All New Dewalt DCF921Atomic Impact! 450Ft.Lbs From A Stubby Impact?! Let's Run It And See!

[@Runescape.]

its more powerful than the milwauke. already been tested by the impact test channel on his expensive diagnostic machines, its running about 300ft lbs average while the milwauke runs 220 , big difference.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Yup everybody keeps bringing up Milwaukee but it's like man the dewalt is just better its smaller and stronger

[@Ibonic]

The awkward part is you can tell when someone has a brand bias. Like AvE says, brand loyalty is stupid. If it's better it's better; some people really can't handle that their favorite brand gets bested by another brand that ACTUALLY meets the torque it states it does.

[@Runescape.]

@@Ibonic the newer dewalts coming out are poo pooing all over milwakue now, sucks for those fanboys who put 2000+ bucks into the milwauke line and now its the obsolete technology.

[@Sergio-lu9kb]

Actually you need to watch actual test. Yes they were both tested. Milwaukee is rated at 250 pounds and make a little over 400 pounds. While Dewalt rated their at 450 and struggled right at 450. So not saying the Milwaukee is stronger, yes the Dewalt has a slighter edge. Still to me it was more impressive that the Milwaukee squeezed out 200 more pounds that it was rated at, while the Dewalt barely got to what it is being advertised at. No to mention Milwaukee already has something brewing from what I’ve been told.

[@OscyJack-]

​​​​@@Runescape.It doesn't suck at all. That's how progress works. You don't wait to get a tool you need now, for the model coming out in 5 years because it's going to be better.... DeWalt was late to the big boy game in automotive. They are coming out strong now. It's a great thing. It will drive others to build better. And just because a brand has set a new bar, doesn't make an already existing tool in the tool box, less good. If you removed a crank bolt with a tool yesterday, it will do it again today, even if something shinier has come out... What would suck is if you were a diehard fanboy, and didn't use Milwaukee or a tool truck brand for the last ten years, just to wait for your brand to win. Because while you were waiting, you now have arthritis everywhere, from doing everything by hand... Full disclosure, I use both Milwaukee and DeWalt. And I have an 885/887/840/845/923/891/899 and a 900.

[@SweatLaserXP]

I think the bottom line is either tool is excellent for their size. Milwaukee impacts are awesome and DeWalt clearly did a good job designing some competition. It mainly comes down to what battery system you're invested in.

[@waynebeck7801]

Good point..I have been on the dewalt platform..but then I wanted a ratchet so now I have Milwaukee M12 and Dewalt. I will add more M12 tools.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Dewalt just punked out Milwaukee

[@SweatLaserXP]

I took advantage of the Home Depot $199 deal with the 5ah battery. Then I can sell my DCF901 and not have to worry about having one 12V tool in my otherwise 20V kit

[@formerpilgrim4934]

For me it all comes down to warranty, Milwaukee can get a tool back to you either repaired or replaced in under 2 weeks now. This is a good thing because Milwaukee tools seem to break a lot!

[@keysautorepair6038]

Would definitely say you are a Milwaukee fan boy.

[@chilic82]

💯

[@justGio05]

i thought that was pretty obvious. downing dewalt even when it’s cheaper and stronger.

[@NYC_Plumber_Guy]

Love that Atomic 1/2” impact! HD had a great sale during Xmas - 2 batteries (6ah & 4ah) with charger & 1/2” atomic impact for 200

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Got this and the 3/8 and 1/4 12 volt ratchets love them

[@Maxwelshouse1]

I'm grateful that Dewalt and Milwaukee are stepping it up with automotive tools in stock at supply stores. I bought the M12 ratchet (great tool, but I think overpriced for what it is). Looking forwards to building on my already current Dewalt platform with this impact! Good job Dewalt! I love Capitalism. Finally we are seeing competition in the impact wrench and electric ratchet platform! :) Thanks for another great video!

[@MrSubaru1387]

You're welcome!

