I have the 887, but my fav is still the old brushed 885... I just did about 100 sq foot of deck repair, had some help so we traded off both the 887 and 885 and agreed we preferred the old brushed version. I do love the controllable variable speed on the old 885.
I snatched the 840 kit up already, it's a beast!! I'm glad Dewalt kept this quiet, so everyone ran out of got the 850, while this kit was just chilling at Lowes!!! Thanks for the test
It’s like a 10 year old DCF815 12 volt I have.Minus the beans 311 in lb torque,650 nut break away.lol Don’t laugh it’s been a great tool.Batteries still good too !
Cheaper and lighter means unhealthy plastic. Check out the cancer warning on it. You HAVE to wear a proper respirator and thick gloves when operating these cheap plastic power tools or you will 100% get cancer and die. Ask me how I know.
@Eli Fire. Source material please. Also the 840 impact actually seems to have more metal on its motor housing then any of the other dewalt offerings so even if your assumption had some truth to it which im scheptical of the 840 would actually seem to be the best choice seeing as its if the smallest of the impacts meaning less plastic and it also has more metal on its housing then other offerings. And finally I wouldnt consider any Dewalt brand impact to be a cheap plastic impact. Maybe your referring to non brand cheap Chinese knockoffs or something.
I actually bought the atomic driver today on my lunch break because it's more shorter and i don't regret it. Been testing it out all afternoon in my garage and love it.
I saw this yesterday, ran as fast as I could to Lowe's this morning. I had been looking for the 850, couldn't find one anywhere. They had some of these 840 kits,tried it out this afternoon,, wow!! What an animal!! Anyone looking for an impact driver that will do the job, this is the one! Thanks for the heads up!!
Agreed. Haven't been in the market for a driver for decades (not a contractor) and been using a cheapy Ryobi. Man I have missed out! I went to help out a local school tear down some desk to donate. Needed a driver to remove decades old set screws. I was blown away by the Dewalts some of the teachers had. So I went out and got the 850 and got an extra battery at Home Depot all for 149.
I wanna thank ou for this video i went not too long ago and went to pick up this dewalt impact and added to my tool set and its great...love this meets all my expectations.....Thank you brother love your vids
My take after using the 850 a couple days now. The “soft start” or whatever kicks in and it takes a little bit to come into the power. I ran a few 3 1/2” framing screws into a triple 2x4 and drove right through the first one. It definitely gets hot quicker. I’m still not sure if I like it more or not.
Vince dont let these newbies to the channel dictate how you do your show. You guys have always counted your own starts and we've never had a problem with it.
Thank You for telling me about the 840! I don't feel bad for not getting the 850 impact driver at Home Depot now. I replaced my 887 with the 840. The 840 is better in many ways to the 887 impact driver.
I took your advice and I bought a DCF887B. It has been discontinued and is getting hard to find. I liked it so much I bought 2 more !!!! I am very demanding and I expect a lot from my tools. I run 3 Stihl chainsaws back to back like an Iron-man Competition and I do the same thing with impacts. I have one ready as soon as the battery dies and then grab the next one. The 887 stands the test. I installed over 300 feet of 6 foot wooden privacy fence with screws and the 887 made it a pleasure. ONE TOUGH TOOL !!!!
@@VCGConstruction so this means that this impact if replacing the older 20v lineup, so technically we should see a new XR model soon that beats both of these, right ? (Asking since I want to buy a new impact but I want to buy the 887 xr replacement one!
Just picked up the DCF850 and I believe the reason that the tool was cooler and not as hot as other models because of the amount of airflow out of the back of the tool. Seeems to kick out some air!!!!!!
The DCF 840 is basically just the 12 volt Extreme but in 20 volts with no settings and a few hundred more rpms. I'm just confused why they didn't release it last year to go up against the 20 volt Atomic last year. Or perhaps more confusing, why did Dewalt make the crappy Atomic from last year when they had this new Atomic, that is actually really powerful and compact.
@@franciscosaiz87 I know what you mean. I got lucky. The guy only had one of them. I almost bought the kit with the regular batteries but I wanted the power stack
I've got a buddy that bought the 850 and drill in a combo kit with 2, 1.7Ah batteries and a charger. I can tell you that you need the variable speed/torque settings for that bad boy, cause it has quite appetite for bits, screws, bolts or whatever until you finish the learning curve of this newly available torque. I'm not bad mouthing DeWalt by any means, as definitely have an impact driver, or hex driver for everything. This new 840 sure seems like an incredible value, and likely to be paired with an equally cool drill, to help get more people on to the yellow team.
