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Hammer drill on the DeWalt 20V MAX XR platform, brushless motor, up to 2,000 RPM, 3.49 lb bare tool.
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Based on 10 rated Reddit owner comments (15 owner comments total) · Top 59% of tracked models by overall score
Value: Not rated until Amazon prices are observed.
How scores work →It earns a mixed rating: 3.1/5 overall from 10 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.1★. The most discussed theme is value (7 mentions).
From manufacturer-specified figures.
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Max speed | 2,000 RPM | Top 18% of tracked models |
| Weight (bare tool) | 3.49 lb | Top 88% of tracked models |
| Head length | 7.32 in | Top 55% of tracked models |
Value 7 owner mentions
Battery & Runtime 5 owner mentions
Power & Torque 3 owner mentions
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“this is probably the best deal out there on tools.”
4/5“DCD805 is a great hammer drill.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“Home Depot has great support for Ridgid and they have a lifetime warranty on batteries.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode“I was hoping for a nice hammer drill that could do it all with improved movement (cordless).”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“DCD805 Drill - a few years old now, but a lot of people still like this drill a lot.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Nice pickup!”
5/5 Value“Countless hours of research and deal hunting later I ended up with a dcd805 and dcf850.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Dcd805?”
3/5“I don't mind having it to avoid some injuries, but I'm not real keen on the fact I can't turn it off if I should need to.”
5/5 Value“I have the 805 drill and the 850 impact, perfect for me as a DIYer”
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Yes. The manufacturer lists the DCD805 as a hammer drill.
It runs on DeWalt's 20V MAX XR battery platform (20V class).
“Personally if I was just starting out I’d probably just save up about $450-$500 and wait for a good snag on a 5- 6 piece set.”
Read review →“I bought it at $134, no regrets (besides it dropping in price right afterwards; no, I don't care about going back in to ask for a price adju…”
Read review →“If I need power, I'll grab one of the first 3 as they are the most powerful.”
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| Model | DCD805 (spec source SKU DCD805B) |
| Type | Hammer drill |
| Platform | 20V MAX XR |
| Max torque | Not published |
| Max speed | 2,000 RPM |
| Hammer rate | Not published |
| Weight (bare tool) | 3.49 lb |
| Head length | 7.32 in |
| Voltage | 20 V |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Chuck size | Not published |
| Chuck type | Keyless |
| Clutch settings | 0 |
| Max power | Not published |
Manufacturer-specified; missing fields are never estimated. Spec source · Last updated 2026-10-17