Craftsman's New Impact Driver is Crazy by the Numbers + More

Torque Test Channel Dec 26, 2025 90 Thousand views

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Craftsman: https://amzn.to/49m3jvj DC: https://amzn.to/49cuZSh Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader Craftsman's new CMCF811D1 kit is flashing some might high numbers at some seriously low prices. Enough to make people switch or consider a different red in addition? We bet to the bottom of it by testing the Milwaukee 2953 impact driver along side it as well as the new models from Kreg and Dong Cheng. We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos. ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~ As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

Products Reviewed (4)

Winner

Dong Cheng

DCPL208 Impact Driver

$79.00

#1 4.0

Best Performance Per Dollar - Smallest tool at 4.2 inches, delivered 147 ft-lbs in reverse test, performed like Craftsman with 4A battery while using 2A pack. Comes with two 2A batteries. Acts more like tiny impact wrench with slower driving speed of 15.3 seconds. Up to 5-year warranty on tool, 3-year on battery.

Winner

Craftsman

CMCF811 V20 Impact Driver Kit

$79.00

#2 3.5

Best Value - Rated 175 ft-lbs but achieved only 81% of claimed torque (135-141 ft-lbs actual). Kit includes 2A battery and charger. 5+ inches long, no modes just trigger control. Driving speed of 10.2 seconds. 'If you're in the V20 line from Craftsman, I'd buy this. It's both their highest performing and cheapest impact driver right now.'

Milwaukee

M18 Gen 4 Impact Driver

#3 5.0

Reference tool for comparison. Achieved 157 ft-lbs with 2A battery, 198 ft-lbs with larger pack. Driving speed of 5.03 seconds - half the time of Craftsman. 4.4-4.5 inches long. Nearly hit its 167 ft-lb rating. About $100 more than Craftsman as bare tool.

Kreg

Ionic Drive Impact Driver

$119.00

#4 2.0

Poor value at $119 bare tool plus $85 for 2A battery. Rated highest at 183 ft-lbs but only achieved 78% of claim (96-122 ft-lbs actual). 4.69 inches long. Driving speed of 13.1 seconds. Major flaw: collet bounces and unlocks bits during use. 'It's the type of thing that should just not get past initial QC checks.'