This is the first comparison video I have seen your channel do. I think you guys did a great job. I also liked how you switched operators often to give the tools the best benefit. Keep up the good work! Also really like the impact. Seems different but a great offering from dewalt.
What! The 840 might be the replacement for my fleet of 885s if theyed ever die. Some of them are looking pretty rough but they just woulnt give up lol. Seems pretty compact as well. Thanks for another Great tool test comparison VCG👍👍👍
@@nachocheez9 lol, ya my 885s just keep on working aside from a few of them having a burnt led or two and I have had to replace collet springs on all of them but one now. Other than that and some peeling rubber overmold at some spots the dang things just keep working away no matter the punishment they get dealt by me and my workers. Cant tell ya how many times theyve been dropped from above 6ft on to concrete and the main tasks they do is all day screw and 5/16 lag installation for outdoor gazebo and playset builds.
That 840 might just be the perfect deckmaster for homeowners. If it charges a battery as fast as the other one discharges in use, the amp-hour doesn't really matter. Amazing price, and pretty smart way of Dewalt to grab customers into their line.
Amp hour does matter. Several channels have shown that the larger amp hours will push the drivers faster. If you notice to make the test fair, the 2amh battery provided for the 840 was swapped for the same on the 850.
This was an awesome test! The added length of the tool will be annoying in some situations, but overall, it seems killer. Good heat sink point BTW. Vince I think you mean "posterity" not "prosperity" though. I recently learned "For posterity's sake." Literally means for the sake of future generations. A bit dramatic given how often it's used, but applicable when you are sharing excellent knowledge like this. All my DeWalt tools have beeb great for the money. And if you LIKE, sharing KNOWLEDGE, with FUTURE GENERATIONS, go ahead and SMASH that LIKE button, RING that BELL, and become a member of the VCG!
I ran a test between the 887 and the 850 and realized that both running on 6 Amp XR batteries were almost identical in strength but I believe that the 887 was more powerful in the highest third position while the 850 was more powerful in the second position but like many viewers have mentioned the 850 gets real hot real quick and the 887 was cool as can be so in my opinion the 887 is still at the top of the mountain. DEWALT needs to Release a new updated more powerful version of the 887. I believe they will soon.
Ouch that’s a bummer, was really hoping to get one.. if it gets hot that is no good for the bearings , electronics etc.. being atomic it’s going to be more budget friendly , aimed at light duty use. The build quality isn’t as good as XR
@@smokefentanyl I have both and have put the 850 thru hell the last few months. Been running great. I got it release week. Huge DeWalt fan. The 850 is by far my favorite tool. The 887 can't torque quite as big of a lag in however it does drive faster on speed 3 than the 850. The 850 is a monster on speed 2. Just not as quick. But can drive 6" 1/2" lags down to the bone without much slowing down at all
I’ve been using and abusing and occasionally, accidentally dropping my 887 from 8’ and 10’ ladders for at least 10 years now and It still runs like a beast on steroids compared to all other Dewalt impact drivers including other 887s. That thing was built for war and every single person in the sheetmetal industry who has used it has been impressed with its performance. I will never replace it till it falls apart or blows up in my face.
I bought a Dewalt 12v impact/drill combo recently, and the driver also has rattling noise. The one on display at the store didn't have that issue. I think it's really bad quality control, and perhaps, that's how Dewalt can beat the other brands on pricing/special deals/BOGO deals. You get what you pay for i guess.
I bought my 840 because of its skinny profile for automotive work. Looking forward to putting it through its paces but I had to wait for it to come off its $159 sticker, she's now back down to $99 🤙🏻
That 840 is a beast, I also noticed that the 850 sorta bounced when I tested it against my others drivers. Almost like it had a hammering mode. I was a little disappointed due to the way it feels when driving bigger screws.
