| | |  | -Dewalt | Home » » » DEWALT DC725KA 18-Volt Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver | | | | | | | Description: | | Handle everything from wood and steel to masonry and concrete with the DEWALT DC725KA 18-Volt Compact Cordless Hammer Drill Kit. With its high-performance frameless motor, this DEWALT drill makes quick work of drilling and fastening tasks. Enjoy dual-range, variable-speed control and a comfortable grip for job-specific performance and minimal fatigue. In addition to the hammer drill, this kit includes a convenient one-hour NiCad charger, two 18-volt NiCad batteries, a screwdriver bit, and a sturdy kit box.  | 18-Volt Compact Cordless Hammer Drill Kit
At a Glance: - Powerful 18-volt motor delivers 410 unit watts out
- Dual-range, variable-speed control for job-specific performance
- Easy-to-maneuver, compact, lightweight design
- Improved visibility with LED
- Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, 90-day money-back guarantee
| |  | |  This hammer drill features an ergonomic grip and comfortable handling for precision work in tight spaces. View larger. |
 The variable-speed 18-volt motor handles a variety of tough drilling jobs. View larger. | Powerful Motor and Job-Specific Performance
Featuring a high-performance, frameless motor capable of delivering a maximum of 410 unit watts, the DEWALT 18-Volt Compact Cordless Hammerdrill handles a broad range of applications. It also features dual-range, variable-speed control--from 0 to 500/0 to 1,700 rpm and from 0 to 8,500/0 to 29,000 bpm--for precise hole placement and material-specific performance. 
LED illuminates work area | Comfortable Handling and Convenient LED
The DC725KA is built with an ergonomic grip for comfortable handling that assists in ensuring accurate results. Its balanced mid-handle grip makes control easy, while a 360-degree side handle offers hand-position options for comfort and reduced fatigue when tackling extended applications. This hammer drill weighs an easy-to-manage 4.9 pounds and features a convenient LED for visibility. Cordless Design and Ratcheting Chuck
The DC725KA's cordless design allows you to move quickly between projects without the hassle of a cord or outlet. With the one-hour charger, you can reduce downtime and quickly recharge the long-life 18-volt NiCad batteries. 
All-metal 1/2-inch chuck | Stay on point with the hammer drill's 1/2-inch, single-sleeve ratcheting chuck, which reduces bit slippage as you work. The DC725KA 18-Volt Compact Cordless Hammer Drill Kit comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee. What's in the Box
DC725KA 18-Volt Compact Cordless Hammer Drill Kit, two 18-volt NiCad batteries, one-hour NiCad charger, and kit box.
| | | Features: | |
• Compact size allows users to fit into tight spaces; lightweight design (4.9 lbs.) minimizes user fatigue
• 1/2-inch single-sleeve ratcheting chuck reduces bit slippage
• Dual-speed range of 0-500/0-1,700 rpm 0-8,500/0-29,000 bpm delivers optimal performance
• High-performance frameless motor delivers maximum power of 410 unit watts out
• LED worklight provides increased visibility in confined spaces
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.75 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 13.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 12.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 10.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 62 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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33 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Absolutely the best on the marketApr 11, 2011
By LG
I have been repairing power tools for over 30 years. For 2 very definitive reasons I can say that Dewalt is the best there is. #1: They have the lowest frequency of repairs in the industry. #2: On those very rare occasions when they do require repair Dewalt goes out of their way to cover those repairs under warranty whenever possible. Unlike companies like Makita, who go out of their way to come up with convoluted excuses not to honor their warranty. A review by damocles warns that the chuck assembly loosens when hot. I just used this drill to cut 9 holes, each one 2 1/2 inches in diameter into 1 inch thick very good plywood. The cutting cup got hot enough to cause 3rd degree burns but the drill performed perfectly.
64 of 79 found the following review helpful:
 Nice idea, shame about the design and manufacture qualitySep 04, 2008
By damocles
I own lots of De Walt tools, but I have noticed a serious drop in their ability to produce a durable cordless drill recently. There is no doubt that De Walt have bright ideas, and their products, on paper, are very impressive, and push the boundaries of what you expect a tool can do for you. I realy like their cordless nailers (I have two!) However, this drill has some serious design flaws.
Be aware that the front torque selector, spindle, gearbox and a weighty Jacobs keyless chuck (I do like Jacobs chucks) are held inside the clamshell by...by... a plastic location ring groove in the clamshell body, that ring grips the gearbox, and which measures no more than 1/16th or 2mm in indent depth. Consequently, let your tool heat up, or use it under torquey conditions and guess what? The entire front housing loosens up. On my drill I can get the chuck housing to move an 1/8th or more (depending on how hot the plastic is) in any direction, yet the clamshell is gripped firmly and doesn't move at all! Other than this inadequet plastic groove the frameless motor had location cut outs in its magnet body to try and stabilise the front end, but since the motor is only held in place by the pressure of the screwbolts holding the clamshell shut this feature is limited in what it can achieve. Maybe i've just got a dudd, but i doubt that this drill issufficiently well engineered for the trade/contractor market, which is a shame. Let's hope De Walt realise and redesign this into a really decent bit of kit that can rival the Japanese blue tools that I will be using from now on for cordless drills.
