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SDS+ Hammer Drills · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCH274N-XJ 18V XR Brushless Quick-Change Chuck SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

18V XR brushless SDS+ hammer drill with a quick change chuck system and a 13mm keyless chuck for rotary drilling. Holes from 4 to 24mm in concrete, three modes and an electronic clutch.

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2.1J
Impact energy
24mm
Max hole, concrete
4,600bpm
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 energy2.1J
Max hole, concrete24mm
Impacts per minute4,600
Weight (bare)2.7kg
1.5kg lightestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Liheaviest 6.1kgEinhell RT-RH 32

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+
Impact energy2.1 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate4,600 bpm
No-load speed0–1,100
Max hole, concrete24 mm
Max hole, wood26 mm
Max hole, steel13 mm
Dust extractionD25303DH

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.7 kg
Weight (with battery)3.31 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level88 dB(A) LpA / 96 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)8.2 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)6.4 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesRotary drilling / Rotary hammering / Hammering only
Chisel only✓ Yes
Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes
Quick-change chuck✓ Yes
BodyInline or D-handle
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemActive Vibration Control (AVC)
Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes
Anti-rotation systemElectronic clutch

Power & Motor

Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

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
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