Maybe you got a lemon? I have 2 850's (along with just about every other major model impact you can name) and both have been great, especially with big engineered structural fasteners. Slams them right in with no bounce at all. The 850 has actually outperformed my M18 fuel drivers in several different situations (not all)
Hi Vince and Jimmy, excellent demonstration, I recently saw that dcf840 on another video with just details, I like the 850 it’s more compact for me, the 840 is very impressive I like the three speed better on the 850, excellent quality video ty, Bob,
To me, this dcf840 is the successor to the tried and true dcf885. Single speed variable trigger. I'm still rocking the Mexican 885 from my first DeWalt combo. Never disappointed in it (I'm not a contractor). I was tempted by the 850 until I saw this 840. Gonna go to Lowe's today and see if mine has em
I just got one of these kits, and that’s exactly how it came, the drill, the charger, and a single 2 amp hour battery with a charge level light And yes I also got it on sale for $99
It’s to bad Nick thinks he’s too cool to hang out with the Very Cool Gang anymore or run the Dewalt for a TTR! Thanks Vince and Jimmy for always making time to run the newest tools for us
After getting my tools stolen and replacing everything with a little bit different overall kit I truly believe that the 850/840 combo is the best impact driver combo you could carry every day at work. Get a subcompact xr drill driver, hammer drill, and the atomic sds and you’re absolutely kitted out for most jobs. I much prefer that combo to my old 850/887 combo… the 887 just punches too similar to the 850 but with the longer body. Not much of an advantage having both. But the 840 makes for an extremely comfortable and light but still capable 20v secondary for doing jobs where you will be using the driver on many small repeated tasks
Try the DCF840C2 with the new powerstack battery, and I bet you will see crazy power increase. and cost blown out to 169.00 for the package you show of the DCF840C2
Ok, so here’s what I think it’s happening. We’ve always had three brushless impact drivers from Dewalt. The top of the line dcf887 xr. The atomic sub compact economy dcf809 atomic. For Home Depot And the economy brushless barebones dcf787 for Lowe’s. So the dcf850 replaced the 809 for the atomic line up. And it slightly out performs the old 887. And the dcf840, for Lowe’s replaced the dcf787 for the Lowe’s alternative to the atomic as their economy line up. What does this mean to me? It’s a sneak peak of what’s to come. There’s an 887 replacement coming soon. Perhaps bundled with the new power stack battery. And it’s going to be an absolute beast. Dethroning the Flex and Milwaukee fuel impact drivers by a wide margin.
I just wanted to say I personally enjoyed the video as always but to be honest ever since I seen the leak pictures of the 850 that's the one I want to add to my collection but don't get me wrong the 840 is still a good option as well
I just picked up the 840 with the 1/2in hammer 778 with 2 power stack batteries bag and charger for 199.00 I couldn't believe it after watching this video I jumped all over it thanks guys
Great video! I got an 840 today (11/28/21) based on this video; from the blue big box. Orange big box has an 809 on holiday pricing for $99; 20 volt Atomic MAX with 2 batteries. However 809 is 3,200 IPM vs the 840 at 4,200. Of about a dozen blue big boxes in the Nashville area, only one store had any and that store had three. Can't wait to use it. Thanks again for the great video!
They have that impact paired up with a bag and 1 power stack battery. I took a chance on the hammer drill to try the power stack and for all plastic it's surprised me so far. But I never heard of it before either lol
Lol many people went and got the 840 thinking they were buying the 850. "I got the new one" na you got a new one, but not "The" new one. 850 is the star right now.
Vince, how about some tests with metal, not all of your viewers are residential carpenters. Let’s see some drilling and cutting stainless and 1/4” steel. Some mag drill videos. Some drill bit comparisons. Unless of course you’ve already made them, in that case send me a link. Keep up the good work my brother!
I like the 850, for its diminutive head length for getting into tight spaces, as I will be building a house very soon! Lowe’s doesn’t have any 840’s available right now, but that might be a good (inexpensive at $99 in kit form!) tool to have as a backup! You might consider testing the 840 against the tried-and-true 887?!? Thanks for the video, brothers!
My 850’s didn’t last long on me since they advertise like it would be a nice 887 replacement. I’ll rather keep that atomic 850 at home for light duty jobs
For smaller fasteners where there is less torque required to overcome the forces preventing the screw from driving the higher IPM will win as every impact is moving the screw enough that the faster impacts take the lead on the slower impacts even though said faster impacts have less energy per impact. The 850 retakes the lead on very large thick fasteners because it’s hammer has a lot more energy behind each impact. So even though it’s turning the screw less times per minute than the 840, each turn of the 850 is so much greater than each turn of the 840 that it can drive the fastener quicker still with less impacts
I wonder how the power stack battery will hold up to constant use. Like how do they perform in high temperatures cuz they are are lipo batteries. Or how safe are they when charging? If you have any RC cars u will know that lipos can blow up when charged improperly
I bought a few of these, so far they've got a lot more torque than the older ones I was running, brushless is always nice if you're going to be running it all day and the price is a steal. Only complaint is that the 1.3AH batteries that come with the "starter kits" are useless, the life on each charge is just so short that it's a pain in the ass. It's hard to criticise $100 for a gun, charger and 2 batteries (so you can theoretically never be waiting on a charge), but if you're a professional or you already have some dewalt batteries, probably best to get a kit with better batteries or just buy the gun alone.
