I have the 887, but my fav is still the old brushed 885... I just did about 100 sq foot of deck repair, had some help so we traded off both the 887 and 885 and agreed we preferred the old brushed version. I do love the controllable variable speed on the old 885.
I snatched the 840 kit up already, it's a beast!! I'm glad Dewalt kept this quiet, so everyone ran out of got the 850, while this kit was just chilling at Lowes!!! Thanks for the test
It’s like a 10 year old DCF815 12 volt I have.Minus the beans 311 in lb torque,650 nut break away.lol Don’t laugh it’s been a great tool.Batteries still good too !
Cheaper and lighter means unhealthy plastic. Check out the cancer warning on it. You HAVE to wear a proper respirator and thick gloves when operating these cheap plastic power tools or you will 100% get cancer and die. Ask me how I know.
@Eli Fire. Source material please. Also the 840 impact actually seems to have more metal on its motor housing then any of the other dewalt offerings so even if your assumption had some truth to it which im scheptical of the 840 would actually seem to be the best choice seeing as its if the smallest of the impacts meaning less plastic and it also has more metal on its housing then other offerings. And finally I wouldnt consider any Dewalt brand impact to be a cheap plastic impact. Maybe your referring to non brand cheap Chinese knockoffs or something.
I wanna thank ou for this video i went not too long ago and went to pick up this dewalt impact and added to my tool set and its great...love this meets all my expectations.....Thank you brother love your vids
I actually bought the atomic driver today on my lunch break because it's more shorter and i don't regret it. Been testing it out all afternoon in my garage and love it.
My take after using the 850 a couple days now. The “soft start” or whatever kicks in and it takes a little bit to come into the power. I ran a few 3 1/2” framing screws into a triple 2x4 and drove right through the first one. It definitely gets hot quicker. I’m still not sure if I like it more or not.
Vince dont let these newbies to the channel dictate how you do your show. You guys have always counted your own starts and we've never had a problem with it.
I saw this yesterday, ran as fast as I could to Lowe's this morning. I had been looking for the 850, couldn't find one anywhere. They had some of these 840 kits,tried it out this afternoon,, wow!! What an animal!! Anyone looking for an impact driver that will do the job, this is the one! Thanks for the heads up!!
Agreed. Haven't been in the market for a driver for decades (not a contractor) and been using a cheapy Ryobi. Man I have missed out! I went to help out a local school tear down some desk to donate. Needed a driver to remove decades old set screws. I was blown away by the Dewalts some of the teachers had. So I went out and got the 850 and got an extra battery at Home Depot all for 149.
Thank You for telling me about the 840! I don't feel bad for not getting the 850 impact driver at Home Depot now. I replaced my 887 with the 840. The 840 is better in many ways to the 887 impact driver.
@@franciscosaiz87 I know what you mean. I got lucky. The guy only had one of them. I almost bought the kit with the regular batteries but I wanted the power stack
@@VCGConstruction so this means that this impact if replacing the older 20v lineup, so technically we should see a new XR model soon that beats both of these, right ? (Asking since I want to buy a new impact but I want to buy the 887 xr replacement one!
This is the first comparison video I have seen your channel do. I think you guys did a great job. I also liked how you switched operators often to give the tools the best benefit. Keep up the good work! Also really like the impact. Seems different but a great offering from dewalt.
I took your advice and I bought a DCF887B. It has been discontinued and is getting hard to find. I liked it so much I bought 2 more !!!! I am very demanding and I expect a lot from my tools. I run 3 Stihl chainsaws back to back like an Iron-man Competition and I do the same thing with impacts. I have one ready as soon as the battery dies and then grab the next one. The 887 stands the test. I installed over 300 feet of 6 foot wooden privacy fence with screws and the 887 made it a pleasure. ONE TOUGH TOOL !!!!
This was an awesome test! The added length of the tool will be annoying in some situations, but overall, it seems killer. Good heat sink point BTW. Vince I think you mean "posterity" not "prosperity" though. I recently learned "For posterity's sake." Literally means for the sake of future generations. A bit dramatic given how often it's used, but applicable when you are sharing excellent knowledge like this. All my DeWalt tools have beeb great for the money. And if you LIKE, sharing KNOWLEDGE, with FUTURE GENERATIONS, go ahead and SMASH that LIKE button, RING that BELL, and become a member of the VCG!
