches away when it became at least as bright as it would be on either side. As you move further down the light spreads even more. At $99 on sale, I couldn’t be happier with the DeWALT version… even knowing I missed the $37 clearance Craftsman version back when I still had a compatible 6AH V12 Max Craftsman battery. Oh well. If you are already in one of the many supported DeWALT battery lines and you can find a similar deal, you won’t be disappointed!
Review: Excellent gift!! - Bought this for my husband for Christmas.... It works great!! Easily mounted on the underside of the hood and very bright. It is very stable and I think a good value for the money.

## Features

- BRIGHTEN DARK SPACES with 1,700 lm of light output
- JOB-SPECIFIC ADJUSTABILITY: Change length from 51 in. to 74 in. as you extend and rotate padded hooks 360° to fit most SUV/truck hoods
- PROTECTS SUV/TRUCK SURFACE: Anti-marring hooks designed to keep from scratching your vehicle’s paint
- EASY TRANSPORT and storage with foldable design
- VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Works with all 12V MAX*/20V MAX*/60V MAX* batteries (excluding DCB615)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DCL045B |
| Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches |
| Item model number | DCL045B |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Multi |
| Style | Classic |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Material | Blend |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 20 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Type of Bulb | Light Emitting Diode |
| Luminous Flux | 1700 Lumen |
| Included Components | (1) DCL045 Hood Light; User Manual |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Description Pile | Lithium-Ion |

## Images

![DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-9Q3KGHRL.jpg)
![DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uEFrefxkL.jpg)
![DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UBhbFj0BL.jpg)
![DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k8qKvfw8L.jpg)
![DEWALT 12V/20V MAX Cordless Hood Light, Mechanic Work Light, LED, Bare Tool Only (DCL045B) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nwF9tq3vL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How long will a 20v 5amh run the light**
A: I just received this DeWalt under hood work light today. The first thing I did with it was to run an duration test with a new, fully charged, DeWalt 20v 2.0Ah battery, PN DCB203. The light was set to full (high) brightness and both halves of the light stick were enabled. The test was done at a temperature of 69°F. 

My result was ther the light ran for 2h 19m before the first double flash indicating that the battery was getting low. It then went through several two flash warning cycles before finally shutting down at 2h 33m. The light stayed bright enough to be useable for the duration of the test.  

I’m not sure how the other reviewer got 1.5h with his 2.0AH battery. Possibly his battery was approaching end of life or defective or he was using a 3rd party “DeWalt equivalent” replacement battery that claimed to provide 2.0AH but, as is typical with the cheap replacement battery’s, only had a little more than half of the claimed capacity available. 

So, extrapolating from my test and assuming a linear relationship between AH capacity and runtime, a new fully charged DeWalt 5.0AH should keep this light going at its brightest setting for approximately 6.375 hours.

**Q: How long is light when folded at its smallest and is there a case for it?**
A: Hello -The lightweight Cordless Hood Light is super convenient to carry and stow at 26-1/2 in. folded and 6-3/4 lbs. There is no carrying case with this light.

**Q: Does this light work in the barrio as well?**
A: Yes, the light will BRIGHTEN DARK SPACES with 1,700 lm of light output.

**Q: Does it have a 3 stage brightness per side for when you are only using 1 lt?**
A: The hood light can operate using one or both LED lenses. Power on is high mode, press again for low mode and press again for off.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile despite being mostly intended for automotive use
*by J***. on June 15, 2023*

