The Most Powerful 1/2" Impact Ever Made: DeWALT's All New DCF900
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Find it here: amzn.to/3AoAlZV Lifetime updated tool rankings: torquetestchan... This week DeWALT finally allowed us to purchase the all new DCF900 (aka DCF900B DCF900P2 ect) and it's not messing around. With specs nearly the same as a Milwaukee FUEL 2767 High Torque, you'd expect it to come out swinging. And it does. Hold onto your egos, it's about to get bumpy.
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Torque, who started TTC, is working in product development for Astro Tools who doesnt make traditional wrenches like these at the moment. TTC is not the only testing out there, always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
Who else is now wanting a 60V/Flexvolt 3/4" or 1" DeWalt impact? Could this be the rumored project ludicrous? Whatever it is, whatever form it takes. Looking at the performance of this XR, we're 100% buying one whatever it costs should it see daylight. Our DCF900 shipped this week, many are shipping now: shrsl.com/3o62s
The 899 model also popped and crackled almost as much of this one and they seem to hold up well.
Torque, who started this channel, is working in project development for Astro tools who also make impacts (air). Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
I believe it is going to be a FlexVolt Advantage model, at least that was the word on the street some time ago.
I don't know why they don't make a 60v impact, the 60v mixing and joist drills are beasts.
At this level of power, they should just become 3/4”.
@@svn5994 3/4" sockets and attachments are about 10% as common, available and found under as many brands, and also about 2-3X the price.
You should get adapters and try flex battery on Milwaukee
I personally like to run my 1/4" impact driver with the 15AH Pack to assert dominance among my peers.
I ran my 1/4 inch with a 9Ah flex and sparks were coming from the brushes
I think your forearms would get less pumped just from driving screws with a screwdriver :P
I have a 1/4 with a 12ah lol
Do you use lag bolts as drill bits through 5/4 oak? 😂
Since I am just a diyer I don’t care about speed. I prefer the precision of a handheld screwdriver. So to assert dominance/confusion on my neibors I Just duct tape a car battery below my screwdrivers.
It's nice to not be embarrassed by being a Dewalt guy. I have been using the new DeWalt 3/8" impact and rarely need my 1/2" cordless anymore. Plus the power switch that goes from delicate to full-beans allows it to be used as a 1 stop shop for either big power or "put it on nicely so it doesn't hurt the aluminum engine block" in a single tool is amazing. Dewalt really has some incredible tools in this new lineup.
Also, the triggers are pretty good too, can have it on full beans mode and still nip up smaller bolts pretty easily
I just got a 923 and it doesn’t have a gear low enough to prevent it from breaking 11mm bolts. Gotta be quick on the trigger. Impressive and disappointing at the same time.
@@easybreezy9666 you just gotta feather the trigger, or stop right away, there is no point in giving it the full beans, no matter the mode.
Agreed. I moved away from any new DeWalt products because they weren't staying competitive. I still use my old DeWalt stuff as needed, but wouldn't think of giving up my Milwaukee impacts for a DeWalt until seeing videos like this.
@@easybreezy9666 the 923 is a terrible performer honestly
I like the fact that a channel like this exists and is quite popular, holding tool manufacturers accountable for their sometimes very extravagant advertising claims. By this point I'm sure the marketing departments of these companies must be aware of you and know they will be tested, thus keeping them honest. Really, we need this for ALL consumer products.
I second that!!
ProjectFarm RUclips channel keeps everyone honest.
It boggles my mind how far cordless tools have come.
It’s wild.
Isn't it great?
I know... I still run air too, but I'm starting to think I could get by without the giant compressor, hoses, extensions, and all these old tools...
sdriza, yep, the only reason I still have my big compressor is to fill tires and blow things off.
@@CPthetooladdict my first set was 12v in 2004 and it was 3x the price of air tool and they were joke compared to today's ryobi
Been using the DCF899 for about six years and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. It cuts most of my mechanical job times in half. The only bolt I've ever not been able to remove was on a leaf spring which I had to cut off. I've seen many tests from your channel and Project Farm which made me kind of regret not going with a Milwaukee lineup (I think that I have literally every Dewalt 20v MAX tool except the circular saw, even the chainsaw), but I've never regretted the DCF899. Mine looks like it was pulled out of a junk yard at this point from so much use, so it might be time for the DCF900 soon! Thanks!
