DeWalt DCH172N-XJ 18V XR Brushless Compact 16mm SDS Plus Hammer Drill Bare Unit

When you’re installing fixings all day—plugs, frame anchors, small mechanical anchors—you don’t want a bulky SDS that drags you down. The DeWalt DCH172N-XJ is built for exactly that reality: a compact 18V XR brushless SDS Plus hammer drill designed to maximise runtime while keeping handling light and controlled.

At the heart of the tool is DeWalt’s brushless motor, chosen for efficient power delivery and reduced maintenance. It generates 1.4J of impact energy with up to 0–4980 bpm and 0–1060 rpm, giving you the speed and punch needed for consistent drilling in concrete, brick, and masonry—particularly in the common fixing range of 4–10mm, while still offering a maximum masonry drilling capacity of 16mm.

This model runs two key modes—rotary hammer for masonry drilling and rotation only for cleaner drilling in timber/metal when impact isn’t required. For comfort during repeat drilling, it’s engineered with low vibration performance (measured 8.8 m/s²) to help reduce fatigue on longer jobs. A bright white LED with delay improves visibility in cupboards, risers, basements, and shadowed corners—exactly where fixings tend to happen. It also includes lanyard-ready attachment points, making it a safer choice for working at height.

Supplied as a bare unit in a cardboard box, so it’s ideal if you already run DeWalt XR batteries and chargers.

Key Features

• 18V XR brushless motor for strong runtime and reduced maintenance

• 1.4J impact energy for fast drilling in masonry

• 0–4980 bpm, 0–1060 rpm for controlled, efficient drilling

• 2 modes: rotary hammer + rotation only

• LED work light with delay for improved visibility

• Lanyard-ready points for safer working at height

• Bare unit: no battery/charger included

Specifications

• Tool holder: SDS-Plus

• Impact energy: 1.4 J

• No load speed: 0–1060 rpm

• Blows per minute: 0–4980 bpm

• Max drilling (concrete): 16 mm

• Max drilling (wood): 16 mm

• Max drilling (metal): 10 mm

• Vibration (drilling): 8.8 m/s²

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 265 x 73 x 176 mm

• Weight: 1.8 kg

• Power source: Cordless (18V XR battery platform)

• Supplied in: Cardboard box (bare tool)