DCH283 SDS+ Hammer Drill

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SDS+ Hammer Drills · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCH283N-XJ 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

3.6kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

18V XR brushless SDS+ hammer drill for holes from 4 to 26mm in concrete. Three modes, an anti-rotation system and a mechanical clutch.

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2.8J

Impact energy

26mm

Max hole, concrete

4,480bpm

Impact rate

3.6kg

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 energy2.8J

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

Max hole, concrete26mm

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

Impacts per minute4,480

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

Weight (bare)3.6kg

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

Compare it with: + Bosch GBH18V-28F + HiKOKI DH18DPC + Milwaukee M18 ONEFHX + Festool BHC 18

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy2.8 J

Measured to EPTA✓ Yes

Impact rate4,480 bpm

No-load speed0–980

Max hole, concrete26 mm

Max hole, wood30 mm

Max hole, steel13 mm

Dust extractionD25304DH

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3.6 kg

Weight (with battery)4.21 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level90 dB(A) LpA / 98 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)13.4 m/s²

Vibration (chiselling)12.9 m/s²

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)

Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes

Anti-rotation systemAnti-rotation system

Safety clutch✓ Yes

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 3.92kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 4.0kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 4.18kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 4.21kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 4.22kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 4.22kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 4.35kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 4.68kg 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.