I've also have had an 899 for about 6 years, and whether this dyno agrees with it or not I have seen it take apart a number of things that Milwaukee's best couldn't. As an added bonus mine works 100% of the time, while Milwaukees don't seem to want to connect to their batteries half the time if they're more than a month old. I have Close friends who went through 3 or 4 reds till they switched to yellow for that reason.
@@jaywiebe7612 I think it would be fair to rate these tools on 1/2 and 1/4 battery levels on the Dyno as well
@@drewrinker2071 bring it. Although to be honest, I think nobody cares what torque they make at half battery. That's why they make chargers and more batteries. That's my theory anyways.
@@jaywiebe7612 true true. I'm honestly really impressed with dewalts new line of tools, I've never really been a fan of the yellow impacts before but lately they been on a mission to leave red in the dust. This makes my red 2767 very sad 😢
Good to see Dewalt finally showing up to the party and stop letting Milwaukee control the market in performance. Competition is good for us consumers
I guess they'll still let Milwaukee have tool reliability though, battery reliability, still yet to be seen with any manufacturer, most are using those junk Samsung batteries.
@@Blahman240 which cells is Milwaukee using?
@@schm147 ...Samsung
@@schm147 but they are working on new in house battery technology
Finally show up ? Seriously? Dewalt makes top level tools that last for 5-6 years before anyone makes a better tool . Milwaukee just makes a new generation tool every year.
And Dewalt Flexvolt has been out 6-7 yrs and is still the best cordless system on the market. There isn’t a better tablesaw, mitresaw, circular saw, grinder.
Its all about extensions and universals with the high torques, so many bolts are both rusted and you don't have a straight shot, my mid torque couldn't move these by a long shot, but a hi torque can get it done, its really heavy and pricey but I'm so glad to have one these days, what a world!
A lot of people miss the boat on this reality. It's not about having a high torque to work on everything, it's about having a high torque that CAN. Extensions, swivels 'n all. A DCF899 wont drive every toyota wheel bearing out of or into the knuckle every time. If that's your top impact wrench, you're unbolting that knuckle to bring it over to the press, + 1/2 hour, and now the car needs an alignment. On a DCF900 it's a 10 second impacting job and done.
@@TorqueTestChannel wow, you just described exactly what I did... '12 Toyota Sienna - front wheel bearing removal... my story ended at the press... except the press couldn't do it either so had to knock out the bearing inners and weld a few beads across the outer race to shrink it first. My theory was the threaded rod on the on-the-vehicle press I borrowed from Oreilly's was absorbing the torsion impacts and was limiting how much tightening torque I could get to press the bearing out.
@@iowawrench Yeah, we need to test that.
Welcome to wobble socket explosion city with that much torque
@@TorqueTestChannelyou don't need a alignment after removing a knuckle but whatever
And most of the time there a CV axle in the way so you still need to remove the knuckle or at less the cv to change the bearing and revising xv = need to remove knuckle depending of the design of the suspension exemple on dodge truck you need to remove the knuckle to remove the CV because of the lower all joint design
SBD clearly put the entire r&d budget for this thing all into the internals. It looks the exact same as it’s predecessor simply because they didn’t put any of the budget into the looks department. Smart choice if you ask me. The numbers speak for themselves.
SBD right now:
“Kick Milwaukee’s ass.”
That and the immense savings on tools and die’s for fabricating them.
much cheaper to build a tool around the same housing that way they dont have to do too much changes to the molding. and hes right if it aint broke dont fix it. good call on dewalt for this. throw all the money at internals and get more beans for your buck
NO RETOOLING GUYS
It's not like they have to redo the looks. I think it looks great. But then again, I have the DCF899. There's no reason I have to upgrade at this time. The DCF899 does everything I want it to do. I have a Toyota Camry and I've used the DCF899 to change out the control arms. If it can do that (with ease) then it can do anything that I need it to do. It is nice that DeWalt is finally making some improvements.
