DeWalt’s Powerful DCH614 Cordless Rotary Hammer

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.

Bottom Line

If you want the impact performance of a mid-weight corded 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. Nice!

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