Cat DX71

Impact Drivers / Standard Impact Drivers

This 18-volt Cat has three torque settings and offers three speed ranges. It is sold with two 2 amp-hr lithium batteries, a charger, 0 bits, and has a 3 year warranty.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested Impact Drivers

What goes into the Overall Score?

Power

/ 5

Run time

/ 5

Charge time

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Volts (V)

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Very powerful, capable of driving large lag bolts.
Long run time per battery charge.

About

The Cat DX71 is part of the Cordless Drills & Impact Drivers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Impact Drivers models like the DX71 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Power: A high score means greater torque, or twisting force. Models with lots of torque are better at driving fasteners into tough materials and loosening tight lug nuts.

Run time: A higher score means longer battery life to work without interruptions.

Charge time: A high score means the battery recharges quickly, minimizing downtime between uses.

Features & Specs

Specs

Number of batteries included

Battery type

Lithium

Battery recharge time (min.)

Battery charge indicator

Yes

Charger

Yes

Charger Wall Mounts

Speed ranges

Torque settings

Torque (lbf·in)

1900

Impacts per minute

1900

Motor

Brushless

Maximum RPM

3200

LED work light

Yes

Storage case

Yes

Bit storage

Number of Bits Included

Belt Hook

Yes

Warranty

3 Years

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Cat DX71

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

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Detailed Test Results

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