This week, DeWalt announced a new 40-pound Demo Hammer, the D25960K, designed to deliver heavy-duty performance in a more lightweight package. The DeWalt D25960K demo hammer really fills a great niche between the company’s 20-pound hammers and their 61-pound demo hammers. The tool targets professionals from electricians to plumbers, as well as mechanical, concrete, demolition, and general contractors.
The DeWalt D25960K focuses on the comfort of using the tool for extended periods, implementing a new SHOCKS system. This system is part of DeWalt’s feature set of ergonomics and anti-vibration systems, designed to make the tool easier to use. In addition to a counterbalance mechanism and shock-mounted “floating” handle that absorbs vibration, the system also uses a soft start motor to reduce “bit walking,” and the whole system activates with a new oversized rocker switch that lets you use the tool without having to hold down a button.
DeWalt D25960K Demo Hammer Features
Due to the new SHOCKS system, DeWalt is able to boast a 6.8 m/s² vibration level. This is extremely competitive with newer anti-vibration demo hammers on the market today. While the soft start is primarily to keep the bit steady on start-up, it also eliminates the high current spike on start-up, which provides consistent power under load and trips fewer breakers.
The DeWalt D25960K demo hammer’s 15-amp motor produces 1460 beats per minute (bpm), which powers through even the most difficult jobs in no time. The tool features a replaceable cord and a removable tool holder, and includes a metal latching kit box with heavy-duty casters to ensure easy and safe transportation to the jobsite.
The new DeWalt D25960K 40-pound demolition hammer can accept collared and non-collared 1-1/8″ hex bits and will be available at construction distribution centers this month for around $1,079 MSRP. All of DeWalt’s new SHOCKS Active Vibration Control hammers come with a 2-year free service warranty in addition to the standard 3-year limited warranty and 90-day money-back guarantee.