The DCF 840 is basically just the 12 volt Extreme but in 20 volts with no settings and a few hundred more rpms. I'm just confused why they didn't release it last year to go up against the 20 volt Atomic last year. Or perhaps more confusing, why did Dewalt make the crappy Atomic from last year when they had this new Atomic, that is actually really powerful and compact.
What! The 840 might be the replacement for my fleet of 885s if theyed ever die. Some of them are looking pretty rough but they just woulnt give up lol. Seems pretty compact as well. Thanks for another Great tool test comparison VCG👍👍👍
@@nachocheez9 lol, ya my 885s just keep on working aside from a few of them having a burnt led or two and I have had to replace collet springs on all of them but one now. Other than that and some peeling rubber overmold at some spots the dang things just keep working away no matter the punishment they get dealt by me and my workers. Cant tell ya how many times theyve been dropped from above 6ft on to concrete and the main tasks they do is all day screw and 5/16 lag installation for outdoor gazebo and playset builds.
I've got a buddy that bought the 850 and drill in a combo kit with 2, 1.7Ah batteries and a charger. I can tell you that you need the variable speed/torque settings for that bad boy, cause it has quite appetite for bits, screws, bolts or whatever until you finish the learning curve of this newly available torque. I'm not bad mouthing DeWalt by any means, as definitely have an impact driver, or hex driver for everything. This new 840 sure seems like an incredible value, and likely to be paired with an equally cool drill, to help get more people on to the yellow team.
Lol many people went and got the 840 thinking they were buying the 850. "I got the new one" na you got a new one, but not "The" new one. 850 is the star right now.
That 840 is a beast, I also noticed that the 850 sorta bounced when I tested it against my others drivers. Almost like it had a hammering mode. I was a little disappointed due to the way it feels when driving bigger screws.
Maybe you got a lemon? I have 2 850's (along with just about every other major model impact you can name) and both have been great, especially with big engineered structural fasteners. Slams them right in with no bounce at all. The 850 has actually outperformed my M18 fuel drivers in several different situations (not all)
I ran a test between the 887 and the 850 and realized that both running on 6 Amp XR batteries were almost identical in strength but I believe that the 887 was more powerful in the highest third position while the 850 was more powerful in the second position but like many viewers have mentioned the 850 gets real hot real quick and the 887 was cool as can be so in my opinion the 887 is still at the top of the mountain. DEWALT needs to Release a new updated more powerful version of the 887. I believe they will soon.
Ouch that’s a bummer, was really hoping to get one.. if it gets hot that is no good for the bearings , electronics etc.. being atomic it’s going to be more budget friendly , aimed at light duty use. The build quality isn’t as good as XR
@@smokefentanyl I have both and have put the 850 thru hell the last few months. Been running great. I got it release week. Huge DeWalt fan. The 850 is by far my favorite tool. The 887 can't torque quite as big of a lag in however it does drive faster on speed 3 than the 850. The 850 is a monster on speed 2. Just not as quick. But can drive 6" 1/2" lags down to the bone without much slowing down at all
I’ve been using and abusing and occasionally, accidentally dropping my 887 from 8’ and 10’ ladders for at least 10 years now and It still runs like a beast on steroids compared to all other Dewalt impact drivers including other 887s. That thing was built for war and every single person in the sheetmetal industry who has used it has been impressed with its performance. I will never replace it till it falls apart or blows up in my face.
@@VCGConstruction When you repeated it I thought of the Spaniard who said to Vizzini, "You keep using that word...I do not think it means what you think it means!!" You're the best and I love your channel
That 840 might just be the perfect deckmaster for homeowners. If it charges a battery as fast as the other one discharges in use, the amp-hour doesn't really matter. Amazing price, and pretty smart way of Dewalt to grab customers into their line.
Amp hour does matter. Several channels have shown that the larger amp hours will push the drivers faster. If you notice to make the test fair, the 2amh battery provided for the 840 was swapped for the same on the 850.
I just got one of these kits, and that’s exactly how it came, the drill, the charger, and a single 2 amp hour battery with a charge level light And yes I also got it on sale for $99
I bought a Dewalt 12v impact/drill combo recently, and the driver also has rattling noise. The one on display at the store didn't have that issue. I think it's really bad quality control, and perhaps, that's how Dewalt can beat the other brands on pricing/special deals/BOGO deals. You get what you pay for i guess.