[@brianf9619]

The Biggest Difference for Me is DeWalt is an American Company and Milwaukee is a CHINESE OWNED COMPANY , so as a True Patriot I'm obviously a Big DeWalt Guy ......👍🖖

[@alaskanbull3tpoint]

Just got the 12V 3/8" impact this weekend. Have other 12v Dewalt that I've had for over a decade, and hard to pass up a tool and 2 new batteries for 99$

[@MidnightToker24]

The batteries alone cost a fortune.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

If you shock the threads of the bolt with a hammer first a bolt will come out easier sometimes

[@alcerz984]

I have the old dewalt high torque dcf899 and I also have the dcf921 recently tried to use the dcf921 to remove the u joint end caps just didn't cut it. so I had to bring out the big boy dcf899 it shot that end cap out and accidentally hit my son in the nuts ouch!! But boy ill tell you that big boy never fails to amaze.

[@802Garage]

Was just looking at these, the DCF923 specifically, because the $199 with 5.0Ah battery deal is tempting. Then I remembered you just put a video out on them and had to come watch! Have been looking at the M12 stubby foreve, but haven't pulled the trigger. I think I might get this instead. Overall very similar pricing when including the battery deal, much more powerful, and at 4.95" vs 4.8" tool length I think the DeWalt will fit into 97.62% of the same spaces the Milwaukee can. I would be comparing with the M18 stubby as well, but since I'm already on the 20V platform I don't consider it an option right now. Good video as always. Nice practical test and nice to hear what you think.

[@garycasper2929]

Now wait and see it with the new “Tstack” battery platform that deWalt is set to come out with.. it’s gonna be a game changer.

[@micjubba709]

Love the Milwaukee over mould rubberzied protection

[@joshmason7037]

Today is 6-24-23,I just ordered a dcf923 atomic..is it the same as this one,just a newer version? Because the one I ordered is 300/450

[@mr.nobody4900]

Impressive tool performance by Dewalt it has been a long while since Dewalt had anything worth even considering purchasing but I am gonna stick with my Milwaukee cordless tools for now.

[@richardepstein3494]

I have a 2018 Crosstrek Limited and its approaching 30k miles. When I have its trans fluid and front and rear diff fluid changed, should I have an independent Japanese shop do it or the dealer? Appreciate all your help!! And what are the intervals? Years and mileage please.

[@tbone341]

I just bought a 1/2" drive DeWalt 12 V stubby( DCF901 ), and have been hesitant to believe that it has the supposed 400 ft-lbs of breakaway. Any interest in seeing a test of the 12V version?!?

[@SweatLaserXP]

I have the DCF901, it's basically the same as the 921 except no speed modes etc. Someone here on KZbin got 450 lbs break but it was on a new nut. On rusty shit it's gonna be lower obviously

[@Jaredpostzstuff]

I recently got the 901 as a heavy hitter and also have the 3/8’s half inch for engine work stuff I’m going to tell you the 901 is a MONSTER with the 5ah 12v battery. It handled 140-150 lugs all day, did axle nuts with ease at 200 ft lbs, even did rusted suspension bolts. I wouldn’t even wanna guess what those were broke at. Oh man. I should’ve had it sooner

[@michealrobinson]

I don't like how that DeWalt's auto stop/breakaway slowdown worked at all! I own the Milwaukee mid-torque 1/2" impact and love it! I do worry about battery slop over time like many others have had, also like my M18 sawzall which is horrendous but, only time will tell.

[@abdelsadinodio7841]

My Dewalt does that too. At first I though It was defective but now I see this video and I realize it doesn't.

[@guilhermeg345]

​@@abdelsadinodio7841 I bought the DeWalt for this mode to sit all wheel bolts before using the torque wrench. But the few impacts it gives before stopping already overtightens the bolts. Kinda sad. Don't know where they got the precision from. Much better the Milwaukee.

[@abdelsadinodio7841]

@@guilhermeg345 yep, I fully understand you! I've have had some mixed results with this function as well but in the long run it stills a good tool for what I need.

