New DeWALT XR Impact Driver Testing Suprise!
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- Опубліковано 31 січ 2023
- The new Dewalt 20V MAX XR 1/4" Impact Driver (DCF845B) is finally here. We share a comparison of this new top of the line XR impact driver from Dewalt to the DCF840 as well as it's XR predecessor the three speed DCF887 1/4" brushless impact driver.
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Alright… let’s get the testing done asap so that new toy finds its way into my tool box!
Very funny!
@@VCGConstruction He's serious. So am I. We hereby enter ourselves into the giveaway.
Get Milwaukee or Makita🫡
Whats up vince. I love watching you get so excited using new tools. Its the same excitement that a kid has when he/she gets that one toy they've wanted.
Definitely exciting
The 887 has been the work horse in my tool box and has never let me down.
The 887 is a beast, I've tried to beat that thing to death and it still runs like new after 6 years.
You gotta love this guy! Full of energy and always on point! Thanks for always putting out such wholesome content that we can learn from and have some great laughs at the same time! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Patrick!
The bongos killed me. DeWalt has generally been killing it lately. I still think they generally present good value vs team red, even if they aren't always the top dog. You know how I love my DeWalt bit insert and ejection too!
I had been anti-DeWalt ever since Stanley bought the company (Stanley seems to ruin everything they touch!), but ever since using a DeWalt at my machinist's place once...and seeing the decent deals on the yellow stuff, I gave 'em a try, and am very happy that I did.
As far as I'm aware, the latest yellow impacts are putting down bigger numbers than their counterparts.
Just want to thank you for what you do. I've always heard good things about Dewalt, that they make quality products but are pricey. I've recently started started building up a toolset because i'm getting into woodworking and I just got a dewalt drill off of Amazon because their doing a deal, but I didn't realize that its good to also have an impact drill so i'm hoping to get one here shortly. I also got some Tstacks which I love. I came across your channel and I love how you explain things simply. Probably like most people I generally only know what are the good brands from hearing people talk about them but as a novice I don't know alot so I love how you actually show the good and bad and as someone in construction give your first hand opinion. I don't mind paying for quality but I also don't want to be wasting money buying things that I don't really need or aren't good quality. So keep up the good work.
As an installer I'm very impressed with what DeWalt making a great come back to be very completive.
Having a speed switch is a big deal. That new 845 is an awesome impact. Great video Vince
I have loved the 840 ever since purchasing it. No regrets ! Plus the price is right
I have the 840 and luv the way this handles like a drill via the variable speed trigger. It's suits my usage style better. Nice vid!
Great content VCG. Love the videos and information. You guys kick ass. The 845 seems to have the same tech I. Speed 1 as the 12v driver ( which is a awesome feature).
I'm a dewalt guy its nice they made another impact driver! I personally use the dcf850 every day the power in the compact size is Great. For me I don't think I would by the new one.
I just picked up the 840 yesterday…such a great value for the money. Beast!
Man I love your channel!!! Keep the great content coming. I use mostly DeWalt in my metal building business and have been very happy with most of the tools and their performance. Had a lot of problems with the early brushless impact driver models getting extremely hot and literally burning up, but I use them all day and I use them HARD! That issue was resolved fairly quickly with warranty replacements, but I never could figure out what the problem was. The case would get so hot you could not touch it. Might have been a lubrication/grease problem they quickly resolved?? Have not tried the new stack battery, but plan to do so soon!
Black and yellow,black and yellow. Like the tightening mode. Good enough for
Me.
Might be to close of a call to put that up against the 840 on a TTR but I’d love to see it. 🤙
Love that little rebar man! 😂
Just got the deal at Lowes. Bought the two 5AH batteries with a charger and got 2 free tools. Got the 4 directional blade saw zall and the 20v XR 845 impact. Going to use them at work tomorrow. I'm excited to get some tapcon driven.
Not a huge dewalt guy but they stepped it up!!
