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18V XR · Brushless DeWalt DCN890N-XJ 18V XR Brushless Concrete & Steel Nailer (Body Only, Kitbox)
Concrete & Steel Nailers · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCN890N-XJ 18V XR Brushless Concrete & Steel Nailer (Body Only, Kitbox)

4.2kg bare18V1-year warranty

Gas-free battery nailer for fixing 13 to 57mm pins into concrete and steel, with variable power settings for pin depth and a 33 pin magazine. Single or RapidCycle firing for repeated fixing.

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13mm
Shortest nail
57mm
Longest nail
33nails
Magazine
4.2kg
Weight (bare)

Where it sits among concrete & steel nailers

Against the 6 concrete & steel nailers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Longest nail57mm
38mm lowestBosch GNB 18V-38highest 57mmThis one
Magazine33nails
22nails lowestBosch GNB 18V-38highest 40nailsMakita GN420CSE
Weight (bare)4.2kg
3.9kg lightestDeWalt DGN845heaviest 4.2kgThis one
Noise (LpA)88.5dB(A)
86dB(A) lowestHiKOKI NC1840DAhighest 96.1dB(A)DeWalt DGN845
Compare it with: + Bosch GNB 18V-40 + HiKOKI NC1840DA + Makita GN420CSE

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation. Checked 04/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Nails It Takes

TypeConcrete & steel
Nail diameter2.6–3.7mm
Nail angle15°
Shortest nail13 mm
Longest nail57 mm
Magazine33 nails
Tool-free jam release✓ Yes

Power & Motor

DriveBattery
MechanismBattery, gas-free
Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)4.2 kg
Weight (with battery)4.81 kg
Case typeKitbox
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level88.5 dB(A) LpA / 97.5 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (nailing)2.8 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 4.52kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 4.6kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 4.78kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 4.81kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 4.82kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 4.82kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 4.95kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 5.28kg 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 · 1yr

1 year on this toolDeWalt's longer cover doesn't apply to this kind of tool, so there's nothing to register.

DeWalt's warranty covers manufacturing defects. Check the maker's site for the current terms.

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

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