Can't stand those belt clips. I've been trying out those spider tool holsters from Amazon for a few weeks now and I'm a big fan already. Easier to clip than the included belt clips, and no accidental drops.
The cheapo DeWalt tools are garbage, it's immediately obvious if you use the both of them. I have, it's night and day. XR is always a solid option for any task while the brushed shit seems worse than the cheap brushed ryobis or at least about the same
I was approaching a stop light when it turned green and a pick-up truck in front of me took off. I heard a thump and stopped to find a bruised DeWalt 885. Picked it up, hit the trigger and it purred like a cat. That was 4 years ago and it has been used regularly and it still is working great. I love the DeWalt 885.
The DCF887 mode 1 with the delayed impacts is a massive selling feature for me, gives so much control when sinking screws into wood (aka the screw doesn't end up a 1/4" into the wood)
The 12v xtreme has mode specifically made to avoid that, while still keeping that full speed. Dewalt needs to ax the 887 and make a 20v xr version of the the 12v xtreme.
@@juanc5149 I'm willing to bet when they do release a new 20v it will use the same settings. I do like the precision wrench on my 12v extreme impact wrench. Speed 1 on the 887 is nice for setting toilets as it is so slow you won't crack the porcelain and other delicate work pieces.
I bought a 5 piece combo kit 3-4 years ago because of the hammer drill/driver, reciprocating saw, and circular saw....the impact(DCF 885) and light were just part of the combo. I NEVER used the impact until 10 months ago when I started my current job. I use a few sockets, but mostly just Philips #2 and #3 bits to assemble grills, log splitters, picnic tables, pellet smokers, large tool chests, etc. for a big box store(I'm a 3rd party contractor). I have dropped and knocked my DCF 885 of my assembly table countless times, landing on the concrete at every angle imaginable, and it has never flinched.
I was going to get the 887 bare tool for about $130, but came across a sale for the 885 "kit" with the driver, the battery, a bag and an bit kit for $90 shipped. I jumped on that 885. I was just going to use it for home use, not heavy construction like I used to.
DCF887 Brushless all the way! $10 is well worth the extra battery life I get from my 887 over my old 885. The brushless motor is way more battery saving than the brushed 885. I’ve done multiple tests my self running 4” deck screws all day at work and I can easily run 100+ more with the 887 vs the 885 with the same 4 or 5AH batteries. It’s a life saver if your up on a ladder and not needing to come down to swap batteries. Plus the 3 mode switch is great on the 887. Just my opinion.
That's it Gino, brushless gives you longer run times due to needing less energy to do a similar amount of work. Also the 887 (barring any engineering issues) should last longer than an 885. Really though as a pro are you going to wear the tools out before youre ready to upgrade, some do, some don't.
I think this seems kind of biased too. The 885 is basically the equivalent of The black and decker version of the same tool. Also know that wouldn’t surprise me if they pre-drilled holes 885’s side. You pre-drilled a hole even if it’s small enough on the fastener to make it look like you’re not cheating it’s still going to go through faster than it should.
Been running an 885 for the past 3 years. Absolutely flawless. I also dropped it from the top of a 12' ladder last year. It fell onto a cement floor, striking the rear of rubberized part of the motor causing the rubber to deform a little. I figured it was a gonner, but it has never skipped a beat. It's like it never fell. Great video guys!
I have the DCF 885 and its actually really good. When I bought it at the time, there was a dewalt rep at that home depot and he told me the only difference between these two models is the brushless motor technology. The brushless motor creates no sparks and is perfect for work environments that are around combustible materials or fumes. As you can see it held up itself pretty well. The different speeds is really just a gimmick for people that can't finesse a variable trigger.
Own both. I use the 885 for the punishing work and the 887 for fineness style when I need more control. Neither have ever let me down. But I also don’t drive 3 inch lags with them.
I'm admittedly a huge Milwaukee nutswinger... but I have to admit that my very first cordless impact tool was a DeWalt 885, probably 7 or 8 years ago, and I still use it very frequently to this day. It has been super reliable and performs great. When it kicks the bucket, I will replace it with a Milwaukee only because the 885 is my only tool on a non-Milwaukee battery platform. I'm assuming Milwaukee will fix the collet issue in the Gen4 whenever it comes out.
