- Makita-built 4-pole variable speed motor delivers 1, 330 in.lbs. of Max Torque, with 2, 300 RPM and 3, 200 IPM
- Compact, ergonomic design; only 5-3/4 inches long and weighs just 3.4 lbs
- Convenient features such as a one-touch 1/4-inch hex chuck for easy bit insertion; a built-in L.E.D. light; and a rugged tool belt clip
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool; 1-year warranty on battery and charger
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 Insane |
| Review Date: March 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kendo, Central Ohio |
I got this today and did a few tests.
First I drove a number of 1/4" X 6" lag screws into treated 2x6 lumber. The long way. No pilot holes. They drove right in. The drill slowed down a little for the last inch but they still went in very fast. I was impressed.
Then I decided to see if this came even close to the advertised 1,330 in/lbs of torque. Which is about 110 ft/lbs if you want to do the math. So I chucked in a 1/2" socket adapter with a 19mm impact socket, walked out to my car, and it proceeded to RIP all 5 lug nuts off the wheel. And when I say rip I am not kidding. It wasn't like the tool bogged down and then slowly got faster. I squeezed the trigger and they just came off. My wife cannot understand why I am still smiling from ear to ear 30 minutes later.
This is a 10 year old car with rusty lug nuts that I personally hand torqued to 100 ft/lbs only a few weeks ago when I was rotating the tires. Since they had been sitting it will take way more than 100 ft/lbs to get them off.
I own expensive air tools that cannot pull lug nuts that fast.
If you want torque that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck, get this tool -- it is the real deal. I haven't done enough tests to validate the claims about the battery but knowing Makita and everything I've read I'm sure that the LXT batteries will live up to the hype.
I am against gimmiky items on tools, but the LED light is actually useful in the dark. And with they way they have the light recessed in a plastic case you won't need to worry about it breaking when you drop this tool off a ladder.
The form and fit of this in your hand is just great. This is one of the greatest Makita power tools I have ever owned, and I've had a lot of thier good ones over the years. Makita has outdone themselves again. |
Simply the best!
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| Review Date: November 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Sean Michael Simon, Houston, Texas |
| OK, guys.. you've found it. Get this one. This Makita impact driver is simply the best drill/driver that I have ever had or seen. The battery lasts FOREVER, the size is the smallest I've been able to find with 18 volts. Get yourself some quick change Phillips & Square head drivers and you are set to go. This thing is light, compact and powerful. Trigger speed sensitive, automatic light on the front, belt clip it great. it's a dream. |
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