It’s to bad Nick thinks he’s too cool to hang out with the Very Cool Gang anymore or run the Dewalt for a TTR! Thanks Vince and Jimmy for always making time to run the newest tools for us
Hi Vince and Jimmy, excellent demonstration, I recently saw that dcf840 on another video with just details, I like the 850 it’s more compact for me, the 840 is very impressive I like the three speed better on the 850, excellent quality video ty, Bob,
I bought my 840 because of its skinny profile for automotive work. Looking forward to putting it through its paces but I had to wait for it to come off its $159 sticker, she's now back down to $99 🤙🏻
I wonder how the power stack battery will hold up to constant use. Like how do they perform in high temperatures cuz they are are lipo batteries. Or how safe are they when charging? If you have any RC cars u will know that lipos can blow up when charged improperly
After getting my tools stolen and replacing everything with a little bit different overall kit I truly believe that the 850/840 combo is the best impact driver combo you could carry every day at work. Get a subcompact xr drill driver, hammer drill, and the atomic sds and you’re absolutely kitted out for most jobs. I much prefer that combo to my old 850/887 combo… the 887 just punches too similar to the 850 but with the longer body. Not much of an advantage having both. But the 840 makes for an extremely comfortable and light but still capable 20v secondary for doing jobs where you will be using the driver on many small repeated tasks
Hi, why does the bit holder swing a lot with the Dewalt DCF887N screwdriver? Do you recommend any model of small Dewalt impact wrench that does not have this defect? Thank you
I just picked up the 840 with the 1/2in hammer 778 with 2 power stack batteries bag and charger for 199.00 I couldn't believe it after watching this video I jumped all over it thanks guys
I just wanted to say I personally enjoyed the video as always but to be honest ever since I seen the leak pictures of the 850 that's the one I want to add to my collection but don't get me wrong the 840 is still a good option as well
Ok, so here’s what I think it’s happening. We’ve always had three brushless impact drivers from Dewalt. The top of the line dcf887 xr. The atomic sub compact economy dcf809 atomic. For Home Depot And the economy brushless barebones dcf787 for Lowe’s. So the dcf850 replaced the 809 for the atomic line up. And it slightly out performs the old 887. And the dcf840, for Lowe’s replaced the dcf787 for the Lowe’s alternative to the atomic as their economy line up. What does this mean to me? It’s a sneak peak of what’s to come. There’s an 887 replacement coming soon. Perhaps bundled with the new power stack battery. And it’s going to be an absolute beast. Dethroning the Flex and Milwaukee fuel impact drivers by a wide margin.
To me, this dcf840 is the successor to the tried and true dcf885. Single speed variable trigger. I'm still rocking the Mexican 885 from my first DeWalt combo. Never disappointed in it (I'm not a contractor). I was tempted by the 850 until I saw this 840. Gonna go to Lowe's today and see if mine has em
Great video! I got an 840 today (11/28/21) based on this video; from the blue big box. Orange big box has an 809 on holiday pricing for $99; 20 volt Atomic MAX with 2 batteries. However 809 is 3,200 IPM vs the 840 at 4,200. Of about a dozen blue big boxes in the Nashville area, only one store had any and that store had three. Can't wait to use it. Thanks again for the great video!
Man my dcf885 just keeps going and going years of use idk just a diy'er mainly at home stuff. I just want brushless but way things are getting cheaper now drills without the hammer mode wtf
One month old dcf 850 stopped working today snugging 10 mm antenna mount bolts. Motor still sounds great but the drive doesn’t spin in either forward or reverse
They have that impact paired up with a bag and 1 power stack battery. I took a chance on the hammer drill to try the power stack and for all plastic it's surprised me so far. But I never heard of it before either lol
Me, too. I run my 1.3 ah batteries on lots of my DeWalt tools. I have a 1.7 ah Power Stack but I am not impressed. I have a dad 771, DCS571, DCS391, DCW210 in addition to the 787. They all will run on the 1.3 ah batteries. They may not give blinding speed but they work. Some of my 1.3 ah batteries are ten years old. I got them with my 771 drill in 2014. Go figure.