Me and a family member are putting up a barn using rough cut oak lumber. I have the 885 he has the 887. I have no problem driving 3-1/2 in screws with the 885. But and this one is huge. When I have to back out one of those screws. The 885 3 out of 5 will not back them out. The 887 will back out all of them that we have to back out. So I went and got me a 887. Now I don’t have to grab for his anymore.
Ok I have 885. Came in two pack with variable drill. I am not sure when I should use my 885. Yep I am a lady! When does one use the impact 885? Found your videos the other day. I am really enjoying them thank you
I run 4in screws, 6in oly log screws, and occasional 10in oly log screws in logs All day for 8months of the year with my dw887 with 2amp batteries (lighter). Gets hot sometimes but I let it run free for a minute between screws to cool. Hasn't smoked yet.
When I bought my 885 I was pretty much lead to believe it was a bare bones version of the 887, without the bells and whistles. It's also about $100 cheaper than the 887 where I'm from, which was a huge part of why I bought it.
I have an 887 with 3ah battery, on setting 2 drilling like you did I over heated my gun. But on 3 it runs hard never over heated but can run the screws though the wood or snap the heads! But never over heated, snapping the screw heads was a mix for me and the 3rd setting lol but for what it's designed for I uses 2 setting and just know when to let up, if you let up at the end it goes from full torque to the clutch as it should
I run the 885 and it’s a little beast, it gets put to the test everyday running 4 inch lag bolts and 1 inch paddle bits making holes to run wire. For the money I believe it’s dewalts best impact driver.
I droped my Dcf887 from a boom lift at around 50ft. And it still worked like nothinf happend. Sadly the handle was ready to break of at any moment but still good build quality
There's been a gas leak. It has been shut off the scent of gas is still detected You are told to board up the windows from the inside. Which one would you use?
@@henryalancallealvarado2113 I purchased the 885 and used it to rebuild a large section of the exterior deck on my house. It performed flawlessly and I'm still using it for various projects around my home. It was definitely a good purchase. 👍
I’ve been using the 885 for years, besides the side rubber bumpers coming off (I’ve never seen one stay on) and a trillion love scratches it is still going strong. I wanted to retire it and get the 887, but instead I bought a new 885. I’m glad I did after watching this video. I might just get a new housing for the old one it a use it as a spare.
I have both. Can easily tell the difference just by looking at it. The 887 is my go to mostly because of the speed selector. I also feel like my 887 has more torque then my 885. Was your 888 on the 3rd speed for this test?
@Jack Braddell It is true that with a big crew $60,- is a lot. Even a $10,- difference could end up being a big saving. But if a big crew can keep on working longer without needing to come down from the roof to switch batteries as much, you have that earned back in a month or 2. Besides, if you buy in bulk you get a good discount and therefor the price would be better. That makes the difference smaller in total.
I'm no engineer but from what I've seen the problems that you all have had with the 887 maybe simple is better. At the end of the day if it's trouble free, does a good job at what it's supposed to and will pay for itself then that's all that matters.
If you're doing installs and you need more control for smaller fasteners then maybe the three speed is worth the extra dough ?? What do you think ? as much control with the 885 ?? or go 887 ??
Thanks Vince. I would go brushed. Because a brushed tool is quicker and easier to repair. Brushless is all wired to its circuit board, So when the board blows that's the end of your tool. Stay brushed for sure.
Great test, I've been wondering about this particular match-up. I have the 885 but I've seen a lot more 887s out there. I figured they'd be about the same. Keep it up guys.
I could tell the difference immediately . I just bought a new setup I went with dewalt s brushless line over the standard . Now I'm kind of wondering if some of the other tools are close as well like the circular saw I just got the new XR brushless six and a half I wonder how that compares to the regular six and a half and I also got the XR sawzall wondering how that compares to the regular one you guys should do a video comparing the rest of the line of brushless tools with the regulars
I don’t think there will ever be another dewalt impact like the 885, dropped mine off a 4 story building onto concrete years ago and it didn’t break or even crack. Still have it and still works like new, 885s don’t quit.👍🏽🤙🏽
Thing is brushed motors are more powerful than brushless. What you get with brushless is technically the endurance per battery should be better AND the tool motor should last longer due to less mechanical wear and tear. So the performance isn't really hugely different, but longetivty of the tool IS a factor and it's really hard to test for that.
I have two 885s and a 887. The 887 definitely has more power with my experience. But I am a custom furniture and cabinet builder so I'm not running a lot of lag bolts.
