The DCD798 family is DEWALT's brushless 20V MAX* 1/2-in. hammer drill platform for general drilling, fastening, and masonry work. This page covers the DCD798B bare tool and the DCD798P1 one-battery kit. Both variants use a brushless motor, 15 clutch settings, and up to 1,650 rpm output in the same core hammer drill platform. The bare tool includes the drill and belt hook, while the kit adds one 5.0Ah battery and charger. All variants use DEWALT's 20V MAX* battery system and carry DEWALT's 3-year limited tool warranty.
Is the DCD798B a bare tool?
Yes. The DCD798B includes the hammer drill and belt hook but does not include a battery or charger.
What comes with the DCD798P1 kit?
The DCD798P1 adds one DCB205 20V MAX* 5.0Ah battery and charger to the same DCD798 hammer drill platform.
How fast does the DCD798 family run?
Official DEWALT specifications rate both variants up to 1,650 rpm with 15 clutch settings for controlled drilling and fastening.
What battery platform does the DCD798 use?
Both variants are part of DEWALT's 20V MAX* battery platform.
Does this family use a brushless motor?
Yes. DEWALT lists both the DCD798B and DCD798P1 as brushless cordless hammer drills.
Which manual applies to both DCD798 variants?
The DCD798B family manual is linked in the supporting documentation and covers the confirmed DCD798 family for this page.
# DEWALT® 20V MAX* 1/2-in. Hammer Drill **Model:** `DCD798P1` **Brand:** DEWALT **Category:** Hammer Drill > The DCD798 family is DEWALT's brushless 20V MAX* 1/2-in. hammer drill platform for general drilling, fastening, and masonry work. This page covers the DCD798B bare tool and the DCD798P1 one-battery kit. Both variants use a brushless motor, 15 clutch settings, and up to 1,650 rpm output in the same core hammer drill platform. The bare tool includes the drill and belt hook, while the kit adds one 5.0Ah battery and charger. All variants use DEWALT's 20V MAX* battery system and carry DEWALT's 3-year limited tool warranty. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Hammer Drill | | Voltage (V) | 20 | | Cordless / Corded | Cordless | | Power Source | Battery | | Motor Type | Brushless | | Tool Only | No | | Battery Amp Hours | 5 | | Batteries Included | 1 | | Charger Included | Yes | | Piece Count | 4 | | Height (in.) | 3.25 | | Length (in.) | 12.1 | | Weight (lbs) | 5.65 | | Width (in.) | 9 | | Country of Origin | Mexico | | Barcode (UPC) | 198706021525 | | Battery Platform | 20V MAX* | | Max Speed (RPM) | 1,650 | | Number Of Clutch Settings | 15 | | Warranty | 3-year limited (tool) | ## What's Included - (1) DCD798 1/2 in. Hammer Drill - (1) Belt Hook - (1) DCB205 Battery - (1) Charger Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/dewalt/hammer-drill/dcd798p1-dewalt-20v-max-12-hammer-drill-kit/