I bought the Dcf787C2 for 100 bucks at Amazon comes with 2 1.5amp battery’s charger not sure if it seems better cause I bought the craftsman impact and the dewalt I’m using for commercial hvac
Is spend the extra and get PowerStack, you can use that battery on a wider variety off tools. Even circular saws and recip saws. That 1.3 is only good for drivers and flashlights in my opinion. You’ll never reach full power potential on the 840 with the 1.3 batteries
My 850’s didn’t last long on me since they advertise like it would be a nice 887 replacement. I’ll rather keep that atomic 850 at home for light duty jobs
You’re correct. Lowe’s can’t sell the 850 because the Atomic line is Home Depot exclusive. The 840 is styled after the 12v Xtreme, which is the Lowe’s exclusive line.
All i gotta say is I WANT THAT ORANGE hoodie! Ever since i bought my dewalt set decades ago i just knew i had to match them with something of equal or greater value.....well today that value has been matched. Over 10 years of use and my dewalts are still kicking,. Yet I still have nothing that matches the epic safety and satisfaction of that hoodie. Please do a give away!
I have the 887, but my fav is still the old brushed 885... I just did about 100 sq foot of deck repair, had some help so we traded off both the 887 and 885 and agreed we preferred the old brushed version. I do love the controllable variable speed on the old 885.
I snatched the 840 kit up already, it's a beast!! I'm glad Dewalt kept this quiet, so everyone ran out of got the 850, while this kit was just chilling at Lowes!!! Thanks for the test
Exactly
It’s like a 10 year old DCF815 12 volt I have.Minus the beans 311 in lb torque,650 nut break away.lol Don’t laugh it’s been a great tool.Batteries still good too !
Cheaper and lighter means unhealthy plastic. Check out the cancer warning on it. You HAVE to wear a proper respirator and thick gloves when operating these cheap plastic power tools or you will 100% get cancer and die. Ask me how I know.
@@elifire4147 guess I'm going to have cancer dude, cause my 840 is a beast!! Say what you will but all top brands are plastic.
@Eli Fire. Source material please. Also the 840 impact actually seems to have more metal on its motor housing then any of the other dewalt offerings so even if your assumption had some truth to it which im scheptical of the 840 would actually seem to be the best choice seeing as its if the smallest of the impacts meaning less plastic and it also has more metal on its housing then other offerings. And finally I wouldnt consider any Dewalt brand impact to be a cheap plastic impact. Maybe your referring to non brand cheap Chinese knockoffs or something.
I wanna thank ou for this video i went not too long ago and went to pick up this dewalt impact and added to my tool set and its great...love this meets all my expectations.....Thank you brother love your vids
This is what makes me excited for the follow up to the 887. Both of these are fantastic and impressive tools.
I just bought a DCF840 with the Power Stack because of this video. Thanks brother
I actually bought the atomic driver today on my lunch break because it's more shorter and i don't regret it. Been testing it out all afternoon in my garage and love it.
I believe the DCF840 at $99 is a way better deal than the first generation atomic DCF809 at $99
Absolutely agree!
The DCF809 was never a good deal to begin with…
wish it came in 3 speed like the 850, still keeping my 850 but damn that 840 is no joke
This tool now comes with the stacked battery an performs great with it. smooth an fast 👌
VCG rocking again with another great review and video...👍💯
My take after using the 850 a couple days now. The “soft start” or whatever kicks in and it takes a little bit to come into the power. I ran a few 3 1/2” framing screws into a triple 2x4 and drove right through the first one. It definitely gets hot quicker. I’m still not sure if I like it more or not.
Vince dont let these newbies to the channel dictate how you do your show. You guys have always counted your own starts and we've never had a problem with it.
I saw this yesterday, ran as fast as I could to Lowe's this morning. I had been looking for the 850, couldn't find one anywhere. They had some of these 840 kits,tried it out this afternoon,, wow!! What an animal!! Anyone looking for an impact driver that will do the job, this is the one! Thanks for the heads up!!
Agreed. Haven't been in the market for a driver for decades (not a contractor) and been using a cheapy Ryobi. Man I have missed out! I went to help out a local school tear down some desk to donate. Needed a driver to remove decades old set screws. I was blown away by the Dewalts some of the teachers had. So I went out and got the 850 and got an extra battery at Home Depot all for 149.
Thank You for telling me about the 840! I don't feel bad for not getting the 850 impact driver at Home Depot now. I replaced my 887 with the 840. The 840 is better in many ways to the 887 impact driver.
I just picked up the 840 and it’s an absolute beast
@VCGconstruction I still love my 850 since I’ve gotten my hands on it. The ergonomics of it (to me) make it a quick go to out of my truck.
Just picked up the 840 kit with a power stack for $179 🔥 840 is a beast!
I just found the same set for $105 on eBay
Heck yea!!!!I should’ve shopped around a bit more but i was in a hurry to get it after this video lol
@@franciscosaiz87 I know what you mean. I got lucky. The guy only had one of them. I almost bought the kit with the regular batteries but I wanted the power stack
Wow another new solid offering from DeWalt. $99 is a deal! They have been doing a great job with these new tools. Well done! 👍🏻
Dewalt is definitely on the upward swing ZZ!
@@VCGConstruction so this means that this impact if replacing the older 20v lineup, so technically we should see a new XR model soon that beats both of these, right ? (Asking since I want to buy a new impact but I want to buy the 887 xr replacement one!
I been a dewalt fan for years.
This is the first comparison video I have seen your channel do. I think you guys did a great job. I also liked how you switched operators often to give the tools the best benefit. Keep up the good work!
Also really like the impact. Seems different but a great offering from dewalt.
I took your advice and I bought a DCF887B. It has been discontinued and is getting hard to find. I liked it so much I bought 2 more !!!! I am very demanding and I expect a lot from my tools. I run 3 Stihl chainsaws back to back like an Iron-man Competition and I do the same thing with impacts. I have one ready as soon as the battery dies and then grab the next one. The 887 stands the test. I installed over 300 feet of 6 foot wooden privacy fence with screws and the 887 made it a pleasure. ONE TOUGH TOOL !!!!
This was an awesome test! The added length of the tool will be annoying in some situations, but overall, it seems killer. Good heat sink point BTW.
Vince I think you mean "posterity" not "prosperity" though. I recently learned "For posterity's sake." Literally means for the sake of future generations.
A bit dramatic given how often it's used, but applicable when you are sharing excellent knowledge like this. All my DeWalt tools have beeb great for the money.
And if you LIKE, sharing KNOWLEDGE, with FUTURE GENERATIONS, go ahead and SMASH that LIKE button, RING that BELL, and become a member of the VCG!
I just laughed and said posterity hahaha
Thx for the testing! TTR review love it 👍
The DCF 840 is basically just the 12 volt Extreme but in 20 volts with no settings and a few hundred more rpms. I'm just confused why they didn't release it last year to go up against the 20 volt Atomic last year. Or perhaps more confusing, why did Dewalt make the crappy Atomic from last year when they had this new Atomic, that is actually really powerful and compact.
I have a few 850's and they've been money for me. Bought the bare tools and usually run a 4 or 6ah battery.
You guys rule THANKYOU for the comparison
Great video guys. I love to see new tools. Even though I am on team red I will admit I did buy the dcf850 & the dcf923. Shout out to my boy Nick.
What! The 840 might be the replacement for my fleet of 885s if theyed ever die. Some of them are looking pretty rough but they just woulnt give up lol. Seems pretty compact as well. Thanks for another Great tool test comparison VCG👍👍👍
Sounds like you're never getting new impacts. Those things aren't gonna die lol
@@nachocheez9 lol, ya my 885s just keep on working aside from a few of them having a burnt led or two and I have had to replace collet springs on all of them but one now. Other than that and some peeling rubber overmold at some spots the dang things just keep working away no matter the punishment they get dealt by me and my workers. Cant tell ya how many times theyve been dropped from above 6ft on to concrete and the main tasks they do is all day screw and 5/16 lag installation for outdoor gazebo and playset builds.
Awsome video vcg, bringin the heat !
DcF840 kit for 99 bucks is a good deal great informative Video the rattle noise not good @Vcgconstruction
I agree Antonio, thanks!
VCG Construction How is it when compared to Makita XDT131?
DCF840c2 won't take same amount of abuse as 887. I've already returned two inside of 15 days for breaking after about 4 dozen lag bolts
I've got a buddy that bought the 850 and drill in a combo kit with 2, 1.7Ah batteries and a charger. I can tell you that you need the variable speed/torque settings for that bad boy, cause it has quite appetite for bits, screws, bolts or whatever until you finish the learning curve of this newly available torque. I'm not bad mouthing DeWalt by any means, as definitely have an impact driver, or hex driver for everything. This new 840 sure seems like an incredible value, and likely to be paired with an equally cool drill, to help get more people on to the yellow team.