[@rubenvor]

Awesome review! Would that dewalt work for lug nuts and suspension parts on a light vehicle?

[@grahamserle7930]

How to impact ones tool brand choice. Not scientific but all that matters in the real world is whether or not it can do the job you intend to use it for. I'm with you, I have DeWalt tools so you know which way I'm headed. Most people that have committed to a brand and have a lot of those tools will stick to that brand.

[@drscopeify]

I removed the axle nuts on my car no problem with the dewalt 35mm I don't have anything else to test.

[@lakerman3242]

How you done one fit the dewalt dcf891?

[@DiligentDave1966]

The Dewalt impact wrenches have been proven to be stronger when held in a certain position. TTC has repeatedly stated it.

[@micjubba709]

Id say they both are about 350flb to 400flb as the bolts and nuts wont all be the same torque like you mentioned i like the Milwaukee more not into defaults lol

[@MrSubaru1387]

Milwaukee actual tested output - 249ft.lbs. Dewalt actual tested output - 319ft.lbs.

[@loucifer4205]

I guess you like China better than USA

[@MrSubaru1387]

Both are made in China... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rmartinjr83]

I have both platforms I don't know which one I should buy

[@jserr9682]

I have both and to be honest the dewalt is more powerful but then then again It could be in the battery

[@UncleIvan1]

nice plug for the tool boss 😄

[@knowledgeunderstanding4192]

Seems like a Milwaukee fan boy

[@jerrymoore7669]

Has the torque test channel done testing yet?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Milwaukee 249ft.lbs. Dewalt 319ft.lbs. Actual numbers.

[@tbone341]

@@MrSubaru1387 so I got a 12V 1/2" drive impact wrench (bare tool) DCF901 with a drill and driver set from Lowes on black friday for $129. I was told they have engineered at DeWalt so the 12V can actually do the 400 ft/lb breakaway it's rated ...at 12V. Interested in testing it to see if it's true?! (There was a sale that expired for reg price 12V combo BOGO which included the 1/2" wrench free. I got lucky that they honored the price posted).

[@MrSubaru1387]

The 20V, rated at 450Ft.lbs only produced 319ft.lbs. You really think the 12V is out doing the 20V?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@MrSubaru1387 In tightening. As you show here well, breaking things loose is always a mixed bag depending on how much the bolt or nut hates you or prefers one's ugga duggas over the other.

[@nytechie]

1.9 sec for the dewalt to break loose the lug nuts and Milwaukie took just under 3 sec

[@Harvz78]

Is there a protective rubber boot for Dewalt also?

[@MrSubaru1387]

I believe they recently came out with one.

[@Tony-bs6ob]

Best video

[@knowledgeunderstanding4192]

Use a torque wrench to torque down to 450. Milwaukee will struggle

[@waynebeck7801]

I just picked up the dcf 923 at HD here in Canada with the 5ah battery..what is the difference between the two models?

[@MrSubaru1387]

The anvil. 3/8" vs 1/2" drive.

[@waynebeck7801]

Ha ha I just realized that 🤦‍♂️

[@Iroc_twan]

I have the 12 volt dewalt

[@weeekwo3245]

12v is self-contained tool voltage since you charge in your car then fix your car i got the milwaukees with mr. subaru's hd tool alerts omg lol

[@kennycolonsamol]

Awesome video just a bit hard to believe any power tool platform would give themselves a lower rating on torque and the other one a higher rating… no platform brand will make a strong tool and say it is capable of doing less… thats just not smart for sells. But I do think that torque on a “dyno” torque testing machine is very different from real life.

[@johnnyramirez9082]

Ill be getting one soon.

[@eVerProductions1]

I love at the end you answered my question to myself, should I just get the dewalt for the compactness but since the Milwaukee isn’t far off and I’m already in the red army I just save my money

[@goldentrucker7921]

Makita saying hold my beer with the xwt14z

[@Harvz78]

I wise Dewalt makes a protective boot to all there impact gun like Milwaukee.

