shorter and 20% more runtime than the previous generation, allowing you to get into even smaller spaces 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. 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

Speeds: The brushed single speed motor gives way to 3-speed electronic modes on the brushless—high, low, and Precision Drive assist 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. 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.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. Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. In our testing, the DeWalt DCF887 impact driver stayed in the top half for performance, design, and value. When we look over this tool, nothing stands out and says “fix this”. It just works…reliably. DeWalt’s product team doesn’t necessarily chase the numbers that other brands push for. Instead, they seem content knowing they have an excellent impact driver. As a DeWalt user, the only decision is whether you want the Tool Connect features available in the DCF888. 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 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!

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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 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.