That thing is a beast thanks for for the video
Lol many people went and got the 840 thinking they were buying the 850. "I got the new one" na you got a new one, but not "The" new one. 850 is the star right now.
That 840 is a beast, I also noticed that the 850 sorta bounced when I tested it against my others drivers. Almost like it had a hammering mode. I was a little disappointed due to the way it feels when driving bigger screws.
Maybe you got a lemon? I have 2 850's (along with just about every other major model impact you can name) and both have been great, especially with big engineered structural fasteners. Slams them right in with no bounce at all. The 850 has actually outperformed my M18 fuel drivers in several different situations (not all)
@@dilldowschwagginz2674 is your 850 still going strong im thinking of buying one i like how compact it is
I ran a test between the 887 and the 850 and realized that both running on 6 Amp XR batteries were almost identical in strength but I believe that the 887 was more powerful in the highest third position while the 850 was more powerful in the second position but like many viewers have mentioned the 850 gets real hot real quick and the 887 was cool as can be so in my opinion the 887 is still at the top of the mountain. DEWALT needs to Release a new updated more powerful version of the 887. I believe they will soon.
I love my 887. Its my go-to for almost everything. Even jobs that I probably shouldnt use it for.
Ouch that’s a bummer, was really hoping to get one.. if it gets hot that is no good for the bearings , electronics etc.. being atomic it’s going to be more budget friendly , aimed at light duty use. The build quality isn’t as good as XR
@@smokefentanyl I have both and have put the 850 thru hell the last few months. Been running great. I got it release week. Huge DeWalt fan. The 850 is by far my favorite tool. The 887 can't torque quite as big of a lag in however it does drive faster on speed 3 than the 850. The 850 is a monster on speed 2. Just not as quick. But can drive 6" 1/2" lags down to the bone without much slowing down at all
Really. My 887 gets so hot that I have to set on an AC vent for 20 mins to get it to cool down.
I’ve been using and abusing and occasionally, accidentally dropping my 887 from 8’ and 10’ ladders for at least 10 years now and It still runs like a beast on steroids compared to all other Dewalt impact drivers including other 887s. That thing was built for war and every single person in the sheetmetal industry who has used it has been impressed with its performance. I will never replace it till it falls apart or blows up in my face.
I like your videos about impact driver review and comparation
Thanks
@ 10:26 Vince using big words he doesn't know what they mean! 🤣
Prosperity? You meant posterity.
Wow, look at the big brain on you!
@@VCGConstruction When you repeated it I thought of the Spaniard who said to Vizzini, "You keep using that word...I do not think it means what you think it means!!" You're the best and I love your channel
That 840 might just be the perfect deckmaster for homeowners. If it charges a battery as fast as the other one discharges in use, the amp-hour doesn't really matter. Amazing price, and pretty smart way of Dewalt to grab customers into their line.
Amp hour does matter. Several channels have shown that the larger amp hours will push the drivers faster. If you notice to make the test fair, the 2amh battery provided for the 840 was swapped for the same on the 850.
this is the driver i accidentally bought when starting my electrician job, pretty glad to hear i didn't get a bad one, my kit came with a drill too
I'd rather get a single 2ah battery than two 1.3ah batteries.
I just got one of these kits, and that’s exactly how it came, the drill, the charger, and a single 2 amp hour battery with a charge level light
And yes I also got it on sale for $99
I bought a Dewalt 12v impact/drill combo recently, and the driver also has rattling noise. The one on display at the store didn't have that issue. I think it's really bad quality control, and perhaps, that's how Dewalt can beat the other brands on pricing/special deals/BOGO deals. You get what you pay for i guess.
Im not smashing the like button because you told me too im smashing the like button because your rigorous testing earns it.
It’s to bad Nick thinks he’s too cool to hang out with the Very Cool Gang anymore or run the Dewalt for a TTR! Thanks Vince and Jimmy for always making time to run the newest tools for us
Hi Vince and Jimmy, excellent demonstration, I recently saw that dcf840 on another video with just details, I like the 850 it’s more compact for me, the 840 is very impressive I like the three speed better on the 850, excellent quality video ty, Bob,
Thanks for the info Vince
Thanks Mikhail! 👍🏻
This video helped me make my decision. I went with the 840
Thanks for the video!
