Rank #1 in Best Impact Drivers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Torque Number Lies
DeWalt DCF887N 18V XR Brushless Impact Driver (Body Only)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DEWALT DCF887N is the impact driver that came first in this guide. It is listed at £59.95 as a naked-body, bare unit, and it holds a 4.7 rating from 5,156 Amazon ratings. The listing describes an 18 V tool with three speeds, a maximum bolt diameter of M12, a 6.35 mm chuck and a belt hook, a cordless impact wrench and a magnetic bit holder among the included components. The opening bullet reads "Proven reliable Dealt technology", which is the listing's own spelling rather than ours.
The reason it leads the guide is not the torque claim but the way its own numbers sit side by side. The specification table carries two torque figures for the same tool, 205 Newton Metres under Maximum Torque and 200 Newton Metres under Torque, and two speed figures, 3,800 RPM under Maximum Rotational Speed and 3,250 RPM under Speed, alongside three speeds. The weight is given as 1.24 kg in the bullet and 1 kg in the table. The table also lists a battery capacity of 2 Amp Hours, an amperage of 4 Amps and a maximum power of 475 Watts for a tool sold without a battery or charger, and its Power source field reads "electrica_a_fleece". Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; we have not tested the tool.
How those 5,156 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £59.95, naked-body bare unit |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 5,156 ratings |
| Maximum Torque (as listed) | 205 Newton Metres |
| Torque (as listed) | 200 Newton Metres |
| Speed figures (as listed) | 3,800 RPM maximum, 3,250 RPM, three speeds |
| Weight (as listed) | 1.24 kg in the bullet, 1 kg in the specification table |
| Battery Capacity (as listed) | 2 Amp Hours, on a tool sold without a battery |
| Power source (as listed) | electrica_a_fleece |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Always buy Dewalt tools and if looked after and not misused then you can't fault the brand.This impact driver does what's required with ease, add a 5ah battery and lasts me all day.Tried the other two well known brands and still go back to Dewalt for work purposes and you get a lot of quality for the money!”
Verified purchase“More than powerful enough for job im doing. Decking / Fencing.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Impact Drivers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Torque Number Lies.
Questions people ask
Does the DEWALT DCF887N come with a battery?
No. The listing calls it a naked-body, bare unit, and the included components are given as a belt hook, a cordless impact wrench and a magnetic bit holder. No battery or charger is named.
What torque does the DEWALT DCF887N produce?
The listing gives two figures: 205 Newton Metres under Maximum Torque and 200 Newton Metres under Torque.
How fast is the DEWALT DCF887N?
The listing states a Maximum Rotational Speed of 3,800 RPM and, separately, a Speed of 3,250 RPM, with three speeds in total.
How heavy is the DEWALT DCF887N?
The bullet says the construction is 1.24 kg; the specification table for Item Weight says 1 kg.
What is the maximum bolt diameter?
The listing states a maximum bolt diameter of M12, with a maximum chuck size of 6.35 millimetres.
Which batteries does it take?
The Compatible Devices field names 18V DEWALT batteries and the Battery Type is Lithium Ion. The table also lists a Battery Capacity of 2 Amp Hours, although no battery is included in the unit as described.
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