The Best Dewalt Hammer Drill in 2023

DEWALT brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed for DEWALT 20V hammer drill

XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge of the cordless hammer drill provide 33% more capacity over standard packs

Compact (7.5-inch front to back), lightweight (3.6 lb) design fits into tight areas

High-speed transmission with two speed settings (0-550/0-2,000 RPM) delivers up to 30% faster application speeds

Ergonomic comfort grip handle provides ideal balance and tool control

Metal 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck for superior bit gripping strength

3-Mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20 times brighter than previous model

LED Spotlight Mode features 20-minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces

DEWALT-built high power, high efficiency brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed

3-speed, high performance (0-2,000 RPM) all-metal transmission optimizes tool-to-task for fast application speeds and improved run time

3-Mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20X brighter than previous model, XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge provide 33% more capacity over standard packs

Heavy-duty 1/2" ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

LED Spotlight Mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces

DEWALT-built high power, high efficiency brushless motor of DEWALT 20V hammer drill delivers up to 75% more runtime vs. 18V NiCad brushed motors

The cordless hammer drill features heavy-duty 1/2-inch ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

3-Mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20X brighter than previous model

LED Spotlight Mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces

DEWALT-built high power, high efficiency brushless motor of DEWALT 20V hammer drill delivers up to 75% more runtime vs. 18V NiCad brushed motors

XR Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge of the cordless hammer drill provide 33% more capacity over standard packs

Heavy-duty 1/2-inch ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

3-Mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20X brighter than previous model

LED Spotlight Mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces

3-speed, all-metal high performance transmission optimizes tool-to-task for fast application speeds and improved run-time

0-450 / 0-1300 / 0-2000 RPM in drill mode

0-500 / 0-1500 / 0-2250 RPM in hammerdrill mode

0-38,250 BPM for fast drilling in masonry materials

DEWALT 20V hammer drill has up to 42% more power** when paired with FLEXVOLT batteries

The cordless hammer drill is compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX* and FLEXVOLT Batteries

GREAT BIT GRIP: Heavy-duty 1/2-inch ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

20X BRIGHTER LED: 3-mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20x brighter than the DEWALT DCD985

EXTENDED WORK TIME WITH LED: Spotlight mode features 20-minute shutoff function, allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces

Tool Connect Chip Ready: Chip pocket accepts Tool Connect Chip DCE042 and connects with Tool Connect Site Manager app for easy asset management on the jobsite. (DCE042 sold separately)

OPTIMIZE TOOL to task with 3-speed transmission

The DCD999 DEWALT 20V hammer drill gets up to 42% more power** when paired with FLEXVOLT batteries

Both cordless hammer drills are compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX* and FLEXVOLT Batteries

20X BRIGHTER LED: The DCD999 3-mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20x brighter than the DEWALT DCD985

EXTENDED WORK TIME WITH LED: The DCD999 features an LED spotlight mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces

VERSATILITY: The DCF887 has application versatility with 3-speed settings

ADDED CONTROL: The DCF887 helps prevent over-tightening fasteners with added control from Precision Drive in speed 1 setting

VISIBILITY: The DCF887 creates visibility without shadows from 3 LEDs with a 20-second delay after trigger is released

COMPATIBILITY: The DCB1106 6 Amp Charger is compatible with 20V MAX* batteries and FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* batteries.

DCD999 is Tool Connect Chip Ready: Chip pocket accepts Tool Connect Chip DCE042 and connects with Tool Connect Site Manager app for easy asset management on the jobsite. (DCE042 sold separately)

1.4 Joules of impact energy for fast drilling in concrete

Lightweight design makes this tool ideal for rod hanging, concrete forming, cable tray and strut mounting, clip and bracket mounting, and railing mounting.

Brushless motor and durable German-engineered mechanism for efficient performance and runtime

SHOCKS ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL System reduces vibration felt by the user at the handles comparted to rotary hammers without this feature.

DEWALT SDS hammer drill has 3.0 joules impact energy for fast drilling and chipping speed

DEWALT rotary hammer drill has 8.5 amp high performance motor

SHOCKS - Active Vibration Control reduces vibration felt by the user at the handles. A Perform and Protect feature.

Rotating brush ring delivers full power/torque in forward and reverse

Integral clutch reduces sudden, high torque reactions if bit jams

2 Year Free Service

Compatible with D25301D drilling dust extraction system.

Cordless hammer drill has 2.1 Joules of impact energy for fast drilling in concrete.

SHOCKS ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL System of DEWALT 20V hammer drill reduces vibration felt by the user at the handles, compared to rotary hammers without this feature.

Lightweight design makes this DEWALT 20V brushless hammer drill ideal for rod hanging, seismic and safety attachments, cable tray and strut mounting, clamp mounting, and rail mounting.

OSHA Table 1 Compliant when paired with DWH303DH On Board Extractor.

Brushless motor and durable German-engineered mechanism for efficient performance and runtime.

Rotating Dial to set tool to a specific applicaiton mode - Drill, Hammer Drill, or Chip.

Up to 42% more power when paired with FLEXVOLT batteries

Compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT Batteries

GREAT BIT GRIP: Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

20X BRIGHTER LED: 3-mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20x brighter than the DEWALT DCD985

EXTENDED WORK TIME WITH LED: Spotlight mode features 20-minute shutoff function, allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces