Dewalt has announced a new FlexVolt 60V Max cordless jackhammer, DCH966, with an ETA of July 2023.
The new Dewalt DCH966 is a 38 pound cordless breaker hammer that can deliver up to 40 Joules of impact energy.
It works with 1-1/8″ hex-shank bits and is designed for tasks such as chipping mid-to-lower wall and flooring, powered digging, channel creation, and slab demolition.
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The breaker hammer delivers up to 1,080 BPM and has a chipping range of 1 to 8 inches.
Additional features include wireless tool control, for automatically activated compatible Dewalt vacuums and dust collectors, and built-in SHOCKS Anti-Vibration Control for user safety.
ETA: July 2023
Discussion
Ah, so THIS is the kind of tool that Dewalt’s FlexVolt 15Ah Li-ion battery was designed for.
The single image accompanying the press release shows the cordless breaker hammer being used in a basement, which is possibly the best application for a tool like this.
I’m not well-versed when it comes to breaker hammers, and so I pulled up some electric jackhammer specs to see how the Dewalt compares on paper.
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Following are a couple of 120V 15A electric breaker hammers with 1-1/8″ hex shank tooling chucks.
Bosch 11335K ($1,029 at Amazon) – 38 lbs, 22 ft-lbs (29.8 Joules) impact force, 1,300 BPM.
Bosch Brute BH2760VCB ($1698 at Amazon including cart) – 63 lbs, 35 ft-lbs (47.5 Joules) impact energy, 1,000 BPM.
Bosch Brute Turbo BH2770VCD ($1749 at Amazon including cart) – 63 lbs, 43 ft-lbs (58.3 Joules) impact energy, 1,000 BPM.
Let’s look at another electric model.
Makita HM1307CB ($994 at Home Depot) – 35 lbs, 25.7 ft-lbs (34.9 Joules) impact energy, 730-1,450 BPM.
What about Milwaukee’s cordless demo breaker hammer?
Milwaukee MX Fuel MXF368-1XC ($2599 at Home Depot) – 63.9 lbs, 50 ft-lbs (67.8 Joules) impact energy, 1,300 BPM.
Hilti’s?
Hilti Nuron TE 2000-22 – TE-S chuck, 38.4 lbs (body weight), 28.2 ft-lbs (38.2 Joules) impact energy, 1,800 BPM.
And Dewalt’s FlexVolt specs again:
Dewalt FlexVolt 60V Max DCH966 – 38 lbs, 40 Joules impact energy, 1,620 BPM.
I hope this gives context to its on-paper specs.
Dewalt has not yet provided runtime estimates, performance expectations, or pricing information. I expect for more details to become available closer to the tool’s launch later this year.
MM
They have some other new tools too: the DCH911 “Chipping Hammer” which seems like a smaller SDS MAX version of this tool, and the DCG460 “Large Angle Grinder”, which is rated for 9 inch wheels and claims a whopping 2800 MWO.
I don’t need either hammer but I will certainly be picking up that grinder.
Collin
Sounds like the first actually usable 9-inch battery grinder.
Big Richard
Off topic, but @MM I thought you may like this based on previous convo we had – https://www.reddit.com/r/Dewalt/comments/10gi1sj/ntd_almost_lowes_would_not_sell_it_to_me_they/
Showing up in stores sooner than I anticipated.
MM
Thanks for the heads-up on that!
Big Richard
They have a new SDS Max chipping hammer that also seems to be designed around the 15Ah, official press release – https://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/dewalt-usa/pressreleases/world-of-concrete-debut-dewalt-r-to-introduce-revolutionary-new-tools-accessories-and-storage-for-pros-in-the-commercial-concrete-and-masonry-construction-industries-3227153
I’m more interested in that 9″ grinder though.
Pipe+Bender+69
My company has the MX Milwaukee one, it is a beast, and is pretty heavy. Ok run time, but MX batteries take forever to charge. To run non stop you’d need at least 3 or four batteries. Theory pretty expensive. I doubt the flex volt will have half the run time, but the flex volt batteries charge quickly enough to be able to juggle them off the charger as they die. And there cheaper ah for ah.
Franco
I am very happy to see this. I do not need a jackhammer (or chipper hammer or 9″ grinder) but found that Dewalt had been sitting on their Flexvolt butts.
I understand there are many tools already available in their 20v system which would not really improve much as a 60v product, but still. There are so many tools the 60v line could tackle and be good “Like Pipe+Bender+69” stated, the whole MX line, as good as it can be, is definitely priced in the stratosphere compared to any other system.
Flexvolt can occupy a spot close to MX in performance, but at a price where Makita 40v or 2x18v, or Metabo HPT occupy.
I have the 1st gen FV 7 1/4 regular handle circular saw, and love it. I also have the Metabo HPT rear handle saw (very nice), Makita 6 1/2 saw (compact and good) and the previous gen Metabo saw (current batteries…OK but rarely grab with my other choices). For some quick cuts I grab whatever is closest, but to cut all day, my go to and favorite is easily the FV 7 1/4…for me personally, just a great saw.
I also have the 1st gen 120v miter saw, also great. The chainsaw is very good but never like a big gas model.
They offer a FV line trimmer with exchangeable heads, as well as dedicated 60v leaf blowers; so why have they not come out with a FV mower? Then, with Ryobi and Greenworks offering a riding mower, I think Dewalt should be able to develop a great riding mower option, be it with 2 or possibly 4 FV batteries. Also, just about anything Milwaukee is offering in the MX line, Dewalt “should” be able to offer an equivalent FV model. It might not always have the power and performance of the MX line, but it would be a close performing alternative for so much less money. A serious contractor could go all in with Dewalt between 20v & 60v and never have to bother with other brands, IF they would offer more 60v products.
I just want to see Dewalt get more items available so that it becomes a more viable solution if it has anything a user could want.
Louie+Orama
DeWalt is actually coming out with an out of this world mower (yes, the one that caught on fire-no pun intended). Not FlexVolt, though. You probably know about this already. Future battery tech type of stuff.
Trevor
I’d buy a 2xM18 milwaukee version of this as it would address some project needs. The MX system is interesting but too expensive for small contractors, although the core drill is very appealing.