DEWALT DCF845BvsMilwaukee 2953-20
Two impact drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.
DEWALT DCF845B
DEWALT DCF845B impact driver
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Milwaukee 2953-20 impact driver
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Find the 2953-20 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Where they differ
- Different battery systems: DEWALT 20V MAX vs Milwaukee M18. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
- Milwaukee 2953-20: more torque (2,000 in-lbs vs 1,825 in-lbs).
- Milwaukee 2953-20: higher top speed (0-3,900 RPM vs 3,400 rpm).
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
14 of 18 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | DEWALT DCF845B | Milwaukee 2953-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque (manufacturer rating)Differs | 1,825 in-lbs | 2,000 in-lbs |
| Max speedDiffers | 3,400 rpm | 0-3,900 RPM |
| Impact rateOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 0-4,400 IPM |
| Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 2.2 lb |
| Tool lengthOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 4.47 in |
| Motor | Brushless | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Battery capacity (each) | None included | None included |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Chuck typeDiffers | Hex | Hex Quick Change |
| Weight (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 2.35 lbs | Not on maker page |
| Length (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 8.07 in | Not on maker page |
| CaseOnly one listed | No Case Included | Not on maker page |
| UPC barcodeOnly one listed | 885911893145 | Not on maker page |
| Chuck sizeOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 1/4 in |
| Drive modesOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 4-Mode |
| Weight with batteryOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 3.8 lb |
| WarrantyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: DCF845B, 2953-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- DEWALT US product page DCF845B (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2953-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.
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