Craftsman

CRAFTSMAN CMCF801D1 Impact

Impact
Battery
20 volts
2900 rpm

4.7/ 5 on Amazon2,200Amazon ratings1,000+bought last month4.5ProductDome score

Better rated than 62%
More reviewed than 89%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYour work is mostly driving screws and lag bolts and you want fast, repeated torque.

A dedicated fastener-driving tool for the Craftsman 20V platform, useful for driving screws and lag bolts quickly, best paired with a separate drill for hole boring.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track

4.5/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.7

4.7★ across 2,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 360 ratings4.2

2,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score4.1

1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 impacts we track - how the scorecard works · full impacts data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

The Craftsman CMCF801D1 is a cordless impact driver on the 20V battery platform, spinning up to 2900 RPM to drive fasteners.

An impact driver delivers rotational force in rapid bursts rather than constant torque, which lets a tool this size drive long screws and lag bolts without stalling or camming out. The model number places it in Craftsman's V20 lineup, so it shares batteries with other Craftsman 20V tools.

20V battery powered
2900 RPM
Impact driver, not a drill
Craftsman V20 platform

Who it's for

Suited to builders, remodelers and DIYers who repeatedly drive screws, lags and deck fasteners. Not intended as a drilling tool for precise hole boring, that job belongs to a drill driver.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

High 2900 RPM output for fast fastener driving
Shares the Craftsman 20V battery platform
Impact action reduces stripped screw heads

What to check first

No torque rating listed
Not suited to precision hole drilling
Battery and charger availability not specified

Performance notes

2900 RPM on the same 20V platform as a comparable drill signals a tool tuned for speed under repeated impact bursts, the mechanism that lets impact drivers punch through dense material without the user leaning into it. No torque figure is given, so peak driving power beyond the RPM rating is not specified here.

Specifications

Brand	Craftsman
Model	CMCF801D1
Power Source	Battery
Voltage	20 volts
Speed	2900 rpm

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
CRAFTSMAN CMCF801D1 ImpactThis product	4.7 / 5	2,200	4.5 / 5
DEWALT DCF845B ImpactDeWALT	4.7 / 5	12,700	4.5 / 5
Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE	4.6 / 5	8,078	4.5 / 5
GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH	4.7 / 5	4,983	4.4 / 5
AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN	4.4 / 5	10,707	4.4 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the Craftsman CMCF801D1

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Does the CMCF801D1 drill holes?

It is an impact driver built for driving fasteners, a separate drill driver is the better tool for boring holes.

What voltage battery does it take?

It runs on a 20V battery.

How fast does it spin?

Up to 2900 RPM according to the listed spec.