I've been waiting for this tool for awhile. I loved my 886. Got an 887 and altho I didn't realize it for years it had an issue out of the box. If you squeeze the trigger and shake it, it cuts in and out. I never liked this tool because it felt like it was not working correctly when driving screws. Would make extra noises and just seem unhealthy. So therefore never used it, stuck with the 886. It wasn't until I got a second 887 I realized my first one had issues. Unfortunately everything got stolen before I could use it much.
With the other new impacts that DeWalt has released that absolutely hit it out of the park I had high expectations for the new xr 1/4 inch. I got a 921 and really liked it. It got stolen with everything else so I bought another one. Still really like it. Just a really good tool.
With the power of the 921, 891, and 900 leaps above the other manufacturers (and bounds above the previous gen) I figured the 840 (as it turns out) would be similar. And it just isn't. Just like all other current gen impacts I also expected it to have a not outdated control board, or in this case, still a dumb control switch. Once again disappointed.
Their numbering lately, and especially with this model has me confused. Previous models..... The 885 was the brushed version, step up you got the 886 brushless, then the 887 was the successor with the 888 being a kind of side step of sorts. The drills..... 995 then 996, then 998 and 999 kinda being the same gen. (997 was the tool connect 996) The high torque impacts.... 899 then 900. The numbers commonly go up with better versions of the tool. Even the multitools did this. Yet with the 1/4 inch impacts we went 885, 886, 887, then 845? I mean even the atomic has a label of 850. According to their own numbering system the new xr is lower than the atomic and both are lower than the last 2 Gens of xr. This same dumb numbering has happened with the mid torque. They went from 894 to 891 (altho the 891 has way more power) just seems odd.
In reality the new xr should have been labeled dcf889 (since 888 is the tool connect 887) but 889 is taken by an old crap brushed 1/2 inch. Then it should have been 890 but 890 is taken by the crap 3/8 drive. 891.... The successor of the 894, which should have been labeled the 895 but unfortunately that's also already taken by an old odd 1/4 inch with a button release kinda like what flex did. This tool came out in 2012 before even the 886 released which means it shouldn't have been labeled 895. 892..... Pin version of the 891. 893 was open but with the models surrounding it doesn't really point to a 1/4 inch impact. Basically they've ran out of numbers and now having issues.
Models like the 888 likely should have been labeled 887tc (tool connect) or similar. same with drill 996 and 997. And stuff like the 892 should have been 891p (pin) and 891r (ring) but it's clearly too late for any of that, point is their numbering is messed up now.
The new xr impact should have been a slightly detuned 921 or 923 with a 1/4 inch collet. The 850 doesn't put out the power it should for that design. They could have gotten way more. The 921 does 300 ft pounds while the 850 does 150 in basically the same sized tool.
I was expecting a large step up for the new xr and it just didn't happen. If I buy a new one I'll be going for the 850 altho it's not what it should be either.
You sir are in the wrong job, get over to dewalt and sort that numbering system out pronto
I use the 887 and enjoy it, in my opinion it's better than what people came up with in the 20th century of tools.
I almost want to buy a 3rd if it goes on sale again. Its a proven all around get stuff done type of impact driver. It does the job. I haven't even burned out the first one yet and had it for years but its such a great tool I'd buy another on principle alone even though its unlikely I'd use it till the others burn out. Impacts are probably among the first most common power tools to burn out due to wear and tear. Its only natural to want to buy backups if the wallet permits.
I still love my 887 has never failed me
Good comparison!!
That little drive seems smooth as hell 😍😎
I’m not sure if you know this, but on speed level one, if you hold the trigger once the fastener is driven all the way in, it will continue on to impact at a very low speed after a short 2 second delay. Presumably to make sure you actually want or need it. I’ve done this 20 times so I know it was done intentionally by dewalt. It’s not talked about in the manual on my dcf887. I use this impact driver on all my network racks and it’s absolutely wonderful at getting one single impact on the screw so it stays tight. Speed level one isn’t stalling out. It’s an intentional protection measure.