Most home depots are selling the dcf850 with a 5ah battery and .7ah charger and you get another 5ah as a free gift which can be returned for $88+. Totalling around $120 for a 153ft lb impact driver, 5ah and charger.
You’re correct. Lowe’s can’t sell the 850 because the Atomic line is Home Depot exclusive. The 840 is styled after the 12v Xtreme, which is the Lowe’s exclusive line.
I bought the Dcf787C2 for 100 bucks at Amazon comes with 2 1.5amp battery’s charger not sure if it seems better cause I bought the craftsman impact and the dewalt I’m using for commercial hvac
Hello again Vince, Jim and Vcg Thank you for another Great Video. Could you do the tests with the Power Stack Battery. As it is The 840 or 850 are both Great Tools. But there is something about the profile of the 840. I think it might get into more places. Again thank you
Man my dcf885 just keeps going and going years of use idk just a diy'er mainly at home stuff. I just want brushless but way things are getting cheaper now drills without the hammer mode wtf
I have the 887, but my fav is still the old brushed 885... I just did about 100 sq foot of deck repair, had some help so we traded off both the 887 and 885 and agreed we preferred the old brushed version. I do love the controllable variable speed on the old 885.
I snatched the 840 kit up already, it's a beast!! I'm glad Dewalt kept this quiet, so everyone ran out of got the 850, while this kit was just chilling at Lowes!!! Thanks for the test
Exactly
It’s like a 10 year old DCF815 12 volt I have.Minus the beans 311 in lb torque,650 nut break away.lol Don’t laugh it’s been a great tool.Batteries still good too !
Cheaper and lighter means unhealthy plastic. Check out the cancer warning on it. You HAVE to wear a proper respirator and thick gloves when operating these cheap plastic power tools or you will 100% get cancer and die. Ask me how I know.
@@elifire4147 guess I'm going to have cancer dude, cause my 840 is a beast!! Say what you will but all top brands are plastic.
@Eli Fire. Source material please. Also the 840 impact actually seems to have more metal on its motor housing then any of the other dewalt offerings so even if your assumption had some truth to it which im scheptical of the 840 would actually seem to be the best choice seeing as its if the smallest of the impacts meaning less plastic and it also has more metal on its housing then other offerings. And finally I wouldnt consider any Dewalt brand impact to be a cheap plastic impact. Maybe your referring to non brand cheap Chinese knockoffs or something.
This is what makes me excited for the follow up to the 887. Both of these are fantastic and impressive tools.
I just bought a DCF840 with the Power Stack because of this video. Thanks brother
I actually bought the atomic driver today on my lunch break because it's more shorter and i don't regret it. Been testing it out all afternoon in my garage and love it.
I saw this yesterday, ran as fast as I could to Lowe's this morning. I had been looking for the 850, couldn't find one anywhere. They had some of these 840 kits,tried it out this afternoon,, wow!! What an animal!! Anyone looking for an impact driver that will do the job, this is the one! Thanks for the heads up!!
Agreed. Haven't been in the market for a driver for decades (not a contractor) and been using a cheapy Ryobi. Man I have missed out! I went to help out a local school tear down some desk to donate. Needed a driver to remove decades old set screws. I was blown away by the Dewalts some of the teachers had. So I went out and got the 850 and got an extra battery at Home Depot all for 149.
I wanna thank ou for this video i went not too long ago and went to pick up this dewalt impact and added to my tool set and its great...love this meets all my expectations.....Thank you brother love your vids
I believe the DCF840 at $99 is a way better deal than the first generation atomic DCF809 at $99
Absolutely agree!
The DCF809 was never a good deal to begin with…
wish it came in 3 speed like the 850, still keeping my 850 but damn that 840 is no joke
This tool now comes with the stacked battery an performs great with it. smooth an fast 👌
My take after using the 850 a couple days now. The “soft start” or whatever kicks in and it takes a little bit to come into the power. I ran a few 3 1/2” framing screws into a triple 2x4 and drove right through the first one. It definitely gets hot quicker. I’m still not sure if I like it more or not.
Vince dont let these newbies to the channel dictate how you do your show. You guys have always counted your own starts and we've never had a problem with it.
Thank You for telling me about the 840! I don't feel bad for not getting the 850 impact driver at Home Depot now. I replaced my 887 with the 840. The 840 is better in many ways to the 887 impact driver.