Well done, DeWalt! Being able to put out the beans like the tool trucks' impacts for half the cost?! As Todd would say, "Very impressive!"
I understood that reference.
They indeed tested that.
Competition is good. This is great to see. Thanks for everything you do to cut thru the bs from marketing depts.
You mean, lying marketing depts.
Some of them are completely accurate.
I wish the FTC still had teeth. I remember them going after Microsoft for just bundling web browser with their OS.
DeWalt is killing it right now. I have the DCF891 that I am trying to test right now and i am struggling to find stuff to show just how powerful and impressive it really is.
I have the same one and just recently bought a deWalt lawn mower so I use the 10ah battery on the impact and boy is that impact strong. I bought it because a customer stole my Milwaukee high torque and I wanted something lighter and with about as much power
The first time I used my DCF891 (4ah battery) I broke 4 sockets removing caliper bracket bolts on an 02 ¾ton Silverado. The thing is unbelievable.
Mine hasn't found anything on the farm yet it couldn't handle. I don't use it for rusty stuff anymore because it breaks bolts I'd otherwise reuse lol
You mean you’re struggling to find examples of where a lesser tool wouldn’t also work?
They are and the 12v stuff is just as impressive
Keep up the hard work I bought my dad the rigid half inch impact he's getting up there in age and I feel like that made a big difference he carries it everywhere with him he mainly takes apart agricultural water systems and standpipes so they're pretty good size bolts and sometimes 20 of them just on one joint
Too bad you couldn't buy the octane battery needed to make it more powerful.
@@djsi38tbuy it for him boy
I just got this DeWalt to replace my air gun that went bad and they no longer made rebuild kits for. I already had many 20v DeWalt tools so I figured why not. I should have done it years ago. Best tool purchase I have made in years. I used it to pull a D30 from under my wrangler and it had it out in no time. Never even slowed down on any on the lower control arm bolts or the wheel lug nuts. Good video. I like how you show the numbers so that even an old guy like me can understand.
So glad to see this as I'm looking to get an Impact wrench as I live in England (where everything rusts) and I own classic cars. All my battery tools are Dewalt running 5ah batteries, so seeing this result means I can undo pretty much any bolt that is now 'one with the car'. Now I just have to find a DCF900 this side of the pond!
Don't feel so bad. It's hard to find over here, too. Only one big box store shows it on its website, but maintains that it is out of stock.
It will be over here soon when they tested the DCF891 it was about 2 months till it became avail here in the UK so I'd expect it to be similar, I got the 891 to replace my 7 year old 899 its same power but much lighter and easier to use on cars, although I'll probably get a 900 in the future for those odd occasion stupid tight bolts lol but the 891 hasn't failed yet
It'll be out here soon. I bought the DCF923 stateside and in the couple of weeks or so it took to get here (through a seller on eBay) they had released it here the week I got mine.
Can't complain though as I saved a third on the retail here.
Now you know how we feel in the US about single malts. Hard to get and when you can it's at a severe premium.
Get in touch with your local mac man
I had a DeWalt drill nearly break my arm one time. I was a delivery guy for sears my craftsman went dead so I borrowed the home owners. The lady looked me in the eye and quoted a DeWalt commercial "it's battery powered"
I really appreciate the methodical testing methods used and stating the facts no matter what brand is being tested. It’s nice to see where something actually comes in real life, not best case scenario lab testing values. Keep up the great work.
Great job testing! It is impossible to know which is best for my hard-earned money just standing in the aisle looking and trying to compare these tools out of the actual field of work, but you took the gamble out of all that. THANKS!
Glad to see it deliver the beans. Can't wait to add it to my collection
Thanks for color coding the guns on the chart. It really does help watching your videos on my iPhone. 👍🏻
I'm a DeWalt fan, my boss is Milwaukee, glad to see team yellow getting a leg up over red in the big toys.
Why do you think Dewalts rattle around so much? Different anvil design? It's the one black mark on an otherwise perfect tool.
They all rattle around.more power more rattle.
@@djsi38t negative, they all don't rattle. plenty of more powerful impacts that don't do this. only heard DeWalt sound like this, makes you wonder on longevity.
