Lithium battery technology is being pushed to new heights in the tool world seemingly every month, as more power hungry tools continue to drop the cord and join the battery revolution. DeWalt is the latest in the game to up the ante with the release of the first 15 am hour 18V battery on the market.
The DeWalt FLEXVOLT 20V/60V Max 15.0ah battery (DCB615) will power both the yellow tool brand’s 20V and 60V tool platforms, just like all of the other FLEXVOLT batteries, but this one offers even more runtime for those high demand applications, such as concrete cutting, drilling, chipping applications.
The behemoth battery will weigh in at a solid 4.5 pounds and carries a $349 price tag, so you’re probably not going to want to strap this thing to your impact driver (unless you have some Popeye arms and a wallet of the same size), but it will pair well with the FLEXVOLT table saw, concrete saw, and DeWalt’s recently announced pair of FLEXVOLT SDS Max rotary hammers.
In the same press release as the 15ah battery, DeWalt announced the impending release of a new 60V MAX Brushless SDS MAX Combination Rotary Hammers in 1-7/8-In. (DCH735) and 2-in. (DCH775).
Both tools will offer the E-CLUTCH System, which will shut down the tool if it senses a bind up situation. Each will also be equipped with vibration control, Wireless Tool Control to link to a dust extractor, and have a designated area to attach a Tool Connect tag for tracking purposes.
the DCH775, courtesy of DeWalt
The 1-7/8-inch hammer will deliver 13.3 joules of impact energy, giving it enough juice to drill for #6 and #9 rebar, dry core up to 5 inches, and concrete chipping applications. Kitted with (2) 15ah batteries, the 1-7/8” hammer will retail for $999, not bad considering the $350 price tag for just one battery.
The 2-inch hammer will boast 19.4 joules of impact energy, allowing it to handle drilling for #9 and #14 rebar and dry coring up to 6 inches. Kitted with (2) 15ah batteries, the 2” version will retail for $1,099.
Both of the new rotary hammers, as well as the new 15ah battery will be available in September of 2021.
For some more information about the rotary hammers and 15ah battery, I invite you to check out the video below from my buddy Rob, from Belts and Boxes.
Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.