DeWalt · Hammer drill

DeWalt DCD1007 Review

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Hammer drill on the DeWalt 20V MAX XR platform, brushless motor, up to 2,000 RPM, 5.83 lb bare tool.

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3.4

Based on 32 rated Reddit owner comments (46 owner comments total) · Top 30% of tracked models by overall score

Owner sentiment
4.2
Recommendations
3.4
Spec score
2.0
Value
Not rated

Value: Not rated until Amazon prices are observed.

How scores work →

Is the DeWalt DCD1007 worth it?

It earns a mixed rating: 3.4/5 overall from 32 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.1★. The most discussed theme is value (12 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about value: 9 owner comments praise it.
  • You care about power & torque: 8 owner comments praise it.
  • You care about battery & runtime: 7 owner comments praise it.

Who should skip it

  • Compact & Lightweight matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a complaint.
  • Durability matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a complaint.
  • Power & Torque matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a complaint.

Good fit / keep in mind

Good fit

  • Masonry: hammer mode for brick and concrete.
  • Brushless motor for runtime and longevity.

Keep in mind

  • Heavier bare tool (5.83 lb); fatiguing overhead.

From manufacturer-specified figures.

Key specs

Max speedi
2,000 RPM
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Weight (bare tool)i
5.83 lb
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Head lengthi
15.2 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)5.83 lbTop 98% of tracked models
Head length15.2 inTop 100% of tracked models

What Reddit owners say

Praise

Value 9 owner mentions

Power & Torque 8 owner mentions

Battery & Runtime 7 owner mentions

Complaints

Compact & Lightweight 2 owner mentions

Durability 2 owner mentions

Power & Torque 1 owner mention

5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“If I need power, I'll grab one of the first 3 as they are the most powerful.”

owner comment via r/Tools · 2026-01-01 · 4 upvotes
3/5 Battery & RuntimeDurability

“One of my 6ah batteries died, would not charge anymore.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-06-05 · 2 upvotes
5/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode

“Honestly I have 47 different Dewalt tools… the ones I love the most are the big shop vac, my electric socket wrench with the interchangeable anvil between 1/4 and 3/8, my impact gun or I just upgraded my drill to the new”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-29 · 2 upvotes
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“The hole saw bound, and the (huge, 120v ac) drill I was using damn near ripped off my hand even with a good grip & obviously the 2nd hand bar.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-12-03 · 2 upvotes
5/5 Value

“The best i've seen on a 1007 was 219$ cad (FederatedToolSupply), shipped to QC for 228 shipping included, but the sale lasted abour 48 hours.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-25 · 4 upvotes
+27 more owner comments
5/5 Power & Torque

“Yep I got the 1007 and it’s a beast, well worth it”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-01-04 · 4 upvotes
4/5 Value

“This is a good deal”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-06-24 · 4 upvotes
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“My dcd1007 will go through damn near anything like butter with the Milwaukee carbide tip "hole hawg" bits.”

owner comment via r/DIY · 2026-10-06 · 1 upvotes
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue

“Giving a nice price on both the 860, and the battery.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-06-17 · 3 upvotes
5/5

“I think it looks awesome but zero chance I would spend more than 5 mins to do it.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-05-14 · 3 upvotes
5/5

“Love my 1007.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-05-18 · 3 upvotes
4/5 Durability

“Told me that the online database isn’t always reliable.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-02-05 · 2 upvotes
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime

“I bought this exact deal and as much as I love the power pack batteries I’ve already warrantied one and the drill.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-06-17 · 2 upvotes
4/5

“I have a press like this that lives in the back of my mobile unit; I can bolt it to my folding table and it's pretty damn solid with my Dewalt 1007.”

owner comment via r/Tools · 2026-09-11 · 2 upvotes
4/5 Value

“if it's with the 8hr PP it's a good deal and what I paid.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-11-09 · 2 upvotes
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime

“I recently got a dewalt dcg410vsb and its a power hungry beast.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-03-28 · 2 upvotes
3/5 DurabilityValue

“They're good drills.”

owner comment via r/DIY · 2026-10-05 · 2 upvotes
4/5 Value

“HD has the DCD1007B for $203.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-03-20 · 2 upvotes
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime

“I just sold my 985 (still worked great) and got the 1007.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-01-14 · 1 upvotes
5/5 Compact & Lightweight

“They each have their place and I love them both.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-01-04 · 1 upvotes
3/5 Ergonomics

“I have a 6-inch auger that I use with my Dewalt DCD1007.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-12-01 · 1 upvotes
2/5 Compact & LightweightChuck & Bit Grip

“Use it more and it will get broken in.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-06-23 · 1 upvotes
5/5 Chuck & Bit GripClutch & Speed Control

“I'd love to know why it's doing that.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-06-22 · 1 upvotes
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime

“For my Impact wrenches, spot light, shop light, 8" pruning saw, and my DCD1007, I love these.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-23 · 1 upvotes
5/5 Power & TorqueMasonry & Hammer Mode

“Now I'm wondering what my DCD1007 is capable of.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-06 · 1 upvotes
2/5 DurabilityMasonry & Hammer Mode

“I have a 1007 that I really ought to sell, I've used it twice - once to drill into concrete, which failed, so I busted out the SDS, and another time to try to drill out a lock because it was the only tool that wasn't on ”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-20 · 1 upvotes
4/5

“Two was no problem.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-03-27 · 1 upvotes
4/5 Masonry & Hammer ModeErgonomics

“These days they are no heavier or bigger, and it’s nice to have when you need to drill concrete.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-11-04 · 1 upvotes
4/5

“I love my 860.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-04-19 · 1 upvotes
3/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“I have the DCD1007 as well as several of their smaller drills.”

owner comment via r/DIY · 2026-10-05 · 1 upvotes
4/5

“I have no issue using the Dewalt DCD1007 drill.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-07-23 · 1 upvotes
2/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“It basically means that often the Milwaukee is overpowered, the Ryobi underpowered, and the Ridgid being the Goldilocks.”

owner comment via r/Tools · 2026-05-25 · -4 upvotes

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FAQ

Is the DeWalt DCD1007 a hammer drill?

Yes. The manufacturer lists the DCD1007 as a hammer drill.

What battery does the DeWalt DCD1007 use?

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

What do Reddit owners complain about on the DeWalt DCD1007?

The most common complaint theme is compact & lightweight (2 owner comments).

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Full specifications

ModelDCD1007 (spec source SKU DCD1007B)
TypeHammer drill
Platform20V MAX XR
Max torqueNot published
Max speed2,000 RPM
Hammer rateNot published
Weight (bare tool)5.83 lb
Head length15.2 in
Voltage20 V
MotorBrushless
Chuck sizeNot published
Chuck typeKeyless
Clutch settings11
Max powerNot published

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