The Dewalt Powershift light equipment line arrives in Canada

The Dewalt Powershift line of light equipment will start to arrive in Canada in February.

Introduced at World of Concrete in 2024, Powershift is an equipment system designed to optimize the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.

Since its introduction last year, Powershift has been named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions and Popular Science’s greatest innovations of 2024.

“Dewalt is committed to empowering professionals with tools and technology that are truly ‘Built for the Unbreakable,’ said Jeremy Wheeler, Chief Commercial Officer – Americas at Stanley Black & Decker, Dewalt’s parent company.

“Our award-winning commitment to innovation can be seen through systems like Dewalt Powershift, which is transforming how work gets done on concrete jobsites. We’re proud to lead the way in electrifying the jobsite with tools that elevate performance and efficiency.”

Powershift utilizes a high-power density battery with 554WH of capacity weighing 5.2 kg for long runtime and optimal ergonomics. The system’s high-rate charger can charge the battery in less than one hour.

So far, the Powershift equipment line includes:

Plate compactor: Provides 3,370 foot pounds of force through its 40-cm plate with controls that are mounted on an ergonomically designed folding handle.

Rammer: Features 2,660 foot pounds of impact force with antivibration insulators and mounted controls on the two-position handle.

Backpack vibrator: Weighing 11.3 kg including the battery, the vibrator features a roll cage with fully adjustable hi-vis harness.

Powerpack vibrator: Can be activated remotely through Dewalt Wireless Tool Control and carried with an over-body harness for easy transport.

Power screed: Features fully adjustable handles for customizable height and width in addition to ambidextrous controls that can be mounted on either handle.

Core Drill and Stand: Designed with close wall or ceiling clearance, the drill features anti-rotation technology to prevent over rotation in a bind up situation.

The six-tool system streamlines the full concrete application through use of the same Powershift 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.