DeWalt DCF902B SubCompact Impact Video
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- This DeWalt 12V Xtreme impact wrench weighs just over two pounds and costs less than $150 for the kit, including two batteries and a charger. We test the DeWalt DCF902 to see if it really has 200 ft-lbs of loosening torque. This is definitely one of the lightest impact wrenches that we've ever tested.
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Great deal at Lowe’s on this tool right now. Has worked flawlessly so far. It’s breaking free lug nuts that are on as tight as I can get them by hand with a standard tire iron in about 1 second with 5AH battery.
That's great to hear, and glad it's working well for you. Thanks for watching.
Hard to believe....You can get a lot of torque with a regular lug wrench..I cant see this little impact wrench breaking those lose..
@@Pete391 sorry to hear of your disbelief. It has broken lose bolts torqued to around 450 ft lbs. enjoy your overly torqued bolts if you’re really such a BIG man torquing your lug nuts anything near that or higher.
Can’t wait to purchase mine! Been waiting to dive into the xtreme line. Milwaukee does not fit my hand as well as dewalt and why I stick with them
The Xtreme line is very compact, but it does still have a full size handle. Thanks for watching.
The 3AH battery does provide more power on it. But this is nice little unit for a lot of things that don't require huge torque. Easy to strip out something with many impacts.
Exactly right. Thanks for watching.
I’m just wondering if the amount of surface area of the threads on the large fasteners you’re using is putting more resistance. I would like to see what the tool does on smaller fasteners at the same torque specs.
This tool is currently on promotion for $99 at Lowe’s for the kit with an additional free 5ah battery. Good deal!
Great deal! I bought that and the reciprocating saw deal. Can’t beat the value! Breaks my lug nuts very easily.
The tool, two 2ah batteries and a 5ah battery for $100?!?
@@saturnmedia1 plus a bag and charger!! The 5amps might be out of stock now but check online where you live. The tools are great!
@@saturnmedia1 yes
@@saturnmedia1 yes. I bought out my lowes lol
I have this thing. It sucks, can’t even break sway bar link bolts at 60 ft lbs. It’s reserved as a bolt runner only now in my garage.
Will you make a video on the new 12v dewalt 1/2in impact wrench Model #DCF901B please.
good review, I generally regard these small 3/8 wrenches as "assembly guns", for whizzing small-ish fixings not held down with much torque in and out and for that they work really well. I mean this little thing was never really designed to tackle lugnuts held on with 90ftlbs and 10,000 miles of crap build up. Thats why I also have a DCF899 1/2 gun. . .
But when it comes to torque, there's almost no difference between 3/8 versions and 1/2 assuming there's nothing different other than anvil size. Honestly the only time I'd use 1/2" is with larger sockets that aren't made in 3/8”.
Do a review on the new dcf901 12v 1/2 impact with the 5.0ah battery. That would make some people cry.
I might be crying😂
For putting things back together, this is awesome. I can agree its never as strong as the milwaukee. But in my opinion, milwaukee is never as comfortable or as cheap (bang for buck) as dewalt! when used on the right applications (not one tool fits all) seems to be an alright gun. For two batteries, a charger and bag, and the gun for 100 bucks
You nailed it. It's a great little compact impact wrench. It's not for removing lug-nuts, but it's great for assembly and smaller fasteners. Thanks for watching.
So I have extensive experience with this tool. And I can tell you, that it’s extremely susceptible, to adapters. And sockets that are bigger then the tool itself.
As much as a 50-60 percent drop in capabilities.
It doesn’t rob some power on this tool it robs a TON of power.
It’s not just the adapter it’s also the diameter of the socket. Try it with a 21 mm 3/8 socket. And it will reach 200 ft lbs.
On 19 mm lug nuts 200 ft/lbs no problem on a 24 mm and adapter, goes down to 130. And on 33 mm goes down to 75-80 lb ft.
I believe it’s a physics issue, If the socket is bigger than the diameter of the tool, itself, Max torque will be affected.
Could 2767 break away a 4 inch nut tightened to 1000 ft lb? Probably not.
I bought this impact about 6 months ago and I use it fairly often and I love it. I never run extensions, adapters, or that large of sockets on it and it will easily break away 100+ footpounds.