I imagine that's over-current or over-torque protection, or just a bad battery connection. My M12 stubby does this when really fiting a bolt in a bad spot when I can't hold it securely.
@@hydrocarbon8272 It's not an electrical issue, it's mechanical. Go to 5:09, you can hear it has a weird sort of rattle. My guess is that the hammer is skipping over instead of hitting the anvil occasionally.
A Lot of people don't know that when using tools professionally Milwaukee batteries start to wobble loose & lose connection, well the DeWalt batteries keep going. Also DeWalt tools are easier to fix & still make parts for older tools, like my dcd889 that's almost 9 years old & still going however it's do for a rebuilt.
Awesome. Been rocking dewalt for awhile glad to see new gun tested
Bought one based on this review and it kicks much ass. It's not light with a 9AHbattery but totally worth the cost. I took it LS hunting at our local pullapart and even the worst bolts promptly lost the battle. I don't know how to dyno recip saws but the DCS389B I bought to go with it is magnificent and blows through truck frame rails like they were wood. It's a kickass combo for mechanics.
Why do you need this much power? YES.
I can’t tell you how excited I am to talk trash to all my Milwaukee buddies!!! I’ve sent this video to probably 10 of my friends already! I’m going to go out and buy this tool right away while it’s still on top and talk trash to every Mechanic friend I have that uses another brand! I was about ready to give up on dewalt and switch to another brand. But now I think I’ll stick with them so long as the continue improving their tools like they have been lately.
The day of reconning is at hand!
For years we endured their jeers!
Lol they’re very quiet today.
Ok copypasta person.
@@juanc5149 I’m honestly debating on buying this gun on my way home just so I can back up my trash talking instantly! I have a couple 6amp hr flex batteries. I guess I’m gonna get to get a regular 6amp hr battery to get its full potential. I have no need for a massive 15hr battery so a 6 will have to do! I wish they would of shown the numbers for a flex battery. I no previously it was slightly less then the regular 6 amp hr battery. But unfortunately they are the biggest ones I have currently.
@@jklpino
It’s not on sale here locally.
@@juanc5149 dang it! Ya. I’ll probably have to search around to find one. I’ll
Look online see where it’s available.
I've been holding off on upgrading from the 2763 for a long time. Waiting for team yellow or teal to beat the 2767. This makes me very happy now that I can finally upgrade
Just purchased a DCF900N. Great to have this and other very positive reviews to base my decision on. 👍
Wow! We knew if was going to bring it but still... Wow!
I'd really love to see you guys try to break Grey Pneumatic duo sockets. See just how much power they can actually take compared to regular impacts and chrome
Send em some
Holy shit that is freaking impressive I'm a big DeWalt fan and I have a lot of DeWalt stuff I do have a half inch impact in my collection and it's nothing compared to what you just showed thank you very much
I figured at some point, impact guns would eventually destroy sockets. I love technology! Things are just getting better and better so quickly nowadays
i was thinking about this a while back, maybe thats the reason why Makita went with 3/4" instead of 1/2 on their 40V impact...
There's nothing like competition to get the manufacturers moving forward, although I do feel that many tools are brought out when they aren't ready, just so the manufacturer can get ahead. Only time and longer-term testing will show if that is the case? Moreover, most of these products tested here are outside the average Joe's price range and also their requirements.
I wondering if they could focus on better socket technology going forward to improve the resistance of breakage at such high forces. If the game now is to bring out monsters like this then socket technology will need to improve else sockets might as well be completely disposable which is extremely expensive and a waste. I love the power I'm seeing out of this tool though.
I've had the older model Dewalt for ages & it's a beast - the new one must be unreal if it's more powerful.
I say this after every 1/2" high torque review, but I'd still like to see the makita XGT 3/4" with a 1/2" adapter compared to these top performing 1/2" guns. The XGT is only a little bigger than a lot of the 1/2" impacts and with an adapter it gives you the versatility of having an extremely powerful impact for both 1/2" and 3/4" sockets.
It makes about around 840-860. A little bit better than the usual 19% loss we see with 3/4" to 1/2" adapters
@@TorqueTestChannel Thanks for the info.
