DEWALT DW618PKB Router
- Router
- 12 amps
- 2 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 80%
A 2.25 horsepower corded router with enough power for general woodworking routing tasks, provided the base configuration in the box matches what you need.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
4.5★ across 2,018 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,018 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Dewalt DW618PKB is a corded router with a 2.25 horsepower motor drawing 12 amps on 120 volts, spinning up to 24,000 RPM, and weighing 10.1 pounds.
The 2.25 horsepower rating puts it among Dewalt's mid-size routers, with enough power for edge profiling and template work. The listing does not specify whether it ships with a fixed base, plunge base or both, so check the box contents against your routing needs.
- 2.25 horsepower motor
- 12 amp draw on 120 volts
- Up to 24,000 RPM
- 10.1 pound weight
Who it's for
Suits woodworkers doing edge work, dado cuts or template routing who need a mid-power corded router. Less suited to anyone needing a compact trim router for one-handed light edge work.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2.25 horsepower motor handles general woodworking routing
- 24,000 RPM top speed
- 120 volt corded power avoids battery limits
- At 10.1 pounds it is heavier than a compact trim router
- Listing does not confirm which bases are included
Performance notes
The 2.25 horsepower motor draws 12 amps and spins up to 24,000 RPM, giving it enough power for dado cuts, edge profiles and template routing in hardwood. At 10.1 pounds it needs two hands for larger cuts but stays manageable for a full-size router.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DW618PKB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10.1 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 24000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 12 amps |
| Motor Power | 2 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DW618PKB RouterThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 2,018 | 4.2 / 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 DW618PKB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How powerful is the Dewalt DW618PKB motor?
2.25 horsepower, drawing 12 amps at 120 volts.
What is the top speed?
Up to 24,000 RPM.
How much does the router weigh?
10.1 pounds.