DEWALT DCF601B Drill
- Drill
- Battery
- 1.63 pounds
- 12 volts
- Better rated than 75%
- More reviewed than 59%
A compact 12V DEWALT tool with a strong rating record, best suited to light, precise work in tight spaces rather than heavy-duty drilling.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.7★ across 445 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
445 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 DCF601B is a battery powered 12 volt tool built for light drilling and driving, sized at 9 inches long, 1 inch wide and 5.6 inches high and weighing 1.63 pounds. The B suffix in the model number marks this as a bare tool, sold without battery or charger.
DEWALT's 12V MAX line targets compact jobs where a full size 20V drill is overkill, and the DCF601B fits that role with a short nose and slim 1 inch body meant for tight cabinets, electrical boxes and overhead work. Running at 1100 RPM it favors control over raw speed, and it has earned a 4.7 star average across 445 ratings.
- 12 volt battery power
- 1100 RPM
- 1.63 pound weight
- 9 inch by 1 inch by 5.6 inch size
Who it's for
Good for anyone doing light driving and drilling in tight spaces, such as cabinet installs, electronics and furniture work. A contractor drilling large holes or driving into framing lumber all day needs a full size 20V drill instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Slim 1 inch nose fits tight spaces
- Light at 1.63 pounds for one-handed control
- Strong 4.7 star rating across 445 reviews
- Bare tool, no battery or charger included
- 1100 RPM and 12V platform limit it to light-duty work
Performance notes
At 1100 RPM and 1.63 pounds, this tool is built for control in confined spots rather than speed on big jobs. The compact 9 inch length and 1 inch wide nose let it reach into cabinets and electrical boxes that a full size drill cannot.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DCF601B |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 1.63 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Dimensions | 9 × 1 × 5.6 inches |
| Speed | 1100 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in drills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCF601B DrillThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 445 | 4.2 / 5 |
| AVID CD316-20 DrillAVID | 4.6 / 5 | 23,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| SKIL SD561801 DrillSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 11,399 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik | 4.5 / 5 | 7,298 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DCF601B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the DEWALT DCF601B come with a battery?
No, the B in the model number marks it as a bare tool, sold without battery or charger.
What size spaces is the DEWALT DCF601B built for?
Its slim 1 inch wide, 9 inch long body is sized for tight spots like cabinets and electrical boxes.
How fast does the DEWALT DCF601B run?
It turns at 1100 RPM on its 12 volt battery platform.