For drilling into, or chipping out, concrete, DeWalt’s 60V 1-3/4″ SDS-Max Rotary Hammer, model DHH614 offers a strong mix of power and practicality. Is this latest offering in DeWalt’s cordless SDS-Max lineup the hammer of your dreams? Let’s tale a closer look.
Modes
The DCH614 has two modes: hammer-only for chipping and hammer-drill mode. There is no lock-on switch on any of DeWalt’s currently offered cordless combo hammers, but their corded 1-3/4″ hammer has a lock-on as do Makita’s 40V cordless combos.
Power to Weight Ratio
The DCH614 delivers 7.7 ft-lbs (10.5 Joules) of impact energy, a respectable specification for a mid-weight cordless combo hammer. That said, at 17.6 lbs using DeWalt’s smallest 60V 6Ah battery, it’s on the heavy side.
For reference, Makita’s 1-9/16″ corded hammer delivers 8.4 ft-lbs of impact energy and weighs 16.5 lbs, while Bosch’s 1-5/8″ hammer delivers 6.5 ft-lbs and weighs 16 lbs. Both hammers’ weights are about 1 lb over their specified values. The DeWalt, however, meets its specified weight of 15.3 lbs (without a battery).
I should also add 7.7 ft-lbs is equal to DeWalt’s smallest stand-alone cordless demo hammer.
Special Feature
DeWalt offers four 60V SDS-Max hammers, which range from 1-9/16″ to 2″. This 1-3/4″ stands out as the only SDS-Max with Wireless “Tool Control”, which syncs with compatible DeWalt dust extractors to turn on and off the vacuum with the hammer’s trigger.
Quick Specs
- Tool Type: SDS-Max
- Motor: Brushless
- Impact Energy: 10.5 Joules (7.7 ft-lbs)
- Power Source: 60V MAX Battery
- Max Core Diameter: 5″
- Max Drill Bit: 1-3/4″
- Speed: 190-380 RPM (no-load)
- Blows per Minute: 1,450-2,900 BPM
- Weight: 15.3 lbs (bare tool)
- Bind-up Control: Yes
- Vibration Control: Yes
- Warranty: 3 year
Pros:
- Solid Power: Matches the impact of DeWalt’s smallest 60V standalone demo hammer.
- Cordless Convenience: No cords or outlets needed, just a charged battery.
- Safety Built In: Clutch and vibration control keep things manageable.
- Site-Friendly Features: Syncs with dust extractors and tracks via Tool Connect.
- Flexible Use: Good for drilling, coring, and chipping across pro-level tasks.
Cons:
- Heavier Side: 17.6 lbs with the smallest 60V 6Ah battery can wear you out overhead.
- Costly Upfront: Around $700 for the bare tool isn’t pocket change.
- Behind Some Rivals: Lags Makita’s 1-9/16″ 40V in raw specs.
- No Lock-On: Missing a feature that could ease longer jobs.
DeWalt DCH614 1-3/4″ 60V Rotary Hammer
Bottom Line
If you want the impact performance of a corded mid-weight hammer in a cordless DeWalt, the DCH614 is a solid choice. It’s the latest in their SDS-Max lineup and includes “Tool Control” to trigger on and off so-featured vacuums.
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