Great video! Thx for the info
Just in time i dropped my impact driver off the sissor lift on thursday looks like im gonna buy this one next friday
The speed switch is a must for me,
@VCG can you test the 845 with some heavy-duty loads like big spade bits or step bit in metal? That would put it to the test
My 840 loses big bits sometimes when pulling them oit of wood. Only a songle ball detent. They made the same mistake as the Milwaukee Gen 3, lulz. My old brushed Makita had two detents and never dropped anything. I like my 840, it's super fast, has lots of power, can take off lighter lug nuts, and sometimes the extra tension before impacts is better for gently twisting screws in(more akin to a drill), whereas my xdt14 starts impacting sooner. So idk, it's a cool litte impact. The 12 volt version was a powerful little thing too, but I wasnted all my tools on 18 volts.
Hello again Vince and Vcg
Thank you for another Great Video 👍
Hi George , hope you’re doing good bud!
Cool video, good job 👏
I'm looking forward to the next one !!!!
Thank you! 😃
i love switches. great video vance.
Get you a pocket thesaurus for some new adjectives! Thanks for the show!
I own the 840 I love it
That would make a nice present for my birthday next month!! Lol
EDITING & SCRIPT & FLOW 🔥
Always like your videos I appreciate it
How’s the battery power consumption vs the 840
Only reason I ask is Bosch came out with a 12v screw gun that is great however it chews through the batteries more even though it’s brushless vs the last Gen which is brushed.
The 840 is a badass little tool for the price
Nice content I’m just starting out in woodworking and have been going through a back and forth war with choosing tools…. I thought I had it all figured out with a shopping cart full of harbor freight Hercules tools… then the hate came regarding performance . Long story short, I keep coming to dewalt products, any tips? Thanks
Did they fix the previous models wobbly collet issues w/ this one, Vince?
Man I swear someone tells you on every video but speed one on the modern dewalt impacts is a drywall screw mode designed to replace a drywall gun. Drives the screw through the drywall normally and then impacts it the last bit into the stud behind it.
I think the speeds are worth it for longevity since you dont have to run it at full power it may last longer and it gives you more chooses so you dont crack the wood driving it too hard or you can turn it down for drywall
Another great vid as always VCG👍👍👍 And a cameo from James AKA Jimmy the Dewalt dude to boot lol. On a serious note though I've picked up both the 840 and the 850 and have had collet issues with both tools and am curious if I'm just unlucky or if this is a new unit collet issue. Anyone out there in the VCG Comunity having issues with their newer Dewalt impact driver collets? My 885 collets were rock solid and I haven't had any issues with my 887s but have had issues with my 840 and 850.
Known issue. Why dewalt wont fix it i have no idea. One of the reasons i wont go yellow
Love the vods , you give great deals in them,....listen to slayer?
Yellow vs. Red. Let's see it!
Was hoping to see the speed run of the 845vs 850
I love my 850 does everything I need. Speed one won't strip self tapers out and for 2,3 no complaints
Go Vince!
Speed one is for small screws ie hinge screws ect
What do you think of this dewalt xr compared to the flex 24 volt 1/4 impact? Which one would you buy without the battery voltage being the factor??? Cause it seems all lowes are stopping the sale of flex tools and boxes.
I just ordered a 840 from Ebay because I can't get them here, in Canuckia! Base on your reviews! And you come out with this now!?! dammit!!! ;) I don't think I need the 3 speeds selector. Im a DIY guy, and a shitty one at that. The trigger control is all I need.
I want that cap 💯
850 all the way. the only thing it could have used is a lottle more power - but the compactness is fantastic! I recently tried the Milwaukee gen 4 impact with tri-lights - that is one really good and powerful driver
I just picked up a new 887 for 40.00 because i bought a used one and the guy said he tested it and it was broke so he shipped me a new 1❤. Now i need an 845 damn it
Tested both on my UA-cam channel they Split the Testing the one thing I like about the 845 speed 1 is SLOW and EASY but if DeWalt Expected it to BEATM18 4th generation and the Flex Quick EJECT they
i can not decide wich one to buy: dcr840 or dcr887... which one do you suggest?
whats better the atomic or the xr?