We have a TON of 20v platform tools, work as general contractors, and haven’t observed any noticeable difference in most of the dewalt models. With one serious exception....the 7-1/4” circular saw is substantially underpowered from our experience. Our new favorite is actually the 4-1/2” dewalt circular saw.
I am pretty sure the 885 is the impact that came in my 2-tool kit...got the impact, a drill, 2x 1.5Ah batteries, charger, and bag....all for $99 on sale a year or so ago... for my homeowner use they've been great tools so far.
885 is very under rated, sure its brushed, but we lived without brushless for years! great impact and in reality, how often do you really replace brushes? never have had to in mine..
I have had the 885 for years when compared to the 887 the light is much brighter than mine and I've ran out of daylight screwing a tin roof on more than one occasion and wish I had the better light.
I’m huge Dewalt fan. But I do not like the 887. They need to put the same mode selector either the 801 has or the 894 has, and have it not set on fire. Thad be nice too.
I have the 885 and recently I picked up the M12 Fuel Impact and drill kit and it blew me away. I'm giving some serious thought to picking up a Milwaukee M18 Fuel kit in hopes that it's better than my Dewalt 885. I can't find much to like about the new Dewalt line but I hate to cast away my 885 and two batteries just to try the Milwaukee. You seem to prefer the Milwaukee overall so I'm hoping my gut is right telling me to switch.
You didn't talk about the 3-speed gear box on the 887 and that's the real distinction IMHO. That gives more fine control at slow speed. I have the 885 and I like it fine. I don't care if it's 2 seconds faster or slower than the 887. I think I'd appreciate the fine tuning the 887's gear box affords but not enough to throw my 885 overboard.
I have 885 & 887 ,,,, love them both,,, for all day use,,,, I sling up my new 12 volt brushless !!!!! I'm 60 years old,,, it's lighter, but notice!!!!! I still own all of them,,, tuff tools lol
Im also curious how ya like the atomic impact? I added a couple of the Atomic drill drivers to the work force a month ago because we were doing some gazebo and pergola display builds at Sams Clubs during open hours and I wanted to try a drill driver for its quieter operation, and it had sufficient torque while being much quieter then my 885 impacts. They actually worked pretty well as long as you were careful about the torque twist. And I really like how compact they are. One of my guys actually said he prefers using the drill driver over the impact. I dont agree with him on that personally, but when ya need a quiet driver it is much quieter then the impact. Haven't needed to upgrade my 885s yet still going strong and plenty of power for the building we do.
It functions, does what I need it to do, got it during the holiday sales. The 885 just seems built better to me, and is first tool put of the bag and on my belt
@@duncdunc76 I tend to always carry my hammerdrill with me, I like it for drilling and my impact for fastening. Easier for me to just switch tools then changing out bits but that's just my preference. If I'm just working on delicate work or electric I have sweats gyro screwdriver. But I don't have anything bad to say about the atomic but if your 885's are still running strong then I wouldn't bother.
I have had both of them. I started with the 885 and it lasted for a couple of years before it died. The 887 didn't even make it 2 before it took a long walk off a short peer. If I had it to do over again I d stick with the 885. It proved itself to be tougher than it's newer counter part
I have a dewalt with brushes and a brushless Milwaukee. The dewalt is my go to when running big long bolts that takes a lot of power my Milwaukee I use more for putting massive amounts of smaller screws like when putting down composite decking with the clips I’m still not sold on brushless drills. Some people like them better but not me.
Well I’ve thought that my brushless impact was a little suspect but what I do know is I’ve cut ? Over a thousand rafter with my 1st gen brushed saw and it still runs flawless. On the other hand my brushless saw pretty much sucks.
I’ve used both of these for years. Both have taken a crap on me. I use an impact driver all day running screws, almost the sole tool I use. Both of these have failed in the same way. Eventually the trigger stops responding or running very slow, whether that be the trigger itself or the switch that the battery connects to, it’s frustrating. The brushed guns our maintenance guys would repair, while the brushless they began to just warranty, due to the fact they are completely soldered together and harder to work on. But in my use the brushless is a no brainer. In my specific use (1 to 2 inch screws all day) the brushless gave me twice the runtime or more per battery while being slightly quicker. However after going through about 6 brushed guns and 4 brushless, switching to makita soon.
Yo, waiting for DeWalt to release a DCF987 to fix the issues with the 887. Even still, Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact has a bad collet. For most DIYers would you go with a 887 or a bad collet M18 Fuel impact? I do like the 3 LEDs from the DeWalt impacts though.
