I have this tool. I am a home use DIY guy. I do a fair amount of automotive maintenance and some engine rebuilds and etc.. I love it. it is all I need.
I thank you for taking the time to do this video, I am a biog Makita tool owner, the only problem I have with these tools are boneheads stealing them from me. I never in 33 years had to have any of my Makita tools serviced, other than an electrical impact i had 25 years ago had to have the cord replaced that wore out!
I really dig these compact cordless impact wrenches. They're much more reasonable for the typical DIYer. I'd be very interested to see a comparison of all the compact models. Thanks for the videos!
This one seems much better than previous impacts Makita has been building. I had the XWT05 and it struggled on too many jobs. Automotive style impacts is one area where Makita has needed to step up and this XWT02 might just be useful enough. Looks like a new birthday present for me this year!
Everyone in my old shop used Milwaukee besides the old timer that was training me. My m12 stubby had all the power we needed for finish assembling the motorcycles quads n sidebysides, but the hand grip and trigger finesse of his impact always made me surpised especially for how old it was. Also the stubby had sharp edges around the trigger that jabbed into you when you used your middle finger for the trigger. Also could get to the upper bolts of shocks with ease with his while the stubby was just a tad too boxy. Needless to say, I used his makita whenever the the job required more control like fender bolts or confined spaces. He had a charger that would do a little jingle whenever it was done too which was pretty damn cool.
+Disphonic x - The model #s are all for the same impact, just different varieties of kits (with a battery & charger, without a battery & charger, & the UK model). I like this impact a lot & think that it has a lot of power. I would not hesitate to buy one if I were you. Thanks for watching & commenting! :)
Break-away torque will always be lower than the torque used to tighten it. I have this impact wrench on order and it should be delivered today. I have many Makita tools and I've never been disappointed in any of them.
we really don't know if the Makita was putting out more then the rated torque at each level we only know it was a least that torque if it was more it would not have been shown with this test. but look like a great tool wish I could afford it for my Makita set up which includes the 1/4 impact 2 lights one modded to a led light, my metal cutting circular saw and sawzall type cutter.
Ed Ginsberg The torque levels with vary depending on the bolt size/thread pitch with any impact. I set out to prove that they did correctly state the levels....and judging from the 3-5 seconds it took to loosen those bolts on the max ratings, it was right at the top of the torque levels. For precision work, you would need to be using a calibrated torque wrench anyway, since you cannot know for sure what torque levels are otherwise (with this impact or any other brand). I was happy to see that when they said 210 ft-lbs, they meant it.
perfect as usual .. Daniel could you please do a video on : Bosch GDX18V-EC IDH182 Hybrid Impact Driver I love this new model because it works as impact wrench and impact driver both to hit the job more efficient . I wanna see how does it deal with bigger bolts and nuts and how much power . pros and cons I checked out many of it's review videos but I'm so interested to see that in your channel as well . it would be different
I got this impact gun and it did great on some front end work on a mustang well over 210 ft lbs. Highly recommend makita products. I'm looking at the new sub compact lines
Nice review, really sold on Makita now. I don't have a platform yet and I'm considering Makita or Dewalt. Ready to replace my corded Hitachi and my rookie 18v Black and Decker drills.
After seeing your review I have one of these for removing medium sized bolts on trains , my mate cringes when I remind him how much he paid for his snap on thats twice the size.A great tool for anything lighter is the Makita tw100z this is my preffered tool as its smaller and lighter with no real risk of damaging threads , they so cheap I have two for different socket sizes.
Good job on the vid. One thing though... Your torque wrench test just proves it's putting out at least the rated spec. It could have been putting out more torque and the results would have been the same.
You are correct. I wanted to show if the advertised torque specs were accurate or not....I am sure they would have been even tighter if I had held the trigger down longer. They did meet what was advertised, which many of these cordless tools are not. The other thing that affects torque is going to be bolt size & thread pitch....testing every combo is just not something that I would attempt....for specific torque specs, people will need to use a calibrated torque wrench.
