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DEWALT® 20V MAX* 1/2-in. Hammer Drill

Model number
DCD798P1

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.

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Model no.
DCD798P1
Brand
DEWALT
Category
Hammer Drill
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§ Specifications

#specifications
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

01 (1) DCD798 1/2 in. Hammer Drill
02 (1) Belt Hook
03 (1) DCB205 Battery
04 (1) Charger

§ Warranty

3-year limited (tool)

§ FAQ

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.