I just picked up the 840 and it’s an absolute beast
@VCGconstruction I still love my 850 since I’ve gotten my hands on it. The ergonomics of it (to me) make it a quick go to out of my truck.
I took your advice and I bought a DCF887B. It has been discontinued and is getting hard to find. I liked it so much I bought 2 more !!!! I am very demanding and I expect a lot from my tools. I run 3 Stihl chainsaws back to back like an Iron-man Competition and I do the same thing with impacts. I have one ready as soon as the battery dies and then grab the next one. The 887 stands the test. I installed over 300 feet of 6 foot wooden privacy fence with screws and the 887 made it a pleasure. ONE TOUGH TOOL !!!!
Wow another new solid offering from DeWalt. $99 is a deal! They have been doing a great job with these new tools. Well done! 👍🏻
Dewalt is definitely on the upward swing ZZ!
@@VCGConstruction so this means that this impact if replacing the older 20v lineup, so technically we should see a new XR model soon that beats both of these, right ? (Asking since I want to buy a new impact but I want to buy the 887 xr replacement one!
I been a dewalt fan for years.
Just picked up the DCF850 and I believe the reason that the tool was cooler and not as hot as other models because of the amount of airflow out of the back of the tool. Seeems to kick out some air!!!!!!
VCG rocking again with another great review and video...👍💯
The DCF 840 is basically just the 12 volt Extreme but in 20 volts with no settings and a few hundred more rpms. I'm just confused why they didn't release it last year to go up against the 20 volt Atomic last year. Or perhaps more confusing, why did Dewalt make the crappy Atomic from last year when they had this new Atomic, that is actually really powerful and compact.
I have a few 850's and they've been money for me. Bought the bare tools and usually run a 4 or 6ah battery.
Just picked up the 840 kit with a power stack for $179 🔥 840 is a beast!
I just found the same set for $105 on eBay
Heck yea!!!!I should’ve shopped around a bit more but i was in a hurry to get it after this video lol
@@franciscosaiz87 I know what you mean. I got lucky. The guy only had one of them. I almost bought the kit with the regular batteries but I wanted the power stack
I've got a buddy that bought the 850 and drill in a combo kit with 2, 1.7Ah batteries and a charger. I can tell you that you need the variable speed/torque settings for that bad boy, cause it has quite appetite for bits, screws, bolts or whatever until you finish the learning curve of this newly available torque. I'm not bad mouthing DeWalt by any means, as definitely have an impact driver, or hex driver for everything. This new 840 sure seems like an incredible value, and likely to be paired with an equally cool drill, to help get more people on to the yellow team.
This is the first comparison video I have seen your channel do. I think you guys did a great job. I also liked how you switched operators often to give the tools the best benefit. Keep up the good work!
Also really like the impact. Seems different but a great offering from dewalt.
What! The 840 might be the replacement for my fleet of 885s if theyed ever die. Some of them are looking pretty rough but they just woulnt give up lol. Seems pretty compact as well. Thanks for another Great tool test comparison VCG👍👍👍
Sounds like you're never getting new impacts. Those things aren't gonna die lol
@@nachocheez9 lol, ya my 885s just keep on working aside from a few of them having a burnt led or two and I have had to replace collet springs on all of them but one now. Other than that and some peeling rubber overmold at some spots the dang things just keep working away no matter the punishment they get dealt by me and my workers. Cant tell ya how many times theyve been dropped from above 6ft on to concrete and the main tasks they do is all day screw and 5/16 lag installation for outdoor gazebo and playset builds.
Thanks for the video!
I want to see the DCF840 with the power stack against the top guys.
Sure thing!
Yes! The DCF840 with a powerstack against big boys, i'll even bake a pizza to watch that match.
You guys rule THANKYOU for the comparison
this is the driver i accidentally bought when starting my electrician job, pretty glad to hear i didn't get a bad one, my kit came with a drill too
That 840 might just be the perfect deckmaster for homeowners. If it charges a battery as fast as the other one discharges in use, the amp-hour doesn't really matter. Amazing price, and pretty smart way of Dewalt to grab customers into their line.
Amp hour does matter. Several channels have shown that the larger amp hours will push the drivers faster. If you notice to make the test fair, the 2amh battery provided for the 840 was swapped for the same on the 850.
This was an awesome test! The added length of the tool will be annoying in some situations, but overall, it seems killer. Good heat sink point BTW.
Vince I think you mean "posterity" not "prosperity" though. I recently learned "For posterity's sake." Literally means for the sake of future generations.
