Dewalt has announced two new 20V Max brushless rotary hammer kits, models DCH273P2 and DCH274P2 (UK), which will ship with 5.0Ah battery packs.
The new rotary hammers will be given 18V XR branding overseas, and 20V Max branding when they are released in the USA.
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Dewalt says that, compared to the DCH253 rotary hammer that came out in 2013, the new rotary hammers will drill 63% more holes. They can drill more than 90 10mm x 80mm holes per battery charge.
The higher efficiency of the brushless motor, combines with the super charge capacity of the 5.0Ah batteries to deliver what one vendor describes as unbeatable runtime.
Features & Specifications
- SDS-Plus chuck
- Multi-position side handle with depth stop
- Belt hook
- LED worklight
- Electronic clutch
- Rotary + impact, rotary-only, impact-only modes
- 0-1,100 RPM (no-load), 0-4,600 bpm
- 2.1 joules impact energy
- 1″ drilling capacity in concrete
- Weighs
3.3 kg (~7.3 lbs)6.8 lbs with battery (DCH273P2)
The DCH273 rotary hammer comes with a fixed SDS-Plus chuck, while the DCH274 comes with a quick-change chuck mount, an SDS-Plus chuck, and a 13mm (1/2″) drill chuck.
In addition to “class-leading performance,” Dewalt says that their new cordless brushless rotary hammers offer “the lowest vibration level in the category.”
There’s no word yet as to whether these will be released in the USA, but if they are, then they will probably be announced at the 2015 World of Concrete show in early February.
Update: They’re out now!
The new brushless rotary hammers are welcome additions to the 18V XR/20V Max cordless lineup, and a few comments in our “are you happy with Dewalt’s 20V Max progress post” suggest that we’re likely to see more brushless developments in coming months.
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Jay k. says
7 lbs on a belt hook seems a little heavy…
Ken says
“Utility Hook”
Stuart says
That’s what I thought – that it’s intended more as a tool hanger, but Dewalt calls it a “built-in belt hook.”
Joe says
I carry more than 7lbs in my tool belt here and there so I don’t see the big deal there. I don’t know if other brands sell standalone work tool belts (just the belt alone with out the side storage pockets) but I bought a dewalt leather belt that is 2” thick/wide…..from my experience with dressing leather belts, leather belts can handle a lot of weight. So a 2” wide leather belt should be enough for more than 7lb of weight.
The bigger issue about carrying weight on your hip is throwing your body off balance and can affect your hip joints if you walk a lot. The solution to that is to balance the hips by using the same amount of weight on the other side. Or you could hook it on the back or hook it on each all side randomly. By like I said, 7lbs does not seem excessive to me. Either way being on a latter drilling holes, the hook can be used for the tool to be hanged on the latter itself.
How ever you call it, it’s a plus in my book. 🙂
BikerDad says
Booyah!! Now THAT’S some brushless mojo. And since I don’t have a proper SDS pounder…. hmmmm….
Mahalo says
I wants it, but I don’t needs it.
Chris says
And I suspect much more to come this year from dewalt, rumours of a cordless miter saw is coming as well no eta though
John says
Dewalt launches 1 new tool for 2015. Milwaukee already on their 3rd of 4th
Chris says
They finally come out with a charging station that charges more then 1 battery at a time, something dewalt did last year, a rehash of their tape measure, the m12 fuel saw and that vacuum… Only tool there worth anything is the m12 saw
John says
So you agree that the came out with new tools
Aellynh says
Almost read that as “M12 tape measure”
Phil says
My 36 volt version is still hammering away. I since fitted it with an onboard dust collector that came out quite a few years later, so unless i start hiring a crew or something, I’m set. Looks like a nice tool, though.
glenn says
“2.1 joules impact energy”
“In addition to “class-leading performance,” Dewalt says ”
Brand reds brushed version is advertised as having 2.4 Joules blow energy at a higher BPM. The brushless ones rate at 2.7 and 4.3 joules.
mnoswad says
impact-only mode !
Joe says
Why does an american company introduce new products over seas instead of at home?
Ken says
It’s launching here too, EUR just prematurely announces things.
Stuart says
I figure as much, and expect that there could be an announcement at World of Concrete.
Corey says
Zero information to be found on a potential US release… My 253 is getting up there, and I’m anxiously holding out to retire it with this guy. Is there any information regarding a 20v release that you’re aware of since this post?
David Funk says
It’s on US Dewalt website!
Corey says
Timing could not have been more perfect! I was prying the proto rep at our mining expo just yesterday and was told very intently that I’d be seeing it soon.
Eddy Kok says
Why is there no proper carrying case for the D25303DH
Eddy
Stuart says
Maybe to save on cost? Good question, I’ll pass it along to Dewalt.