For a DIYer I’d go with the platform that I’m already on. If I wasn’t on a platform, I’d go with the one most affordable and accommodates the work I’d be doing.
You’re funny Nick! Vince... love the referee part! VCG is awesome!!! Love your channel... please keep the videos coming and thanks again for the insight on these tool tests! Lots to think about and you and your team make it easy for us to make the right decision!!!
I paid $129 for my dc885 and it came with the battery , charger and carry bag. Lowe’s wanted $99 just for the tool itself with nothing else. My local ace hardware wanted $129 for just the tool !!!!! Mine was also on clearance , can’t beat it
I could tell the difference over molding is different on both back of the 887 brushless it's flat 3 speed the 885 is brushed is round in the back only has good comparison @vcg
I put a extra belt clip in. I put a battery to it and tested the 885 before I shipped it.
You da man Chad, thanks cuz!!
@@VCGConstruction love the 885 have 3 house, camper and garage.
Ya Thanks Chad for givin the VCG fellas some assistance in highlighting the awesomeness of the old trusty 885!
No smoke show with the 885 thats the difference lol
Can't stand those belt clips. I've been trying out those spider tool holsters from Amazon for a few weeks now and I'm a big fan already. Easier to clip than the included belt clips, and no accidental drops.
Been rockin my 885 since 2014. 5-6 days a week. Never missed a beat. Love my Dewalts.
Agreed
Have three 885's the oldest being about 5 years old. They work so well that I never felt the need to upgrade to the brushless tools.
I'm the 1/5. All Dewalt brushless tools have yellow within the handle while brushed tools are solid black handle.
Nice observation. I usually tell from the rounded or flat back, of course that only works for drills and impacts.
The cheapo DeWalt tools are garbage, it's immediately obvious if you use the both of them. I have, it's night and day. XR is always a solid option for any task while the brushed shit seems worse than the cheap brushed ryobis or at least about the same
Same, can spot XR a mile away.
I was approaching a stop light when it turned green and a pick-up truck in front of me took off. I heard a thump and stopped to find a bruised DeWalt 885. Picked it up, hit the trigger and it purred like a cat. That was 4 years ago and it has been used regularly and it still is working great. I love the DeWalt 885.
On a cold day I wrap my hands around my 885 when using it. Great hand warmer!
A quick internet search shows the difference in price at about $60 in case anyone is wondering.
I'm am 885 owner and couldn't be happier with it. It's run thousands of fasteners and never complained. Great impact.
The DCF887 mode 1 with the delayed impacts is a massive selling feature for me, gives so much control when sinking screws into wood (aka the screw doesn't end up a 1/4" into the wood)
Cool, thanks for the feedback
Thats a good selling point for sure.
The 12v xtreme has mode specifically made to avoid that, while still keeping that full speed. Dewalt needs to ax the 887 and make a 20v xr version of the the 12v xtreme.
@@juanc5149 I'm willing to bet when they do release a new 20v it will use the same settings. I do like the precision wrench on my 12v extreme impact wrench. Speed 1 on the 887 is nice for setting toilets as it is so slow you won't crack the porcelain and other delicate work pieces.
Out of all the selective speed impacts the 887 is probably the worst.
I bought a 5 piece combo kit 3-4 years ago because of the hammer drill/driver, reciprocating saw, and circular saw....the impact(DCF 885) and light were just part of the combo. I NEVER used the impact until 10 months ago when I started my current job. I use a few sockets, but mostly just Philips #2 and #3 bits to assemble grills, log splitters, picnic tables, pellet smokers, large tool chests, etc. for a big box store(I'm a 3rd party contractor). I have dropped and knocked my DCF 885 of my assembly table countless times, landing on the concrete at every angle imaginable, and it has never flinched.
I was going to get the 887 bare tool for about $130, but came across a sale for the 885 "kit" with the driver, the battery, a bag and an bit kit for $90 shipped. I jumped on that 885. I was just going to use it for home use, not heavy construction like I used to.
DCF887 Brushless all the way! $10 is well worth the extra battery life I get from my 887 over my old 885. The brushless motor is way more battery saving than the brushed 885. I’ve done multiple tests my self running 4” deck screws all day at work and I can easily run 100+ more with the 887 vs the 885 with the same 4 or 5AH batteries. It’s a life saver if your up on a ladder and not needing to come down to swap batteries. Plus the 3 mode switch is great on the 887. Just my opinion.