Love to see Big D triumph over the Big Red of yesteryear… and everyone else! It’s always nice to know that your brand is kicking butt when you’ve invested so much in batteries. Go D!
Glad I got one of these, I like the various "speed" settings, and the 5AH battery was a bonus.
Can we give props to the Makita XWT08Z 18V LXT which has been around forever. Mine has been working for years. And I use it on my semi trucks regularly. It's literally done everything i ever needed.
With great power comes great responsibility.
I bought a dcf899 in 2015 when they were pretty new on the market. It's getting pretty beat though. Might be time to replace it with the new dcf900.
I did recently grab a 6 Amp-hour battery, and that did sure wake the tool up. It rips with that thing. However, it's making some truly awful noises and smells from the motor, so I don't think it's got a lot of time left. That said, I don't have any complaints because I've used that thing a lot over the past 6+ years, nearly 7, and it's put in some real hard work.
I’m a Milwaukee guy all the way but I have to give props to dewalt for making a badass impact! Milwaukee will come out with a new impact that matches or tops this one so there’s no point in switching and both companies have a huge line of tools so either way you’re not losing. Respect to dewalt for finally showing up 😉 lol. Also I don’t care if Milwaukee or dewalt is at the top as long as they’re showing out these tool truck brands as less than half the cost!
I bought mine a year ago and it's lived up to the review. Great for salvage yard work like leaf spring bolts.
For many mechanics... are gen 1 impacts are working great after 8 years.. so make sense for us to skip the gen 2 and get the ludicrous 3/4.. if u have the need. Hope it's 60v .
That's my take on it. I may skip the dcf900 if they're release a 3/4 flexvolt fairly soon.
My dcf899 is still going strong and although dated now was a good gun in its day - if it doesn't shift it my 2nd hand Snap-on x4 torque multiplier comes out.
The new mid torque paired with a 3/4 hi torque would be a far more flexible combination.
I'm a forklift mechanic and frequently I need every last one of those ugga-duggas for big M36 counterweight bolts ect.
If it's not a shortage of available cells I have no idea why 3Ah and 6Ah 21700 cell packs aren't the default given how much power they provide. I know I love my 3Ah Ridgid pack, not having to add a heavy battery to an already heavy tool to get pretty much all the beans is great.
Absolute beast. Love my DCF923 and I'll be upgrading my DCF899 to the DCF900 when I can afford it!
I used the dewalt 1/2” on heavy locomotive repairs for years. Absolute monster
Incredible performance - and incredible arm destroyer, lol. DeWalt has to do something about that, it's getting pretty over the top.
Not many bolts will require full beans on the auto industry.
@@juanc5149 This is true
Gloves help a lot.
I work on heavy equipment and carry a 1 inch impact run with a 3/4 line at 155 psi. It's good for 3000ftlbs. If it don't come loose with that out comes terry the torch
@@danhammond8406 what model of impact you use? I need one like that too, for my truck.
What a GREAT JOB you do on every video. Literally every aspect of it. Now... I have a great idea: Let's prove what happens if you re-use a yielded head bolt BUT you must re-install it with with the same torque that would bring it back to the head pressure it had before you loosened it (basically back to the same position it was?) without stretching it further. How much weaker would that bolt REALLY be?
About time dewalt stepped up their game. I love my 899 but the new 900 is a BEAST
I'm a Milwaukee man, but def have respect for DeWalt. This new one isn't gonna make me switch, but made props for upping the ante!
I am having a helk of a time with this tool ruining good high quality impact sockets when giving it on rusted bolts. Not sure what brand will take the abuse from this tool.
Typically quality brands will make Cro-Mo impact sockets soft-ish. Like 41-44Hrc. To do damage to cheaper socket rather than the tool. Snap-On in particular. Oddly, you may need to look at harder import brands and Cr-V to find stuff that doesnt wear so quick at this power level. But you of course run the risk of chipping or shattering them, so it's a fine line.
My earthquake 3/8 air impact is starting to eat my neiko impact sockets. On my tool truck I run it with a 3/8 x 50ft air hose with i/m fittings at 155psi at the tank
About time Dewalt stepped it up
My DCF899 has been superb for the last 6+ years, no problems with daily abuse. I'll probably upgrade!