Good review. I would have liked to see you test them for excess torque for their settings by turning the torque wrench to ~10 ft lbs over the setting and seeing if you could tighten the bolt further. If the 59 ft lb setting is actually cranking out 75 that would be good to know to avoid over tightening and your test wouldn't show that.
I have much more accurate test equipment now....check out my newer impact wrench videos. I prove what torque is being applied in forward & reverse with all vids now.
I bought the kit when this LXT line first came out, the bag with the sawzall, circular saw, drill, 1/4" impact driver, charger and two 3 Ah batteries. Unknowing, I used the sawzall too much one day and ruined my two batteries (overheated). This was before they came out with any kind of protection for such things. Had purchased two replacement generic batteries for it online for cheap, but one died rather quickly and the other broke the other day when dropped drill 3 feet and of course there was a rock where it landed..just wondering if when I replace batteries...again..if those newer ones with the stars you mention would be the ones to look for or not. In the meantime I'm using a Ryobi One + impact driver I just picked up cheap to get some work done, but sure can tell the difference in power between the two...lol.
Makita is the biz. I just picked up the milwaukee 3gen fuel set because my Makita wouldn't die I also grabbed the half inch 1400 pound beast impact. Only time will tell not to impressed with milwaukee. Can't beat the price. But mikita is the champ .
Will the 2.0Ah batteries that came with the 18v Drill/Impact work with this if they have the star on the information sticker? I have heard different things.
Under normal circumstances....yes. However, even with my 60" Hustler -- one of the blades had an extremely tight bolt & needed a 3/4" air impact to remove it. So -- if you are regularly removing/sharpening them -- yes. If you are taking them off once per year -- look into a full size impact.
Just an observation, if you tighten a bolt down to 70 ft lbs and then put a torque wrench on it set to 70 ft lbs and it doesn't move. That doesn't mean the bolt is tighten down 70 ft lbs, it means it's at least tightened down 70 ft lbs. Heck, it could be 400 ft lbs. I'd be curious to see what the results would be if you went up in 10 or 15 incriminate on your torque wrench to get a more accurate reading.
Alex Millison Well, keep in mind that increasing the variables in the video = a much longer video = a much more boring video. I cant cover every angle, but I do my best to prove/disprove power ratings....I will keep it in mind in the future --- thanks for the suggestion!
Alex Millison No problem! I have some verifiable torque testing coming up in future impact videos that is not only going to prove/disprove torque specs....but it is also going to show the speed & time it takes to remove bolts tightened to certain torque ratings & will be much more effective than the methods that I have used in the past. Thanks for taking the time to watch & comment. :)
+CDubs HasIt Yes, it will work on "some".....not the extremely tight/corroded ones, but overall in the world of 1/2" compact cordless impacts -- this one is right up at the top. I just wish they made a full size version (like the IR W7150 or Milwaukee M18 FUEL) that featured a brushless motor & had the mechanics in mind (instead of solely construction).
@Real Tool Reviews: Any chance you could make a video of the Makita XWT11 vs. Milwaukee 2861-22? Or just a review on the Milwaukee XWT11? I am very interested in seeing how capable this gun is, but there is hardly any videos on youtube about it!!
Great review and a great looking well built impact wrench. I really like the fact that it has the three power modes. Though I am very pleased with my Milwaukee 2763, I do wish it had a third power mode, somewhere between low mode and overkill mode.
Mike L. Thanks Mike! I agree....the 3 speeds really makes a difference when you dont want to damage fasteners.....I was very happy to see that included with this impact.
***** I highly doubt that with even the most seasoned user on these, that they could feather the trigger & tell you consistently within 50-100 ft-lbs what the torque they put on something was. The 2763 will rip the threads off of 1" bolts, people using these in mode 2 to torque fasteners are asking for trouble.
Finally an actual review of this tool! I'm in the market for a 1/2 cordless. This particular Makita compact model seems to be what I'm looking for, but finding quality reviews it's on this particular tool seems to be a pain. How does this compare to the XWT11z?
Looks like the XWT11 is an updated version that has an "auto-stop" mode than stops the motor after it breaks a fastener free. To me, that would be annoying since you would have to let go & re-pull the trigger to get it to reactivate. I like the XWT02.....but essentially it is the same tool with that one feature different (as far as I can tell).
