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DEWALT DCF520B 20V Max XR Sealed Head Ratchet

  • Operation Mode: Battery
  • Material Type: Tool Steel
  • Voltage: 20 volts
  • Color: Black, Yellow

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A 20V DeWalt impact wrench sold tool-only, worth it mainly for buyers who already have DeWalt 20V batteries and a charger.

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ASIN: B0GL9MQBBTModel: DCF520BCategory: Impact Drivers & Wrenches

Overview

DeWalt's DCF520B is a 20V impact wrench sold as a bare tool, meaning the box holds the wrench itself with no battery or charger included. It is built for driving lug nuts, bolts, and other large fasteners that need repeated rotational force.

DeWalt's 20V MAX line shares one battery platform across dozens of tools, so this impact wrench likely fits batteries and chargers you may already own if you use other DeWalt 20V gear. Because the listing only confirms voltage and the bare-tool naming pattern, exact torque and impacts-per-minute figures are not given here. Anyone buying it as their only 20V tool will need a battery and charger separately.

  • 20V voltage rating
  • DeWalt bare-tool B suffix, no battery included

Who it's for

Fits someone already invested in DeWalt's 20V MAX battery system who needs an impact wrench for automotive or heavy fastening work. Less useful for a first-time cordless tool buyer with no compatible battery on hand.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Runs on DeWalt's shared 20V MAX platform
  • Suited to lug nuts and heavy fasteners
Cons
  • Sold as bare tool, no battery or charger
  • Torque output not stated in listing

Performance notes

An impact wrench like the DCF520B works by hammering out short bursts of torque instead of applying constant twisting force, which is what makes it effective on rusted or over-tightened lug nuts. Output should scale with the 20V battery's amp hours, though the listing itself does not publish a torque figure.

Specifications

BrandDeWALT
ModelDCF520B
Power & efficiency
Voltage20 voltshigher than 54% of 171 impact drivers & wrenches
Construction & materials
Material TypeTool Steel
ColorBlack, Yellow
Included components
Unit Count1
Included Components(1) DCF520 20V MAX* XR Brushless Cordless 1/4 In. & 3/8 In. Sealed Head Ratchet; (1) 1/4 In. Square Drive Anvil; (1) 3/8 In. Square Drive Anvil; (1) 1/4 In. Low Profile Hex Anvil
Package Quantity1
Other details
Operation ModeBattery
Item Type NameRatchet
Head StyleOther

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Frequently asked questions

Does the DCF520B include a battery and charger?

No. The B in DCF520B follows DeWalt's convention for a bare tool, so battery and charger are sold separately.

What voltage does the DCF520B run on?

It runs on DeWalt's 20V platform, per the listing.

Will it work with other DeWalt 20V MAX tools' batteries?

It should share DeWalt's 20V MAX battery platform, though check compatibility for your specific battery model before buying.