A bit dramatic given how often it's used, but applicable when you are sharing excellent knowledge like this. All my DeWalt tools have beeb great for the money.
And if you LIKE, sharing KNOWLEDGE, with FUTURE GENERATIONS, go ahead and SMASH that LIKE button, RING that BELL, and become a member of the VCG!
I just laughed and said posterity hahaha
I ran a test between the 887 and the 850 and realized that both running on 6 Amp XR batteries were almost identical in strength but I believe that the 887 was more powerful in the highest third position while the 850 was more powerful in the second position but like many viewers have mentioned the 850 gets real hot real quick and the 887 was cool as can be so in my opinion the 887 is still at the top of the mountain. DEWALT needs to Release a new updated more powerful version of the 887. I believe they will soon.
I love my 887. Its my go-to for almost everything. Even jobs that I probably shouldnt use it for.
Ouch that’s a bummer, was really hoping to get one.. if it gets hot that is no good for the bearings , electronics etc.. being atomic it’s going to be more budget friendly , aimed at light duty use. The build quality isn’t as good as XR
@@smokefentanyl I have both and have put the 850 thru hell the last few months. Been running great. I got it release week. Huge DeWalt fan. The 850 is by far my favorite tool. The 887 can't torque quite as big of a lag in however it does drive faster on speed 3 than the 850. The 850 is a monster on speed 2. Just not as quick. But can drive 6" 1/2" lags down to the bone without much slowing down at all
Really. My 887 gets so hot that I have to set on an AC vent for 20 mins to get it to cool down.
I’ve been using and abusing and occasionally, accidentally dropping my 887 from 8’ and 10’ ladders for at least 10 years now and It still runs like a beast on steroids compared to all other Dewalt impact drivers including other 887s. That thing was built for war and every single person in the sheetmetal industry who has used it has been impressed with its performance. I will never replace it till it falls apart or blows up in my face.
DCF840c2 won't take same amount of abuse as 887. I've already returned two inside of 15 days for breaking after about 4 dozen lag bolts
DcF840 kit for 99 bucks is a good deal great informative Video the rattle noise not good @Vcgconstruction
I agree Antonio, thanks!
VCG Construction How is it when compared to Makita XDT131?
I bought a Dewalt 12v impact/drill combo recently, and the driver also has rattling noise. The one on display at the store didn't have that issue. I think it's really bad quality control, and perhaps, that's how Dewalt can beat the other brands on pricing/special deals/BOGO deals. You get what you pay for i guess.
I bought my 840 because of its skinny profile for automotive work. Looking forward to putting it through its paces but I had to wait for it to come off its $159 sticker, she's now back down to $99 🤙🏻
That 840 is a beast, I also noticed that the 850 sorta bounced when I tested it against my others drivers. Almost like it had a hammering mode. I was a little disappointed due to the way it feels when driving bigger screws.
Maybe you got a lemon? I have 2 850's (along with just about every other major model impact you can name) and both have been great, especially with big engineered structural fasteners. Slams them right in with no bounce at all. The 850 has actually outperformed my M18 fuel drivers in several different situations (not all)
@@dilldowschwagginz2674 is your 850 still going strong im thinking of buying one i like how compact it is
I'm amazed the screw didn't break at usually happens. Maybe the trick is to not torque so much, but 'hit-it' more.
I was using spaddle bits with my impact cutting tile underlay Worked like a charm
Hi Vince and Jimmy, excellent demonstration, I recently saw that dcf840 on another video with just details, I like the 850 it’s more compact for me, the 840 is very impressive I like the three speed better on the 850, excellent quality video ty, Bob,
The most thing i like about these power tools are the colours.
They look nice.
Going to buy first one soon.
Great video guys. I love to see new tools. Even though I am on team red I will admit I did buy the dcf850 & the dcf923. Shout out to my boy Nick.
I’m a newbie, was watching some Milwaukee M18 fuel videos Vince was doing I hit the describe and like the guy pretty awesome.
To me, this dcf840 is the successor to the tried and true dcf885.
Single speed variable trigger.
I'm still rocking the Mexican 885 from my first DeWalt combo. Never disappointed in it (I'm not a contractor).
I was tempted by the 850 until I saw this 840. Gonna go to Lowe's today and see if mine has em
I'd rather get a single 2ah battery than two 1.3ah batteries.