[@gabrieluribe7410]

They do

[@Harvz78]

@@gabrieluribe7410 Not available in the US.

[@Manu__R]

"Breakaway" or "Nut-busting" torque is a marketing term for "being able to loosen a nut tightened to said number", it's not relevant to real-world usage. Dewalt's 300ft-lb number is the real torque spec of this tool, and it makes more sense, being that it's slightly more powerful than the Milwaukee - 50ft-lb more.

[@jerrymoore7669]

What do you use to edit the videos?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Adobe Premiere Pro

[@Xabier2.0]

Do the stores ever deny the “Hack”?

[@androidken]

I wish companies would put actual torque and not nut busting. Removing something only takes about 75% of the forc... so 400ft lbs takes 300 to remove. 🤔

[@Lucentlens]

It is actual torque being cited - but they simply mean 'anti-clockwise'.

[@toddb930]

For an impact driver that would be seldom used is there an electric corded tool available?

[@juliogonzo2718]

Probably nothing that small with that much jam. You can get corded impact wrenches. I guess if you never expect to use it not having batteries would be better, but not dealing with a cord or air hose is fantastic if you use it enough

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Mr. Subaru 1387 Thank you for another Great Video. Since I find myself in the upgrading of my tools. I currently have a Hitachi 12 volt drill and impact wrench set. I just found out, I can't buy new batteries from Metabo. I've been researching both companies. And find myself in that area of uncertainty. Which is the Best tool for me. I really don't need nut busting torque they both offer. Weight of the tool is another consideration. I maybe depaneling a wing of a Boeing 747 aircraft. So I don't need that type torque. It's nice to have. And after a twelve hour shift I'm done for sure. Is there another one to look at? Again thank you

[@pheloniousmunk]

I enjoyed watching your video, but it's completely meaningless other than to show that both are good tools.

[@bestreviews887]

There new 1/2 impact produced over a 1000lb Milwaukee is done for son 😂😂😂🎉

[@chevyv20]

Power is one thing, but I have always, over 30years of experience found that Milwaukee, or Makita will out last Dewalt by years in durability, and consistently.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

That's what all Milwaukee fan boys say, I've paid off 2 houses with my Dewalt tools and I still use them today, so idk what ur talking about

[@thedude8976]

@@Lee-lb9qh I agree never had a Dewalt crap out on me even after dropping 30+feet off a lift. Haven't had the same luck with team red. The Sawzall and impact wrenchs are the only tools from Milwaukee that Haven't disappointed me. My brother rocks all red and I have witnessed in a 2 week time frame 4 Milwaukee 18v tools give up on him. Milwaukee did repair them after over a month of waiting. I don't have the ability to be without my tools seeing it's how I earn a living.

[@Mike-uk4us]

I use my dewalt impact 5 days a week, im 9 years in. Cant believe she doesn't even seem tired yet

[@chevyv20]

@@Lee-lb9qh I'm not a Milwaukee guy, I like Makita. However I'm a Union Electrician, and the company's I've worked for use Milwaukee, and I'm impressed with the broad spectrum of trade related products they offer compared to other brands, Including Makita. That being said, my Makita 18v drill has much more torque than the Milwaukee.

[@loucifer4205]

All I see out there are old dewalts you never see old Milwaukees because they don't last

[@colelehn3379]

It would be nice to have the model numbers listed for the people that don’t know

[@MrSubaru1387]

I said DCF921 several times and listed it in the titles.

[@tbone341]

@@MrSubaru1387 Absolutely right. DCF901 is the 12V model, supposedly rated for 400 ft/lb breakaway

[@tbone341]

@@MrSubaru1387 whoops sorry didn't mean to tag you in that reply 🙃

[@Alex-gn7wd]

I’m here laughing because we got red gen 2 stubby and it’s only 12v

[@bestreviews887]

Bubbie you are wrong go watch the torque test channel that Milwaukee ain’t even close to the dewalt it produced 371 lbs of tightening torque and over 450 on breakaway go watch for yourself you are just a Milwaukee fanboy 😂

[@richardtaylor9656]

DeWalt doesn’t have to explain . Your testing had No Science to it at all

[@chilic82]

This reeks of a bias fanboy

[@Bugsyerin5646]

Totally usless

[@weeekwo3245]

lol i would never buy dewalt now

[@DennyMK007]

I saw nothing scientifically proven in this video

[@alcerz984]

Come on fanboy get with it he just said that.