Good info
The Milwaukee 3/8 stubby using the same adapter did 325
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No it didn’t. The Milwaukee, was a half inch drive tool. And it’s much wider as well.
@@kwajrnc 🤷♂️ I dont have all the answers. The dewalt imo is a better bang for the buck though.
Any way we could see a redo torque test with a more realistic bolt size & without an adapter? Also, although I've broken loose 150 ft lbs. with the 2ah battery, there are rumors that the 3ah does even better.
The problem is, going to a smaller bolt means the less you can torque them. Here's a few common sizes below with the torque values, and this is using Grade 8 hardened fasteners.
1/2" thread size: 90 ft-lbs
9/16" thread size: 130 ft-lbs
5/8" thread size: 180 ft-lbs
3/4" thread size: 315 ft-lbs
We can definitely test with a larger battery; however, this is the battery that it's kitted with. We like to at least do the initial testing and review with the battery that you would typically get with the tool, if you purchased it. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews correct me if I'm wrong. But I belive most of the impact wrench tools you have review were subject under the same test. Right?
Hi Tim, excellent demonstration on the dcf902, mine is very powerful for the size, it’s only a few months old and sockets fall off the anvil already, I’m not going to warranty it I’ll replace it myself I’ve seen you and other guys do that I’ll try it, I’m not disappointed in dewalt its just stuff happens, I may let it go and get latest dcf921, the hesitation you demonstrated I like that, excellent video ty, Bob,
Try the dcf901/903! Same battery line but X2 the might
Do you have setup that will take normal size nuts and bolts?? Like... My car lug nuts are 21mm.. normal lug nut sizes is what I’m getting at.? I have no issues with that 12v DeWalt taking off my lug nuts. I’ve tested that same impact ..using the torque wrench on my Lugnuts.. I torqued them down to 175 and they came off just fine.. I tried both the 2AH and the 5AH and they both worked. I’m not sure what’s going on with yours? I’m thinking the large bolts and nuts you’re using.?? Love your channel by the way!
Great reviews. I am kind of disappointment at the results of dcf 902. This year, Dewalt will announce two new 12v compact impact wrenchs, dcf 901 & 903, that claim 250 ft-lbs fastening and 400 ft-lbs breakaway torque. Should we expect them?
They are great, unfortunately unless you can find a Mac truck, the 903 is on national backorder everywhere.
Thanks for the review! It would be a good idea to have a smaller size test rig. Especially when you make many videos, since there is a growing market for smaller and more compact tools. Then, for the smaller stuff there would be less variables involved dealing with oversized nuts, sockets, and adapters. There would be a more direct apples to apples comparison for the smaller compact tools. There’s no question tools like this are not designed for that rig. I do believe the socket size and adapter used really crippled that little thing. It’s merely the 12V impact driver with a ⅜ anvil
We continue to upgrade and add to our testing. Thanks for watching.
Thanks. Enjoy and appreciate your channel
i have this model an was able to remove up to 160ft lbs with 2ah battery, try it without the adapter maybe? also bigger battery should increase ft lbs
Any plans on reviewing the dewalt mid torque impact? I looked and did not see a video on it so if I missed, my bad.
We will try to do this very soon. Thanks for watching.
Well lowes has the dcf901b but lists the dcf903b 3/8ths as currently unavailable but that is good news. I've noticed there are two companies with the 903 3/8ths in stock , but are price gouging asking 190 plus shipping. The waiting continues.
Dewalt Fan boys feeling hurt, lol.
We just try to report the facts. Great little impact, but it's just not meant for heavy lifting.
Dewalt does have a new model claiming 400 ft lbs. The dcf901 with a 5.0ah 12v battery, that will make some people cry lol
Hi,
DeWalt needs to make a larger ah batteries for their 12v line. This might help improve the 12v line tool.
I mean Milwaukee has a 6.0ah and it helps their tools. The stubby doesn't work well with the 2.0 like the 6.0ah
Dewalt has a 3ah battery so maybe that's what they used for the testing.
Thanks for the video
Thank you for watching.
Milwaukee m12 Fuel stubby is more compact and has much more torque. Also many m12 battery choices. I have both the m12 and m18 tools and I found them work stronger and harder than any Dewalt tools in the same class.
More compact in length but not width. Different compact impacts for different situations. Just depends on where and how you use it. 😉
I have this one it's great for garden tractor and water pump or other light work.
