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DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Cordless Impact Wrench, 3/8-Inch, Tool Only (DCF890B)

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Item Length 5.5 Inches
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  • The cordless impact wrench is compact and ergonomic with only 5.5-inch head length and 2 lbs (tool only)
  • DEWALT built brushless motor for increased efficiency and runtime for the 3/8-inch cordless impact wrench
  • Battery-powered impact wrench has max torque of 150 ft-lbs in a compact package for a variety of different fastening applciations
  • 3 LEDs and a belt clip for additional ease of use
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The DCF890 3/8-inch Impact Wrench is compact and lightweight allowing the tool to be utilized in tight areas while the 3 LED lights provide visibility in low lit areas. Plus, DEWALT impact wrench has a brushless motor for increase power, runtime and durability.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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Customers like the quality, performance, power, value, and size of the wrench. For example, they mention it's a great product for the price, it fits into small spaces, and has amazing power for such a small tool. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life.

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115 customers mention106 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the wrench. They mention that it is a great tool for speed binders, and comes in handy a lot. Some say that the impact is able to break all bolts loose.

"IT’s everything you need for a small impact, it’s compact and light, works great." Read more

"...The tool's compact frame and super light (but powerful) build actually made the work enjoyable, with plenty of room to fit in most spaces that my..." Read more

"The impact is a good quality tool." Read more

"...Plus its great for running in oil pan bolts, because it doesn't have gobs of power, I don't have to worry about cross threading bolts while blindly..." Read more

90 customers mention83 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the wrench. For example, they mention it works great, saves time, and does what they need. Some say it works well in small places and has never had any issues. Overall, most are happy with the tool's quality and performance.

"IT’s everything you need for a small impact, it’s compact and light, works great." Read more

"It work great I like use battery off saw on it to" Read more

"Works exactly as described. Powerful enough to do the job and light enough to get it done without a fight. Also allows access to smaller areas...." Read more

"...It removes lug nuts easily, if they were torqued correctly with a torque stick, or torque wrench...." Read more

50 customers mention46 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the wrench. They mention it's super powerful, has good power, and is very powerful for its size. Some say that the trigger can be touchy at times, but it has enough power for most nuts and bolts and engine repairs. The newer 20V batteries have more power and reliability, and are not too heavy or underpowered.

"...The tool's compact frame and super light (but powerful)..." Read more

"Works exactly as described. Powerful enough to do the job and light enough to get it done without a fight. Also allows access to smaller areas...." Read more

"...Now, as far as this 3/8 20V Max XR. It has quite a bit more power. The 150 ft/lb rating is only sorta accurate...." Read more

"Works great and is surprisingly powerful. I have already used it more than o thought I would and can’t believe it took me this long to buy one...." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the wrench. They say it's a good product for the price.

"...waited this long to get this cordless tool...faster, easier, and fairly inexpensive considering how much quality tools cost...." Read more

"great price" Read more

"...Very good investment" Read more

"...Seller offers a great price, ships fast and boxed the product well for shipping. Thank you" Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the wrench. They mention that it fits into tight spots, is compact but powerful, and has enough torque to do any 3/8 sized job. They also appreciate the short enough nose to get into some tighter spots.

"IT’s everything you need for a small impact, it’s compact and light, works great." Read more

"...The tool's compact frame and super light (but powerful) build actually made the work enjoyable, with plenty of room to fit in most spaces that my..." Read more

"...Also allows access to smaller areas. Absolutely a must have for any garage." Read more

"...Didn't have to remove the transaxle as the compact size fit in the battery compartment perfectly...." Read more

38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

Customers find the wrench very light. They say it has a good grip, is portable, and maneuverable. Some mention the impact itself is lightweight.

"IT’s everything you need for a small impact, it’s compact and light, works great." Read more

"...The tool's compact frame and super light (but powerful) build actually made the work enjoyable, with plenty of room to fit in most spaces that my..." Read more

"...Powerful enough to do the job and light enough to get it done without a fight. Also allows access to smaller areas...." Read more

"...this first before getting the 1/2 impact because this tool is pretty light and easy to maneuver in tight spots as well." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers like the impact of the wrench. They say it's lightweight, compact, and makes their lives easier when working on cars and doing repairs. They also say the build makes the work enjoyable and that it packs a punch.

"...compact frame and super light (but powerful) build actually made the work enjoyable, with plenty of room to fit in most spaces that my hand tools..." Read more

"...it doesn't have tons of extra power to spare, but for its size, and convenience, it has plenty...." Read more

"...It made the work so much easier and due to its small size it fit in tight spots other couldn’t." Read more

"...I feel as if dewalt underrates the torque numbers because this thing hits hard...." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the wrench. Some mention that it has great battery life and works well in the automotive industry, while others say that it doesn't come with a battery.

