
DEWALT DWP849X Variable Speed Buffer Polisher 7-9 Inch
- 12 amps, 120 volts, corded electric
- 3500 RPM speed
- 10.4 pounds item weight
- 9.2 x 22 x 4.6 inches dimensions
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A corded polisher with a hefty motor rating and a weight that rewards two hands. The listing leaves out pad size and speed range details.
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ASIN: B004W1WGICModel: DWP849XCategory: Polishers
Overview
A garage floor or workshop bench is where this DeWalt polisher gets used, drawing power from a cord and spinning a pad at a single listed speed. The listing is brief and mostly numeric.
The reason to look is a motor rating in the strong range for polishing work, from a trade-focused brand. The limit is missing information: no pad diameter, no speed control description and no accessories are mentioned.
Who it's for
Detailers and workshop users who polish larger surfaces and can handle a heavier tool. The cord supplies power without battery limits. Casual users with small jobs may find it unwieldy.
Pros and cons
- Strong motor rating
- Corded steady power
- Stable weight in use
- Pad size not listed
- Speed range not described
- Heavy for long overhead use
Performance notes
Pad speed and motor power decide how quickly compound cuts and how well the tool holds speed under pressure. A heavier body adds stability against pad wobble but increases fatigue. Cord supply avoids the fade that a draining battery would cause.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DWP849X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 10.4 pounds |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 9.2 D x 22 W x 4.6 H inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 3500 RPM |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Amperage | 12 amps |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 81% of 22 polishers |
Closest rivals on specs
XtremepowerUS Dual Benchtop Buffer Polisher 10 Inch- Amperage 12 vs 10.5 amps (+14%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DeWalt DWP849X cordless?
No. It is listed as corded electric at 120 volts and 12 amps.
Is the DeWalt DWP849X a sander or grinder?
The category is polishers, and the listing gives no sander or grinder features, only motor, speed, weight and size data.