I needed this light BADLY since circumstances have forced me to work on my own vehicle in an unlit parking lot. Waiting for a day off that isn’t raining during daylight hours often doesn’t work out for me. I stubbornly waited to find it for under $100 and regret not biting earlier at $125. There are Craftsman, Mac Tools, and Greenworks (?!) versions of essentially the same folding under hood light as the DeWALT. I’ve got several DeWALT 20V Max tools and their batteries work with either the DeWALT or the Mac version. I wasn’t about to pay the tool truck tax for Mac so I waited for a deal on the DeWALT version. I find that it’s the perfect tool for making use of smaller capacity batteries you might have kicking around. You can charge one while you use the other and you won’t suffer reduced performance like you might with a tool that draws a lot of amps. It does not have the option of powering from an external source (car battery, AC adapter, USB, etc) but that’s expected. It’s super-bright and, unlike the other versions, you can turn off the side you aren’t using to save power or reduce glare. Like the others it can stand when folded and you can hang it like a lantern. Hanging from the rafters is going to come in really useful when I wire up lights in the shed! I tried it on the hood, interior between the driver and passenger windows, and on the liftgate. I also attached it to the garage door and framing in an unfinished basement. I already used it unconventionally when working in an unlit washroom (see pics). Supporting 12V Max on the same tool is interesting since even the Mac Tools version doesn’t do that despite both using the same DeWALT 20V Max batteries. It’s the only tool I have that supports 12V Max but I’ve been on the fence about a DeWALT 12V Max ratchet. Having this to share batteries just might tip the scales for me, especially since they share the same chargers. By waiting for a deal I paid less than a third the price of the Mac Tools version. Compared to Mac, the DeWALT is cheaper, brighter, and lets you turn off one side. The only missing feature I’d want is the Mac’s auto-on/off motion sensor but not at the price the Mac tool truck is asking. Heck, I might even be able to partially approximate that: the DeWALT DCE040 Tool Connect 20V Max Connector can disable an attached tool when out of Bluetooth range, though it’s intended as a security feature. The Mac version’s detachable handheld flashlight doesn’t appeal to me since I’d be charging an integrated battery off of an expensive battery and wearing out both for a task better served by a freebie flashlight. Each version has some small difference to distinguish from one another, so maybe it would be useful to compare: $149 MSRP Craftsman Model CMCL090 Brightness levels: 2 (600/1,200 lumens) Compatible battery: Craftsman V20 Max (not included) Extra features: None. Note: No longer available at retail. $179 MSRP DeWALT Model DCL045 Brightness levels: 2 (800/1,700 lumens) Compatible batteries: 12/20/60V Max, FlexVolt (not included) Extra features: Only variant that can turn off one side. Note: Brightest. $309 MSRP Mac Tools Model MCL045 Brightness levels: 2 (600/1,350 lumens) + aux Compatible battery: 20V Max (not included) Extra features: Motion sensor (auto on/off) and detachable 80 lumen handheld auxiliary flashlight (charges from main unit). Note: Supports DeWALT 20V Max batteries but NOT 12V Max. $130 MSRP Greenworks Model PA7210K/WLG907 Brightness levels: 3 (400/800/1,200 lumens) Compatible battery: Greenworks 24V (2AH included) Extra features: Only one a available in a kit with battery and charger. Note: The second model number (from the manual) is likely for the bare tool. I found these variants while waiting for a deal but perhaps I missed some. With one variant (Greenworks) outside the Stanley-Black & Decker corporate brand umbrella, I have to assume none are engineered by SBD… despite other reviews here praising “DeWALT’s” design and engineering. That’s not bad. There’s a reason SBD released the expensive Mac Tools professional version first: It’s great, and they know it! I saw some complaints about the lenses scratching easily so I left my packing/smudge film on for now. Mac Tools specifically touts replaceable lenses in their video ad but there is nothing about that in the manual and no lens on their parts site. Maybe we have to ask the guy on the Mac Tools truck! I did, however, find the DeWALT part number: NA162972 “LENS” …about $12 at SBD’s “ToolServiceNet” portal. I saw others concerned that the unlit hinge will create a shadow in the middle of your work area but I found that the beams converge very close to the unit. I hung it under my hood, placed my hand directly under the center of the unit, and lowered it. My hand was only inches away when it became at least as bright as it would be on either side. As you move further down the light spreads even more. At $99 on sale, I couldn’t be happier with the DeWALT version… even knowing I missed the $37 clearance Craftsman version back when I still had a compatible 6AH V12 Max Craftsman battery. Oh well. If you are already in one of the many supported DeWALT battery lines and you can find a similar deal, you won’t be disappointed!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent gift!!
*by K***D on May 23, 2026*

Bought this for my husband for Christmas.... It works great!! Easily mounted on the underside of the hood and very bright. It is very stable and I think a good value for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great light!!!! We all use it.
*by C***S on June 2, 2026*

Awesome light. Everybody uses it. I use it for under the hood and my wife loves it when she’s cleaning/ detailing the cars. If something ever happens to it I will buy another, it will run several hours on a 4 or 5AH battery. Great little light

## Frequently Bought Together

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