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DeWalt DCD806 Review

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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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2.9

Based on 8 rated Reddit owner comments (11 owner comments total) · Top 74% of tracked models by overall score

Owner sentiment
3.7
Recommendations
1.0
Spec score
2.8
Value
Not rated

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How scores work →

Is the DeWalt DCD806 worth it?

It rates below most tracked drills: 2.9/5 overall from 8 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 3.6★. The most discussed theme is compact & lightweight (5 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about compact & lightweight: 4 owner comments praise it.
  • You care about battery & runtime: 4 owner comments praise it.
  • You care about masonry & hammer mode: 3 owner comments praise it.

Who should skip it

  • Durability matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a complaint.
  • Chuck & Bit Grip matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a complaint.
  • Compact & Lightweight matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a complaint.

Good fit / keep in mind

Good fit

  • Overhead and all-day work: 3.49 lb bare tool, Top 88% of tracked models.
  • Masonry: hammer mode for brick and concrete.
  • Brushless motor for runtime and longevity.

Keep in mind

  • No spec drawbacks flagged.

From manufacturer-specified figures.

Key specs

Max speedi
2,000 RPM
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Weight (bare tool)i
3.49 lb
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Head lengthi
7.32 in
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Voltagei
20 V
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Motori
Brushless
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Chuck typei
Keyless
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What the specs mean in practice

MetricValueRank
Max speed2,000 RPMTop 18% of tracked models
Weight (bare tool)3.49 lbTop 88% of tracked models
Head length7.32 inTop 55% of tracked models

What Reddit owners say

Praise

Compact & Lightweight 4 owner mentions

Battery & Runtime 4 owner mentions

Masonry & Hammer Mode 3 owner mentions

Complaints

Durability 1 owner mention

Chuck & Bit Grip 1 owner mention

Compact & Lightweight 1 owner mention

4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue

“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.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-03 · 2 upvotes
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“Often, buying a kit is obviously the best in terms of savings.”

owner comment via r/Tools · 2025-11-20 · 1 upvotes
5/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode

“Its a nice drill!”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-09-24 · 1 upvotes
2/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime

“If you bought the DCD806 XR Hammer Drill and either the Router or the SDS Drill for this BOGO and returned the Router or SDS Drill, the BOGO Prorated cost for the DCD806 Drill will only cost you $77.22, but this does not”

owner comment via r/Tools · 2026-04-27 · 1 upvotes
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime

“The 4 ah pp fits like a dream on it too and its nice for longer projects.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-09-24 · 3 upvotes
+3 more owner comments
4/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode

“I have 2 and they are great for drilling concrete, blocks and everything in between.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-02-18 · 2 upvotes
4/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode

“I have the 806, and while I haven't used it for any super heavy duty masonry work, I will say it's easily my favorite drill that I've owned.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-02-18 · 1 upvotes
2/5 DurabilityChuck & Bit Grip

“My dcf886 finally died after 10 years so I replaced that with the dcf860.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-02-27 · 1 upvotes

Reddit threads

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FAQ

Is the DeWalt DCD806 a hammer drill?

Yes. The manufacturer lists the DCD806 as a hammer drill.

What battery does the DeWalt DCD806 use?

It runs on DeWalt's 20V MAX XR battery platform (20V class).

What do Reddit owners complain about on the DeWalt DCD806?

The most common complaint theme is durability (1 owner comment).

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Full specifications

ModelDCD806 (spec source SKU DCD806B)
TypeHammer drill
Platform20V MAX XR
Max torqueNot published
Max speed2,000 RPM
Hammer rateNot published
Weight (bare tool)3.49 lb
Head length7.32 in
Voltage20 V
MotorBrushless
Chuck sizeNot published
Chuck typeKeyless
Clutch settings14
Max powerNot published

Manufacturer-specified; missing fields are never estimated. Spec source · Last updated 2026-10-17