The 899 is probably the best tool I’ve ever bought. It actually motivates me to start jobs on my tractor as jobs now start fast rather than slow. Buzz the massive wheels and brakes off with it like I’m part of an f1 pit crew. Then get to working on what’s broken. I won’t be upgrading to the new one as the 899 has undone everything I’ve ever asked it to.
Very impressive! Are you considering testing Hazet air-impacts? I have a Hazet 9012m and I'm very interested to see, how far off the spec it is. (Spec: 500 lb/ft working | 700 breakaway)
Love my 899 have had two now and they just keep going.
Ever thought of testing reciprocating air saws? I’d love to see the difference between them.
DeWalt is stacking those Kings with DCF900 DCF891 DCG418 DCG440 and more
I got the ridgid octane 1/2"...I think it and the milwaukee, are a perfect balance between power, and not destroying your sockets....I would like the 1" D handle impacts if I need more nut busting torque.
From the way that socket looked I think it might be better just to step up to 3/4" at this point. Yes, you will have to buy new sockets, but only once and not after every second use.
Apart from that, very impressive showing. I wonder if those hickups are caused by the hammer skipping over the anvil, or getting somehow stuck on it.
so you're saying it might be better to get a full 3/4" socket set for this new DeWalt cordless impact, and then just buy an impact rated 1/2" to 3/4" adapter for the impact. Just trying to clarify? But if so I like your thinking
@@nealamberg807 pretty sure they're saying it'd be better to buy a 3/4" impact wrench and new 3/4" sockets to go with it than buying this Dewalt and constantly having to replace your 1/2" sockets.
More power is fine but it can't hold up to elements of my work environment hence milwaukee is industrial.
I'm glad to see DeWalt is finally coming back and killing it. For me they have always seemed to be more on the bottom of the pile. I believe when my Ridgid 1/2 octane dies, even though it's brand new, I'll probably be switching to team yellow
thats exactly the route i went with my construction tools. Company started me with ridgid, bought into the octane batteries. Every time a ridgid tool died, I replaced with dewalt. Though as long as my octane batteries live, I dont mind buying some decent ridgid tools for em.
Can't wait for Milwaukees new m18 High Torque
Just traded in my snap on for a DeWalt on Thursday. Not gonna lie I'm happy I did.
Team Yellow’s new impact is setting records. Team Red’s new impact breaks right out of the box, trying to remove lug nuts. Horrible look for team Red.
I have both red and yellow systems. Yellow is about level with red now in terms of mechanic tool performance overall. Where dewalt can be superior is 3/4 and 1 inch drives... if at 60v. Milwaukee 3/4 is the limit of m18... the 1 inch has just too much heat... too much heat and uses battrry to fast. A lot of m18 HO tools are okay for smaller job... but the battery trips out on hi heat at 50 percent power remained... this is where brushless voltage at 60v shines... keeps on going and no issues.
Yep, if dewalt made a 60v D handle they'd wreck Milwaukee
@@andrewk8636 we have to wonder why dewalt has not yet made the biggest and most power hungry hand tools. 2 of wich are large impact or 9 inch grinder. It could be the 15 amph battery timing... we know dewalt is not settling for poor ergonomics of combo voltage on hand tools... and they also seem to want the highest durability and run time of one battery. When I use HO Milwaukee... I am constantly switching out and monitoring battery temperature.. lots of walking or maintenance to and from charger. Some people disregard the benefits of higher brushless voltage vs 18v or 36v.. but it's big reason dewalt made the flex battery and 120v combo on equipment. A true performance cord free application.
I think dewalt could aim for a 12 amph( 4 at 60v) 9 inch grinder kit or 2 - 9 amph (3 at 60v) kit. And 3/4 impact should be a 9 or 12 also.
@@philipjohn4149 9 inch grinder?? That's huge lol. Can't imagine how fast it'd rip though batteries and how heavy it's be. I have the 60v grinder and that thing is plenty heavy with a 9ah and 12ah. Chews through battery rather quick too
@@andrewk8636 well 9 inch already exists at 18v 40v and 36 v 18 x2 set up. Dewalt 60v is by far superior at 6 inch and 7 inch so far. The weight is an issue for any manufacturer... but hardly is their a difference in weight or dimensions from 9 to 12. The weight is also comparable to corded. Also from one manufacturer to another the sizes and weight are similar no matter the voltage when talking 9 inch. Dewalt has better power and run time... but by far better ergonomics. Length can be an issue but the battery placement could be under that handle to save on Length with little sacrifice. When grinding that big we also rest the weight on the work piece if we can.
