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product_id: 687034181
title: "DEWALT 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver,Quiet, Brushless Cordless XR Extreme Runtime, LED Halo Ring, Tool Only (DCF870B)"
brand: "dewalt"
price: "R6409"
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# 40% faster driving speed 6X brighter LED halo ring 57% quieter operation DEWALT 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver,Quiet, Brushless Cordless XR Extreme Runtime, LED Halo Ring, Tool Only (DCF870B)

**Brand:** dewalt
**Price:** R6409
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Quiet. Fast. Bright. The impact driver that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DEWALT 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver,Quiet, Brushless Cordless XR Extreme Runtime, LED Halo Ring, Tool Only (DCF870B) by dewalt
- **How much does it cost?** R6409 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/687034181-dewalt-20v-max-1-4-inch-hydraulic-impact-driver-quiet)

## Best For

- dewalt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dewalt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Speed Meets Torque:** Drive large screws 40% faster with industry-leading 500 in-lbs of max torque for demanding jobs.
- • **Ergonomic Precision:** Compact design engineered for tight spaces and cold conditions—comfort meets control.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Power:** Experience up to 57% noise reduction—work without disturbing your space or your focus.
- • **Built to Last & Perform:** Hydraulic impact mechanism with 3-year warranty ensures pro-grade durability and consistent power.
- • **Illuminate Every Detail:** 9 ultra-bright LEDs with a 20-minute work light mode keep tight, dark spaces perfectly lit.

## Overview

The DEWALT 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver (DCF870B) delivers professional-grade performance with up to 57% quieter operation and 40% faster driving speed. Featuring a powerful 500 in-lbs max torque hydraulic mechanism, 9 LEDs for 6X brighter illumination, and an ergonomic design for tight spaces, this brushless cordless tool is engineered for demanding applications and cold environments. Backed by a 3-year warranty, it’s the ultimate choice for pros who demand speed, precision, and durability.

## Description

Complete framing, cabinetry, and other applications in tight areas with the 20V MAX XR® Brushless Cordless 1/4 in. Featuring an advanced hydraulic mechanism, this impact driver delivers consistent performance for demanding applications in tough conditions. Battery & Charger Sold Separately **RMS sound pressure difference vs. DCF787 impact driver with 3” deck screw into PT 4x4 using DCBP034 (sold separately) *** vs DCF787 with 3" x 3/8" lag bolt into PT 4x4 using DCBP034 (sold separately) * vs. DCF787 impact driver †Based on rated max torque published by pro-grade power tool manufacturers for 12V and 18V cordless hydraulic impact drivers. ††3” x 3/8” lag bolt into PT 4x4 using DCBP034 (sold separately) vs. Milwaukee® 2760 using 48-11-1820. (Milwaukee® is a registered trademark of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., which has not endorsed or approved this comparison.)