Good feedback Gino, we appreciate it!
That's it Gino, brushless gives you longer run times due to needing less energy to do a similar amount of work. Also the 887 (barring any engineering issues) should last longer than an 885. Really though as a pro are you going to wear the tools out before youre ready to upgrade, some do, some don't.
$10? They're about $100 difference here.
This was bad testing. Mike was covering the motor vent holes and pushing down hard on the tool, which can both effect performance. Sorry, redo!
I think this seems kind of biased too. The 885 is basically the equivalent of The black and decker version of the same tool. Also know that wouldn’t surprise me if they pre-drilled holes 885’s side. You pre-drilled a hole even if it’s small enough on the fastener to make it look like you’re not cheating it’s still going to go through faster than it should.
Been running an 885 for the past 3 years. Absolutely flawless. I also dropped it from the top of a 12' ladder last year. It fell onto a cement floor, striking the rear of rubberized part of the motor causing the rubber to deform a little. I figured it was a gonner, but it has never skipped a beat. It's like it never fell.
Great video guys!
Thanks Greg, we appreciate it!
I wouldn’t be surprised if it ran better after, old reliable!
I have the DCF 885 and its actually really good. When I bought it at the time, there was a dewalt rep at that home depot and he told me the only difference between these two models is the brushless motor technology. The brushless motor creates no sparks and is perfect for work environments that are around combustible materials or fumes. As you can see it held up itself pretty well. The different speeds is really just a gimmick for people that can't finesse a variable trigger.
Own both. I use the 885 for the punishing work and the 887 for fineness style when I need more control. Neither have ever let me down. But I also don’t drive 3 inch lags with them.
Got it!
i have the 885 and carried it on cell tower with me in north dakota! never had an issue! still have it and its been four years so far!
I'm admittedly a huge Milwaukee nutswinger... but I have to admit that my very first cordless impact tool was a DeWalt 885, probably 7 or 8 years ago, and I still use it very frequently to this day. It has been super reliable and performs great. When it kicks the bucket, I will replace it with a Milwaukee only because the 885 is my only tool on a non-Milwaukee battery platform. I'm assuming Milwaukee will fix the collet issue in the Gen4 whenever it comes out.
My first impact driver was a hyper tough but after falling in love I quickly (2 weeks later) bought my very first REAL impact driver the 885.
Me and a family member are putting up a barn using rough cut oak lumber. I have the 885 he has the 887. I have no problem driving 3-1/2 in screws with the 885. But and this one is huge. When I have to back out one of those screws. The 885 3 out of 5 will not back them out. The 887 will back out all of them that we have to back out. So I went and got me a 887. Now I don’t have to grab for his anymore.
Ive had an 885 for years now, no problems at all. Zips lags fast af, it’s been flawless for everything I’ve ever needed it for.
The 3 speed on the 887 is my choice, being able to control something that you don't need all that RPM is nice!
This is why I chose the 887. Worth the fiery risk
I love being able to drop down to 1 settimg when running in soft where I don't want it to drive too deep. Def worth the money imo.
The trigger controls the speed by how much u pull it on the 886
@@brandonmurphy4657 every drill/impact does that. The 3 speed selector switch makes it so you are limited on how many max RPMs you can have.
I know I so t see the big deal about the three speed
Ok I have 885. Came in two pack with variable drill. I am not sure when I should use my 885. Yep I am a lady! When does one use the impact 885?
Found your videos the other day. I am really enjoying them thank you
I use the 885 every day for installing garage doors and I love it. 0 issues
I run 4in screws, 6in oly log screws, and occasional 10in oly log screws in logs All day for 8months of the year with my dw887 with 2amp batteries (lighter). Gets hot sometimes but I let it run free for a minute between screws to cool. Hasn't smoked yet.
Good move letting it free run to cool it down! Glad it’s working well for you! 👍🏻
I've used my 885 for over three years now. Still going strong even with vanon batteries. Now I got two 885's.
That's great but if you buy the 887 and use it for a few months then go back to the 885 you won't like it anymore.
VCG is the only reason i can tell the difference between these two. learned a lot from you guys keep it up
Thanks Lavon, we appreciate it!
When I bought my 885 I was pretty much lead to believe it was a bare bones version of the 887, without the bells and whistles.