I just got one of these kits, and that’s exactly how it came, the drill, the charger, and a single 2 amp hour battery with a charge level light
And yes I also got it on sale for $99
I just grabbed a week ago the DCF850B for 57.46 was 99 bucks and had 50 Xtra pro dollars I used great video guys @vcgconstruction
Thx for the testing! TTR review love it 👍
It’s to bad Nick thinks he’s too cool to hang out with the Very Cool Gang anymore or run the Dewalt for a TTR! Thanks Vince and Jimmy for always making time to run the newest tools for us
I like your videos about impact driver review and comparation
Thanks
This video helped me make my decision. I went with the 840
After getting my tools stolen and replacing everything with a little bit different overall kit I truly believe that the 850/840 combo is the best impact driver combo you could carry every day at work. Get a subcompact xr drill driver, hammer drill, and the atomic sds and you’re absolutely kitted out for most jobs. I much prefer that combo to my old 850/887 combo… the 887 just punches too similar to the 850 but with the longer body. Not much of an advantage having both. But the 840 makes for an extremely comfortable and light but still capable 20v secondary for doing jobs where you will be using the driver on many small repeated tasks
I like how you guys pass the tool back and forth to keep it fair
I love the DCF787 I picked up at Lowe’s last year . One helluva deal
Thanks guys. Picked it up at Lowes with free shipping for 99 plus tax.
Try the DCF840C2 with the new powerstack battery, and I bet you will see crazy power increase. and cost blown out to 169.00 for the package you show of the DCF840C2
You guys should do a bit where you take a certain tool brand on a jobsite and put it to the test. To see if it can pull its weight in the field!
Ok, so here’s what I think it’s happening.
We’ve always had three brushless impact drivers from Dewalt.
The top of the line dcf887 xr.
The atomic sub compact economy dcf809 atomic. For Home Depot
And the economy brushless barebones dcf787 for Lowe’s.
So the dcf850 replaced the 809 for the atomic line up. And it slightly out performs the old 887.
And the dcf840, for Lowe’s replaced the dcf787 for the Lowe’s alternative to the atomic as their economy line up.
What does this mean to me? It’s a sneak peak of what’s to come. There’s an 887 replacement coming soon. Perhaps bundled with the new power stack battery. And it’s going to be an absolute beast. Dethroning the Flex and Milwaukee fuel impact drivers by a wide margin.
I just wanted to say I personally enjoyed the video as always but to be honest ever since I seen the leak pictures of the 850 that's the one I want to add to my collection but don't get me wrong the 840 is still a good option as well
Awsome video vcg, bringin the heat !
That thing is a beast thanks for for the video
I just picked up the 840 with the 1/2in hammer 778 with 2 power stack batteries bag and charger for 199.00 I couldn't believe it after watching this video I jumped all over it thanks guys
Yea I have the 1.5 and they run long on my 787 from years ago. All impacts shout have quick insert. Damn 840 is like the new 787. Crazy
Awesome vid but the DCF840 doesn’t have the 3 speed adjuster which I need for my line of work:(
I just got the DCF840 but haven’t had an opportunity to play with it yet! Got it “tool only” for $99 at the blue box.
How long ago? The kit is $99 right now, take it back Michael!
@@VCGConstruction Vince, I bought it on Saturday at the $99 price. Thanks 😊
Just bought one today thinking it was a compact and finding this video is stopping me from taking it back
You can get the DCF840 with the bag and charger and a 2.0 battery for $99 or a different kit with (2) 1.3 amp batteries.
Great video! I got an 840 today (11/28/21) based on this video; from the blue big box. Orange big box has an 809 on holiday pricing for $99; 20 volt Atomic MAX with 2 batteries. However 809 is 3,200 IPM vs the 840 at 4,200. Of about a dozen blue big boxes in the Nashville area, only one store had any and that store had three. Can't wait to use it. Thanks again for the great video!
The 809 must be crap..They have been selling on ebay for $61 for the kit.........
Just bought the dcf840 and dcd777 with 2 batteries, charger and bag for $149 at Lowes.
They have that impact paired up with a bag and 1 power stack battery. I took a chance on the hammer drill to try the power stack and for all plastic it's surprised me so far. But I never heard of it before either lol
Lol many people went and got the 840 thinking they were buying the 850. "I got the new one" na you got a new one, but not "The" new one. 850 is the star right now.
I can't afford tools, so I'm seriously considering getting the VCG hoodie.
Lowes got it in a 229 kit also with hammer drill and 2 stack batterys
Vince, how about some tests with metal, not all of your viewers are residential carpenters. Let’s see some drilling and cutting stainless and 1/4” steel. Some mag drill videos. Some drill bit comparisons. Unless of course you’ve already made them, in that case send me a link. Keep up the good work my brother!