Awesome 👏 👏 I’ll make sure to keep those in stock!
Dewalt just coming back with Vengeance these days there telling everyone We're Back great video @Torque Test Channel
RIP milwaukee
Glad to See it. Dewalt bringing the beans in strong. Only means the other brands have to step up as well. This new gen from Dewalt, the Atomic, the dcf891, the dcd800, and now the dcf900 have proven that Dewalt doesnt want to be "mid tier" anymore. Means hopefully other companies have to step up the bean counting and that will get us the consumer to win in the long run.
As always great video guys. Thank you for your hard work
Milwaukee needs to start upping their game!!! The competitors are coming hard
I'm so glade i waited to buy one of these.
Now if only i could find one instock...
I think they are approaching the limit of the ability of the 1/2in drive socket to handle the power lol.
was a big milwaukee fan in the past but there lack of progression in the last 3-4 years is definitely a bit of a let down for me. especially with dewalt coming out with more powerfull tools and even a new type of battery while milwaukee have done nothing.
Seems like milwaukee took the approach of maxing out performance, and then just kind of did nothing while everyone else caught up. In a way it worked, they were the best for so long that most people bought into the platform.
@@joeschmoe6908 True but they need to watch that people don't start leaving especially if you brought the tools when new, I've had my high torque since release and its about knackered now, so looking to buy another and other brands are tempting me away now
Yeah true, but also shows how long it took for everyone else to catch up.
Having removed one of those Honda crank bolts before, and as difficult as that was, I can't believe a similar level tool did not do it. Now I don't feel I can blame my old Makita.
So good to see Dewalt FINALLY swinging back.
I think the fact that Mac trucks are just mainlining DeWalts instead of having their own version of it had some influence into the R&D of the 900. Add in the fact that the cost is pennies compared to the tool truck brands and I think that currently, DeWalt is the best brand for a new person to get into. It's not enough for me to switch out of my M18/12 line, especially since I'm sure TTI will answer with something to get red back on the throne.
I have never clicked so fast lol
I have been waiting for this video
Milwaukee hanging in there for a 5 year old tool. Nice to see DeWalt step it up.
Was gonna go Red, but with all the “B” problems, and after seeing this video, I’m going team Yellow SCF900… for the win
Ok so the high rpm had me thinking about hit and miss, and with Dewalts habit of big variations between runs, i wasnt too optimistic. The Coyote Earthquake Pill rattling in the 15s test is definitely not good.
Unrelated concern, when do we see the limit off 1/2” anvils, is thin wall socket damage already a thing?
Judging by the state of that socket, I think we're their - you can only put so much through a 1/2" anvil.
I’m not one for chasing numbers and I’m perfectly happy with my last Gen Dewalt 1/2. But I might have to buy one of these just to hear the silence of the Red Army in my comments 😜
You'll have to put a trigger warning on your posts :D
LoL 😝
We don’t have to say anything.
I just got back from Lowe's. I purchased a brand new DeWalt DCK227D2 Cordless 1/2 chuckless Drill and a 1/4" Impact driver. The batteries are being charged as I key in this post. Nevertheless, I gave both of these drills a try-out right out of the box. Both worked. My brother says he has had this equipment for some years and he is happy with the performance. This is the first time I buy cordless. My heart has always been set on 120v. I will soon find out how good these work for I have some dozens of nuts and bolts to do and undo on the Mustang GT project. This edited portion is in regards to the 3 year manufactures warranty. Hopefully, I won't need it.
2023 and you have never used cordless tools?! well I think you’re going to enjoy them very much
Good on Dewalt for finally getting back in the game with the big boys.
They have been for almost a year now.
Have you tested those cross brand battery adapters yet? I'd be interested how this Dewalt does with one of these 20 Red batteries in my box.