Review: Excellent - Love it. I'm finally migrating from my first generation 20v brushed motor DeWalt impact. I expected it to be less powerful, and somewhat less intuitive. I was totally wrong. The torque multiplication is fantastic, just as good if not BETTER than my old unit (I can't say how it is relatively with the other brushless units, but it's probably a little bit lower performance. Three phase brushless systems are superior in every way you can slice it). It's very quiet, I mean probably less than half the decibels of my original. I set some of the iron works bolts that support my first floor to test; the tool itself makes so little noise it's amazing. The only thing that stood out, noise wise, was the actual impact cycles resonating with the steel beams. My 5 year old was sleeping directly above, and he didn't wake up for any of the eight large fasteners. The speed setting is awesome, but it's not just speed, the torque output is higher on speed two for sure, and I do not mean it makes more impact cycles per second (though it does), the actual torque is significantly higher. The speed setting should not be used as a drive restrictor, even though it probably could be with some practice (ballpark, thumb at arms length with one eye closed type of accuracy). I don't think the few mentions of non intuitive feel are fair or even accurate. Fire off one high friction screw into two pieces of pine, and consider your meatware calibrated. It weighs a lot.... A good deal more than my first gen unit. I'll put it this way, I put one of my 60v flex batteries on, and it was almost balanced just right. Price point is.... Eh. Could be better, but honestly, you get what you pay for. Hydraulic cavitation feels very nice, almost unnatural, but very very satisfying. Overall power is in range of expectations for the class for sure. I'm keeping my first gen for dum dum work, this unit is going to my workshop floor to use with electronics and other sensitive equipment. I frequently use a step down converter to use 5/32 bits with specialty types (no, I don't crank anything down with this, but I sure do break old fasteners free at full force!). The 20m work light is brilliant. Not that I don't already have an entire Division of purpose built lighting... This is just convenient when I don't want to drag another tool out for something quick or unforeseen. Battery consumption is very efficient due to the the phase solid state driven motors. I build these systems at the component level, I know them very well, you can't beat the efficiency and the power at such precision. This is a tank just like most of my DeWalt tools. I seriously doubt I'll be able to break it. You'd have to be a real a***hole to break one of these. I expect it to last indefinitely. I'm not 100% on how the hydraulic housing is configured, and if it will leak in 15 years or something, but I expect it was designed appropriately. Recommended, 10/10 ....and as a very picky engineer, I don't give anything full marks.
Review: Mighty mini - This is without a doubt the best impact driver I’ve ever experienced. It arrived right on time (desertcart prime shipping) and I took it to work with me today to put it to use. At first I wasn’t sure if it was even working. All I could feel was a little ticking in my drilling hand and barely any sound from the tool. Then I saw the 2 1/2” screw just gliding right into the cabinet face frames I was connecting. I used it exclusively on the high speed setting and the variable speed trigger was flawless. In situations where didn’t want to suck the screws up too tightly and needed finesse, I found that I could barely squeeze the trigger and get the most powerfully gentle tapping effect that allowed me to micro manage the tightness I wanted. I say powerfully gentle because this thing will keep on tapping until it pulls the screw through the material or snaps off the head. The tool is very compact and I could easily screw the faceframes of 9” cabinets and the action is extremely smooth. I had very little if any instance of my square drives jumping out of the screw heads. Drove all of my screws today on an aged 5ah dewalt 20v and didn’t drop a bar on the level indicator. It is quieter than my other non impact drivers and if you’re skilled, it will definitely ZIP your screws in at full throttle. I love dewalt tools and this one impressed me very much. Worth every penny and I’ll never go back to any other impact vs this hydraulic dewalt. It is truly a great tool. Super happy with it.

## Features

- Our quietest impact driver: Reduce noise disturbances with up to 57% quieter** operation
- Up to 40% faster driving*** - drive large screws quickly and finish jobs fast
- Advanced engineering - provides consistent performance in demanding applications and performs in cold temperatures
- Designed for tight spaces - complete framing, cabinetry, and other applications in tight areas with an ergonomic design
- Up to 6X brighter* - help illuminate work areas with 9 LEDs featuring a 20 minute work light mode
- Part of our best performing line of 20V MAX* power tools innovative power tools designed to deliver certainty for the worlds toughest pros. Includes belt hook
- Industry's highest rated max torque hydraulic impact driver
- Speed 1 and 2 are optimized to match the installation speeds
- 3 Year Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DQYPZLMR |
| Additional Features | Variable Speed, Portable |
| Amperage | 5 Amps |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,221 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #4 in Power Impact Drivers |
| Brand Name | DEWALT |
| Color | Black, Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (629) |
| Drill Type | Impact Driver |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 0.25 Inches |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years |
| Included Components | (1) DCF870 XR® 1/4" Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver; (1) Belt Hook |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.6"L x 3.4"W x 8.23"H |
| Item Type Name | Impact Driver |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DCF870B |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material Type | Blend, Metal |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 0.25 Inches |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 3000 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 500 Inch Pounds |
| Model Number | DCF870B |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Torque | 500 Inch Pounds |
| UPC | 885911893015 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 20 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Amperage:** 5 Amps
- **Brand:** DEWALT
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 3000 RPM
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Voltage:** 20 Volts

## Images

![DEWALT 20V MAX 1/4 Inch Hydraulic Impact Driver,Quiet, Brushless Cordless XR Extreme Runtime, LED Halo Ring, Tool Only (DCF870B) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ahqL+HeVL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by D***H on November 24, 2025*

