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DeWalt DCM849B vs DeWalt DCM848B

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DeWalt DCM848B

For detailing away from an outlet

Why this one

  • Cordless operation lets you choose a working position away from an outlet.1
  • Choose the DeWalt DCM848B for cordless random orbit polishing.1

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What DeWalt DCM849B offers

Cordless rotary polishing keeps a power lead away from the vehicle, with the battery purchased separately for this bare tool.23

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

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What differs

SpecificationDeWalt DCM849BDeWalt DCM848B
Action typeRotary3Dual action1
Weight6.4 lb26.35 lb1
Backing plate177.8 mm2127 mm1

More details

SpecificationDeWalt DCM849BDeWalt DCM848B
CordlessYes2Yes1
ThrowNot publishedNot published
Orbital speed rangeNot published2,000–5,500 opm1
Rotary speed range800–2,200 rpm3Not published

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Sources

  1. www.dewalt.com
  2. www.dewalt.com
  3. www.vehicleservicepros.com