TTR the 845, let’s see the smoke show 😂
@VCG Construction Will you review dcf630?
Vince tryna spit some bars at 3:40. 😅
Ain't nobody got time for that....😁👍
The shop I’m at, for my trade, sheetmetal work, shop fabrication, construction, demolition, and service, uses dewalt. I’ve been at shops that used makita, & Milwaukee. By far there’s a difference. Dewalt is better and more versatile. Only the makita bandsaw is better. Just got one of the new dewalt impacts. My god is it glorious.
Good videos . How do I get one of those hats ?
I am getting one, got a big combo kit over Christmas and it came with a 850, very compact but it is just a little to fat for some of the things
I use it for and the balance just feels a little strange.
Appreciate the feedback
So, I hit the like button and have been here since late 2019, I have to ask; when will we see another TTR?!
What should we run Joshua?
@@VCGConstruction Makita xdt19 vs dewalt dcf 845
@@VCGConstruction Hercules brushless 1/4" impact driver VS Gen 4 Milwaukee VS the new DeWalt XR. 3-way knockout in classic TTR style.
@@stevenbrindisi4719 I like that
The 840 says xr also. Its the battery platform they point out... I also have the 996, which sais xrp p for pro?
When is it going to go up against the new Harbor Freight Hercules Brushless 1/4 impact? It’s already dethroned the Milwaukee gen4 and the FLEX.
I still like the DCF885
This is the newest DeWalt model for the VSG to hate on, IMO.
You have Milwaukee sweater lol😂
So good..
Cool Vince 😎
Thanks Jamal, you da man!
@VCG Construction Thanks Vince
Dear DeWalt,
WHEN are you going to release a cordless Siding/Fencing Nailer?!?
Whats good in the hood vince!
You should try it with a 9amp
That tool has a lot of sex appeal and firepower! If I didn't have the 850, I'd would've had that tool by now
I’ll take my 850. I’ve heard both sides of the 845 and the 887. 850 for compact
The 850 sucks.
@@slickrick8046 I’d hate to say it but 850 works for me perfect and I love it. Everyday it doesn’t let me down besides when the Milwaukee shockwave bits break
@@kjbass9344
The 845 (and 840) is smaller and lighter than the 850, and has much better balance in the hand. Also, Home Depot’s DeWalt Atomic line is for the DYI guys and not for large-scale operations. The XR is DeWalt’s high performance line.
But it’s good that you have a use for it.
DCF885...still the old school workhorse that won't die.
If all of humanity had the same energy as Vince we would have already colonized Mars.
I like Dewat tools
Love em!
Just saying first like on a vid 😅 love the content fellers!
+Rowdy Ditto thanks cuzbo!
Vince! I just realized, I've been down to northern NJ a lot recently. How far away are you? We might have to chat.
New Jersey is only two hours long cuz! Hit me up, let’s make something happen!
I wish DeWalt would dispense either the lower and middle speeds. I never use the lowest setting, and the second setting burns out first, so I basically am only using the top speed.
I use the 1st speed when connecting thermostat wires to a furnace control board. It’s useful
I love it. But Vince, you're sleeping if you don't try out the new Hercules brushless 1/4 impact driver. I've been watching videos of it destroying the competition, Dewalt DCF 845, 850, 887, matching and beating Gen 4 Milwaukee by a hair, matching Flex. It's got me thinking you should revisit the china dump to check out new stuff, especially with the new 5 year warranty and new 8 amp hour charger. People are going to be wondering very soon if not already. We want your review and opinion.
Well right from the beginning ur using a 5 Amp powerstack on the new xr and the 840 and 850 ur useing a 1.7 Amp powerstack ...switch that around and results would be different
Wrong, thanks for playing.