It's also about $100 cheaper than the 887 where I'm from, which was a huge part of why I bought it.
I have an 887 with 3ah battery, on setting 2 drilling like you did I over heated my gun. But on 3 it runs hard never over heated but can run the screws though the wood or snap the heads! But never over heated, snapping the screw heads was a mix for me and the 3rd setting lol but for what it's designed for I uses 2 setting and just know when to let up, if you let up at the end it goes from full torque to the clutch as it should
I run the 885 and it’s a little beast, it gets put to the test everyday running 4 inch lag bolts and 1 inch paddle bits making holes to run wire. For the money I believe it’s dewalts best impact driver.
just bought my 887 and 796 together from a combo deal..... feels good......have not tested them tho but again.... feels good...
I still go with the brushless. My brushless I have no issues with.
I got the brushed dewalt impact driver and I recently bought the gen 3 m18 fuel impact driver and love it
One out of five and I prefer the brushless I have both are used to brushless I don’t really use the brushed
I owned the 885 since 2012 never had a problem until now, ordered new brush set!!! Great driver
I droped my Dcf887 from a boom lift at around 50ft. And it still worked like nothinf happend. Sadly the handle was ready to break of at any moment but still good build quality
i have had a 885 for 2 years and it is flawless
Me too ,but I think I'm gonna get the brushless just to get it. My dewalt 885 also has been flawless
@@wesleythompson7 Sounds like a good plan
There's been a gas leak. It has been shut off the scent of gas is still detected You are told to board up the windows from the inside. Which one would you use?
The Makita XDT14
Sometimes it's not the tool but the user. But I love my dewalt xr brushless, the whole line of them.
Maybe they should have switched the tool to the other guy in between tests.
Thanks for this video! Perfect timing for me as I'm ordering an 885 right now! :-)
Igual también voy hacer la prueba con 885.
Y a ti como te fue con el 885?
@@henryalancallealvarado2113 I purchased the 885 and used it to rebuild a large section of the exterior deck on my house. It performed flawlessly and I'm still using it for various projects around my home. It was definitely a good purchase. 👍
I’ve been using the 885 for years, besides the side rubber bumpers coming off (I’ve never seen one stay on) and a trillion love scratches it is still going strong. I wanted to retire it and get the 887, but instead I bought a new 885. I’m glad I did after watching this video. I might just get a new housing for the old one it a use it as a spare.
I've owned an 885 for a little over a year and I've used it on the job just about every day. It works flawlessly.
Thanks vince not really big fan of dewalt or brushed tools but the 885 is 1 to have out of these impacts
That was very informative. I have the 885 and thinking about upgrading but now I'm not. Also I'm 1 out 5
I have both. Can easily tell the difference just by looking at it. The 887 is my go to mostly because of the speed selector. I also feel like my 887 has more torque then my 885. Was your 888 on the 3rd speed for this test?
"Global materials" = Chinesium
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Can't find a cordless tool that doesn't contain monstly Chinesium components.
Had the 887N now for a while, super happy with it. Never tried the other one.
I seen that online at home depot there's a dewalt 888 impact driver 3 speed I would like to see if it's better than the 887
I know nothing about DeWalt only Milwaukee but I learned a bunch from this video about DeWalt thank you guys
I used my roofing neighbor 885 the other weekend. It was a great tool. I definitely endorse it
Definitely can tell them apart
@Jack Braddell It is true that with a big crew $60,- is a lot. Even a $10,- difference could end up being a big saving. But if a big crew can keep on working longer without needing to come down from the roof to switch batteries as much, you have that earned back in a month or 2. Besides, if you buy in bulk you get a good discount and therefor the price would be better. That makes the difference smaller in total.
I have both and I use my 885 more. It’s my true tride and joy. It works flawlessly. Mine is from 2015 and was made in Mexico
I'm no engineer but from what I've seen the problems that you all have had with the 887 maybe simple is better. At the end of the day if it's trouble free, does a good job at what it's supposed to and will pay for itself then that's all that matters.
If you're doing installs and you need more control for smaller fasteners then maybe the three speed is worth the extra dough ?? What do you think ? as much control with the 885 ?? or go 887 ??
Thanks Vince. I would go brushed. Because a brushed tool is quicker and easier to repair. Brushless is all wired to its circuit board, So when the board blows that's the end of your tool. Stay brushed for sure.
Hahaha!
