DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX Brushless 1/

Product Information

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

Each year, we bring in and review more than 250 individual products. Our team will put our hands on hundreds of additional tools at media events and trade shows throughout the year. 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. DeWalt has done a fantastic job bringing down the size and ramping up the power in these tools. The DeWalt 12V brushless drill and impact driver combo kit takes a couple of tools that felt like afterthoughts and turns them into legitimate contenders. If you’re a DeWalt fan, it’s time to be proud of their 12V line again! DeWalt 12V Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Specifications

12v XR Brushless Sub-Compact Impact Driver Bare Unit

While we don’t come across many tools that have a terrible grip, some are better than others. We look at how the tool fits in your hand along with how comfortable and secure the rubber overmold is. Since someone with small hands tends to prefer a different style than someone with large hands, the handle size doesn’t play a part in our scoring. Feature Set There’s zero doubt in my mind that this is a Pro-level 12V kit and its price is certainly attractive for serious DIYers, too. What’s interesting is that there’s high enough performance here to make homeowners think about passing on a DIY/Prosumer 18V line and going for more compact 12V tools instead. The Bottom Line

Dewalt 12V tools and batteries are 100% compatible with your existing 10.8V products. Weighing in at only 0.80kg with a 2 speed motor, this machine delivers all the performance needed to get the job done in tight, confined spaces, with 3 bright LED lights on tool head for high visibility in low light situations. At the heart of this tool is the brushless motor that allows you to use the wrench efficiently. As part of the design, the tool utilizes every bit of battery power when you need, all while reducing the need for ongoing maintenance. The 12V DCF801N XR Brushless Sub-Compact Impact Driver ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike with its brushless motor it offers a better runtime, improved torque and the built-in LED light assists in low-quality lighting. It has a drop and load bit holder for extra ease with one-handed use. The ergonomically designed handle means it is comfortable to use and lightweight to reduce tiring when using the tool and it has 3-speed control for multiple applications. Compatible with Dewalt 10.8V batteries. Supplied as a bare unit, batteries and charger available separately.

Customer reviews

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 Speeds: The brushed single speed motor gives way to 3-speed electronic modes on the brushless—high, low, and Precision Drive assist

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.

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. 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!