I want to see the DCF840 with the power stack against the top guys.
Sure thing!
Yes! The DCF840 with a powerstack against big boys, i'll even bake a pizza to watch that match.
I was using spaddle bits with my impact cutting tile underlay Worked like a charm
I’m a newbie, was watching some Milwaukee M18 fuel videos Vince was doing I hit the describe and like the guy pretty awesome.
The most thing i like about these power tools are the colours.
They look nice.
Going to buy first one soon.
I bought my 840 because of its skinny profile for automotive work. Looking forward to putting it through its paces but I had to wait for it to come off its $159 sticker, she's now back down to $99 🤙🏻
Awesome vid but the DCF840 doesn’t have the 3 speed adjuster which I need for my line of work:(
I just grabbed a week ago the DCF850B for 57.46 was 99 bucks and had 50 Xtra pro dollars I used great video guys @vcgconstruction
I love the DCF787 I picked up at Lowe’s last year . One helluva deal
I'm amazed the screw didn't break at usually happens. Maybe the trick is to not torque so much, but 'hit-it' more.
I have the 840 and i love it great tool and price
I wonder how the power stack battery will hold up to constant use. Like how do they perform in high temperatures cuz they are are lipo batteries. Or how safe are they when charging? If you have any RC cars u will know that lipos can blow up when charged improperly
I like how you guys pass the tool back and forth to keep it fair
Canada life sucks, the Dcf850 is $200 and is preorder only. Can’t even find the 840
After getting my tools stolen and replacing everything with a little bit different overall kit I truly believe that the 850/840 combo is the best impact driver combo you could carry every day at work. Get a subcompact xr drill driver, hammer drill, and the atomic sds and you’re absolutely kitted out for most jobs. I much prefer that combo to my old 850/887 combo… the 887 just punches too similar to the 850 but with the longer body. Not much of an advantage having both. But the 840 makes for an extremely comfortable and light but still capable 20v secondary for doing jobs where you will be using the driver on many small repeated tasks
Good job James!
Just purchased one thanks guys ya sealed the deal for me!👍
Hi, why does the bit holder swing a lot with the Dewalt DCF887N screwdriver? Do you recommend any model of small Dewalt impact wrench that does not have this defect? Thank you
You can get the DCF840 with the bag and charger and a 2.0 battery for $99 or a different kit with (2) 1.3 amp batteries.
I just picked up the 840 with the 1/2in hammer 778 with 2 power stack batteries bag and charger for 199.00 I couldn't believe it after watching this video I jumped all over it thanks guys
Thanks guys. Picked it up at Lowes with free shipping for 99 plus tax.
is it an imperative that new impact type bits are needed for the 840? Do I throw away my old bits?
I picked up the atomic Bare tool and we had the other kit and I was Questioning if that was a good choice but I went with atomic great video👍🤔😎
I just wanted to say I personally enjoyed the video as always but to be honest ever since I seen the leak pictures of the 850 that's the one I want to add to my collection but don't get me wrong the 840 is still a good option as well
Can't wait to get my hands on those new batteries
Yep, I need a couple batteries, but I’m waiting till December 1.
The low 1.3 ah is ok when I am crawling under a house for a diagnostic call.
We’ve heard of it! In fact we’ve shouting at you about the 840!
Ok, so here’s what I think it’s happening.
We’ve always had three brushless impact drivers from Dewalt.
The top of the line dcf887 xr.
The atomic sub compact economy dcf809 atomic. For Home Depot
And the economy brushless barebones dcf787 for Lowe’s.
So the dcf850 replaced the 809 for the atomic line up. And it slightly out performs the old 887.
And the dcf840, for Lowe’s replaced the dcf787 for the Lowe’s alternative to the atomic as their economy line up.
What does this mean to me? It’s a sneak peak of what’s to come. There’s an 887 replacement coming soon. Perhaps bundled with the new power stack battery. And it’s going to be an absolute beast. Dethroning the Flex and Milwaukee fuel impact drivers by a wide margin.
Just bought one today thinking it was a compact and finding this video is stopping me from taking it back
Great demo po.
Yea I have the 1.5 and they run long on my 787 from years ago. All impacts shout have quick insert. Damn 840 is like the new 787. Crazy
To me, this dcf840 is the successor to the tried and true dcf885.
Single speed variable trigger.
