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Hammer Drills compared

A hammer drill adds a hammering action for holes in brick, block and concrete. In wood it works like a regular drill. Here is every major brand at the same tier, side by side, from each brand's own spec pages.

Manufacturer-published specs. Not our tests. Copied from each brand's own product pages, accessed 2026-10-29. We never rank them or pick a winner from specs.

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Entry / DIY

Weekend projects, repairs around the house, a few jobs a month. Lighter and lower cost.

Pro / flagship

Daily use, bigger bits and blades, tougher material. More power, usually more weight and cost.

Pick your battery first

Batteries only fit tools from their own brand line. If you already own batteries, compare inside that brand first.

Entry / DIY brushless

Ryobi ONE+ HP, Craftsman V20 brushless, Ridgid 18V brushless, DeWalt ATOMIC/XR, Milwaukee M18 brushless, Makita 18V LXT brushless, Bosch 18V brushless. Bare tool, no battery.

Entry / DIY brushless: Hammer Drills. Manufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Brand / modelMax torque (in-lbs, as published)Other power rating (UWO etc.)No-load speed (RPM)Blows per minute (BPM)Weight (lb)Length (in)Clutch settings
Bosch GSB18V-800CN [7]18V Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe's565 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-630 / 0-2,1000-29,5002.7 lbbasis not stated6.9 in20feature bullet
Craftsman CMCD716B [9]V20 BRUSHLESS RP Compact 1/2" Hammer Drill DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe'snot publishednot published0-600 / 0-1,900feature bulletnot published2.47 lb (tool only)feature bulletnot publishednot published
DeWalt DCD799B [3]ATOMIC 20V MAX 1/2" Hammer DrillAmazonHome DepotLowe'snot published585 UWOfeature bulletup to 1,650up to 28,050feature bullet2.8 lb ("Assembled Product Weight")basis not stated6.5 in (tool head only)feature bullet15
Makita XPH12Z [5]18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Driver-DrillAmazonHome DepotLowe's530 in.lbs (60 N·m)n/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-500 / 0-2,0000-7,500 / 0-30,0004 lb with battery (spec table; a feature bullet says 4.2 lb)7-1/8 in overallnot published
Milwaukee 3602-20 [1]M18 Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe's550 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-550 / 0-1,700spec table + feature bulletnot published2.3 lb (tool only); 3.2 lb with battery5.8 in12
Ridgid R86115B [11]18V Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe's800 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)2,100 max31,5002.9 lb ("Product Weight")basis not statednot publishednot published
Ryobi PSBHM02B [13]18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer DrillAmazonHome DepotLowe's450 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-450 / 0-1,7000-27,2002.3 lbbasis not statednot published24-position

Pro / flagship

Milwaukee M18 FUEL, DeWalt XR / FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE, Makita LXT flagship, Bosch PROFACTOR, Ridgid top current model, Ryobi HP top model, Craftsman V20 RP. Bare tool, no battery.

Pro / flagship: Hammer Drills. Manufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Brand / modelMax torque (in-lbs, as published)Other power rating (UWO etc.)No-load speed (RPM)Blows per minute (BPM)Weight (lb)Length (in)Clutch settings
Bosch GSB18V-1330CN [8]PROFACTOR 18V 1/2" Hammer Drill/DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe's1,330 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-550 / 0-2,2000-30,0004.6 lbbasis not stated8 in25feature bullet
Craftsman CMCD726B [10]V20 BRUSHLESS RP 1/2" Hammer DrillAmazonHome DepotLowe'snot published495 UWOfeature bullet0-500 / 0-2,000spec table + feature bulletup to 34,000feature bullet3.09 lb ("Assembled Product Weight")basis not stated8.48 in ("Assembled Product Length")basis not stated15
DeWalt DCD1007B [4]20V MAX XR Brushless 1/2" 3-Speed Hammer DrillAmazonHome DepotLowe'snot publishednot publishedup to 2,000not published5.83 lb ("Assembled Product Weight")basis not stated15.2 in ("Assembled Product Length")basis not stated11
Makita XPH14Z [6]18V LXT Brushless 1/2" Hammer Driver-DrillAmazonHome DepotLowe's1,250 in.lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-550 / 0-2,1000-8,250 / 0-31,5006 lb with battery7 in overallnot published
Milwaukee 2904-20 [2]M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe's1,400 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-2,100 (top speed)not published3.3 lb (tool only); 4.9 lb with battery6.95 in16
Ridgid R861152B [12]18V Brushless 1/2" High Torque Hammer Drill/DriverAmazonHome DepotLowe's1,250 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)2,000 max32,0003.4 lb ("Product Weight")basis not statednot publishednot published
Ryobi PBLHM102B [14]18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill (Gen II)AmazonHome DepotLowe'sup to 850 in-lbsn/a (torque in in-lbs published)0-700 / 0-2,1500-34,000not publishednot published24-position