Great test, I've been wondering about this particular match-up. I have the 885 but I've seen a lot more 887s out there. I figured they'd be about the same. Keep it up guys.
But the 885 is a very great impact
I could tell the difference immediately . I just bought a new setup I went with dewalt s brushless line over the standard . Now I'm kind of wondering if some of the other tools are close as well like the circular saw I just got the new XR brushless six and a half I wonder how that compares to the regular six and a half and I also got the XR sawzall wondering how that compares to the regular one you guys should do a video comparing the rest of the line of brushless tools with the regulars
I don’t think there will ever be another dewalt impact like the 885, dropped mine off a 4 story building onto concrete years ago and it didn’t break or even crack. Still have it and still works like new, 885s don’t quit.👍🏽🤙🏽
Update my 885 finally gave out.. brushes went bad so I replaced them and it’s back to new
Thing is brushed motors are more powerful than brushless. What you get with brushless is technically the endurance per battery should be better AND the tool motor should last longer due to less mechanical wear and tear. So the performance isn't really hugely different, but longetivty of the tool IS a factor and it's really hard to test for that.
I have a xr and atomic 1/4, and I opened them up. They are literally the same tool, just the atomic is detuned, and has cosmetic differences.
I have two 885s and a 887. The 887 definitely has more power with my experience. But I am a custom furniture and cabinet builder so I'm not running a lot of lag bolts.
I have 2 885 and a 850,love the old 885s.
We have a TON of 20v platform tools, work as general contractors, and haven’t observed any noticeable difference in most of the dewalt models. With one serious exception....the 7-1/4” circular saw is substantially underpowered from our experience. Our new favorite is actually the 4-1/2” dewalt circular saw.
I am pretty sure the 885 is the impact that came in my 2-tool kit...got the impact, a drill, 2x 1.5Ah batteries, charger, and bag....all for $99 on sale a year or so ago... for my homeowner use they've been great tools so far.
885 is very under rated, sure its brushed, but we lived without brushless for years! great impact and in reality, how often do you really replace brushes? never have had to in mine..
Went to lowes and looked and still couldn't tell but my guess was brushless vs not
I run the 885 for the last year most used impact driver in my shop no problems
I have had the 885 for years when compared to the 887 the light is much brighter than mine and I've ran out of daylight screwing a tin roof on more than one occasion and wish I had the better light.
Try them against each other in a marathon. Which one completes the most screws from a fresh start. I'd wager on the brushless.
Very nice demonstration and informative video
I’m huge Dewalt fan. But I do not like the 887. They need to put the same mode selector either the 801 has or the 894 has, and have it not set on fire. Thad be nice too.
Love my 885 works rly good!
I rock an 885 and my coworkers with 887 bust my balls about not having the same power....guess who's watching this video tomorrow..
well, yea on speed 2 these are almost identical
on speed 3 he will win every time
The 5 amp battery 🔋 makes the dcf885 more powerful. I use my 6.0 amp , I feel a little bit more power , and a long run 🏃♀️ time .
I have the 885 and recently I picked up the M12 Fuel Impact and drill kit and it blew me away. I'm giving some serious thought to picking up a Milwaukee M18 Fuel kit in hopes that it's better than my Dewalt 885. I can't find much to like about the new Dewalt line but I hate to cast away my 885 and two batteries just to try the Milwaukee. You seem to prefer the Milwaukee overall so I'm hoping my gut is right telling me to switch.
Does the battery last longer in the brushless? I think that would be the real test.
You didn't talk about the 3-speed gear box on the 887 and that's the real distinction IMHO. That gives more fine control at slow speed. I have the 885 and I like it fine. I don't care if it's 2 seconds faster or slower than the 887. I think I'd appreciate the fine tuning the 887's gear box affords but not enough to throw my 885 overboard.
I have 885 & 887 ,,,, love them both,,, for all day use,,,, I sling up my new 12 volt brushless !!!!! I'm 60 years old,,, it's lighter, but notice!!!!! I still own all of them,,, tuff tools lol
With all things being equal, wouldn't the brushless model have better longevity?
I finally upgraded my 885 finally to the atomic, yea I still use my 885
Do you like the Atomic?