As awesome as the performance is, I can't see the reason to replace anything I already have. If I wanted that extra power, I'd want to upsize to a 3/4" impact. Especially with all the weird quirks that DeWalt has.
This dcf900 beats the dewalt 3/4 , and Milwaukee 3/4 impacts in reverse torque.
To beat it youd have to step up to a 1in impact.
Ive been running this new impact against the Milwaukee 1in d handle on my channel . I have a few videos and alot more coming !
DeWalt are the best out there by a long way, DeWalt are great tools and work the way they should and don’t Break.
THANK YOU! I've been waiting for this to come out and you to test it for almost a year. Have some fun with a short video and release all the beans with a 20 second run, 15 ah, weighted socket. We saw the M60, How about a D60?
Impressive. I'll still be having the mid torque in electric. If I need power I hook up to air or grab a braker bar. Those full size guns are impractical as Ive used it day to day and air takes the cake for daily. Too heavy and bulky. I got a aircat that slams like a freak train if it's ever needed.
I have the aircat as well… freakin beast! Priced well too.
Which model aircat
Milwaukee fan girls are crying all over the world right now... lol
Milwaukee will definitely be coming out with an updated high torque impact really soon I have a feeling.
I've seen a few sales where they were getting cheaper or even free in the bundles after you add it up. I think you are right and I also think they are about to drop one that hurts every big brands feelings.
@@loucifer4205 no they do it so you will have something to whine about
my dad sent me a photo of a dewalt that had snapped of the shaft inside the other day, we may be getting to a point where we are at the limits of what a 1/2 inch can take. just the damage that its doing to a impact socket is insane
Very nice, but it sounds like it's falling apart after 7 seconds. I'll stick with the tried and true Milwaukee, especially since with a 6.0 HO battery, the Milwaukee will do 800+.
The failure to visually distinguish these new tools is just a baffling methodology.
Real missed opportunity for what is probably very little in tooling $ savings in the gand scheme of things
it's pure laziness and cost cutting
Well if the 899 is discontinued, eventually you confusing the two at the store shelves are going to be diminished.
I knew I should have ordered it pre-sale through acme when it was on sale! I have the 899 and nearly every other dewalt impact and now I need this!
I just love how someone truly toppled the red giant. Can’t wait to see how Milwaukee will respond. Reminds me a bit of the diesel wars we are seeing. Just loving the tools, cars, and trucks that are rolling out
Try adding milwaukee 8.0 high output battery and see the power
I ordered the DCF900 today. I already have the big batteries from a battery sale a couple Black Fridays back. I also have a couple knockoff 5Ah batteries that aren't too bad. Gonna stress test them soon
Just to put this in perspective. I recently bought the outgoing DCF 899 new for 1/2 the old sticker price. It easily undoes and over tightens 4x4 wheel nuts on setting 2 of 3, and doesn’t destroy my impact sockets too…
the 6Ah batteries are a game changer
i put em on anytime i need to do real work 🎉
Yeah baby, Team DeWalt!
i bought my first cordless impact ever 1week ago the DCF891 even trough i live in sweden (big rust problems lol) it gets 95% of the job done im really happy to get rid of that annoying 1/2" airhose to get some power out of the air impact i had.
Are you still happy with the DCF 891 or do you wish you got the dCF 900?
@@steveb611 Im still really happy and dont feel the need for the dcf900. this mid is already on the edge being to heavy and long just get a breaker bar for the 5%-10% of work the dcf891 cant do
yes it would be nice to ge a 1" or 3/4" dewalt impact...cause adapters don't cut it... I got my DCF900 last week and it has some good power...BTW love your channel, its great and true to honest review of tools and stuff....keep up the great work...
Finally had chance to use it, on semitruck wheels, all i can say wow, even with two adapters ½ to ¾ to 1 inch, cause he was right get your warranty ready it destroyed (cracked) two of my 33mm sockets thats why i had to use my one inch one to finnish the job, finally a great gun....
I have the dewalt DCF899 and decided to upgrade to the new one. I almost went to Milwaukee impact but after seeing this video I’m glad I decided on dewalt instead.
That Honda crankshaft bolt is no joke