DeWalt DCH172N 18V XR Brushless Compact SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Unit)
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Our quick verdict
A compact SDS-plus hammer drill that was about €50 to €60 cheaper at Kean’s than at other Irish shops on 9 November 2026. We found no independent professional review.
Great for
- Electricians, fixers and DIYers who drill lots of small masonry holes
- Anyone already on DeWalt’s 18V XR batteries
Skip it if
- You need to chisel or break concrete (it is a 16mm drilling hammer)
- You have no 18V XR batteries and don’t want to buy them
The DeWalt DCH172N is a compact 18V XR brushless SDS-plus hammer drill, sold as a bare unit (no battery or charger). It’s €187 at Kean’s in Claremorris, cheaper than the other Irish shops we compared on 9 November 2026.
Key features
- Brushless motor with 1.4J impact energy
- 0–4,980 blows per minute and 0–1,060 rpm no-load speed
- Drills 4mm to 16mm holes in concrete, brick and masonry
- Low vibration (8.8 m/s² per DeWalt)
- LED light and lanyard-ready attachment points
- Bare unit: battery and charger are extra
What reviewers say
We didn’t find an independent professional review of this tool, so this page is based on DeWalt Ireland’s product information. Reviews on a UK retailer’s site rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews, praising its compact size; some note it has no hammer-only mode.
Source: DeWalt Ireland (DCH172N-XJ).
Good to know in Ireland
- Price comparison for the same bare unit (DCH172N), checked 9 November 2026: Kean’s €187.00; Walsh Plant €245.00; Toolfix €249.95. Mallow Tools lists it at €249.95 but showed it sold out.
- Kean’s lists it in stock, with free delivery, same-day dispatch for orders before 12pm, and click and collect (see their page for conditions).
- Kean’s Claremorris is an Irish retailer (keanscm.ie). We don’t earn commission on this deal: Kean’s isn’t one of our partner shops.
- Bare unit only: you’ll need DeWalt 18V XR batteries and a charger (Kean’s sells a 5.0Ah battery at €65 and a charger at €30).
Product image: © DeWalt, from the manufacturer’s official website.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Compact and light
- Brushless motor
- €50+ cheaper than the other in-stock Irish shops we checked on the day
Watch out for
- Bare unit: batteries and charger extra
- No hammer-only mode, per some owners
- No independent professional review found
- No commission for us
Specifications
| Model | DeWalt DCH172N-XJ |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 18V XR |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Impact energy | 1.4J |
| Blows per minute | 0–4,980 |
| No-load speed | 0–1,060 rpm |
| Max concrete drilling | 16mm |
| Supplied | Bare unit (tool only) |
Questions people ask
How long does the offer last?
Kean’s shows no end date for the price, and says it is a Black Friday deal, so check before you buy.
How do you know it’s cheaper?
We compared the same model (DCH172N) at Irish shops on 9 November 2026: Kean’s €187.00, Walsh Plant €245.00 and Toolfix €249.95 (Mallow Tools: sold out).
Does it come with a battery?
No, it’s a bare unit.
