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CRAFTSMAN Cordless 1/4 Impact Driver with 2 Ah Lithium Ion Battery, Charger and PH2 Screwdriving Bit, LED Light, High Torque…

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★★★★★4.7(2,289)

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

CRAFTSMAN Cordless 1/4 Impact Driver with 2 Ah Lithium Ion Battery, Charger and PH2 Screwdriving Bit, LED Light, High Torque…

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What reviewers found

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Across the reviewers we read, the CRAFTSMAN CMCF801D1 is the standout value pick, carrying a 4.7 rating over roughly 2,290 reviews at around $59 with a battery, charger, and bit included. The most striking signal comes from a high-trust r/Tools comment in a discussion of the Craftsman 20V line, where a user says the impact driver 'is awesome for the money' and 'has more torque than my brushless DeWalt'—a notable endorsement even if it's a single voice. Retailer and manufacturer listings cite around 1,460 in-lbs of torque and up to 2,800 RPM.

What reviewers liked

  • Low ~$59 price including battery, charger, and bit
  • High-trust r/Tools commenter says it out-torques a brushless DeWalt for the money
  • Solid 4.7 rating across ~2,290 reviews

Where it falls short

  • Owners report the included 1.5Ah battery drains quickly under load
  • Some positive signal comes from brand-affiliated Facebook groups rather than independent testers
  • No high-trust independent lab measurement in the signals to confirm torque claims

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Across the reviewers we read, the CRAFTSMAN CMCF801D1 is the standout value pick, carrying a 4.7 rating over roughly 2,290 reviews at around $59 with a battery, charger, and bit included. The most striking signal comes from a high-trust r/Tools comment in a discussion of the Craftsman 20V line, where a user says the impact driver 'is awesome for the money' and 'has more torque than my brushless DeWalt'—a notable endorsement even if it's a single voice. Retailer and manufacturer listings cite around 1,460 in-lbs of torque and up to 2,800 RPM.

The caveats are real and reviewers raise them directly. A Craftsman owners' Facebook group note warns that the smaller 1.5Ah battery drains quickly and recommends pairing the tool with a 4Ah pack to make it 'unstoppable,' so battery sizing matters. Broader community sentiment positions Craftsman as nearly matching Milwaukee and DeWalt performance for roughly half the price, which is the recurring value argument, though some of the supporting chatter comes from brand-affiliated groups that warrant caution. For a homeowner or DIYer prioritizing price-to-performance, the consensus is that this punches above its cost.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Long Runtime - Drive up to 120 fasteners per charge**
More Max Torque Vs. Leading Competitor - Complete fastening applications from deck screws to lag bolts with up to 1800 in-lbs. max torque.
Quick And Easy - Quickly release the chuck for fast one-handed bit changes.
Tailored To The Job - Customize performance to your application with a variable speed trigger and up to 2,900 RPM (no-load).
High Visibility - Help illuminate your workspaces with a bright, onboard LED.
Keep Organized - VERSATRACK compatible to maximize organization (VERSATRACK tool belt clips and accessories sold separately. See CRAFTSMAN.com for details.)

What customers say

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The saw is nothing special but I rarely need it, and impact driver is awesome for the money. It has more torque than my brushless DeWalt. I got ...
Trustedvia r/Tools
The Hart is fine and will drive deck screws. I tried to use it to hang sheetrock and it just doesn't have a sensitive enough trigger. The screw ...
Supportingvia r/BuyItForLife

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