"...Im using the impact with a Dewalt 5 mAH battery and the charge lasts forever...." Read more

"...I do recommend this impact due to the fact that it won’t get tired due to brushes wearing out...." Read more

"...Fair price, light weight, battery was not included. Definitely a nice tool to own. Comes in handy more than I thought, so that's a bonus!" Read more

"...3 led lights around the head, great battery life & torquey." Read more

Great tool and size for the impact arsenal!
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Great tool and size for the impact arsenal!
Couldn't find one for a better price and I looked everywhere. It was $91 with prime shipping when I bought it and it came new in the box. It is the bare tool only which is stated so no battery or charger. Works great and is another tool in the arsenal especially when space is an issue and the small impact driver doesn't have enough torque and not enough room for my big half inch impact. I've included a size comparison picture. Much easier to handle especially for wheel lug nuts.
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Ridgecap10
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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IT’s everything you need for a small impact, it’s compact and light, works great.
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Dani v
5.0 out of 5 stars How did I manage before this thing?
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
When I was younger, I used professional air tools & wrenches, and they worked well with enough space, but were bulky and required annoying hoses & compressors.
I've been working on cars for 40 years now as a hobby and finally decided to try out a cordless impact wrench since I already had DeWalt cordless drills and grass edgers.
The 20V 3/8 drive impact arrived quickly and I was shocked at how small the box containing it was, as well as how compact and light the tool was.
I hooked up a small, 2.0mAh battery to it and it blew me away. Lug nuts on the car were removed with no problem, the rear differential and axles I worked on were taken off in less than 5 minutes. This was normally a 30-minute affair with conventional hand tools. The tool's compact frame and super light (but powerful) build actually made the work enjoyable, with plenty of room to fit in most spaces that my hand tools did before.
I can't believe I waited this long to get this cordless tool...faster, easier, and fairly inexpensive considering how much quality tools cost.
I highly recommend this impact wrench and don't know how I managed before I got it!
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Gary
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Duty Tool
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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The impact is a good quality tool.
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Jim W. Riess
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool as expected from Dewalt
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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Works exactly as described. Powerful enough to do the job and light enough to get it done without a fight. Also allows access to smaller areas. Absolutely a must have for any garage.
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James Jameson
4.0 out of 5 stars My favorite new power tool
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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I'm not sure why this gets such negative reviews (youtube, forums, and such). A lot of people say that there is a huge power loss in this one with the 3/8" anvil versus the 20V with the 1/4" chuck. Maybe that's true, but this has plenty of power for its size. And the advantage to this one versus the one with the 1/4" chuck, is this one with socket installed is shorter overall than the other. So I can get it into places the other won't go.

I have been using the 12V Max impact with the 1/4" chuck for about 5 years. I absolutely love it, but it lacks power for most bolts over 10mm. I have used it everyday at work though removing valve cover bolts, intake bolts, skid plates, splash shields. Pretty much anything with a 10mm bolt or smaller, and some things with larger bolts. Plus its great for running in oil pan bolts, because it doesn't have gobs of power, I don't have to worry about cross threading bolts while blindly running them in.

Now, as far as this 3/8 20V Max XR. It has quite a bit more power. The 150 ft/lb rating is only sorta accurate. I have attempted to remove torqued bolts to over 100 ft/lbs and this gun will not do it. Bolts torqued that high that have lock tite, or rust will likely be too tight for this impact. On the other hand, freshly torqued bolts with clean threads, this impact will remove well over 100 ft'lbs. That is assuming you're not using an 18" extension with a wobble socket. It removes lug nuts easily, if they were torqued correctly with a torque stick, or torque wrench.

Im using the impact with a Dewalt 5 mAH battery and the charge lasts forever. I still use the 12V Max every day at work, but now I use this one every day as well. I use it for a lot of brake jobs, smaller suspension bolts, basically anything up to about 21mm, and it usually removes them easily. The battery will last with that type of use several weeks. I still have to use my air impacts when I need more power. For my 3/8 air I have the Ingersoll 2135 tiMAX. The ingersoll will beat this dewalt every time, but air hoses are annoying, so I reach for this first, and only use air if I have to.

