DEWALT DW618B3 Router
- Router
- 12 amps
- 2 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 74%
- More reviewed than 69%
A corded 2.25 horsepower router with variable speed to 24000 RPM, built for regular routing work rather than occasional light trim jobs.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
4.7★ across 974 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
A corded 2.25 horsepower router from DeWalt running on 120 volts and 12 amps, with variable speed up to 24000 RPM. The higher amperage and horsepower place it above entry level routers meant for occasional light trim work.
A 2.25 horsepower motor with 12 amp draw gives this router enough power for edge profiling and template work in hardwoods, not just light trim in softer material. Variable speed control up to 24000 RPM lets bit speed be matched to bit diameter, since larger bits generally need to run slower to stay controlled. Being corded means no runtime limit, at the cost of managing a cord around the workpiece.
- 2.25 horsepower motor
- 12 amp, 120 volt corded power
- Variable speed up to 24000 RPM
- Built for regular routing work
Who it's for
Woodworkers doing regular routing work in hardwoods or with larger bits who need the power headroom a 2.25 horsepower motor provides. Less necessary for occasional light trim or edge work, where a smaller router is easier to handle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2.25 horsepower motor handles hardwoods and larger bits
- Variable speed up to 24000 RPM
- Corded power with no runtime limit
- Corded design means managing a cord around the workpiece
- Heavier and more powerful than needed for light trim work
Performance notes
The 12 amp, 2.25 horsepower motor gives enough torque to keep bit speed steady when cutting hardwoods or running larger diameter bits, where underpowered routers tend to bog down. Variable speed control lets the operator drop RPM for larger bits, which reduces the risk of burning the workpiece or losing control of the cut. Being corded, output is not limited by battery charge, though the cord needs to be managed around the workpiece and clamps.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DW618B3 |
| Amperage | 12 amps |
| Motor Power | 2 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Speed | 24000 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DW618B3 RouterThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 974 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Dremel 7760-N/10A RouterDremel | 4.6 / 5 | 10,749 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Makita XMT03Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-ToolMAKITA | 4.8 / 5 | 5,719 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BOSCH 1617EVSPK RouterBosch | 4.8 / 5 | 4,987 | 4.5 / 5 |
| HARDELL DM22409BLAHD-1 RouterHARDELL | 4.3 / 5 | 12,527 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWalt DW618B3
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the motor power on the DW618B3?
2.25 horsepower, drawing 12 amps at 120 volts.
Is this router corded or cordless?
Corded electric.
What is the top speed?
24000 RPM, with variable speed control below that.