DCH263 SDS+ Hammer Drill

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SDS+ Hammer Drills · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCH263N-XJ 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only, Carry Case)

2.7kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

18V XR brushless SDS+ hammer drill rated at 3.0J for holes from 4 to 28mm in concrete. Three modes, active vibration control and a work light.

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Impact energy

28mm

Max hole, concrete

4,300bpm

Impact rate

2.7kg

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 energy3J

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

Max hole, concrete28mm

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

Impacts per minute4,300

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

Weight (bare)2.7kg

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

Compare it with: + Milwaukee M18 ONEFHX + Bosch GBH 18V-24 C + Makita DHR243 + HiKOKI DH18DPC

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy3 J

Measured to EPTA✓ Yes

Impact rate4,300 bpm

No-load speed0–1,165

Max hole, concrete28 mm

Max core cutter65 mm

Max hole, wood30 mm

Max hole, steel13 mm

Dust extractionDWH205DH

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Modes & Handling

ModesRotary drilling / Rotary hammering / Hammering only

Chisel only✓ Yes

Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes

BodyInline or D-handle

Anti-vibration✓ Yes

Anti-vibration systemActive Vibration Control (AVC)

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.7 kg

Weight (with battery)3.31 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeCarry case

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level93 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)10.5 m/s²

Vibration (chiselling)10.2 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 3.02kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 3.1kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 3.28kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 3.31kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 3.32kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 3.32kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 3.45kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 3.78kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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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.