DeWalt DCF899HB
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Summary
4.7 stars across 4,100+ Amazon reviews. Homeowners and contractors who already own DeWalt 20V batteries gravitate toward this one. Strong breakaway torque at 1,200 ft-lbs handles most stuck fasteners. Some users note it runs warm after extended high-torque use.
$170-$220 Home Depot, Amazon as of April 2026
Key Specifications
| maxTorque | 700 ft-lbs |
| breakawayTorque | 1,200 ft-lbs |
| anvil | 1/2" hog ring |
| rpm | 0-1,900 |
| ipm | 0-2,400 |
| weight | 7.2 lbs |
Pros
- Strong breakaway at 1,200 ft-lbs for $170-$220.
- The 20V MAX platform is huge, so battery availability is never an issue.
- Hog ring anvil makes socket changes fast.
- Three-speed settings.
- Good value for the torque output.
Cons
- Heaviest in the group at 7.2 lbs with the battery.
- Sustained torque (700 ft-lbs) is lower than Milwaukee.
- Hog ring anvil is less secure than a friction ring for vertical work.
- Gets warm during prolonged heavy use.