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18V XR

Impact Drivers · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCF885N-XJ 18V XR Impact Driver (Body Only)

155Nm1-speed0.93kg bare

18V XR brushed impact driver, DeWalt's first generation. 155Nm, 2800rpm, 3200ipm. Single speed. Bare unit. Discontinued; replaced by the DCF887 and DCF850.

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Price

No longer sold new

155Nm

Max torque

2,800rpm

Max speed

0.93kg

Weight (bare)

1/4" Hex

Bit holder

Where it sits among impact drivers

Against the 39 impact drivers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque155Nm

40Nm lowestMakita DTS141highest 282NmDeWalt DCF860

Impacts per minute3,200

2,700 lowestMakita DTS141highest 6,300Milwaukee M18 FIDRQ

Max speed2,800rpm

2,500rpm lowestMakita DTD156highest 3,900rpmMilwaukee M18 FID3

Weight (bare)0.93kg

0.76kg lightestMakita TD111Dheaviest 1.2kgBosch EXDX 18V-210

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation. Checked 13/06/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque155 Nm

Torque settings1

Speed settings1

No-load speed0–2800

Impacts per minute3,200

Impact mechanismStandard

Voltage18V

Bit holder1/4" Hex

Year released2014

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.93 kg

Weight (with battery)1.54 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Belt clip✓ Yes

Noise level90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA

The verdictOur take

The DCF885 was DeWalt's first-generation brushed 18V XR impact driver, a single-speed 155Nm tool. DeWalt has discontinued it and it has gone from the main UK retailers; the brushless DCF887 and DCF850 replace it. We keep its page so owners can compare it with what's on sale now, and either replacement is a clear upgrade in torque, runtime and control.

Powered by DeWalt 18V XR · 12

All 12 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

DCBP034 1.7Ah · 30.6Wh 0.32kg 1.25kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 1.33kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 1.51kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 1.54kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 1.55kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 1.55kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 1.68kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 2.01kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with DeWalt

Register within 4 weeks. Batteries/chargers excluded (PowerStack eligible). Nailers and other fastening tools are excluded and keep 1 year. Kit tools registered individually.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.