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DeWalt · Updated June 2026

20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only): price, specs & release date

20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only), released 2015. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: burnstools.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark46/100#7 of 12 in class

The 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) is listed at $149 on burnstools.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 10 impact drivers (median $149); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 46/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 12 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest impact drivers: 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver — $119

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Is the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) a good buy?

At $149, the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) is #4 cheapest of the 10 impact drivers we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its voltage of 20 V is the highest of the 12, its max of 3250 rpm is below the median of the 12, and its max ipm of 3800 is below the median of the 12. By release date, it is the oldest of the 10 we date.

Evidence of Record

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Physical metricsrecorded
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One independent lab measured this product across 5 physical metrics — head length, weight, battery and 2 more. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

head length · weight · battery · rss screw drive · latency

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only)

Based on one whitelisted hands-on tester (Pro Tool Reviews). PTR calls the DCF887 a 'tried and true' brushless driver that outperformed DeWalt's own lighter DCF850 Atomic, but its measured 12.6s RSS-screw, 3.8in lag and 6.6s nut-busting times all trailed the Milwaukee 2953 (8.6s / 1.7in / 2.5s) in the same head-to-head.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2023-02-18

Tested by Pro Tool Reviews

Consistently praised

  • Consistently higher real-world drive/nut-busting performance than DeWalt's own lighter DCF850 Atomic in PTR testing
  • Proven 'tried and true' brushless platform with years on the market

Commonly flagged

  • Trailed the Milwaukee 2953 on all three PTR tests (RSS screw, lag screw, nut-busting)
  • Bulkier and longer (5.3in head) than the same-spec DCF850 Atomic

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted hands-on source (Pro Tool Reviews) yielded verifiable review text, so no cross-source comparison was possible. All three quotes and all six measured values were confirmed as literal substrings of the fetched page (9,708 chars).

The sources (1)

Pro Tool Reviews lab-tested ·

Head length (measured): 5.3 in · Bare weight (measured): 2.1 lbs · Weight with 5.0Ah battery (measured): 3.4 lbs · RSS screw drive time, 6in x 1/4in GRK RSS into stacked OSB, avg of 3: 12.6 seconds · Lag screw remaining proud, 10in x 1/2in lag into OSB in 30 sec (less is better): 3.8 inches · Nut-busting total, nut set to 150 ft-lbs, sum of 5 bolts: 6.6 seconds

we got consistently higher performance in our tests from the 887, so we decided it was the better choice for this comparison
it's the tried and true brushless model that's been around for years and forms the foundation of a Tool Connect version (DCF888)
The DeWalt DCF850 boasts the same specs as the DCF887 in a much lighter and more compact form factor

Specifications

Price (US)$149 Bare tool published price (DCF887B); launch street ~$117
BrandDeWalt
Released2015
Voltage (V)20
Max torque in (lb)1825
Max (rpm)3250
Max ipm3800
BrushlessYes
Speed settings3
Weight (lb)2

Source: burnstools.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by toolguyd.com. Re-verified 2026-06-19. Burns Tools authorized-dealer page confirms $149, 1825 in-lb (240/1500/1825 across 3 speeds), 3250 max RPM, 3800 IPM, 2.0 lb, brushless, 3 speeds. Tool Guyd launch article (announced Nov 2, 2015) confirms torque/RPM/release. Note: DeWalt's marketing site sometimes lists 3600 IPM, but the cited source and Tool Guyd both support 3800; retaining 3800.

Is the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) worth it vs cheaper impact drivers?

20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) against its closest cheaper and pricier impact drivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked

ProductPriceVoltage (V)Max torque in (lb)Max (rpm)Max ipmBrushless
20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) this$14920182532503800Yes
M12 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only)$12912130033004000Yes
18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool)$15918186034004100Yes

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What do reviewers say about the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only)?

Based on one whitelisted hands-on tester (Pro Tool Reviews). PTR calls the DCF887 a 'tried and true' brushless driver that outperformed DeWalt's own lighter DCF850 Atomic, but its measured 12.6s RSS-screw, 3.8in lag and 6.6s nut-busting times all trailed the Milwaukee 2953 (8.6s / 1.7in / 2.5s) in the same head-to-head. Praised: Consistently higher real-world drive/nut-busting performance than DeWalt's own lighter DCF850 Atomic in PTR testing; Proven 'tried and true' brushless platform with years on the market. Flagged: Trailed the Milwaukee 2953 on all three PTR tests (RSS screw, lag screw, nut-busting); Bulkier and longer (5.3in head) than the same-spec DCF850 Atomic. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) cost?

The 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) has a US price of $149 (Bare tool published price (DCF887B); launch street ~$117), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) compare on price?

At $149, the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) is #4 cheapest of the 10 impact drivers we track, where the median is $149.

When was the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) released?

The 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) was released 2015.

What are the 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only)'s key specs?

20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) (DeWalt): voltage v 20, max torque in lb 1825, max rpm 3250, max ipm 3800, brushless Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $149 at burnstools.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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