One of the primary choices among professionals in the trades, Dewalt tools are consistently favored for their precision construction, potent function, and reliable longevity even under the most intense of job site pressures. Dewalt sits as the third-best impact driver manufacturer, and its range is truly marvelous. There are a few key reasons why Dewalt takes runner-up billing, but by no means are its tools (or the brand’s impact driver, for that matter) an afterthought. On the contrary, Dewalt’s iconic yellow has been a mainstay in home improvement and professional building and repair work for many years. Founded in 1924, Dewalt was the progenitor of the radial arm saw, a mythical jobsite tool that still finds use in workshops today.
Dewalt’s DCF887D2 model — the 20V Max XR impact driver — utilizes a three-speed motor and offers a tightly compact body (2mm shorter than its already sleek predecessor) and a minuscule 2-pound bare unit weight. Rounding out the impact driver’s performance, the tool offers up a maximum torque rated at 1,825 in-lbs, surpassing Milwaukee’s standard M18 driver but falling just shy of its elite, Fuel range. Consumer Reports gives it a rating of 83, placing Dewalt’s offering among the elite of competitive cordless impact drivers. You can’t go wrong opting for Dewalt tools. They are often slightly cheaper than their Milwaukee counterparts and provide a very similar user experience, making them ideal for just about any task you may face.
