DEWALT 20V MAX Impact Driver, 1/4 Inch, Battery and Charger Included (DCF787D1)
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the DeWalt DCF787D1 is the go-to compact and lightweight DeWalt impact driver, holding a 4.8 rating over roughly 1,640 reviews and shipping with a battery and charger—making it a clean, affordable entry into the 20V platform. Retailer listings (amazon.com, homedepot.com) highlight the brushless motor, ~1,500 in-lbs of torque, a 3-year warranty, and the LED with a 20-second delay; on r/Dewalt, a buyer notes it's a 'solid starter/backup kit' at this price. High-trust r/Tools sentiment on DeWalt 20V impacts generally—surviving years of daily work—carries over here.
What reviewers liked
- Compact, lightweight design praised for tight-space access
- Ships with battery and charger at a relatively low entry price
- 4.8 rating across ~1,640 reviews on the trusted DeWalt 20V platform
Where it falls short
- r/Dewalt threads note its ~125 ft-lb output struggles with the heaviest tasks
- Less torque and fewer speed modes than DeWalt's DCF845/DCF860 flagships
- Lower review volume than the marquee DCF845 model
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Across the reviewers we read, the DeWalt DCF787D1 is the go-to compact and lightweight DeWalt impact driver, holding a 4.8 rating over roughly 1,640 reviews and shipping with a battery and charger—making it a clean, affordable entry into the 20V platform. Retailer listings (amazon.com, homedepot.com) highlight the brushless motor, ~1,500 in-lbs of torque, a 3-year warranty, and the LED with a 20-second delay; on r/Dewalt, a buyer notes it's a 'solid starter/backup kit' at this price. High-trust r/Tools sentiment on DeWalt 20V impacts generally—surviving years of daily work—carries over here.
The honest caveat reviewers raise is power ceiling. An r/Dewalt thread points out the DCF787 is roughly 125 ft-lbs and 'going to struggle' if you try to push it into heavy impact-wrench territory with hex-to-square adapters. That's expected for a compact driver, but it means buyers wanting maximum torque should step up to the DCF845 or DCF860. For tight-space work, screws, and general fastening where light weight and value matter more than peak grunt, this is the consensus pick.
- Brushless motor for increased runtime and durability
- Compact and lightweight for hard to reach areas
- LED light with 20 second delay after trigger release
- Includes
- (1) DCF787 1/4 in. Impact Driver (1) DCB203 20V MAX* 2Ah Battery (1) DCB107 Charger (1) Belt Hook
The DCF787 is an impact driver, but you can get 1/4 hex to 1/2 square adapters. But it's only 125 foot-pounds, which is going to struggle with a lot of things ...
There's a lot of unneeded info; all run on the Dewalt 20V platform (except the random 12V, still LI), and included batteries will vary by kit.
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