So yeah I'd recommend this to anyone tired of dragging around air hoses, or even for home use. Maybe it doesn't have tons of extra power to spare, but for its size, and convenience, it has plenty. I didn't buy it thinking it would be as strong as my Ingersoll. I bought it because I knew it would be close enough that I wouldn't have to lug the air hose around as much.
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Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for its size
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
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This unit is of comparable size to the old 12V units. It puts out at least 100ft/lb because it took the lugs off of all of my cars with zero delay. This will be its primary use, so I won't be beating on it much. I wouldn't expect this to be as powerful as a 1/2 drive or other models. I really like the variable trigger for redneck "torque to spec" purposes. Its great to get a fastener to a close enough range with this impact that it only takes a small follow up tug on the torque wrench to bring it to final spec.

I paid $130 for the bare tool from "Industrial Tools", which seems like a good deal to me if it lasts for my use. I'll update if I get a failure and need to warranty it.

Ordered some 3/8 sockets for lugs since they are not common, such as the  TEKTON 14202 3/8-Inch Drive by 21 mm Deep Socket, Cr-V, 6-Point .
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G-P
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good & Handy Impact.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
This tool has plenty of torque, not sure why people are saying it doesn't. Unless you're not using the 20V battery, don't expect to get anywhere near the 150 ft/lb because the 12V battery won't supply it. This tool works easily and makes for quick work on brake jobs. I wish I bought this first before getting the 1/2 impact because this tool is pretty light and easy to maneuver in tight spots as well.
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Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice tool, get the job done every time!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2017
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
UPDATE: one year after, my impact is still running strong, im putting heavy use on it every day. It experiences some nasty high drops, swim in antifrezee and oil. Not even a crack casing. Only thing i can criticize wich i knew was coming from my other Dewalt tools, the little rubber bumper on the side are coming off. Still one of my favorite tool!

Ps: Snap on guy unload hates on my impact when he see me using the Dewalt instead of the 400$ one he sold me. That tells everything when your top off the line tool guy is jealous... ;)

I am a fan of Dewalt 20v line up! I use this tool as a car mechanic and welder, i got to say this is one of my favorite. Right out the box i did not expect that it would have so much power for a small impact. So i took a 5 ah battery and tryed it ont a car’s wheel lug nut and it took them all off no problems! I use it every day, it is silent and lightweight. The trigger has a nice graduation to it, so you can be soft on small fastener. Battery life is surprisingly long also. 5/5 i love it, if you need a 3/8 cordless impact don’t hesitate.
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Paul C
5.0 out of 5 stars As a professional automotive technician, 5 stars.
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
Held off on buying the brushed version (883) of this tool and was glad I waited for this one. I did not need the larger 1/2" high torque model (such as the DCF 889/899 series) for my specific needs. Light weight and high power were the more important criteria... something you could use for long periods in tight spots and not tire-out your hand/arm but it had to have enough power to do the job. The anvil & hog-ring being brand new are tight, so some may say it's bit of a struggle to get a socket off. But loose fitting sockets can cause reduction in effecting impact torque, so I tested this weapon out on 2-3 year old truck lug nuts torqued to 150 lbs-ft with a 21 mm socket in good condition. I certainly had no real l problem getting them off after a few brief hammering blows before they spun off. So for most cars with typical 100 lbs-ft wheel torque or conventional exhaust & suspension fasteners, this tool should prove adequate in daily professional use without the need to acquire its 1/2" big brother or a conventional air impact gun. The LED light feature can prove useful when you need it. The compact size is pretty good, but if you need even smaller for tight spaces, then get the 12V version that is even more compact. Control with the trigger was pretty good, but I would be cautious in using it on putting back critical engine fasteners because of the power... it would probably snap-off or strip-out at typical M8 of M10 engine bolt/nut if your were not careful. As a professional automotive technician, 5 stars for its intended application. But be realistic, larger or high torque fasteners and even corroded threads may prove challenging for this tool. You cannot otherwise beat the power of this tool for its intended use with compact size and superior grip/feel complementing the overall package. Bonus was the $25.00 off Dewalt/Amazon rebate I waited for... price could not be beat anywhere. It was well worth the wait for it...
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars 3/8 impact gun
Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2023
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
Great tool for the price. Very powerful
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Marty Brooker
5.0 out of 5 stars AS Expected
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
JUst what I expected. Dewalt tools are good quality and this is no acception
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jordan doiron
4.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2020
Style: Impact WrenchVerified Purchase
If you know dewalt you know this is going to be a good product. If you’re needing a battery and charger buy the kit that includes them as you’ll spend a lot more than you need too buying separate. Put wheels on my car and hammered the lugs until it stopped turning. Torque checked them to 150ft lbs +/- 5 lbs on all lug nuts. Dewalt claims this gun puts out 150 ft lbs so I am more than satisfied
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