DEWALT DW734 Benchtop Planer 12-1/2 Inch
- Maximum Rotational Speed: 20000 rpm
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Amperage: 15 amps
- Material Type: Metal
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Labeled a router but specced like a benchtop tool, with a 15 amp motor, 20,000 RPM speed, and about 80 pounds of metal construction, confirm the actual tool type before buying.
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ASIN: B0000CCXU6Model: DW734Category: Woodworking Routers
Overview
This DW734 listing is titled a router, but its specs, a 15 amp corded motor spinning at 20,000 RPM and a shipping weight near 36.29 kilograms (about 80 pounds), read far heavier than a handheld router and closer to a benchtop tool.
The amperage, speed, and weight here do not match a typical hand router, which usually weighs well under 10 kilograms. Buyers should verify against current listing photos whether this is actually a router or a different benchtop machine before ordering.
- 15 amp corded motor
- 20,000 RPM operating speed
- Metal construction
- About 36.29 kilograms (80 pounds) shipping weight
Who it's for
This could suit buyers after a powerful, metal built stationary shop tool, once the actual tool type is confirmed. It is a poor fit for anyone who specifically needs a lightweight handheld router, given the mismatch between the title and the specs.
Pros and cons
- Powerful 15 amp corded motor
- Metal construction throughout
- Title says router but specs suggest a heavier benchtop tool
- Buyer must verify actual tool type before ordering
- No description text to cross check
Performance notes
A 15 amp motor spinning a head at 20,000 RPM in a metal housing weighing roughly 80 pounds points to serious stationary power, not something meant to be guided by hand. Whatever this tool turns out to be, those numbers suggest it is built for sustained, heavier duty cutting.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DW734 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 80.01 poundshigher than 100% of 125 woodworking routers |
| Cutting Width | 12.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 23.4 × 16.5 × 20.5 inches |
| Cutting Depth | 0.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 20000 rpmlower than 66% of 108 woodworking routers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Amperage | 15 ampshigher than 87% of 46 woodworking routers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Black, Yellow |
| Base Material | Metal |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) Dust Hood |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Three-Year Limited Warranty. DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair infor |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Planer |
| Style Name | 12-1/2" Planer W/Feed Tables |
Closest rivals on specs
Makita RF1101KIT2 Router Kit with Plunge Base- Maximum Rotational Speed 20000 vs 24000 rpm (-17%)
- Amperage 15 vs 11 amps (+36%)
JET JWP-13BT Helical Benchtop Thickness Planer 13 Inch- Maximum Rotational Speed 20000 vs 10000 rpm (+100%)
VEVOR Plunge Base Router- Maximum Rotational Speed 20000 vs 30000 rpm (-33%)
- Amperage 15 vs 7.27 amps (+106%)
Frequently asked questions
Is this DW734 listing a handheld router or a benchtop tool?
The title calls it a router, but the 15 amp motor, 20,000 RPM speed, and roughly 80 pound weight point to a benchtop tool, so confirm against current listing photos before buying.
What is the operating speed?
20,000 RPM.
What material is it made of?
Metal, according to the listed spec data.