I like the 850, for its diminutive head length for getting into tight spaces, as I will be building a house very soon! Lowe’s doesn’t have any 840’s available right now, but that might be a good (inexpensive at $99 in kit form!) tool to have as a backup! You might consider testing the 840 against the tried-and-true 887?!? Thanks for the video, brothers!
Im not smashing the like button because you told me too im smashing the like button because your rigorous testing earns it.
The low 1.3 ah is ok when I am crawling under a house for a diagnostic call.
This might be close to the Milwaukee in terms of driving in screws
Canada life sucks, the Dcf850 is $200 and is preorder only. Can’t even find the 840
My 850’s didn’t last long on me since they advertise like it would be a nice 887 replacement. I’ll rather keep that atomic 850 at home for light duty jobs
For smaller fasteners where there is less torque required to overcome the forces preventing the screw from driving the higher IPM will win as every impact is moving the screw enough that the faster impacts take the lead on the slower impacts even though said faster impacts have less energy per impact. The 850 retakes the lead on very large thick fasteners because it’s hammer has a lot more energy behind each impact. So even though it’s turning the screw less times per minute than the 840, each turn of the 850 is so much greater than each turn of the 840 that it can drive the fastener quicker still with less impacts
I love the "Mayham" would like see flex in the mix!
We’ve heard of it! In fact we’ve shouting at you about the 840!
Thanks for the info Vince
Thanks Mikhail! 👍🏻
I picked up the atomic Bare tool and we had the other kit and I was Questioning if that was a good choice but I went with atomic great video👍🤔😎
I am very impressed with single speed DeWalt impacts and I use my 887 everyday. I think my 887 is slowing down finally after two years.
Can't wait to get my hands on those new batteries
Yep, I need a couple batteries, but I’m waiting till December 1.
I have the 840 and i love it great tool and price
I just picked up a kit at lowes with a 840 plus a drill(don’t know model) with 2 power stack batteries plus a charger for 300$
Great video. Can you do the 840 vs the surge next.
Surge is Weak
I wonder how the power stack battery will hold up to constant use. Like how do they perform in high temperatures cuz they are are lipo batteries. Or how safe are they when charging? If you have any RC cars u will know that lipos can blow up when charged improperly
I bought a few of these, so far they've got a lot more torque than the older ones I was running, brushless is always nice if you're going to be running it all day and the price is a steal.
Only complaint is that the 1.3AH batteries that come with the "starter kits" are useless, the life on each charge is just so short that it's a pain in the ass. It's hard to criticise $100 for a gun, charger and 2 batteries (so you can theoretically never be waiting on a charge), but if you're a professional or you already have some dewalt batteries, probably best to get a kit with better batteries or just buy the gun alone.
Most home depots are selling the dcf850 with a 5ah battery and .7ah charger and you get another 5ah as a free gift which can be returned for $88+. Totalling around $120 for a 153ft lb impact driver, 5ah and charger.
What gets me! The 850 is sold at Home Depot. The 840 impact driver is sold at Lowe's!
Really a variable speed trigger makes both a multi speed
i think dewalt made the 840 a “only at lowes” driver i don’t see the 840 sold in home depot and the 850 Lowe’s doesn’t sell it
You’re correct. Lowe’s can’t sell the 850 because the Atomic line is Home Depot exclusive. The 840 is styled after the 12v Xtreme, which is the Lowe’s exclusive line.
that thin but longer design seems to work good. you should put it against the milwaukee with a powerstack with nick in ttr
Good job James!
I bought the Dcf787C2 for 100 bucks at Amazon comes with 2 1.5amp battery’s charger not sure if it seems better cause I bought the craftsman impact and the dewalt I’m using for commercial hvac
Hello again Vince, Jim and Vcg
Thank you for another Great Video. Could you do the tests with the Power Stack Battery. As it is The 840 or 850 are both Great Tools. But there is something about the profile of the 840. I think it might get into more places. Again thank you
Sure thing George!
Man my dcf885 just keeps going and going years of use idk just a diy'er mainly at home stuff. I just want brushless but way things are getting cheaper now drills without the hammer mode wtf
Ooooo....I want this tool bad, but not avail up here in Canada looks like a US exclusive! Damn!
great video 1 question, isn't the atomic a DIY tool?
Like to see how it does with the Simpson ICF ledger plate self tapping bolts.
Just purchased one thanks guys ya sealed the deal for me!👍
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The upcoming xr is going to be a beast.