I wanna see it against the 850
it was tremendous XD
887 all the way
I liked my 887 except the for the fact the chuck rarely wants to release the bits.
👍
My 845 glitches when I pull the trigger sometimes. The lights illuminate for a split second then go out and motor stops. Have to press it again or twice in order for it to run. Have you experienced this ?
i had that same experience with my 12 volt Skil impact. Seems the voltage needs to be at a certain power range to fully engage the motor and the trigger was able to give it just that little bit of juice to start it but not spin it hence the light coming on for a moment. So instead of feathering the trigger i go full bore most of the time with it, just had to be sure i was secure with the fastner and the driver bit.
the exact same thing happens to mine when i try and feather the trigger. don’t know why it’s never happened to my other dewalt impacts
@@NeonPeppers yes exactly
@@kbtools9641 I noticed it only does it with certain power stack batteries but not my regular 2.0s and 5.0s have you tried that?
@@NeonPeppers no i have not but i will give it a shot thanks
I love my dewalt impact but the anvil construction on them is garbage for heavy use, the teflon spacer where the anvil is just gets destroyed under heat, and the bit holder gets sloppy quick, iv repaired two myself. I don’t own one but iv used the Milwaukee impact and it holds your bits deeper as you can tell from the markings, giving a much more stable and steady drive, the chuck construction is much more robust from my comparisons and this was a six year old Milwaukee compared to a brand new dewalt, i hope they can step it up and beef up their tools for heavy expert use, I’m on my third impact with two repaired and working but if this one goes im switching lol, they cant handle the work load
I purchased the DCF 840 with 2 batteries, a bag and a charger for 99 bucks. I thought it was a super good deal but after two or three weeks of easy use the impact chuck would no longer hold bits in. Returned.
Do I need the extra functionality of the speed modes? IDK. What I need is to stop seeing that dewalt makes 50 different impact drivers because every time I think I have weeded through them to find the one that I think is the best, another one of your videos pops up. But I think I really like the atomic DCF850. It seems like it would suit both the automotive and construction applications well. What you you think? Make a comment down below and don't forget to subscribe!
Bottom line is this more powerful than the 887, or is the 887 still the best?
I think they are saying the 845 is better than the 887, I just bought the 887 now im kicking my own ass..
pretty sure speed 1 is for the self tappers
All I wanted to see was the old XR up against the new XR to see what the difference would be if I upgraded. I couldn't have cared less about the XR up against those subcompact models
Couldn’t have cared less
Jimmy!
Can we even buy this thing yet? I’ve searched
Ohio Power Tools has been selling those for a couple weeks
Between the music and the way you talk, I feel like I should be using my new DCF900 to rob a liquor store in the 'hood......
Same as a sawed off shotgun 😂 got one myself
@@garymullins8781 Hmmm...[eyeing my shotgun and my sawzall....] :D
Hey Vince, I just picked up a dc f809
on Amazon for $70 bare tool. You think it's underpowered and outdated? I'm a weekend carpenter so I can't justify the big bucks. Do you think I should return it? What do you think Vince? What Vince? What?
Are you happy with your purchase?
I would get the 850 and never look back especially in carpentry
@@VCGConstruction Yes but I haven't really used it much yet. It feels very smooth though. My concern was because I saw a review on it and it wasn't very powerful. The thing is, I rarely drive anything bigger than a #10 screw. I already have a M12 impact so I was kind of looking for something that could do what my M12 can't do. I almost bought an M18 but it's a long story about that.
Another 10 to 15 and you could buy an 887
@@dangrimes5078 the 840 is $99 with a couple 1.5Ah batteries. That would be my pick.
If you already have batteries and charger you could sell those on Craigslist or Ebay and get $40-$50 and keep the tool-only
How many versions of the same tool do they really need to make though? Just seems redundant imo.
Just wait, it gets better!
@@VCGConstruction Do you mean there is yet another impact coming soon?
@@nosnim2207 probably