DCH172 SDS+ Hammer Drill

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18V XR · Brushless DeWalt DCH172N-XJ 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

SDS+ Hammer Drills · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCH172N-XJ 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

Name: DeWalt DCH172N-XJ 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)
Brand: DeWalt
SKU: DCH172N-XJ
Availability: BackOrder

1.8kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Compact 18V XR brushless SDS+ hammer drill for fixing holes up to 16mm in concrete. Two modes, rotary drilling and rotary hammering, at 1.8kg without a battery.

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1.4J

Impact energy

16mm

Max hole, concrete

4,980bpm

Impact rate

1.8kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among sds+ hammer drills

Against the 124 sds+ hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy1.4J

1J lowestMakita HR140Dhighest 5.8JBosch GBH 18V-34 CF

Max hole, concrete16mm

12mm lowestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Lihighest 35mmHiKOKI DH3635DC

Impacts per minute4,980

2,900 lowestBosch GBH 18V-34 CFhighest 6,000Einhell TE-HD 18/12 Li

Weight (bare)1.8kg

1.5kg lightestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Liheaviest 6.1kgEinhell RT-RH 32

Compare it with: + Bosch GBH 18V-28 CF + Einhell TP-HD 18/26 D Li BL + Festool KHC 18 + Makita DHR243

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy1.4 J

Measured to EPTA✓ Yes

Impact rate4,980 bpm

No-load speed0–1,060

Max hole, concrete16 mm

Best range, concrete4–10mm

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Modes & Handling

ModesRotary drilling / Rotary hammering

Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes

BodyInline or D-handle

Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes

Anti-rotation systemElectronic overload protection

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.8 kg

Weight (with battery)2.41 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level87 dB(A) LpA / 98 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)8.8 m/s²

Powered by DeWalt 18V XR · 12

All 12 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

DCBP034 1.7Ah · 30.6Wh 0.32kg 2.12kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 2.2kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 2.38kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 2.41kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 2.42kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 2.42kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 2.55kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 2.88kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with DeWalt

Register within 4 weeks. Batteries/chargers excluded (PowerStack eligible). Nailers and other fastening tools are excluded and keep 1 year. Kit tools registered individually.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.