DeWalt 1/4 in. Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver (Tool Only) DCF870B 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless $129

LavenderPickle7682

May 30, 2026 4:38 AM

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LavenderPickle7682May 30, 2026 4:38 AM

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Great little impact driver.

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thegamer36

May 30, 2026 12:01 PM

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thegamer36May 30, 2026 12:01 PM

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This or the dcf860?

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Gar03001

May 30, 2026 12:49 PM

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Gar03001May 30, 2026 12:49 PM

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I own this and it great. I believe it is the shortest impact in on the market. I own the Milwaukee M12 Surge and it is shorter front to back than the Surge. When paired with a 1.7 Powerstack, it is extremely compact and has plenty of power. I watched a comparison of 870 and the new Gen II Surge, and the Dewalt was significantly better. The only negative is it that it only has two speed setting and should have a third setting. It is not great for driving fasteners precisely. The M12 Surge not nearly as powerful, but it is great for driving fasteners very precisely. At a price of $129, this is a good deal, although I pick mine up during a Lowe's sale for $99.

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Jeremymte

May 30, 2026 1:35 PM

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JeremymteMay 30, 2026 1:35 PM

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Thought about it too long and now it's sold out. Bummer

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lilyusi22

May 30, 2026 2:22 PM

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lilyusi22May 30, 2026 2:22 PM

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Quote from Gar03001

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I own this and it great. I believe it is the shortest impact in on the market. I own the Milwaukee M12 Surge and it is shorter front to back than the Surge. When paired with a 1.7 Powerstack, it is extremely compact and has plenty of power. I watched a comparison of 870 and the new Gen II Surge, and the Dewalt was significantly better. The only negative is it that it only has two speed setting and should have a third setting. It is not great for driving fasteners precisely. The M12 Surge not nearly as powerful, but it is great for driving fasteners very precisely. At a price of $129, this is a good deal, although I pick mine up during a Lowe's sale for $99.

Thank you so much for this info. I ended up buying the dewalt 12v screwdriver since I needed something with more control like a clutch and lightweight. But perhaps I could have waited for a deal on the m12 surge. I think the current m12 surge has been around for a few years, hopefully they make a new Gen.
Even if you have the m12 surge for more control and a screwdriver with a clutch, do you think its worth getting the dewalt quiet hydraulic?

boxedlunch

May 30, 2026 3:33 PM

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boxedlunchMay 30, 2026 3:33 PM

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OOS now

Bruxist

May 30, 2026 4:04 PM

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BruxistMay 30, 2026 4:04 PM

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Quote from thegamer36

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This or the dcf860?

I have both and a few other impacts. The 860 is a great impact and maybe a little more powerful, but I reach for this one almost all the time now.

DeWalt 1/4 in. Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver (Tool Only) DCF870B 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless $129

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