Charts by spec

Manufacturer-published specs. Not our tests. Bars are in fixed alphabetical brand order. There's no ranking and no winner.

Max torque (in-lbs, as published)

Max torque (in-lbs, as published): Entry / DIY brushlessManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-800CN: 565 in-lbs; Makita XPH12Z: 530 in-lbs; Milwaukee 3602-20: 550 in-lbs; Ridgid R86115B: 800 in-lbs; Ryobi PSBHM02B: 450 in-lbs Bosch GSB18V-800CN 565 in-lbs Makita XPH12Z 530 in-lbs Milwaukee 3602-20 550 in-lbs Ridgid R86115B 800 in-lbs Ryobi PSBHM02B 450 in-lbs
Max torque (in-lbs, as published): Pro / flagshipManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-1330CN: 1,330 in-lbs; Makita XPH14Z: 1,250 in-lbs; Milwaukee 2904-20: 1,400 in-lbs; Ridgid R861152B: 1,250 in-lbs; Ryobi PBLHM102B: 850 in-lbs Bosch GSB18V-1330CN 1,330 in-lbs Makita XPH14Z 1,250 in-lbs Milwaukee 2904-20 1,400 in-lbs Ridgid R861152B 1,250 in-lbs Ryobi PBLHM102B 850 in-lbs

In-lbs only, as published. UWO/MWO ratings are in the tables, not charted. Brands rate torque and power differently: in-lbs (Milwaukee, Bosch, Ridgid, Ryobi), in.lbs/N·m (Makita), and DeWalt and Craftsman often publish UWO (Unit Watts Out), and MWO (Max Watts Out) for some tools, instead of torque. UWO and MWO are not torque, so they're shown as text and never charted against in-lbs. Even in-lbs figures come from each brand's own test method, so a taller bar doesn't mean a stronger tool.

No-load speed (RPM)

No-load speed (RPM): Entry / DIY brushlessManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-800CN: 2,100 RPM; Craftsman CMCD716B: 1,900 RPM; DeWalt DCD799B: 1,650 RPM; Makita XPH12Z: 2,000 RPM; Milwaukee 3602-20: 1,700 RPM; Ridgid R86115B: 2,100 RPM; Ryobi PSBHM02B: 1,700 RPM Bosch GSB18V-800CN 2,100 RPM Craftsman CMCD716B 1,900 RPM DeWalt DCD799B 1,650 RPM Makita XPH12Z 2,000 RPM Milwaukee 3602-20 1,700 RPM Ridgid R86115B 2,100 RPM Ryobi PSBHM02B 1,700 RPM
No-load speed (RPM): Pro / flagshipManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-1330CN: 2,200 RPM; Craftsman CMCD726B: 2,000 RPM; DeWalt DCD1007B: 2,000 RPM; Makita XPH14Z: 2,100 RPM; Milwaukee 2904-20: 2,100 RPM; Ridgid R861152B: 2,000 RPM; Ryobi PBLHM102B: 2,150 RPM Bosch GSB18V-1330CN 2,200 RPM Craftsman CMCD726B 2,000 RPM DeWalt DCD1007B 2,000 RPM Makita XPH14Z 2,100 RPM Milwaukee 2904-20 2,100 RPM Ridgid R861152B 2,000 RPM Ryobi PBLHM102B 2,150 RPM