Love it. I'm finally migrating from my first generation 20v brushed motor DeWalt impact. I expected it to be less powerful, and somewhat less intuitive. I was totally wrong. The torque multiplication is fantastic, just as good if not BETTER than my old unit (I can't say how it is relatively with the other brushless units, but it's probably a little bit lower performance. Three phase brushless systems are superior in every way you can slice it). It's very quiet, I mean probably less than half the decibels of my original. I set some of the iron works bolts that support my first floor to test; the tool itself makes so little noise it's amazing. The only thing that stood out, noise wise, was the actual impact cycles resonating with the steel beams. My 5 year old was sleeping directly above, and he didn't wake up for any of the eight large fasteners. The speed setting is awesome, but it's not just speed, the torque output is higher on speed two for sure, and I do not mean it makes more impact cycles per second (though it does), the actual torque is significantly higher. The speed setting should not be used as a drive restrictor, even though it probably could be with some practice (ballpark, thumb at arms length with one eye closed type of accuracy). I don't think the few mentions of non intuitive feel are fair or even accurate. Fire off one high friction screw into two pieces of pine, and consider your meatware calibrated. It weighs a lot.... A good deal more than my first gen unit. I'll put it this way, I put one of my 60v flex batteries on, and it was almost balanced just right. Price point is.... Eh. Could be better, but honestly, you get what you pay for. Hydraulic cavitation feels very nice, almost unnatural, but very very satisfying. Overall power is in range of expectations for the class for sure. I'm keeping my first gen for dum dum work, this unit is going to my workshop floor to use with electronics and other sensitive equipment. I frequently use a step down converter to use 5/32 bits with specialty types (no, I don't crank anything down with this, but I sure do break old fasteners free at full force!). The 20m work light is brilliant. Not that I don't already have an entire Division of purpose built lighting... This is just convenient when I don't want to drag another tool out for something quick or unforeseen. Battery consumption is very efficient due to the the phase solid state driven motors. I build these systems at the component level, I know them very well, you can't beat the efficiency and the power at such precision. This is a tank just like most of my DeWalt tools. I seriously doubt I'll be able to break it. You'd have to be a real a***hole to break one of these. I expect it to last indefinitely. I'm not 100% on how the hydraulic housing is configured, and if it will leak in 15 years or something, but I expect it was designed appropriately. Recommended, 10/10 ....and as a very picky engineer, I don't give anything full marks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mighty mini
*by A***E on April 11, 2026*

This is without a doubt the best impact driver I’ve ever experienced. It arrived right on time (Amazon prime shipping) and I took it to work with me today to put it to use. At first I wasn’t sure if it was even working. All I could feel was a little ticking in my drilling hand and barely any sound from the tool. Then I saw the 2 1/2” screw just gliding right into the cabinet face frames I was connecting. I used it exclusively on the high speed setting and the variable speed trigger was flawless. In situations where didn’t want to suck the screws up too tightly and needed finesse, I found that I could barely squeeze the trigger and get the most powerfully gentle tapping effect that allowed me to micro manage the tightness I wanted. I say powerfully gentle because this thing will keep on tapping until it pulls the screw through the material or snaps off the head. The tool is very compact and I could easily screw the faceframes of 9” cabinets and the action is extremely smooth. I had very little if any instance of my square drives jumping out of the screw heads. Drove all of my screws today on an aged 5ah dewalt 20v and didn’t drop a bar on the level indicator. It is quieter than my other non impact drivers and if you’re skilled, it will definitely ZIP your screws in at full throttle. I love dewalt tools and this one impressed me very much. Worth every penny and I’ll never go back to any other impact vs this hydraulic dewalt. It is truly a great tool. Super happy with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can you hear me now?
*by D***X on October 22, 2025*

Quiet and powerful. For those that are Delwalt users, this is driver to get. To be fair, here at the end of 2025, the DCF860 is still the king of the driver's, but the DCF870 gets it done. I will take a little less power for the much lower volume when drivinf fasteners. I ran 2-1/2" #9 deck screws in and had to watch that i wasn't overdriving them. I stepped up to the 5-1/8" and its dropped them like a rock. The grip is comfortable as most Dewalts are today. No Hotspots with barehands. It feels solid but I haven't dropped it out of 2nd story window. The compact head will be great for working between studs. But the headline is how quiet it is. With predrilled holes i didnt even hear impacting until I got to the bigger fasteners. Granted this was all white pine. But when driving the aforementioned 5" mini lags, it was quieter than my 12V driving 2" #8's. When i put up plywood sheeting in my garage, everyone for half a block knew it using my old 887. If I'd have had the 870, no one would've had a clue. Its unquestionably by favorite impact these days. Now Dewalt how bout a fluid impact in a lower power form factor for furniture, trim work, and the like.

## Frequently Bought Together

- DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/4 Inch Cordless Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver, Bare Tool Only (DCF870B)
- DEWALT 20V MAX POWERSTACK Lithium Ion Battery 2 Pack (DCBP034-2)
- DEWALT 20V MAX XR POWERSTACK 5 Ah Lithium Ion Battery (DCBP520)

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