DEWALT DCF922BvsMilwaukee 2855-20
Two impact wrenches, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.
DEWALT DCF922B
Max torque 300 ft-lbsMax breakaway torque 450 ft-lbsMax speed 2,500 rpm
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Max breakaway torque 250 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)Max speed 0-2,400 RPMImpact rate 0-3,500 IPM
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- Already own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries? The DCF922B uses them; the 2855-20 needs Milwaukee M18 batteries and a charger.
- Already own Milwaukee M18 batteries? The 2855-20 is the one that fits what you have.
- Starting from nothing: this is a battery-system choice more than a tool choice; compare the kit versions, which add batteries and a charger.
From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.
Where they differ
- Different battery systems: DEWALT 20V MAX vs Milwaukee M18. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
- DEWALT DCF922B: more breakaway torque (450 ft-lbs vs 250 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)).
- DEWALT DCF922B: higher top speed (2,500 rpm vs 0-2,400 RPM).
- DEWALT DCF922B: higher impact rate (0-3,550 ipm vs 0-3,500 IPM).
- Milwaukee 2855-20: shorter (tool length) (4.9 in vs 4.95 in).
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
11 of 16 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 DCF922B | Milwaukee 2855-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque (manufacturer rating)Only one listed | 300 ft-lbs | Not on maker page |
| Max breakaway torque (manufacturer rating)DiffersDCF922B: +200 ft-lbs (+80.0%) | 450 ft-lbs | 250 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque) |
| Max speedDiffersDCF922B: +100 rpm (+4.2%) | 2,500 rpm | 0-2,400 RPM |
| Impact rateDiffersDCF922B: +50 ipm (+1.4%) | 0-3,550 ipm | 0-3,500 IPM |
| Anvil | 1/2 in | 1/2 in |
| Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 2.4 lb |
| Tool lengthDiffersDCF922B: +0.05 in (+1.0%) | 4.95 in | 4.9 in |
| Motor | Brushless | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Battery capacity (each) | None included | None included |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Anvil typeDiffers | Detent Pin Anvil | Friction Ring |
| Weight (DEWALT manual figure)Only one listed | 2.47 lbs | Not on maker page |
| CaseOnly one listed | No Case Included | Not on maker page |
| Drive modesOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL |
| 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: DCF922B, 2855-20. Swap either model in the compare tool. copied
DEWALT DCF922B
Max torque 300 ft-lbsMax breakaway torque 450 ft-lbsMax speed 2,500 rpm
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Find DCF922B prices on Amazon Find DCF922B prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Milwaukee 2855-20
Max breakaway torque 250 ft-lbs (Milwaukee: nut-busting torque)Max speed 0-2,400 RPMImpact rate 0-3,500 IPM
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Find 2855-20 prices on Amazon Find 2855-20 prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Sources
- DEWALT US product page DCF922B (features), retrieved 2026-10-18
- DEWALT US product page DCF922B (manual linked there), retrieved 2026-10-18
- Milwaukee US product page 2855-20 (features), retrieved 2026-10-18
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