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DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Brushless Compact 1/2-in Hammer Drill (Tool Only)
Model: DCD799B · US configuration
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Review the DCD799B as a bare DCD799 hammer-drill tool for a DEWALT 20V MAX owner; confirm a separate battery and charger before treating it as usable.
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Assessment scenario: Hammer drilling with an existing DEWALT 20V MAX battery
An assessment scenario for a buyer who needs a documented hammer-drilling mode and already has a compatible DEWALT battery system; DCD799B itself is tool-only.
Explore this buying guide ↗Why consider this model?
- The DCD794/DCD799 Type 1 manual lists a hammer-drilling mode for the DCD799, alongside drilling and screwdriving.
- The manufacturer identifies the DCD799B as a cordless brushless 20V MAX hammer drill with a 1/2-in metal chuck.
- A buyer with compatible batteries and a charger can assess the bare-tool package without paying for a kit battery they do not need.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- The Includes list names the hammer drill and belt hook only; the page says battery and charger are sold separately.
- DEWALT DCD799 pages conflict on UWO and slightly on head length; this assessment does not normalize those figures.
- Hammer mode is not a universal concrete-use rating, and the reviewed sources do not establish material-specific maximum hole sizes or measured runtime.
Check these before ordering
- Confirm the exact DCD799B suffix and inspect the separate battery/charger cost and compatibility.
- Read the manual’s mode, speed, clutch and workpiece-stabilization instructions for the planned job.
- Do not infer a maximum hole diameter from the 1/2-in chuck; verify the selected bit and task limits.