Real Tool Reviews Thanks for the input. I just purchased the XWT08 high torque model. Who doesn't need 740 ft.lbs. Keep up the stellar reviews and I'm looking forward to a video on broken bolt extractors.
Any chance that you can put this DTW281 (XWT02Z) on the Skidmore torque test? It's rated at 280Nm, but I suspect that it was under-rated, because it seems to be a lot more powerful than similarly rated compact impacts.
Hi, great video! I'm looking to purchase a Makita impact wrench mainly for removing crankshaft pulley bolts. Can you confirm that the Makita DTW450 would be the best tool for this? I like the DTW281 aswell but think the DTW450 would be best for tighter bolts like the crankshaft? I just want to make sure i'm right. thanks
Great review as always! Very detailed. A fellow OCD sufferer. Is it just me or do you think the clear plastic cover they put on their impacts are cheap? How bout a 1/2 inch compact impact shootout w/ Milwaukee M18 Fuel? Same max ft. lbs. I believe.
SuperMisterManager I didnt see any negatives with it to be honest....I actually was happy to see them adding a level of protection for the nose cone, where other companies only have the aluminum cones bare. As far as the Milwaukee 1/2" compact M18 goes, I have not used one yet, but I will see what I can do. I would be glad to do a comparison between them since they are fairly comparable with one another. Thanks for the suggestion!
Jordan Booth The 2654 is 3/8" drive....this one is 1/2"......so not really a comparison that would be fair either way. Weight/feel they are very similar.....I didnt think I would like that push dentent pin, but since it is beveled....the sockets do pop on & off with ease. I think that they are both great lineups.
Jordan Booth It wasnt so much the power rating, but the socket sizes you can readily use. The 3/8" drive socket sets normally top out about 3/4".....where the 1/2" drive go above 1-1/2" (which I am using in this video).
It's wierd how your test could barely beak 210ft lbs. Prime Industrial Tool video had no problem breaking 300 ft lbs 5 nuts in a row.. If you re watch your last tightening of the 210ft lbs it def. moved. I bought one and it does not put out even 200 ft lbs fastening. I'm fairly disappointed as I was hoping it would take off nuts at 300+ but at least I have the dcf899 for that. Is it possible certain xwt02z have more power than others or Primes torque wrench was off? Thanks
the dcf899 is very big and heavy this is compact and light and mine breaks nuts at 210lbs easily my friend has the dcf899 and he gets tired of using it when rotating tires cuz its too heavy, this is perfect i have done struts brakes even replaced a rack and pinion with no prob
Oh yeah, that's pretty confusing I have used this with a 3ah although not heavily. How is yours going, still not able to get the same results as prime?
I haven't done any more torque test but I've come to conclusion that it's pretty similar in power to my old Dewalt DCF880 which is rated at 150ft lbs..speed is better though. If I had to do it over again I would have waited for Milwaukee new mid torque wrench
Great review, do you think you might be able to compare the Makita impact wrench with the dewalt DCF880hm2, they seem to be similar in size and weight. I'm currently in the market for purchasing one to work on my car, just don't want to be left without enough power. Plus the dewalt is over $100 cheaper.
Thank you share this video it is very detail .I have a question, is makita XWT02Z and makita DTW281 is same?because in japan and taiwan catalogue i can't fount XWT02Z.
吳昱翰 Thanks! Part numbers are really the only difference as far as I can tell between them. I include the European/Australian/Asian part numbers so people can more easily find the review on TH-cam. As far as functionality & size/weight/power....they should be exactly the same.
First I just want to say thank you for all the videos you've uploaded. I've watched a ton of them and this was the first when I was looking to buy a impact gun. I finally need the full torque to pop some suspension parts on my cars so I'm gonna get this one but first I wanted to know if you know if the 1.5AH batteries will work with this gun or do you need the 4AH ones?
Thanks! I am glad that you like the videos.....as far as I know, as long as the batteries have the "star" on them (some older ones do not), then any Makita 18v tools will work with them the same....the main difference being run time.
