Dewalt’s most compact cordless impact driver is on sale for a limited time.
As part of Acme Tools’ March 2024 tool deals and promotions, you can get the Dewalt 12V Max Xtreme SubCompact impact driver kit, DCF801F2, for $99.
The Dewalt cordless impact driver delivers up to 1450 in-lbs of torque, and has 3 speed settings including a Precision Drive feature.
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It also has 3 LED lights in a ring around the chuck for illuminating your work.
The impact has a 1/4″ hex quick-change chuck, which Dewalt advertises as capable of fitting 1-inch insert-style bits.
Most impact drivers can fit 2-inch power-style bits, but only some can fit 1-inch bits, allowing them to work in more compact spaces. Broader bit compatibility is always a good thing.
The kit comes with everything you see here – the impact driver with belt hook, 2x 2Ah batteries, charger, and tool bag.
Price: $99
Update: Lowe’s also has it for $99.
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If ordering from Acme, coupon code TOOLGUYD gives you $10 off $79. It allows for one use per customer, and resets after 30 day.
Ground shipping is a flat $6.49 at Acme, or free over $199. With shipping and the ToolGuyd coupon code, the total is $95.49 plus tax.
It’s not clear when the deal will end. Lowe’s says the sale price ends May 1st, but we’ve learned that their end dates are subject to change.
Big Richard
Sorta related, DeWalt’s new 2500 in-lb XR impact driver, DCF860, has started appearing in European DeWalt catalogs and on retailer websites – https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-20V-MAX-XR-Impact-Driver-Bare/5015138877
So we should be seeing it on shelves this spring/summer. Hopefully the hydraulic DCF870 follows shortly.
MM
The specs on these are getting really impressive! But I really wish more tool makers would configure their impact drivers with the trigger style bit release rather than the collar that is most common. If my DCF895 were to fail today I’d probably go buy the Flex since it is one of the few which has that feature. I don’t need super high power but I really want that trigger style bit release.
Stuart
Dewalt’s first brushless impact driver had such a feature, and then they moved to a more standard type of bit release chuck.
Big Richard
The 895 is indeed a unicorn. You’ll never find one for sale because anyone that has one loves it too much. I only wish I had boughten one when they were available. At the time one impact was enough for me and my 885 was bulletproof.
Tom
Love my 895: it also has less runout than most impact drivers due to the design of the chuck.
It’s a PITA to work on though, full teardown to repair chuck spring etc.
Jeremiah D
I didnt know that some impacts had that style of bit release. I can certainly understand being attached to it once you’re used to it.
Stuart
I asked Dewalt for more info, should have some details soon.
Big Richard
I have the details if you need them (except release date), just let me know what you want to know.
MoogleMan3
That 870 has me excited.
Big Richard
It looks dope. Size of the 850 with Fuel Surge like specs (3000 RPM, 4500 IPM, 440 in-lbs). I’m no cabinet installer or anything, but I’ll snag it for small indoors jobs.
MoogleMan3
That’s exactly what I’m thinking for it.
blocky
If Dewalt released the oil drive in 12v, I’d run out and buy it. The brushless 12v posted above is quite capable. It’s not the loudest I’ve used, but it’s the loudest impact in our shop. We’ve also got a first gen M18 Surge which drives smooth, but has intermittent trigger problems.
The Makita 18v Impulse driver is still my most used impact, working like day 1.
Nathan
440 or 1440
I’m intrigued by the hydraulic. I have an 895 and the 887. I’ve been thinking to sell the 887. I’d get a hydraulic.
Nathan
Don’t know I would want or need an screw runner that has 2500 in lbs. 1850 seems plenty and will round out a screw on occasion.
2500 is 208 ft lbs which is more than most lug nuts. If I come across a bolt or screw that my 895 won’t run down something is wrong or I have an impact wrench
Big Richard
440, that was not a typo. Hydraulic drivers have less peak torque than traditional impact drivers. But that torque is maintained longer and more consistently.
Tom
Thanks for bringing the ability to accept 1” insert bits in the 801 Stuart. I’ll have to look into that detail, not sure how the chuck differs in design.
Tom
So, from the parts diagram, the anvil is unique to this tool, but the way the chuck works and the internal parts are the same as on most other Dewalt impacts. Specifically the ball retention spring is the same as say the 887.
Really not sure what’s unique to this tool that allows it to safely use the 1” insert bits. Anyone else have insights on this? Is it just that the torque isn’t very high?
Before anyone hates on the torque rating on this tool: I’ve used it a lot, and it has great control.
Big Richard
I just went out in the shop and tried its 1″ bit retention against the 601 screwdriver, 845 impact, and 887 impact. They are all exactly the same. 1″ bits fit in there but do not lock at all. You can pull them right out, no problem.
Then I tried the 8v DCF680 inline screwdriver, now that is different. That locks in a 1″ bit, 100%.
My guess is DeWalt added that note as a spec list filler. There is nothing unique about it as far as I can tell.
Nathan
I was going to say I put 1 inch in my 887 as it says it will but I don’t consider it workable
Ie doesn’t really hold the bit to put pressure on the screw.
I will admit I run both my 887 and 895 on speed 2 most of the time. Either way I’m intrigued by the prospect. If only for the noise when working at night