DEWALT 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench DCF961 VS. DCF899

I got the DCF961 to test and to see if it was the beast everyone was claiming it to be, and I can definitely confirm that it will rattle your socks and change your locks. At 7 lbs. 12 oz. (3.5 kg) this thing is not for the faint of heart. The super mode is really what changes the game though. When it's been hammering for about 5 seconds it will go into CRAZY JACK MODE. You had better be ready for it though because it will catch you unawares and throw you off of whatever fastener you're working on.
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DCF961B (Bare Tool): amzn.to/3QlVMCb

[@jeffmorefield]

The 961 has auto turbo, after 5 seconds of twisting if it has trouble, it kicks turbo in.

[@timcole421]

The U bolt got stuck because you stretched the threads tightening it down, then cross threaded through the stretched threads

[@Mjk10957]

I just bought a 899 for working on the cars at home , done the job great its a older model but that also reflected in the price , still though the tool , battery and changer and a good qaulity 46 piece impact socket set , set me back nearly £300. I been working on my own car and freinds cars for around 10 years now , I have to say getting a decent impact Wrench has made my life so much easier when trying to remove 17 year old rusty bolts off my wife Mini , should off bought one a long time ago , Are they impact sockets you are using ?

[@MyFortressConstruction]

No, I shouldn't have used the adapter, but I honestly haven't had any of the regular sockets break when using them with an impact. Also, (don't tell DeWalt) they've got a lifetime warranty. 😆

[@livewithnick]

I’ve had both the 899 and the Milwaukee high torque at the same time. There was barely a difference in power for me but the Dewalt was more reliable

[@MyFortressConstruction]

I had the Milwaukee too and I did notice a difference, but not enough to justify another set of batteries. The Milwaukee for me was smoother, but I honestly haven't missed it.

[@franklong6269]

DeWalt essentially put a 1/2" anvil on a 3/4" drill, which makes it highly questionable that the 961 should be in the 1.2" category. I think the Milwaukee 2967 is a better choice because it is a much smaller 1/2" impact wrench and it has nearly the same power as the 961. The problem with both the 2967 and the 961 is that if you are using them at their max torque, you are going to destroy your 1/2" sockets. Also, the Milwaukee 2967 doesn't shake like Godzilla when you use it. It is under much more control when you max it out than the 961. This is a HUGE advantage for the 2967.

[@MyFortressConstruction]

Yeah, I had the 2967 and I loved it. More control and power than the original 1/2" from DeWalt. This 961 is too much for me. I just changed out all the front suspension parts on my '13 Silverado 3500 and I didn't even touch the 961. If I lived in the rust belt then maybe, but I'm good with the regular 1/2".

[@franklong6269]

@@MyFortressConstruction Yes there are two things that I highly value about the Milwaukee 2967. 1. I really like the circular LED lights that illuminate what you are working on. Because the LED lights circle the anvil, they are in the perfect position to light up what you are working on so that you can clearly see it. This is just a wonderful feature. 2. I really like how small and easy, how comfortable, it is to use. The DeWalt 961 is a true monster, but it doesn't have either of these user-friendly qualities. And really, the 2967 is a monster itself in torque power. I haven't found anything in real life that even challenges its power. And as I said previously, it's so powerful that I am hesitant to even use it to tighten anything. Even at its lowest setting, I think it is at something like 250 ft-lbs. When I work on my truck, I don't think anything on my 4-wheel drive Tacoma that requires 250 ft-lbs. of tightening torque. The 2967 will break most bolts if it can't loosen them, except for very large bolts. I can't imagine needing more power than what it provides unless you are working on commercial trucks and construction equipment like bulldozers. Even then, the 2967 would probably work 90% of the time.

[@BlackJesus8463]

II thought for sure you'd shear that adapter in first few seconds!

[@MyFortressConstruction]

Yeah, that's what I was expecting. It actually did fine for what I was doing to it, I just wasn't prepared for the pushback!

[@eviithedeadly]

should use impact rated sockets

[@MyFortressConstruction]

It's true, however, besides using the reducer, I've found regular sockets to perform well for impact use as long as It's not a 12 point or has too much slop.

[@michaelcraig929]

You should use the correct sockets if you’re doing a demonstration.

[@MyFortressConstruction]

It's true, but all my sockets seem to be 3/8 and I didn't have another adapter. If you'd like to send some to me I'd be obliged. 😄

[@TooE-Z]

Right 😂 ⬆️

[@keepitreal5148]

You just lost power by putting that socket adapter