A Roundup of New DeWalt 20V Max XR Drills and Impact Drivers
Cordless drills and impact drivers are everywhere and it seems that new ones are coming out every week. Whenever this happens, we have to ask, “what’s the big deal with this one?” The newest DeWalt 20V Max XR Drills and Impact Driver are no exception. They’re compact models, which typically involves making a trade-off between lightweight compact design and power.
DeWalt has been on a tear in the past couple of years producing new cordless tools that have been quickly moving through the ranks toward the top of the class. Just take a look at our recent Heavy Duty Drill Shootout. Despite coming in with the second lowest torque of the group, it came out ahead of the rest of the competition in its class. The only drills to finish ahead were in the new 1000+ inch pounds of torque class.
It’s no surprise that the new DeWalt 20V Max XR Drills are boasting more powerful brushless motors that deliver up to 30% greater application speeds. They’ve also improved the ergonomics. Despite their compact nature, these new DeWalt 20V Max XR Drills and Impact Driver are rated for heavy duty use with improved durability.
DeWalt 20V Max XR Compact Drill/Driver Specs and Features
- Model: DeWalt DCD791B/D2
- Power: 460 Unit Watts Out (620 inch pounds of torque)
- No Load Speed: 0 – 550/0 – 2000 RPM
- Length: 6.9″
- Weight: 3.4 pounds with 2.0 amp hour battery
- Price: $119 (tool only), $149 (2 compact battery kit)
The DeWalt DCD791 1/2″ Drill features a 27% improvement in power over the previous model. in addition to the power improvement, it’s also shorter and lighter than its predecessor. It is the first cordless drill I’ve seen with multiple LED light settings, including a 60 lumen spotlight in high that stays on for 20 minutes for work in dark spaces.
DeWalt 20V Max XR Compact Hammer Drill Specs and Features
- Model: DeWalt DCD796D2/D2BT
- Power: 460 Unit Watts Out (620 inch pounds of torque)
- No Load Speed: 0 – 550/0 – 2000 RPM
- Hammer Blows: 0 – 34,000 BPM
- Length: 6.9″
- Weight: 3.4 pounds with 2.0 amp hour battery
- Price: $229 (2 compact battery kit), $259 (2 compact Bluetooth battery kit)
The DeWalt DCD796 Hammer Drill is nearly the identical twin to the new DCD791 Compact Drill – the only difference is the hammer mechanism delivering up to 34,000 blows per minute.
DeWalt 20V Max XR 3-Speed Impact Driver Specs and Features
- Model: DeWalt DCF887B/D2/M2
- Power: 240/1500/1825 inch pounds of torque
- No Load Speed: 0 – 1000/0 – 2800/0 – 3250 RPM
- Length: 5.3″
- Weight: 2.9 pounds with 2.0 amp hour battery
- Price: $129 (tool only), $149 (2 compact battery kit), $289 (2 battery kit)
The DeWalt DCF887 is built to compete with the top 18/20V Max impact drivers on the market. It’s benefiting from a 17% increase in power from the previous model, maxing out at 1825 inch pounds of torque and 3250 RPM. DeWalt has also developed Precision Drive – a feature that delays for 1 second before engaging the impact mechanism to protect the fastener and material surface.
DeWalt 20V Max XR Combo Kits
DeWalt DCK283D2 Combo Kit
- Drill/Driver: DeWalt DCD791B 20V Max Compact Drill/Driver
- Impact Driver: DeWalt DCF887B 20V Max 3-Speed Impact Driver
- Batteries: (2) compact 2.0 amp hour
- Price: $229
DeWalt DCK287D2 Combo Kit
- Drill/Driver: DeWalt DCD791B 20V Max Compact Hammer Drill
- Impact Driver: DeWalt DCF887B 20V Max 3-Speed Impact Driver
- Batteries: (2) compact 2.0 amp hour
- Price: $319
