The DeWALT DCH072B XTREME 12V MAX Brushless 9/16 in. SDS PLUS Rotary Hammer is a compact cordless rotary hammer built for light concrete drilling and anchor-setting work. This is a rotary hammer designed for drilling in concrete for mounting, hanging, fastening, and maintenance tasks. Model Number DCH072B. If you already run on the DEWALT 12V MAX platform and need something lighter than a full-size hammer, this is the kind of tool that earns a spot on the truck fast.

What matters here is the balance between size and real jobsite output. The tool delivers 1.1 joules of impact energy, up to 910 RPM, and up to 4,280 BPM, which puts it right in the zone for small-diameter concrete holes and repeated overhead installs. The 9/16 inch SDS PLUS capacity is sized for the kind of work electricians, maintenance crews, and mechanical trades hit every day, not oversized demolition jobs. You get drill and hammer drill modes, so it can switch from straight drilling to concrete work without making you grab another tool.

The compact build is a big part of the appeal. DEWALT gives this rotary hammer an L-shape body, a 360 degree side handle, a depth rod, and a belt hook, all of which make more sense on the job than they do on a spec sheet. The net tool weight is 3.7 lbs, and that lighter package helps when you are working overhead, moving room to room, or climbing lifts and ladders. Less weight means less fatigue, especially when the work is repetitive and the holes are numerous.

The brushless motor is paired with a German-engineered mechanism for efficient performance and runtime. That matters because compact cordless concrete tools can feel underpowered if the drive system is not sorted out. Here, the goal is clear: keep the tool small enough to stay useful in tight spaces while still giving it enough punch for conduit clips, strut mounts, pipe clamp anchors, and fixture hanging. For techs and contractors doing service work, that is usually the sweet spot.

Jobsite practicality is also built in. The SDS PLUS tool holder gives you the fast bit changes users expect from this class of hammer drill, and the keyless SDS PLUS interface is the right call for quick swaps between masonry bits. DEWALT also calls out OSHA Table 1 compliance when this tool is paired with the DWH200D dust shroud and DWH161D1 dust extractor. If you are drilling indoors, in occupied spaces, or on commercial work where dust control matters, that compatibility is not a side note. It can be the difference between a tool that fits the job and one that does not.

As a bare tool, the DCH072B is aimed squarely at users who already own DEWALT 12V MAX batteries and chargers. That makes it a smart add-on for someone building a lightweight service kit instead of a heavy concrete setup. It is not the rotary hammer you buy for large holes, chipping, or daily heavy-duty structural work. It is the one you buy when you want a compact SDS PLUS rotary hammer that handles common anchor and mounting tasks without overkill.

Who should buy it? Electricians installing conduit and supports, facility maintenance crews, mechanical contractors hanging fixtures and clamps, and remodelers who need a compact cordless hammer drill for concrete fastening jobs. Serious DIY users with DEWALT 12V MAX batteries can also get a lot out of it, but the real value shows up when you are doing repeat small-hole concrete drilling and want less bulk on your belt and less strain in your arm.

DeWALT DCH072B XTREME 12V MAX Brushless 9/16 in. SDS PLUS Rotary Hammer gets the small-hole concrete work right

This is the kind of compact SDS PLUS rotary hammer that makes a lot of sense for service and install crews who drill concrete often, but not big enough to justify carrying a bulkier 18V or 20V class tool every time.

• Who it's for: Electricians, maintenance techs, and contractors handling anchors, conduit supports, strut, clamps, and fixture installs in concrete.
• Why it stands out: The mix of 1.1 joules of impact energy, 3.7 lb tool weight, and the DEWALT 12V MAX platform gives you real rotary hammer function in a package that is easier to carry and easier to use overhead.
• Worth knowing: This is a bare tool, and it is purpose-built for lighter SDS PLUS drilling tasks. If your work leans into larger holes or heavier concrete duty every day, step up in size.

• Is this a bare tool? Yes. The DCH072B is sold as a bare tool, so the battery and charger are sold separately.
• What type of bits does it use? It uses SDS PLUS bits.
• What is the maximum concrete drilling capacity? The listed maximum concrete capacity is 3/8 in.
• Does it support dust control for compliant concrete drilling? Yes. DEWALT lists OSHA Table 1 compliance when used with the DWH200D dust shroud and DWH161D1 dust extractor.