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DeWalt DC725KA Review


 Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Ham
DeWalt
DC725KA		 - 85 B C A B C B


Bottom-Line:

HAMMER DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Light-weight - One of the top-5, light-weight hammer drills. Weighs 4.9 lbs, about 10% less than average.

  • Hammer - Delivers up to 29,000 BPM, about 10% higher than average.

  • Durable - All-metal transmission, all-metal chuck, and backed by DeWalt's 3-year warranty.

HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Power - Generates up to 410 UWO of power, which is sufficient for many applications, but about 8% less than average.

  • Run-time - NiCd battery run-time is about 1/3rd less than average.


DEWALT DC725KA 18V Cordless 1/2" Compact Hammer Drill Kit DEWALT DC725KA 18V Cordless 1/2" Compact Hammer Drill Kit



Hammer Drill Performance Comparison:

  DC725KA Average
Power 410 UWO 540 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,700 RPM 1,750 RPM
Weight 4.9 lbs 5.5 lbs
Battery 1.7 Ah 2.6 Ah
Impact 29,000 BPM 27,000 BPM


DeWalt DC725KA Ratings:

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Above Average Top 5 Rank Below Average Low 5 Rank
Power C+ - - 8% Yes
Speed B- - - 3% Yes
Weight A 9% Yes - -
Battery C- - - 36% Yes
Impact B+ 7% - - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A All-Metal Metal Internal 3-Year


User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.2 of 5 Stars

  • Favorable Reviews - 4

  • Critical Reviews - 1

  • GREAT DRILL. BUILT TO LAST. THIS WILL END A LOT OF ARGUMENTS OVER WHICH TOOL MANUFACTURERS ARE BETTER. IT'S ALL WHATS INSIDE THAT COUNTS.

  • My first DeWalt lasted over 20 years. This one will last even longer.

  • Be aware that the front torque selector, spindle, gearbox and a weighty Jacobs keyless chuck (I do like Jacobs chucks) are held inside the clamshell by...by... a plastic location ring groove in the clamshell body

  • This Dewalt cordless Hammer Drill is the best hand tool I have bought in a while.

  • This drill was worth its price...this drill is compact, perfect characteristic when you need to work in hard positions.

DeWalt DC725KA Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 4.9 lbs.
Length: -
Performance  
Max Torque: -
Max Power: 410 UWO
Impact Rate: 0-8,500 / 0-29,000 BPM
No-Load Speed: 0-500 / 0-1,700 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 18V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
Gearbox: All-Metal
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 17
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 1/2"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Metal
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: NiCd
Charge Rating 1.7 Ah
Charging Time 60 min.
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: LED
Side Handle: Yes
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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