DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Compact Impact Driver, Tool Only, DCF850N-XJ, Battery Powered, Standard, Yellow/Black

As a DeWalt user, I already own the beastly DCF961, 'The Big Boy'. But I needed a more compact option and picked up the DCF850, which I nicknamed 'Petite Blondie' due to its tiny size. I had no idea it would save my entire weekend on its very first use. The job was a full turbo replacement on my Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci, which requires taking the DPF out of the way first. Everything was going fine until I hit a dead stop: one single, rusted nut connecting the EGR cooler pipe to the DPF. It's in a horribly tight spot, but I managed to get my old Parkside and Black & Decker impacts on it. I gave each of them a good 30 seconds of continuous impacting. The result? Absolutely nothing, except a chewed-up, rounded-off nut that was now in even worse shape. The job was completely stalled and I was properly stuck. Honestly, I was about to give up for the night. Then I remembered I had the new DeWalt. I put 'Petite Blondie' on the now-damaged nut, expecting another failure. The difference was night and day. It let out a rapid burst of impacts for maybe four or five seconds and brap, the nut was spinning free. The sense of relief was incredible. Performance: This experience proves that performance isn't just about a torque number on a box. It's about the quality and speed of the impacts. Where my other tools just slipped and damaged the nut for 30 seconds, the DCF850 delivered the right kind of sharp, powerful blows to break it free in under five. Size/Ergonomics: While my other tools did just about fit, the compact size of the DeWalt made it far easier to handle in that restricted space, allowing for a better angle and a more controlled application of power. Value: I paid just under £100 for this tool. By saving me from a rounded nut in an impossible location, it prevented me from having to cut parts off and saved me hours of pure frustration. It literally paid for itself and then some on its very first job. Conclusion: This is an essential, must-have tool for any mechanic or serious DIYer. It's the perfect blend of a compact design and brutally effective power that gets you out of the most frustrating situations imaginable. It's already earned a permanent place in my toolbox. I've attached a photo of the hero DCF850 next to the mangled EGR nut it conquered. Highly, highly recommended.

Absolute belter of a tool! 100% recommended. Tons of torque (so beware cheap bits and screws - you'll shear them off) is a tiny package. It's become my go-to daily driver (pun intended).

My original was destroyed in a workshop fire and I purchased this as a replacement. Works well.

I have found Dewalt stuff to be fantastic. I have used all sorts of their tools and love the XR 18v battery system. The compact driver is an every day use item and takes considerable knocks without any problem. Features I really like: light that shines when in use, great grip, battery compatabilty, ease of changing drill heads, slow start, light weight for power ratio, bright colour helps ease of finding it on a job and general toughness of the device. I also use a small hook that allows me to store the drill on my belt in between use and keep spare drill bits.

Best drill ever !

Had this impact driver 5 months now, used it regularly and it's brilliant can't fault it, good value for money, and enough torque for any job and it's so small and light

Very impressed with compact size of this driver. One problem arose when I noticed two pieces of broken black plastic. I traced these parts to the magnetic part that attaches to the handle on the bottomon the side. One of the two guide prongs and snapped off and there was also an impact damage to the same part. Both faults minor so acceptable.

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