DeWalt DCF897P2 Impact Wrench Kit vs DeWalt DCF961B 20V MAX Impact Wrench

The DCF961B is the stronger tool on paper: 1,200 ft-lbs of fastening torque and up to 1,900 ft-lbs of breakaway torque against the DCF897P2's 700 and 1,200. The DCF897P2 is the better buy for most shoppers because it is a complete kit with two 5.0Ah batteries and a charger, uses a 3/4-inch drive for structural and heavy equipment work, and weighs less. Owners of the DCF961B rate it 4.4 out of 5 and praise the power, but many note it is bare tool only and heavy at 8.45 lbs. Choose the DCF897P2 for a ready-to-run kit; choose the DCF961B if you already own 20V MAX batteries and need maximum breakaway force in a 1/2-inch drive.

• Choose the DeWalt DCF897P2 if you want a complete 3/4-inch drive kit with two batteries and a charger, and 700 ft-lbs is enough for your bolts.
• Choose the DeWalt DCF961B if you already own 20V MAX batteries and need the highest breakaway torque DeWalt offers in a 1/2-inch hog ring wrench.