DeWalt Impact Drivers

What are the best DeWalt impact drivers?

If you’re looking for the best DeWalt impact driver, the answer depends on what you’ll be using it for. Here are a few features to consider when choosing the best impact driver for your needs:

• Torque: You’ll want to choose an impact driver with enough force to get the job done, whether it be driving a screw into another piece of metal or driving coach bolts into hardwood. If you’re wondering how much torque a DeWalt impact driver has, the DeWalt DCF815D2 12v model can deliver up to 107 Nm of torque, whereas the DeWalt DCF887 delivers up to 205 Nm.
• Chuck size: It’s important to remember that most DeWalt impact drivers take a ¼-inch hex chuck, making one of these tools a suitable option if you’d rather not buy extra specialised bits or adapters.
• Voltage: Impact drivers are available with in 18v and 12v models. 18v impact drivers provide the most power for heavy duty jobs, but 12v may be a better option if you value a lighter, more ergonomic power tool over a heavy, more powerful one.

What kind of tasks can you use a DeWalt impact driver for?

Impact drivers are best suited to high power applications rather than delicate tasks or for fastening short screws. These tools are ideal for: 

• Heavy duty fastening tasks like driving screws into tough, rigid materials — especially where a standard drill would struggle.
• Handling large screws like lag bolts and securing them into materials.
• Time sensitive tasks where you need rapid screw driving.

From building decks and fastening metal brackets to installing floorboards, you can use an impact driver for a range of tasks. 

No matter the project at hand, an impact driver from a trusted brand like DeWalt is well worth the investment. At Toolstore UK, we stock a variety of DeWalt’s brushless impact drivers, available as complete sets or body only impact driver options if you have a battery already.

Browse our range and enjoy free delivery as well as a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty as standard. Got a few questions for us? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

DeWalt impact drivers FAQs

How do DeWalt impact drivers work?

A DeWalt impact driver uses sudden rotational force combined with torque to drive in fasteners efficiently and quickly. This causes enough thrust for the fastener to secure into your chosen material. A ‘two steps forward, one step’ back mechanism — which can occur up to 50 timers per second — increases the tool’s force for a truly secure fit.

How do I attach or change the drill bit of a DeWalt impact driver?

You will need to check the manufacturer’s instructions for your chosen DeWalt impact driver to attach and change the drill bit. However, most drill bit changes follow the same basic steps:

1. Ensure the impact driver is turned off
2. Remove the existing driver bit by pulling the collar forward. The old bit will then be released.
3. If you have the standard hex shank with a notch at the end, you can attach this directly to the DeWalt impact driver by pulling the collar forward and pushing the bit in to lock it.
4. If you have other drill bits, you will need to use a chuck adapter. You can insert this into your DeWalt impact driver following step 2.
5. You will then be able to insert your drill bit directly into the adapter.