Hi, great video as usual! was wondering what the hole in the end of the anvil is for? is this still the latest model? And also have you tried the Milwaukee version of this yet?
+Real Tool Reviews , hi hows it going! i was wondering if you could do a review on the matco 1/2 cordless impact MCL2012HPIW. they are claiming 1300 ft pounds! i recently saw you comparison video with the milwaukee,dewalt, and IR and thought it was a fantastic review.but there are no review videos on this matco one and i feel like you would be the perfect person to review it.
hey daniel awesome review. question how is the power decrease on this wrench is it the same from start to finish? or can you tell when the power starts to get low
zioncartel Thanks! And I havent really noticed a measurable decrease until it gets down to the last bit of juice.....with the lithium batteries they really do put out roughly the same amount of power the whole way through (unlike older Ni-cad batteries).
Ty i go buy one when i save some money in a month lol nice review i wasn't sure if it will work comparing its size to Milwaukee size its bigger in size but this is perfect for automotive mechanic well u only need it for some suspension bolts and wheel nuts for everything else use the bloody battery ratchet Ty for Ur review is very helpful ty
Recently came across your channel. Awesome reviews man , these brushless wrenches look awesome, how do you think it would go with a 1/4 in hex adaptor for driving screws with its 3 different settings?
cheveresalvi Thanks! I would absolutely NOT use an impact wrench with an adapter to drive screws....these have way too much torque for the bits/extensions/adapters and will cause them to shatter. Keep in mind that impact drivers are typically rated in in-lbs & impact wrenches are rated in ft-lbs.....the most powerful impact driver that I have used is the Ridgid Gen5X @ 2,000 in-lbs ---- this Makita has 210 ft-lbs (x12 = 2,520 in-lbs). They do make adapters that convert 1/2" square drive to 7/16" hex, and most of those bits are impact rated --- but that would still be only good for drilling holes & not driving screws (self feed wood bits, auger bits, etc).
Maybe it is a stupid question, but if I get a 1/2 inch chuck to 1/4 inch hex adapter, can I use this as a impact driver from time to time, if I need one? Offcourse the power modes will not be accurate as you explained in a newer video, but that does not matter to me really on this point, most of the time it will be used for what it is designed for, nuts and bolts. Thanks for the awesome review, you just cost me 230 euro's :-)
+Ruud (Ruud G) Not certain if you still need to know. I use a Makita DTW251Z 1/2 impact wrench with a Irwin 1/2 square to 1/4 hex adapter to drive PH2 screws. I find it very controllable. The bit does not ride out of the screw head like it usually tends to do with a drill/driver.
I do have the machine myself now to, and an adapter, and it works perfect indeed. Thanks for your help! On which power setting do you use the machine when screwing if I may ask? I am a bit afraid to break the screws, so I usually set it on powersetting 1 or 2.
+Ruud (Ruud G) The model I have has slightly lower performance than the DTW281 and has no power setting. I just control the speed with the trigger to run it slow. Screws will break if they go in too tight like into hard wood. I drill a pilot hole to solve this. It is necessary to stop quickly at the end, which the Makitas do well.
Ah, I thought you had the 281, sorry. That sounds good indeed, thanks for the tips! I like the motorstops on Makita's indeed, they work very well, just as the rest of the machine :-) Thanks!
ur wrong @ many things. first there is a remove nut mode, it will stop if the nut is removed and it starts to free spin. also on the mid and high mode, the nut from the torque wrench did move a little bit. but that is cos u only tighten the nut for about 1.5 second. in order to get the max tightness for a given setting. u need about 8-10 seconds of impact. thats why. it took only 1.5 seconds to tighten the nut on mid and high mode but take much longer to remove. cos u tigeten for 1.5 second, so it didn't reach the max torque for the mode, and then u tigethen it a bit more with the hand tool, thats why take much longer to remove. on top of that on max setting, the reverse is faster and stronger than forward. reverse will have 420 NM while forward only 280, that is to make sure anything tigeten with the tool can be removed with the tool. and i believe on lower speed modes, reverse will have more power than forward, just listen to it
I have this tool. I am a home use DIY guy. I do a fair amount of automotive maintenance and some engine rebuilds and etc.. I love it. it is all I need.
