DEWALT DWE43116 Grinder
- Grinder
- 1700 watts
- Corded electric
- 5.7 pounds
- Better rated than 66%
- More reviewed than 87%
A higher-wattage corded angle grinder built for regular metal cutting and weld grinding, with enough torque to hold speed under sustained load.
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How it ranks among the 150 grinders we track
4.7★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The DEWALT DWE43116 is a corded angle grinder running at 9,000 RPM off a 1,700 watt, 120 volt motor. It weighs 5.7 lbs and measures about 18 x 6 x 5 inches, sized for cutting and grinding metal.
A 1,700 watt motor at 9,000 RPM puts this in the higher-power tier for a small angle grinder, which matters when cutting thicker metal stock or grinding welds rather than light touch-up work. Being corded, it runs at full power for as long as needed with no battery to swap or recharge.
- 1,700 watt, 120 volt motor
- 9,000 RPM no-load speed
- 5.7 lb tool weight
- 18 x 6 x 5 inch dimensions
Who it's for
Metalworkers and tradespeople doing regular cutting, grinding, or weld cleanup get the most from the higher motor wattage here. Occasional users with only light-duty needs may not need this much power.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 1,700 watt motor holds speed under load
- Corded for continuous full-power use
- 9,000 RPM suited to cutting and grinding metal
- 5.7 lbs is heavier than compact cordless grinders
- Corded, so reach depends on outlet access
Performance notes
The 1,700 watt motor drives the wheel at 9,000 RPM, giving it torque to hold speed under load when cutting or grinding metal, where lower-power grinders can bog down. At 5.7 lbs, it is heavier than compact grinders, which adds stability during extended cutting passes.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DWE43116 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.7 pounds |
| Dimensions | 18 × 6 × 5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 9000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 1700 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grinders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DWE43116 GrinderThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2880-20 GrinderMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| AVID MW590 GrinderAVID | 4.5 / 5 | 6,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Makita 9557PBX1 GrinderMAKITA | 4.8 / 5 | 3,960 | 4.4 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCG400B GrinderCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWalt DWE43116
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the motor power on the DWE43116?
1,700 watts at 120 volts.
What speed does it run at?
9,000 RPM.
How much does the grinder weigh?
5.7 lbs.