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8.5 -Amp 1-1/8-in SDS-plus Variable Speed Rotary Hammer Drill

Ratings & Reviews for DEWALT 8.5 -Amp 1-1/8-in SDS-plus Variable Speed Rotary Hammer Drill

4.6
123
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 4.6 out of 5
124 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product is a powerful and efficient tool for drilling into concrete and masonry. Users praised its performance, describing it as great, excellent, fast, and durable, capable of handling a variety of tough jobs. Many noted it was significantly faster and more effective than their previous hammer drills. However, a few users reported issues with the tool failing after a short period of use. Overall, the majority of reviewers were highly satisfied with the product and would recommend it.

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124 Customer Reviews

Work Horse of a drill

Would Not Recommend

This hammer drill is a work course. It drilled through concrete like it was butter. Highly recommend for heavy duty drill work.

May 10, 2026
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did what it was supposed to do.

Would Recommend

functioned well to drill through the concrete wall. Did not bog down and completed task quickly. Easy to handle and vibration resistant handle did not cause early forearm fatigue. Would hightly recommend.

February 5, 2026
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Where are the special bits for this Hammer Drill?

Would Not Recommend

I bought this Hammer drill for a some light drilling in concrete. None of my concrete drill bits would work here So I ordered some Dewalt hammer drill bits that also did not work on this drill. So I googled it and apparently the bits for this drill have grooves that slide and lock in as there is no chuck to tighten. BUT, I could not find any of the drill bits needed on this web sight or at the local Lowes store. Confused and frustrated I returned it and ordered one with a chuck. Probably a gr...

December 7, 2025
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

We apologize for any inconvenience. The Hammerdrill requires SDS+ types only. We value your insights and have passed your comments along to our p...

DewaltProductExpertApril 9, 2026

Weak, Dissappointing, Returning

Would Not Recommend

Had great hopes this would eat though this thick patio type tile in my older home but it doesn't budge it. Barely even chipped the tile and for sure wasnt going to get it off the floor. The tile pieces are 4x6 and glued directly to the subfloor with 1/2 inch grout lines in a square pattern.

August 16, 2025
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I'm sorry you weren't pleased with the D25263K Rotary Hammer Drill. Your fe...

DewaltProductExpertAugust 16, 2025

Great product, reasonable price.

Would Recommend

This drill does what I would expect from the product. It seems to be well built and durable. Has more than enough power. The only downside I can see is that it is double insulated and therefore would not work with an emergency stop device to halt the drill if a bit hits a water pipe in a foundation for example.

December 28, 2024
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Don’t throw away your box, even if it is 2 weeks.

Would Not Recommend

Tool broke, within 90 days, Lowe’s refused to exchange because I didn’t have original box. I had receipt showing it was in warranty

February 23, 2024
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Hello Christmg Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I'm sorry you weren't pleased with the hammer drill model number D25...

DewaltProductExpertFebruary 24, 2024

Get it

Awesome

September 2, 2023
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Bust tool that i got

Would Recommend

It's storng

August 11, 2023
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Lovely Beast Of A Tool

Would Recommend

200sqft of thinset like nothing. The shock absorbers make a significant difference. I absolutely love this thing!

August 6, 2023

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Powerful and light weight!

Would Recommend

I bought this one since i wanted something i could use for lots of jobs. so far only used it to with a 3/16 concrete bit and it works great.

June 22, 2023
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