By far the best review on this tool! Getting one.
I thank you for taking the time to do this video, I am a biog Makita tool owner, the only problem I have with these tools are boneheads stealing them from me. I never in 33 years had to have any of my Makita tools serviced, other than an electrical impact i had 25 years ago had to have the cord replaced that wore out!
I really dig these compact cordless impact wrenches. They're much more reasonable for the typical DIYer. I'd be very interested to see a comparison of all the compact models. Thanks for the videos!
I like your reviews. Very clear & organized. Thanks.
This one seems much better than previous impacts Makita has been building. I had the XWT05 and it struggled on too many jobs. Automotive style impacts is one area where Makita has needed to step up and this XWT02 might just be useful enough. Looks like a new birthday present for me this year!
kj197734 Haha nice :) This impact is definitely sweet.....I hope they continue to expand the automotive side of things!
Your channel is my absolute favorite for all things tools. I’m gonna go out and buy this rascal in about two hours haha!
Everyone in my old shop used Milwaukee besides the old timer that was training me. My m12 stubby had all the power we needed for finish assembling the motorcycles quads n sidebysides, but the hand grip and trigger finesse of his impact always made me surpised especially for how old it was. Also the stubby had sharp edges around the trigger that jabbed into you when you used your middle finger for the trigger. Also could get to the upper bolts of shocks with ease with his while the stubby was just a tad too boxy. Needless to say, I used his makita whenever the the job required more control like fender bolts or confined spaces. He had a charger that would do a little jingle whenever it was done too which was pretty damn cool.
+Disphonic x - The model #s are all for the same impact, just different varieties of kits (with a battery & charger, without a battery & charger, & the UK model). I like this impact a lot & think that it has a lot of power. I would not hesitate to buy one if I were you. Thanks for watching & commenting! :)
An all round very good review, with enough relevant information to make a solid judgement.
I bought this last week, and your video showed me more about it, thanks :) great review, and love mine so far.
Great in-depth review! Convinced me to buy it. Thanks!
Didn't mention the glow in the dark ring near the poli-carb shield
Break-away torque will always be lower than the torque used to tighten it. I have this impact wrench on order and it should be delivered today. I have many Makita tools and I've never been disappointed in any of them.
we really don't know if the Makita was putting out more then the rated torque at each level we only know it was a least that torque if it was more it would not have been shown with this test. but look like a great tool wish I could afford it for my Makita set up which includes the 1/4 impact 2 lights one modded to a led light, my metal cutting circular saw and sawzall type cutter.
Ed Ginsberg The torque levels with vary depending on the bolt size/thread pitch with any impact. I set out to prove that they did correctly state the levels....and judging from the 3-5 seconds it took to loosen those bolts on the max ratings, it was right at the top of the torque levels. For precision work, you would need to be using a calibrated torque wrench anyway, since you cannot know for sure what torque levels are otherwise (with this impact or any other brand). I was happy to see that when they said 210 ft-lbs, they meant it.
perfect as usual .. Daniel could you please do a video on : Bosch GDX18V-EC IDH182 Hybrid Impact Driver
I love this new model because it works as impact wrench and impact driver both to hit the job more efficient .
I wanna see how does it deal with bigger bolts and nuts and how much power . pros and cons
I checked out many of it's review videos but I'm so interested to see that in your channel as well . it would be different
You have the best reviews.
I got this impact gun and it did great on some front end work on a mustang well over 210 ft lbs. Highly recommend makita products. I'm looking at the new sub compact lines
Nice review, really sold on Makita now. I don't have a platform yet and I'm considering Makita or Dewalt. Ready to replace my corded Hitachi and my rookie 18v Black and Decker drills.
I got a makita xwt11z 1/2 impact that little bad boy it's a beast .. I'm loving it...
Just what I needed shopping for this tool.
Can't wait for the new makita XWT08M half inch impact.
