DeWalt DC725KA 18V Hammer Drill

My Rating for the DeWalt DC725KA is 3 Stars

Review Summary: The DeWalt DC725KA 18V Hammer Drill delivers plenty of hammer shots but has the older Ni-cd batteries to contend with.

Detailed Review of the DeWalt DC725KA 18 volt cordless hammer drill

Blows per Minute (BPM) Grade: Good

The DeWalt DC725KA has a top BPM of 29,000 bpm. The average top BPM of 18 volt cordless hammer drills is 27,525 bpm. The higher the BPM of a cordless hammer drill the faster the hole will be created in materials such as concrete.

Power Grade: Average

The DeWalt DC725KA has a power rating of 410 uwo. The average power rating of 18 volt cordless hammer drills is 410 uwo. The power of a cordless hammer drill is measured by torque (inch-pounds). Torque is the measurement of the twisting force the drill applies when started. Power in DeWalt cordless drills is measured in unit watts out(uwo) which measures torque at different drill speeds.

Speed: Average

The DeWalt DC725KA has a top speed of 1700 rpm. Higher speeds help you drill holes quicker and cleaner. The average speed of 18 volt cordless hammer drills is around 1700 rpm.

Battery Run Time: Below Average

The battery run time is 1.7 amp hours. The average for 18 volt cordless hammer drills is 2.3 amp hours. The ampere-hour rating (Ah) gives you an idea of how long your battery will last between charges. A 3Ah will last 3 times longer than a 1Ah battery. If you need a longer run time then you may wish to look at the DeWalt DCD985L2. It has a battery run time of 3.0 amp hours. You can read my review of the DeWalt DCD985L2 20V Li-Ion 3.0 Ah Hammer drill here.

Battery type and quantity: Below Average

The DeWalt DC725KA comes with 2 Ni-Cd batteries. Most newer cordless hammer drills have 2 Lithium batteries included. Lithium are lighter , can hold a charge longer, and are more environmentally friendly than older NiCd batteries.

Charger: Average

The DeWalt DC725KA comes with a 1 hour charger. The best chargers offer less than 1 hour charging and a maintenance mode that can extend the life of the battery.

Price Range: $200-300

Prices may have changed since this review was done. Always check the most recent and best price for the DeWalt DC725KA cordless hammer drill from multiple stores.

Tool Weight: Average

The DeWalt DC725KA weighs 4.9 lbs. The average 18V cordless hammer drill weighs about 4.8 lbs. Tool weight comes into play when you use it for extended periods of time or you hold it in awkward positions.

DeWalt DC725KA Cordless Hammer Drill Strengths

1. Good hammer blows per minute
2. All metal gearbox
3. Spindle Lock

DeWalt DC725KA Cordless Hammer Drill Weaknesses

1. Older battery technology
2. Less than average run time

Some other features of the DeWalt DC725KA include:

• 1/2-inch single-sleeve ratcheting chuck
• LED worklight
• Three-year limited warranty

 

 

 

 

Reviewed by Jon Sevenson on 4/4/12.