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DeWalt DCH172 18v XR Cordless Brushless Compact SDS Plus Hammer Drill 2 x 2ah Li-ion Battery Charger Case
Model DCH172D2
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | Visit |
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| £269.95£859.85 | In stock | Visit Tooled Up (opens in a new tab) | |
| £293.76 | In stock | Visit Blueperry agriculture (UK) (opens in a new tab) | |
| £300.90 | In stock | Visit Blueperry Tool & Builders Merchants (UK) (opens in a new tab) |
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About this product
The DeWalt DCH172 is a compact, lightweight 18v XR cordless SDS Plus rotary hammer drill, well suited to drilling in confined spaces or overhead. It runs on a brushless motor for extended runtime and reduced maintenance, and offers two modes: drilling and hammer drilling. It includes an adjustable side handle with depth stop, a belt clip, tether points for working at height, and a bright white LED worklight with a delay feature.
It can drill up to 16mm in concrete, 16mm in wood and 10mm in metal, with a no-load speed of 1,060rpm, up to 4,980 blows per minute and 1.4 joules of impact energy. It weighs 1.8kg without battery.
Supplied as the DCH172D2 kit with two 18v 2.0Ah XR Li-ion batteries, a charger and a carry case.
Specifications
| Battery Voltage | 18v |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | DeWalt XR Lithium Ion |
| Chuck | SDS Plus |
| Modes | 2 (Drilling, Hammer Drilling) |
| Max Drilling Diameter (concrete) | 16mm |
| Max Drilling Diameter (metal) | 10mm |
| Max Driling Diameter (wood) | 16mm |
| No Load Speed | 1060 RPM |
| Blows per Minute | 4980 BPM |
| Impact Energy | 1.4 J |
| Length | 265mm |
| Weight | 1.8kg |
Features & Benefits
- Compact and lightweight SDS Plus drill
- 2 modes: drilling and hammer drilling
- Brushless motor for extreme runtime
- 1.4J of impact energy
- 0-4980 BPM with a no load speed of 0-1060 RPM
- Ideal for drilling anchors and fixing holes into concrete, brick and masonry from 4mm to 16mm
- Lanyard ready attachment points
- Perform & Protect: best-in-class vibration helps minimise fatigue
- Bright white LED with delay feature improves visibility
Contents
- DCH172D2-GB SDS Plus Drill
- Side Handle
- Depth Stop
- Belt Clip
- DeWalt 18v XR Li-Ion Battery 2ah (x2)
- Battery Charger
- Carry Case
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