Mines came with a 5ah and that's what I need the specs for 902b vs 923 and m12 fuel Stubby 3/8! No 1/2" needed but if you do Dcf 89lease. Thanx
Excellent tool Tim
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.
Mine removes lug nuts torqued to 100 ft lbs. With Ease running the 2ah batteries. Either that adapter or something is wrong with the tool
Meanwhile the same adapter on the stubby did 325 last week
@@kwajrnc I own the Milwaukee m12 stubby also and it definitely has more power " nowhere near 325" but for a impact wrench to carry in the car the dewalt 12v was a great decision for $100 with 2 batteries, charger and free light back when they first came out. Neither Hammer more than a second with lug nuts torqued at 100 ft lbs.
@@idoit4urmom I have the m12 also I just saying y’all say the adapter robbed all the power he posted the stubby the other day doing 325 with said adapter
@@kwajrnc No doubt the results of this test are interesting. I think the stubby last week was 1/2 inch with no adapter, but the M18 version was 3/8 with an adapter and actually did more torque (even though it’s rated the same).
I just grabbed my 902 and couldn’t, at least in a reasonable amount of time, take off a 170 ft. lb. lug nut (19mm socket, recently torqued with a recently calibrated torque wrench). I was however able to take the same nut off in about 10 seconds after backing it off manually and torquing it to 150.
Bottom line it‘s weaker than the stubby for sure but it’s also no slouch for its weight and width.
@@ClipSwitchFlashlights sure and it’s a good value the stubby is wider but weighs less with a 2.0 battery
I love the belt clip....
Unfortunately the adapter does rob close to 20% or so of torque. There are videos on youtube. Ide say it would hit 200ft lbs with a 5ah and no adapter, and this is coming from a milwaukee guy. Also if u have two 3" extensions it robs significantly more power then a single 6" extension.
That adapter is not robbing 20%. I understand what you're saying, but it's not robbing that much. Yes, I know the 5Ah will wake it up. We're hoping to get the new 12V Xtreme impact within the next few days. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews it's probably closer to 10% I'll try to find the video and post the link here for u to watch. He doesn't use the adapter u are using but he uses a bunch of different size and type of extensions
I would say normally Dewalt is pretty on point with their numbers but I'm not spending my money to find out if you got a defective unit.
They are on point. This test basically works outside the scope of the tool. If you use an adapter, and the nut is physically bigger than the diameter of the tool, your torque output will be diminished.
It’s like trying to use a breaker bar from the head. Same principle but working on reverse.
@Juan C you have mentioned this a couple of times in the comments. The size of the tool should not make a difference in the torque output. Are you trying to say that the socket size in relation to the impact mechanism makes a difference? I'm just trying to figure out your logic and the physics you're referring to. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews
Size of the socket in relation to the impact mechanism for sure makes a difference.
Don’t take my word for it though. Grab a Honda crank shaft bolt. Drill a hole on the bottom of your device, and tap a thread for it. (I believe it’s m14x1.25.). Then see what the Max torque out put and breakaway is for this very same tool, using a 3/8 drive 19mm socket.
Bonus feature. Now you have a device suitable for 3/8th drive impact test.
@@juanc5149 no sense in arguing as these are meant for entertainment.
BROTHER CAN WE OPEN 4 WHEEL TYRE WITH THIS TOOL
It’s an overachieving test. I’ve seen that thing break 19mm lugs on 200ftlbs. 33mm forget it on an adapter even worse. I guess it shows just how powerful the other ones he tested were
Yes.. now...subcompact vs subcompact.... Ridgid-Dewalt.... FIGHT!
We can do that. Very soon. ;)
Use a 3 ah battery or the new 5ah those things make more power on bigger battery’s idk why
We'll probably do this very soon. Thanks for watching.
Does anybody know how many 12v operated tools dewalt currently offers?
Says in the start of the video good for top engine work the goes and puts a 33mm socket on it 😂 I’d run 19mm max on a subcompact if you want to remove lug nuts get a 1/2 inch 🤦🏻♂️
Have you tried the 5ah battery
This is very odd. I saw the 1/4 hex model from Mac break 200 ft lbs. Either Mac has a slightly different design which gives it this torque or something is wrong with your tool.