Im also curious how ya like the atomic impact? I added a couple of the Atomic drill drivers to the work force a month ago because we were doing some gazebo and pergola display builds at Sams Clubs during open hours and I wanted to try a drill driver for its quieter operation, and it had sufficient torque while being much quieter then my 885 impacts. They actually worked pretty well as long as you were careful about the torque twist. And I really like how compact they are. One of my guys actually said he prefers using the drill driver over the impact. I dont agree with him on that personally, but when ya need a quiet driver it is much quieter then the impact. Haven't needed to upgrade my 885s yet still going strong and plenty of power for the building we do.
It functions, does what I need it to do, got it during the holiday sales. The 885 just seems built better to me, and is first tool put of the bag and on my belt
@@mattg4294 Pretty much my thoughts on the atomic series as well 👍
@@duncdunc76 I tend to always carry my hammerdrill with me, I like it for drilling and my impact for fastening. Easier for me to just switch tools then changing out bits but that's just my preference. If I'm just working on delicate work or electric I have sweats gyro screwdriver. But I don't have anything bad to say about the atomic but if your 885's are still running strong then I wouldn't bother.
I haven’t seen the 885 go up in smoke like the 887 is that a difference some may haven’t seen
I have had both of them. I started with the 885 and it lasted for a couple of years before it died. The 887 didn't even make it 2 before it took a long walk off a short peer. If I had it to do over again I d stick with the 885. It proved itself to be tougher than it's newer counter part
I have a dewalt with brushes and a brushless Milwaukee. The dewalt is my go to when running big long bolts that takes a lot of power my Milwaukee I use more for putting massive amounts of smaller screws like when putting down composite decking with the clips I’m still not sold on brushless drills. Some people like them better but not me.
I knew the difference and I have 887 and I like that it has the different speed controls and works great for what I do
I think plenty of people need the belt clips that work with the bigger batteries. Nice video guys
Well I’ve thought that my brushless impact was a little suspect but what I do know is I’ve cut ? Over a thousand rafter with my 1st gen brushed saw and it still runs flawless. On the other hand my brushless saw pretty much sucks.
Hey @vcgconstruction, great video as always, thanks and keep up the good work. Ps, new camera equipment looks great.
Thanks Matt, we appreciate it!
I would like to see the same test but running a screw into something hard or running a bigger diameter screw in
I have a dewalt 886 brushless impact driver have you had any bad experiences with the 886
I’ve used both of these for years. Both have taken a crap on me. I use an impact driver all day running screws, almost the sole tool I use. Both of these have failed in the same way. Eventually the trigger stops responding or running very slow, whether that be the trigger itself or the switch that the battery connects to, it’s frustrating. The brushed guns our maintenance guys would repair, while the brushless they began to just warranty, due to the fact they are completely soldered together and harder to work on. But in my use the brushless is a no brainer. In my specific use (1 to 2 inch screws all day) the brushless gave me twice the runtime or more per battery while being slightly quicker. However after going through about 6 brushed guns and 4 brushless, switching to makita soon.
i have the 809, After I broke a screw, I can say that it is more convenient to have 3 speeds than to control the speed on the trigger.
What about the 787?
Yo, waiting for DeWalt to release a DCF987 to fix the issues with the 887. Even still, Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact has a bad collet. For most DIYers would you go with a 887 or a bad collet M18 Fuel impact? I do like the 3 LEDs from the DeWalt impacts though.
For a DIYer I’d go with the platform that I’m already on. If I wasn’t on a platform, I’d go with the one most affordable and accommodates the work I’d be doing.
I just use my 887 to take off lug nuts on my wheels and my tow ball nut with ease and mind you its in a very low battery mode. Its a beast!!👍🏽
Legend says they are still running the tests just one more time to this very day
DeWalt es imprescindible en cada proyecto y esas máquinas están maravillosas
You’re funny Nick! Vince... love the referee part! VCG is awesome!!! Love your channel... please keep the videos coming and thanks again for the insight on these tool tests! Lots to think about and you and your team make it easy for us to make the right decision!!!
Thanks Robert, we appreciate it!
I paid $129 for my dc885 and it came with the battery , charger and carry bag. Lowe’s wanted $99 just for the tool itself with nothing else. My local ace hardware wanted $129 for just the tool !!!!! Mine was also on clearance , can’t beat it
Brushed motors in general seem to have more torque. Brush less motors have better battery life and tool life in general.
Derek Athey at same size a brushless motor will have more torque because there is no friction from the brushes
I could tell the difference over molding is different on both back of the 887 brushless it's flat 3 speed the 885 is brushed is round in the back only has good comparison @vcg
Thanks Thomas!
I just buy the 888 few days ago