Blows per minute (BPM)

Blows per minute (BPM): Entry / DIY brushlessManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-800CN: 29,500 BPM; DeWalt DCD799B: 28,050 BPM; Makita XPH12Z: 30,000 BPM; Ridgid R86115B: 31,500 BPM; Ryobi PSBHM02B: 27,200 BPM Bosch GSB18V-800CN 29,500 BPM DeWalt DCD799B 28,050 BPM Makita XPH12Z 30,000 BPM Ridgid R86115B 31,500 BPM Ryobi PSBHM02B 27,200 BPM
Blows per minute (BPM): Pro / flagshipManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-1330CN: 30,000 BPM; Craftsman CMCD726B: 34,000 BPM; Makita XPH14Z: 31,500 BPM; Ridgid R861152B: 32,000 BPM; Ryobi PBLHM102B: 34,000 BPM Bosch GSB18V-1330CN 30,000 BPM Craftsman CMCD726B 34,000 BPM Makita XPH14Z 31,500 BPM Ridgid R861152B 32,000 BPM Ryobi PBLHM102B 34,000 BPM

Weight (lb)

Weight (lb): Entry / DIY brushlessManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-800CN: 2.7 lb (basis n/s); Craftsman CMCD716B: 2.47 lb (tool only); DeWalt DCD799B: 2.8 lb (basis n/s); Makita XPH12Z: 4 lb (w/ battery); Milwaukee 3602-20: 2.3 lb (tool only); Ridgid R86115B: 2.9 lb (basis n/s); Ryobi PSBHM02B: 2.3 lb (basis n/s) Bosch GSB18V-800CN 2.7 lb basis n/s Craftsman CMCD716B 2.47 lb tool only DeWalt DCD799B 2.8 lb basis n/s Makita XPH12Z 4 lb w/ battery Milwaukee 3602-20 2.3 lb tool only Ridgid R86115B 2.9 lb basis n/s Ryobi PSBHM02B 2.3 lb basis n/s
Weight (lb): Pro / flagshipManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-1330CN: 4.6 lb (basis n/s); Craftsman CMCD726B: 3.09 lb (basis n/s); DeWalt DCD1007B: 5.83 lb (basis n/s); Makita XPH14Z: 6 lb (w/ battery); Milwaukee 2904-20: 3.3 lb (tool only); Ridgid R861152B: 3.4 lb (basis n/s) Bosch GSB18V-1330CN 4.6 lb basis n/s Craftsman CMCD726B 3.09 lb basis n/s DeWalt DCD1007B 5.83 lb basis n/s Makita XPH14Z 6 lb w/ battery Milwaukee 2904-20 3.3 lb tool only Ridgid R861152B 3.4 lb basis n/s

Brands publish weight on different bases: tool only, with a battery (which battery varies), or unstated ("Assembled Product Weight", "Product Weight"). Each bar is tagged with its basis. Only compare bars that carry the same tag.

Length (in)

Length (in): Entry / DIY brushlessManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-800CN: 6.9 in ('Length' field); DeWalt DCD799B: 6.5 in (tool head); Makita XPH12Z: 7.125 in (overall); Milwaukee 3602-20: 5.8 in ('Length' field) Bosch GSB18V-800CN 6.9 in 'Length' field DeWalt DCD799B 6.5 in tool head Makita XPH12Z 7.125 in overall Milwaukee 3602-20 5.8 in 'Length' field
Length (in): Pro / flagshipManufacturer-published specs. Not our tests.
Bosch GSB18V-1330CN: 8 in ('Length' field); Makita XPH14Z: 7 in (overall); Milwaukee 2904-20: 6.95 in ('Length' field) Bosch GSB18V-1330CN 8 in 'Length' field Makita XPH14Z 7 in overall Milwaukee 2904-20 6.95 in 'Length' field

Length bases differ (overall length, tool-head length, or a plain 'Length' field). Each bar is tagged. Assembled or package-style dimensions aren't charted.

