It was designed to be the top performer, whereas the DCF850 was designed to be compact, and the DCF845 seems to have been designed as a multi-speed version of the DCF840. The DCF845 has a different shape and is slightly faster than the premium Atomic.Ĭomparing the DCF860, DCF850, and DCF845 multi-speed impacts, given what we know:ĭCF860 – max power and fastest application speedsĪside from the DCF860, the DCF887 has the best on-paper specs. On paper, the DCF887 would be second-best. The DCF840 is often kitted with 1.3Ah batteries, and might be underrated compared to the DCF845. The DCF845 is the multi-speed version that’s a little better.ĭewalt sometimes specs their tools according to the bundled battery. The DCF840 is kind of like the compact Lowe’s-available complement to the value-priced Atomic that’s sold at Home Depot. I suspect the link will work more reliably when we get closer to the official launch.

It comes up sometimes, and other times auto-redirects to a Dewalt category page. Price: $199 (tool-only DCF860B) – subject to change If allowed to guess, I think it will be positioned as Dewalt’s new flagship model, taking the place of the DCF887. It’s also clear that the DCF860 will be part of the XR line, rather than Atomic as with the DCF850.Īt this time, we don’t know if the DCF860 is replacing any other brushless impact drivers. That Lowe’s has a page up for the impact, and of a 20V Max model, indicates it’s coming to the USA, and that it’s just a matter of timing. We asked Dewalt for more information about a month ago but don’t yet have official word about USA details or availability. With respect to application speeds, the DCF860 appears to be their highest performing impact driver, and could possibly be the industry’s best. The DCF860 is larger than the DCF850, but still seems to pair well with the compact PowerStack battery. The new impact has 3 speeds, with 2 being “optimized for self-drilling screws.” Here’s how the new DCF860 compares to Dewalt’s other 20V Max brushless impact drivers right now: Dewalt 20V Max Brushless Impact Drivers In addition to delivering more torque, the DCF860 is fast, with a top speed and impact rate of 3800 RPM and 4500 IPM, respectively. According to preorder listings, the ring of light delivers 82 lumens of illumination. The DCF860 also sports a 9-LED worklight with 20 minute flashlight mode. It delivers a whopping 2500 in-lbs of max torque, which beats Milwaukee’s best M18 Fuel offering, as well as the top Makita XGT and Metabo HPT Bolt impact drivers.

The Dewalt DCF860 is described – via Lowe’s description – as being the brand’s highest torque impact driver.”

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