16 of 19 found the following review helpful:
My first DeWalt lasted over 20 yearsMar 18, 2009
By P. Michael Spirito
This one will last even longer. Best feature is it stands up on its battery, the LED light is great and it comes with 2 batteries. Why no photo on Amazon? I spotted it in Lowes and tracked the number back to Amazon. My only complaint is the chuck loosens up after a while. Not a big problem and will probable get better with use. I give it 5-stars
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Misleading battery description. You get the little ones.Jun 16, 2011
By Arrow Rock
Once again, Amazon and DeWalt omitted key information from the item description. I bit on the daily special on this drill kit. I have several DeWalt 18V tools and thought I was getting two new batteries and an almost free drill. My old drill does not have the LED work light, which looked useful. The description said, "What's in the Box: DC725KA 18-Volt Compact Cordless Hammer Drill Kit, two 18-volt NiCad batteries, one-hour NiCad charger, and kit box."
I know that two new standard NiCad 18V batteries cost almost as much as the special price on the drill kit, so it looked like a good buy. But the kit arrived today and the batteries are the "compact" DC9099 size with black tops. The DC9099 is rated 1.7 Amp hours and has a one year warranty. These batteries are smaller and lighter (and shorter lived) than the standard batteries. The standard 18V NiCad is DC9096 with yellow top and is rated 2.4 Amp hours and has a two year warranty. Oddly enough, today's price on the batteries at Amazon is higher for the smaller battery than for the standard size. Amazon sells the smaller battery by itself, but the DeWalt website does not. DeWalt also fails to explain the battery warranty difference clearly unless you try to get a replacement for a failed battery.
The new DC9180 Lithium ion batteries are said to be superior to the NiCad batteries, though they still only have 2.4 Amp hours and a two year warranty. They certainly cost more, so I hope they last longer. I guess if I buy a DeWalt drill with the LED feature, I might as well get the new Li-Ion model.
This DC725KA is going back to Amazon, never used. I did try out the light. It worked, and is probably worth having when drilling in an unlit place.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Good drill with small flawsJun 19, 2011
By Wayne Lipe
This drill isn't a bad choice for a homeowner. I think someone who uses a drill on the job would probably do better with lithium batteries. The extra weight of the NiCads probably won't be a factor for me as I won't likely be using it continuously for long hours, or over my head very much. NiCad batteries will usually last a couple of years longer than lithiums if used just for homeowner projects. That is dependent on having good batteries with temp sensors and a smart charger, which this unit does have.
Evidently the memory problem with NiCad batteries isn't a problem with high load equipment like drills. And since NiCads maintain almost full power until they are depleted you would often run them all the way down anyway. They do have a higher self-discharge than lithiums, but you will usually have enough power in the first to have the second battery fully charged by the time you need it.
Pros:
Good power, as you would expect from a Dewalt. There is very good trigger control, and even when running at high speed the chuck stops instantly when you release the trigger (with a clunk).
Well made chuck. It grabbed a 1/16 drill bit and there is no wobble. A 3/8 chuck makes no sense when a 1/2 can do the job as well. You aren't limited to drills with the base turned down to 3/8. It seems to be a trend to put half inch chucks on drills that would previously have had 3/8, a trend I like.
The apparent temperature sensor in the battery and smart charger are both a pro and con. On the pro side, the batteries should last for quite a while. My last Craftsman, which didn't have that advantage, lasted less than a year before the batteries were useless.
The grip is comfortable for my hands. It is a tad nose heavy, but the balance generally seems fine.
You can leave a battery in the smart charger indefinitely as long as it is plugged in. So if you are doing a project the next day you can leave it plugged in overnight with no damage to the battery.
Cons:
The light placement is absurd. You need a bit that extends around six inches from the chuck so the light is really any good for positioning. For anything 3 1/2 inches or shorter, the light is blocked by the chuck and your target is in shadow. Unfortunately the tips of most bits and many drills I use fall into the shadow and the light is useless. Most manufacturers are putting the lights on the base to avoid that problem.
After heavy use of the first battery, don't expect it to be charged when you use up the second. It takes about 5 hours to charge a completely depleted battery, most of that time spent with the dot/dash signal that the battery is too hot to charge. That was in an air conditioned room with a battery that hadn't been under load. Outdoors or in the garage in the summer you might not have the second battery recharged that day. This is also a problem with lithium batteries, so it is just something you have to be aware of. My last drill didn't have the problem but the batteries didn't last a year either. It is a good feature to protect the battery, but it can slow you down if you have a lot of heavy load work to do.
The hammer drill might be OK for putting Tapcons into manufactured blocks, which use a fine aggregate. For aged poured concrete it is nearly useless. The instructions say to use the high speed (low torque) setting and put only enough pressure to keep the drill from jumping or it will hang up. To drill into the aged poured concrete around my house I have to use my large corded 1/2 inch hammer drill and put all my weight into it.
Overall I'm happy with the purchase. Dewalt makes good equipment and I expect it to last a good bit longer than some other drills I have owned. I didn't buy it to replace my corded hammer drill. I like having a half inch chuck and the power is more than sufficient.
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