What the specs mean

Torque (in-lbs)

Twisting force for big bits in wood. Brands measure it their own way.

Blows per minute (BPM)

How many hammer hits per minute in hammer mode. That is what moves the bit through masonry.

No-load speed (RPM)

Top spin speed with nothing in the chuck.

Clutch settings

Lets you set a stopping force when you use it as a driver.

How to read these tables

  • Values are copied as published. Nothing is estimated, averaged or converted. "not published" means the manufacturer page didn't list it. Bars are in fixed alphabetical brand order. There's no ranking and no winner.
  • Brands rate torque and power differently: in-lbs (Milwaukee, Bosch, Ridgid, Ryobi), in.lbs/N·m (Makita), and DeWalt and Craftsman often publish UWO (Unit Watts Out), and MWO (Max Watts Out) for some tools, instead of torque. UWO and MWO are not torque, so they're shown as text and never charted against in-lbs. Even in-lbs figures come from each brand's own test method, so a taller bar doesn't mean a stronger tool.
  • Brands publish weight on different bases: tool only, with a battery (which battery varies), or unstated ("Assembled Product Weight", "Product Weight"). Each bar is tagged with its basis. Only compare bars that carry the same tag.
  • Length bases differ (overall length, tool-head length, or a plain 'Length' field). Each bar is tagged. Assembled or package-style dimensions aren't charted.
  • Grey text under a value shows where on the page it came from (if not the spec table), or that the brand doesn't say what the weight includes.

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Sources

All manufacturer pages, accessed 2026-10-29. No retailer data used. No prices shown. Specs change, so check the brand's page before you buy.

  1. Milwaukee 3602-20, M18 Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/x/3602-20. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  2. Milwaukee 2904-20, M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/x/2904-20. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  3. DeWalt DCD799B, ATOMIC 20V MAX 1/2" Hammer Drill: https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/product/dcd799b/atomic-20v-max-12-hammer-drill-tool-only. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  4. DeWalt DCD1007B, 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/2" 3-Speed Hammer Drill: https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/product/dcd1007b/20v-max-xr-brushless-cordless-12-3-speed-hammer-drill-tool-only. Accessed 2026-10-29. Note: DeWalt calls this its most powerful 20V MAX hammer drill. No torque, UWO or BPM figure on the page.
  5. Makita XPH12Z, 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XPH12Z. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  6. Makita XPH14Z, 18V LXT Brushless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XPH14Z. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  7. Bosch GSB18V-800CN, 18V Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver: https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/products/gsb18v-800cn-06019K6110. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  8. Bosch GSB18V-1330CN, PROFACTOR 18V 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver: https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/products/gsb18v-1330cn-06019J5116. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  9. Craftsman CMCD716B, V20 BRUSHLESS RP Compact 1/2" Hammer Drill Driver: https://www.craftsman.com/en-us/product/cmcd716b/v20-brushless-rp-cordless-compact-12-hammer-drill-driver. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  10. Craftsman CMCD726B, V20 BRUSHLESS RP 1/2" Hammer Drill: https://www.craftsman.com/en-us/product/cmcd726b/v20-brushless-rp-12-hammer-drill-tool-only. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  11. Ridgid R86115B, 18V Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver: https://powertools.ridgid.com/products/648846077079. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  12. Ridgid R861152B, 18V Brushless 1/2" High Torque Hammer Drill/Driver: https://powertools.ridgid.com/products/648846083018. Accessed 2026-10-29. Note: Ridgid no longer lists MAX OCTANE tools; this High Torque model is its top current 18V hammer drill.
  13. Ryobi PSBHM02B, 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/33287219636. Accessed 2026-10-29.
  14. Ryobi PBLHM102B, 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill (Gen II): https://www.ryobitools.com/products/33287226719. Accessed 2026-10-29.

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