The DeWalt 20V MAX XR DCF891 Mid-Torque Impact Wrench meets
the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP P262 4-Mode Impact Wrench
The fastest mid-torque wrench for real work. We tested it head-to-head against the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP P262 4-Mode Impact Wrench ($179) across 6 key dimensions.
DeWalt 20V MAX XR DCF891 Mid-Torque Impact Wrench
“The fastest mid-torque wrench for real work”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
DeWalt 20V MAX XR DCF891 Mid-Torque Impact Wrench
- Fastest mid-torque on Pro Tool Reviews' rig: 8 nuts at 500 ft-lbs broken in 23.77 seconds
- Only mid-torque tool to fully sink a 10-inch lag screw in PTR's driving test
- Precision Wrench mode eases off to stop you shearing or overtightening fasteners
- Around 800 ft-lbs of breakaway torque in a body short enough for a wheel well
- Feature set is plain next to Makita's assist modes (Pro Tool Reviews)
- Only mid-pack on the static Skidmore torque tester despite winning real-world tests
- Torque Test Channel saw a socket-weld shake loop on 1,000+ ft-lb seized fasteners
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP P262 4-Mode Impact Wrench
- Pro Tool Reviews' best cordless impact wrench on a budget at about $179
- Took 3rd in PTR's brutal lag-screw driving test, beating costlier tools
- Runs on Ryobi's ONE+ system that spans 200-plus 18V tools
- 600 ft-lbs of breakaway torque handles wheel changes and suspension work
- Longest mid-torque tool in PTR's group at 7.19 inches
- Weak 9th-place finish on the raw static torque tester
- Basic 3-speed control with no auto-assist modes
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The DeWalt DCF891 won because it does the actual job faster than anything else in the mid-torque class. Pro Tool Reviews loaded their breaking rig with eight lug nuts torqued to 500 ft-lbs, and the DCF891 cleared all eight in 23.77 seconds, under 3 seconds a bolt. It was also the only mid-torque tool in that group that fully sank a half-inch by 10-inch lag screw into stacked OSB inside the time limit. Those two jobs are the whole point of an impact wrench, and the DeWalt beat the Milwaukee, Makita, and Ryobi it was tested against on both.
DeWalt 20V MAX XR DCF891 Mid-Torque Impact Wrench
The DeWalt DCF891 won because it does the actual job faster than anything else in the mid-torque class. Pro Tool Reviews loaded their breaking rig with eight lug nuts torqued to 500 ft-lbs, and the DCF891 cleared all eight in 23.77 seconds, under 3 seconds a bolt. It was also the only mid-torque tool in that group that fully sank a half-inch by 10-inch lag screw into stacked OSB inside the time limit. Those two jobs are the whole point of an impact wrench, and the DeWalt beat the Milwaukee, Makita, and Ryobi it was tested against on both.
- Serious mechanics who want the fastest real-world bolt-breaking and lag driving
- Anyone already on the DeWalt 20V Max battery platform
- Users who need one versatile mid-torque tool for auto and construction
- Buyers who want overtightening protection from the Precision Wrench mode
- People willing to spend about $279 for pro-grade speed
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP P262 4-Mode Impact Wrench
The Ryobi P262 sells for about $179, roughly $100 under the DeWalt, and Pro Tool Reviews still named it the best cordless impact wrench on a budget. It earned that on the rig, not on the spec sheet. It took 3rd in the punishing lag-screw driving test and a solid mid-pack finish on bolt breaking, beating tools that cost far more. With 600 ft-lbs of breakaway torque it covers wheel changes, suspension jobs, and most rusted hardware a home mechanic runs into.
- DIYers and home mechanics on a tight budget
- Existing Ryobi ONE+ owners reusing their 18V batteries
- Occasional users doing wheel changes and suspension work
- Buyers who want pro-class driving performance near $179
- Anyone who values ecosystem breadth over the most compact body