DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX Brushless 1/

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Efficient brushless motor delivers high performance, extends tool life and allows for a much shorter design, delivering a max 2850rpm no-load speed, 3600ipm impact rate and max 163Nm torque. Speeds: The brushed single speed motor gives way to 3-speed electronic modes on the brushless—high, low, and Precision Drive assist

For a better idea of its performance, I brought out Milwaukee’s latest M12 Fuel impact driver—the very same one that dominated our best 12V impact driver review article. This time, I used 1/4″ ledger screws into layered OSB subfloor to see how their driving speed compared. Test after test, these two impact drivers simply refused to give in. They’d be at a dead tie. Milwaukee would be slightly ahead. DeWalt would be slightly ahead. By the time it was done, I couldn’t make a call as to which one was faster. Shootout Results If you want the most feature-rich DeWalt impact driver, you go for the Dewalt DCF888 with Tool Connect. In our opinion, however, we’d call the DCF887 the best value DeWalt brushless impact driver. Why? It’s “last year’s model”—and that means discounts! The Precision Drive mode is ideal for fine screw work, preventing the screw head or material from being damaged

12v XR Brushless Sub-Compact Impact Driver Bare Unit

The DCF801 is there for precision applications such as small fasteners. Its small size hides a lot of power and performance. Able to deliver a no-load speed of 0-2850 and a maximum torque of 163Nm you will be able to drive large bolts and screws with ease. These two tools come as prt of a kit that also includes two 3Ah batteries, a charger and a TSTAK II Kit Box. On paper, it specs out to 1825 in-lbs of torque. In our tests, the brushless DeWalt DCF887 impact driver required 2,237 in-lbs from our Gearwrench flex-head torque wrench to loosen its fastening efforts and broke 3,000 in-lbs on our pre-torqued bolts.

At 2.4 pounds with its battery, the DeWalt DCD701 is in the lighter half, just a few ounces heavier than the top contenders and nearly a pound lighter than the Milwaukee M12 Fuel drill.We consult with innovators in the technology and design of tools to gain a broader grasp of where these products fit and how they work. The Dewalt DCF801 12V XR Brushless Impact Driver from ITS gives you full sized power in a sub-compact size for ultimate portability and ease of use. shorter and 20% more runtime than the previous generation, allowing you to get into even smaller spaces. The Precision Drive mode is ideal for fine screw work, preventing the screw head or material from being damaged. 3 electronic speeds allow for greater control when working on precise applications. Impact drivers have lots of power, but the best tools also stay nice and compact. Overall weight remains an important factor. We measure the bare weight of each tool and also with the most advanced compact battery available at the time of testing. Footprint

Overall, this is a drill that’s about the best combination of weight and size we’re seeing in the 12V landscape. Add in handle curves that fit your hand well and you can’t ask for much better when you’re looking for a compact drill. What About Performance? Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years.We’ll provide more than 500 pieces of new content this year absolutely free for our readers—including objective evaluations of individual tools and products. Like the drill, let’s start with a look from the brushed generation to the brushless impact driver. Starting with the smallest Bosch Daredevil spade bit in my 12-piece set, I drilled through untreated 2x pine until the drill couldn’t go any further. On high, both drills were able to run a 5/8″ bit through. While they were both successful, DeWalt was clearly faster. Efficient brushless motor delivers high performance, extends tool life and allows for a much shorter design, delivering a max 2850rpm no-load speed, 3600ipm impact rate and max 163Nm torque With 60V FlexVolt tools supplementing higher power for their 20V Max cordless tools, smaller DeWalt 12V tools often get overlooked. In our testing, however, the DeWalt DCF801 does an admirable job accomplishing 80% or more of what you expect from a full-size impact driver.