Compare the Top 3 Impact Drivers in Australia 2026

For most people the Bosch GDR 12V-105 at around 99 dollars is the best place to start, because it is the cheapest pick here, the shortest in its class at 137mm for tight and overhead work, and it still drives 105 Nm - enough for 80 per cent of common jobs. Note it ships in carton excluding batteries and charger, so factor a 12V battery in. Step up to the DeWalt DCF850N at 149 dollars if you want a compact 18V XR skin with 205 Nm and 3 speed settings, the Ryobi RID1801M at 194 dollars if you are already on the Ryobi One+ battery system, the Craftsman CMCF800C1 at 202 dollars if you want the only kit here that includes a battery and charger in the box, or the Makita DTD173Z at 249 dollars if you want a slim 114mm brushless LXT body to add to a Makita 18V kit. The standout, though, is the DeWalt DCF887N: it is the recognised premium 18V impact driver with 205 Nm, 3 speeds and PrecisionDrive, and an enormous review base of more than 4,900 - just remember it is sold body-only and stock can be scarce.