I'm still rocking the Mexican 885 from my first DeWalt combo. Never disappointed in it (I'm not a contractor).
I was tempted by the 850 until I saw this 840. Gonna go to Lowe's today and see if mine has em
great video 1 question, isn't the atomic a DIY tool?
Just picked up a dcf840 and a power stack battery and the bag for 180$ US out the door in Michigan at lowes did I pay too much ?
I just got the DCF840 but haven’t had an opportunity to play with it yet! Got it “tool only” for $99 at the blue box.
How long ago? The kit is $99 right now, take it back Michael!
@@VCGConstruction Vince, I bought it on Saturday at the $99 price. Thanks 😊
Great video! I got an 840 today (11/28/21) based on this video; from the blue big box. Orange big box has an 809 on holiday pricing for $99; 20 volt Atomic MAX with 2 batteries. However 809 is 3,200 IPM vs the 840 at 4,200. Of about a dozen blue big boxes in the Nashville area, only one store had any and that store had three. Can't wait to use it. Thanks again for the great video!
The 809 must be crap..They have been selling on ebay for $61 for the kit.........
Man my dcf885 just keeps going and going years of use idk just a diy'er mainly at home stuff. I just want brushless but way things are getting cheaper now drills without the hammer mode wtf
I love the "Mayham" would like see flex in the mix!
One month old dcf 850 stopped working today snugging 10 mm antenna mount bolts. Motor still sounds great but the drive doesn’t spin in either forward or reverse
Thanks Vince
Thank you Jenny!
Should have a lot more subs than you do I love this channel
They have that impact paired up with a bag and 1 power stack battery. I took a chance on the hammer drill to try the power stack and for all plastic it's surprised me so far. But I never heard of it before either lol
Just bought the dcf840 and dcd777 with 2 batteries, charger and bag for $149 at Lowes.
like to know if the third drill feels like it drives the screws by itself or you have to put lots of effort into it? Thanks for your great videos
Me, too. I run my 1.3 ah batteries on lots of my DeWalt tools. I have a 1.7 ah Power Stack but I am not impressed. I have a dad 771, DCS571, DCS391, DCW210 in addition to the 787. They all will run on the 1.3 ah batteries. They may not give blinding speed but they work. Some of my 1.3 ah batteries are ten years old. I got them with my 771 drill in 2014. Go figure.
Really a variable speed trigger makes both a multi speed
I bought the Dcf787C2 for 100 bucks at Amazon comes with 2 1.5amp battery’s charger not sure if it seems better cause I bought the craftsman impact and the dewalt I’m using for commercial hvac
What gets me! The 850 is sold at Home Depot. The 840 impact driver is sold at Lowe's!
Hi there, what's the difference between DCF840C2 and DCF840N-B1 (which is sold here in PH)? Thanks
Lowes got it in a 229 kit also with hammer drill and 2 stack batterys
Is it worth getting the DCF840 power stack battery for $169 or the $99 1.3amp Dcf840???
Is spend the extra and get PowerStack, you can use that battery on a wider variety off tools. Even circular saws and recip saws. That 1.3 is only good for drivers and flashlights in my opinion. You’ll never reach full power potential on the 840 with the 1.3 batteries
My 850’s didn’t last long on me since they advertise like it would be a nice 887 replacement. I’ll rather keep that atomic 850 at home for light duty jobs
You guys tested it on wood, I’m a metal framer using heavy gauge studs would you use this tool for the job?
Thanks Vince! Good vid
I can't afford tools, so I'm seriously considering getting the VCG hoodie.
Hey VCG Team! I’m thinking about getting a dcf888 for Christmas. Would you recommend that, or is the dcf 887 fixed?
This might be close to the Milwaukee in terms of driving in screws
i think dewalt made the 840 a “only at lowes” driver i don’t see the 840 sold in home depot and the 850 Lowe’s doesn’t sell it
You’re correct. Lowe’s can’t sell the 850 because the Atomic line is Home Depot exclusive. The 840 is styled after the 12v Xtreme, which is the Lowe’s exclusive line.
All i gotta say is I WANT THAT ORANGE hoodie! Ever since i bought my dewalt set decades ago i just knew i had to match them with something of equal or greater value.....well today that value has been matched. Over 10 years of use and my dewalts are still kicking,. Yet I still have nothing that matches the epic safety and satisfaction of that hoodie. Please do a give away!