Impact wrenches / Compared

DEWALT DCF891BvsMilwaukee 2962-20

Two impact wrenchs, 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 DCF891B

BARE TOOLDEWALT 20V MAX

DEWALT DCF891B impact wrench

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Milwaukee 2962-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Milwaukee 2962-20 impact wrench

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Where they differ

13 of 17 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

Every published spec, side by side

SpecDEWALT DCF891BMilwaukee 2962-20
Max torque (manufacturer rating)Only one listed600 ft-lbsNot on maker page
Max breakaway torque (manufacturer rating)Only one listed800 ft-lbsNot on maker page
Max speedDiffers2,000 rpm0-2,575 RPM
Impact rateOnly one listedNot on maker page0-3,100 IPM
AnvilOnly one listedNot on maker page1/2 in
Weight, tool onlyOnly one listedNot on maker page3.9 lb
Tool lengthOnly one listedNot on maker page6 in
MotorBrushlessPOWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in box00
Battery capacity (each)None includedNone included
Charger in boxNoNo
Anvil typeDiffersHog Ring AnvilFriction Ring
Weight (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed4.25 lbsNot on maker page
Length (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed8.88 inNot on maker page
CaseOnly one listedNo Case IncludedNot on maker page
UPC barcodeOnly one listed885911736435Not on maker page
WarrantyOnly one listedNot on maker page5 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: DCF891B, 2962-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.

Sources

  1. DEWALT US product page DCF891B (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
  2. Milwaukee US product page 2962-20, retrieved 2026-10-17

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