The DeWalt DW616 is one of three DeWalt routers (the DW610, DW616 and DW618) that router-lift makers usually list together as 3.5-inch-motor routers. Which lift fits, and what you need to buy with it, still depends on the lift.
This guide summarizes the manufacturer-supported router lift options currently researched by Wood Tool Guide for the DW616. It reads from the same data as our compatibility finder, so the two always match.
DeWalt DW616 Router Lift Compatibility at a Glance
7 researched router-lift relationships · 5 verified · 1 requires modification · 1 unverified
JessEm Mast-R-Lift II Router Lift
✓ Manufacturer VerifiedJessEm Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT Router Lift
✓ Manufacturer VerifiedJessEm Rout-R-Lift II Router Lift
✓ Manufacturer VerifiedKreg PRS5000 Router Lift
✓ Manufacturer VerifiedRockler SL Router Lift
✓ Manufacturer VerifiedRockler Pro Lift Router Lift
⚠ Requires ModificationCompatible only with the additional part or change shown below.
Woodpeckers QuickLift 3.5 Router Lift
? UnverifiedWe have not found enough authoritative evidence to claim that this combination fits. This does not mean incompatible.
Is the DW616 the same as the DW618 for router lifts?
For most lifts, yes. Kreg groups the DW610, DW616 and DW618 under the same clamp-block setting, and JessEm lists all three for its Mast-R-Lift II, Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT and Rout-R-Lift II (model 02310). Rockler is the one to read carefully: the Rockler SL fits the DW616 directly, while the Rockler Pro Lift needs a separate adapter collar.
If you are comparing the two routers themselves, see our DeWalt DW616 vs DW618 comparison.
Before you buy a lift for the DW616
- Check the model label on your router before you order. Manufacturer lists name specific models.
- For the JessEm Rout-R-Lift II, order the model that matches your router (02310 for the DW610, DW616 and DW618). The lift is sold for specific motors.
- For the Rockler Pro Lift, add the 3-1/2-inch Pro Lift Adapter Collar (#57022). It is sold separately.
- Follow the linked source for each lift. Manufacturers change their lists over time.
Frequently asked questions
Does the DeWalt DW616 fit the Kreg PRS5000?
Yes. Kreg lists the DW616, and you set the PRS5000 clamp blocks to hole pattern 5.
Does the DW616 need an adapter for the Rockler SL?
No. Rockler lists the DW616 as a direct fit for the Rockler SL. Check the model and revision before you buy.
Which lifts have we not researched for the DW616?
The cards above show every lift we have researched. If a lift you are considering is not listed, we have not yet verified it, which does not mean it is incompatible.
You can also check the live database in the Router Lift Compatibility Finder.
How we check
Every result links to its source and shows the date we checked it. Read how we verify compatibility for our status labels.