Product Description

The DC825 1/4" Heavy-Duty 18V Impact Driver provides a light weight, compact and durable solution for a wide range of light to medium fastening applications. The DC825 offers exceptionally small size, just 5-3/4" front to back and with the battery (not included) weighs only 4.6 lbs. The DC825 has a durable high speed motor that delivers 0-2,400 RPM for increased productivity. The DC825 has a frameless motor technology with replaceable brushes for easy serviceability, is compact in size but high with power and allows for superior airflow which increases motor durability and extended life. The variable speed reversing switch provides control for both setting and removing fasteners. Built-in features include a bright LED work light and onboard bit storage. The DC825 features advanced handle ergonomics and is equipped with a textured anti-slip rubber grip for extended user comfort and productivity. This for the bare tool and does not come with a battery or charger.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2943 in Home Improvement
• Brand: DeWALT
• Model: DC825B

Features

• Frameless motor for extended tool durability and life
• Compact size and weight allows access into tighter areas and reduces user fatigue
• 1,330 in-lbs of torque to perform a wide range of fastening applications
• 0-2,400 rpm/0-2,700 ipm for faster application speed
• BARE TOOL ONLY, (batteries, charger, and case SOLD SEPARTELY

From the Manufacturer
DEWALT is one the leading manufacturers of power tools in the world. Today the DEWALT Power Tools line consists of over 200 electric power tools and over 800 accessories including: drills and hammer drills; screwdrivers; circular, chop, miter, table, reciprocating, and jig saws; planers; impact wrenches; die, angle, and bench grinders; shears; nibblers; sanders; laminate trimmers; routers, and plate joiners. The DC825 1/4" Heavy-Duty 18V Impact Driver provides a light weight, compact and durable solution for a wide range of light to medium fastening applications. The DC825 offers exceptionally small size, just 5-3/4" front to back and with the battery (not included) weighs only 4.6 lbs. The DC825 has a durable high speed motor that delivers 0-2,400 RPM for increased productivity. The DC825 has a frameless motor technology with replaceable brushes for easy serviceability, is compact in size but high with power and allows for superior airflow which increases motor durability and extended life.

Customer Reviews

Best. Tool. Ever.
I actually got this tool when I bought the 6-tool set that comes in a contractor bag. I really bought the set for the reciprocating saw, the circular saw, the grinder, and the "normal" drill. My attitude toward the impact driver was more or less, "eh, that thing looks pretty wimpy". Well, that was two months ago, before I completely re-framed half of a house. This is now the most used tool I own. I can drive 3 1/2" screws into studs and headers all day long, one handed. As long as I'm driving straight, I will never strip out screw heads with it. In fact, the worst problem I have is breaking bits. The DeWalt "Impact Ready" bits are the worst. I will sometimes break a bit after only one screw. That should give you an idea of the torque and power this thing generates! The good news is that I did find that, surprisingly, Kobalt bits seem to hold up very well for some reason. I can sometimes get 50 screws driven with one Kobalt bit! I'm talking 3 1/2" screws into yellow pine, by the way. If you're driving 2" screws you'll go all day with one bit. Get the Kobalts, though - they're $13 for a box of 50 at Lowe's. The DeWalts are something like $7 for 5 bits - which are good for about 10 screws total before they all break.

It may seem intimidating that it breaks bits, but don't worry, my 97 pound girlfriend has no trouble at all using this thing. Really it's unbelievable. There is simply no way to put into words how well and easily this thing drives screws. It seems impossible. The days of leaning into the back of a regular drill with all my weight, just to have the screw head strip out millimeters from being set are over!

I'm buying one of these for my brother for his birthday - it's the best gift I could possibly give to someone that does any kind of carpentry or drives fasteners. Absolutely worth every penny.

PS. I know this review is over the top, and I'm sure there are other drivers that perform just as well, but my experience with this tool has been just great, so I wanted to share it with the world! Thanks for reading!

New and improved, finally
I own 9 impact drivers from 3 different manufacturers and my old Dewalt (ni-cad style) was my least favorite of the group but this new one (which is made for the new 18v Lithium-Ion type batteries but works with all my old 18v ni-cads) is top notch. Dewalt has apparently fixed most of the problems found in the old ni-cad style impact guns (like excessive bit wobble) and added a light like the Makitas and Ryobis have. Now more compact and more powerful than the competition. A definite winner.

Great Driver
I use this tool to drive drywall and lag screws. I have not had any problems. The redesigned tool is smaller than the older one and the led light has made this tool even better.