I'm not sure, but we were definitely expecting more from this little guy. Still a great tool, but only for light work. Thanks for watching.
No Good job: this 12v it's eccellente for another work.
The DCF901 and 903 are out. Any plans to test these?
As soon as we can get them. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews Not soon enough for me....I bought the DCF901 :-) gonna use it tomorrow.
Dewalt, do better please. Dewalt has 10 version of their 1/4 impact drivers, 3/8 and 1/2 impact. That ridiculous and most are way underpowered. Milwaukee brushed, brushless and fuel line. All versions have great power. Milwaukee and makita have their shared of underpowered tools but dewalt leads the pack
U don't know what your talking about the dewalt 12 volt half inch is stronger than the m12 fuel and the new atomic 20 volt is stronger than Milwaukee gen 3 m18 fuel impact wrench. So before u go saying crap that's not true maybe do some research
If you need a 3/8 to 1/2 you using the wrong tool.
Agreed
WHY did the 902 do so poorly and the 901 kicked butt?
Maybe do some editing or voice over with the correct specs.
Lose the adapter, get different nuts.
I understand your point, but once you start dropping sizes in fasteners, you quickly lose the max torque capabilities. Even a 5/8" fine thread (18tpi) Grade 8 hardened bolt is rated for less than 200 ft-lbs of torque. Thanks for watching.
Man that's a cv axle bolt 🔩😳
Fuck yeah Trump 2024 my Bestie Big M O.Dog bought me this.
What a shame ,,, Milwaukee is the king ,,, 👍
The Dewalt is a great little impact. Thanks for watching.
I was going to buy this tool but decided not to from this video. I'll just stick with my 899 for now
Mantap
Bought it thinking DeWalt quality and believing their 200 ft.lbs claims, this DCF902 couldn't even take off the lug nuts on my Civic at 80 ft.lbs. never bought DeWalt again 👌
Aww, hope that didnt scar you for life.. poor guy
I'll stick with my M12
Not a bad choice. Thanks for watching.
Aren’t these like the xtreme line they aren’t that good xr are better
Yes, these are the Xtreme 12V line. The XR is the 18V line, so they will always be more powerful. Thanks for watching.
Meh. Get the makita xwt14. 450 ft lb loosening torque. 5.1” length just like this dewalt
It’s also twice as fat and twice as heavy.
I mean it out performs Makitas 12v offering. Against slim, compact impact wrenches it’s one of the best. Stubby impact wrenches are at different class of tools. And you’re comparing it to a 18v large compact/small mid size impact wrench.
That’s like saying a half ton pick up, can tow more than a Honda Civic......
@@juanc5149 youre right 👍🏻
Much different tools. Love the Makita XWT14, which we reviewed, but this DeWalt is a very handy little impact wrench. Thanks for watching.
Fail.
It might help to have a fact sheet for you to read off, to minimize confusion.
Also, try doing your trial BEFORE you film it, so you know what you're dealing with.
Just saying.
We aim to please, but sometimes the target is just not achievable. Thanks for watching.
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Yeah, I was surprised. I thought there would be more torque.
Maybe Dewalt's new 5ah battery would do better.
Also, it would be interesting to see how much different your socket welded to the adapter might be.
Otherwise, good honest video.
Dewalt good for just putting whatever numbers on a box to make you buy it and that's what you get that thing is worthless in my shop
You said it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Horrible review on ur part. U can't run a huge socket on a 3/8 drive. I have it and it takes my lug nuts off my truck. I am waiting for the release of the 12v 1/2 drive extreme
F=T/R
Thanks for watching.
Gar-bage
Thanks for watching.
pretty shitty test who uses a 3/8 12v impact to break 30mm nuts do the same test on a 3/4 nut
An impact that struggles at 100lbs is useless
I wouldn't say useless, but I do understand what you're getting at. This can still work fine for light work, if you have any light work. Thanks for watching.
I heard you struggle at 100 pounds?! 😁. This impact has its place, and I don’t think it can compete with some of the others. I use it on light stuff on the vehicles, and so far brake calipers, and other such fasteners are no problem. It has a very good trigger, and along with the speed control, is versatile. Just messing with you, peace! 👍✌🏻😁
Dewalt Tools - Overpriced and Underperforms.
Not always, but sometimes. Thanks for watching.