[@Searchin4tone]

For crying out loud, when will Dewalt come out with cordless ratchets??????

[@trevorsaunders206]

Now…

[@Searchin4tone]

@@trevorsaunders206 Hallelujah lol

[@yoko_bby]

It's hard to say but I think Milwaukee wins. They have a better product line up then DeWalt does.dewalt doesn't even have a 12/20v right angle impact on market yet and trade show concept looks huge. Wouldn't switch to a brand if there's just one good product

[@802Garage]

Generally, it's no question Milwaukee has the better overall lineup. DeWalt generally has lower base prices and more frequent and deeper discounts or bundle deals. So the question is, how much better is Milwaukee and is it worth it to you? It's nice that we're spoiled for choice with good tools. Even going Ryobi can get you pretty far as a home gamer. I do DeWalt 20V because of the great deals I get and Milwaukee M12 for all the awesome automotive tools. Best of both worlds for me. :D

[@yoko_bby]

@@802Garage I'd still go Milwaukee , M12 is about the same price as the 20w DeWalt stuff, just upgrad to the mainline fuel if there's a deal or if you need it, no need for two seperate batteries when Milwaukee has the 18v charge built into the the 12v one

[@802Garage]

@@yoko_bby Like I said, I have M12 and 20V. The M12 tools are not generally in the same category as DeWalt 20V even if many are quite capable. Milwaukee M18 is generally 10-30% more expensive per tool than DeWalt 20V, the batteries are more expensive, they have fewer deep sales, and free battery or tool promotions are much less common. Having one charger which can charge both batteries doesn't really concern me since starter packs come with chargers. Def not saying people shouldn't go Milwaukee M18. Generally, I think it's the best lineup for sure. I am just saying there are a lot of savings to be had with DeWalt. So it depends on the person's needs. :)

[@wmc128]

SBD has Mac tools for Automotive Milwaukee is overrated.

[@802Garage]

@@wmc128 Mac is FAR more expensive...

[@chevyv20]

Power is one thing, but I have always, over 30years of experience found that Milwaukee, or Makita will out last Dewalt by years in durability, and consistently.

[@chevyv20]

Power is one thing, but I have always, over 30years of experience found that Milwaukee, or Makita will out last Dewalt by years in durability, and consistently.

[@chevyv20]

Power is one thing, but I have always, over 30years of experience found that Milwaukee, or Makita will out last Dewalt by years in durability, and consistently.

[@chevyv20]

Power is one thing, but I have always, over 30years of experience found that Milwaukee, or Makita will out last Dewalt by years in durability, and consistently.

[@chevyv20]

Power is one thing, but I have always, over 30years of experience found that Milwaukee, or Makita will out last Dewalt by years in durability, and consistently.

[@dovid916]

​@@truvader5366 Blind brand loyalty is a dumb move. I don't know why people do it. Companies aren't your friend, change management all the time, and don't care about your dedication. Our 50yo+ Craftsman bandsaw that I got in an auction has performed flawlessly from when I started my company, but you won't catch me buying any of their stuff now. After being a big Milwaukee/chevy guy growing up, we found that Milwaukee's had a major performance slump after a few months of usage after an internal review and the battery longevity was far worse in cold climates. My stupid "loyalty" probably cost me a lot of money in productivity and was an expensive mistake when I couldn't afford to do it. I'm in business to make money, not be part of a cult and that was a hard lesson to learn. If our dewalt tools/chevy work trucks start to cost money, we'll switch to something else, maybe back to Milwaukee, maybe to makita, maybe to some foreign brand.