It did move slightly on 129 ftlbs
hi there, could you do a video of assemble/ disassemble DTW21- impact wrench pls
After seeing your review I have one of these for removing medium sized bolts on trains , my mate cringes when I remind him how much he paid for his snap on thats twice the size.A great tool for anything lighter is the Makita tw100z this is my preffered tool as its smaller and lighter with no real risk of damaging threads , they so cheap I have two for different socket sizes.
petrolheadsa Nice!! Sounds like you made a good choice! :)
On second and third stage when you tight it with torque wrench, the nuts moves.
Easy to see on full screen.
i agree terrible test
You’re wrong nut didn’t move
The nut did not move, good enough for me. I just got to try one and the torque is a lot more impressive than other cordless impact brands.
You're lieing it didn't move
Good job on the vid. One thing though... Your torque wrench test just proves it's putting out at least the rated spec. It could have been putting out more torque and the results would have been the same.
You are correct. I wanted to show if the advertised torque specs were accurate or not....I am sure they would have been even tighter if I had held the trigger down longer. They did meet what was advertised, which many of these cordless tools are not. The other thing that affects torque is going to be bolt size & thread pitch....testing every combo is just not something that I would attempt....for specific torque specs, people will need to use a calibrated torque wrench.
Am I the only one not liking the pin detent. Half my sockets get stuck. I think a friction ring would of been better.
STP NPN it woulb be hard to take it off and the ring would get off detent is mt prefer
Good review. I would have liked to see you test them for excess torque for their settings by turning the torque wrench to ~10 ft lbs over the setting and seeing if you could tighten the bolt further. If the 59 ft lb setting is actually cranking out 75 that would be good to know to avoid over tightening and your test wouldn't show that.
I have much more accurate test equipment now....check out my newer impact wrench videos. I prove what torque is being applied in forward & reverse with all vids now.
lujon yes I was hoping for test same you said.
I bought the kit when this LXT line first came out, the bag with the sawzall, circular saw, drill, 1/4" impact driver, charger and two 3 Ah batteries. Unknowing, I used the sawzall too much one day and ruined my two batteries (overheated). This was before they came out with any kind of protection for such things. Had purchased two replacement generic batteries for it online for cheap, but one died rather quickly and the other broke the other day when dropped drill 3 feet and of course there was a rock where it landed..just wondering if when I replace batteries...again..if those newer ones with the stars you mention would be the ones to look for or not. In the meantime I'm using a Ryobi One + impact driver I just picked up cheap to get some work done, but sure can tell the difference in power between the two...lol.
Makita is the biz. I just picked up the milwaukee 3gen fuel set because my Makita wouldn't die I also grabbed the half inch 1400 pound beast impact. Only time will tell not to impressed with milwaukee. Can't beat the price. But mikita is the champ .
Where is this particular impact made? Your reviews are awesome but I think it would be nice to show the little sticker model on them.
I’m buying this. 149.99 for the kit at Home Depot right now. Well worth it.
Got the big daddy 1/2 high torque on the way, can’t wait
Would that be the DTW1002 (Europe model number) i just bought :)
hi! thanks for your video, indeed I'm gonna get this baby with my others makita tools reviewed by yourself.. love all them!
Great in depth review. Thumbs up.
Good video. Can you do a review of a decent set of torque sticks. Showing how accurate or not accurate they are?
What would be needed to use this attach to 1/4 and 3/8” sockets?
Impact adapters like these --- amzn.to/2DOCq4P
Will the 2.0Ah batteries that came with the 18v Drill/Impact work with this if they have the star on the information sticker? I have heard different things.
Jack Mendez yes they will
Do you think it remove a commercial zero turns blades
Under normal circumstances....yes. However, even with my 60" Hustler -- one of the blades had an extremely tight bolt & needed a 3/4" air impact to remove it. So -- if you are regularly removing/sharpening them -- yes. If you are taking them off once per year -- look into a full size impact.
Just an observation, if you tighten a bolt down to 70 ft lbs and then put a torque wrench on it set to 70 ft lbs and it doesn't move. That doesn't mean the bolt is tighten down 70 ft lbs, it means it's at least tightened down 70 ft lbs. Heck, it could be 400 ft lbs. I'd be curious to see what the results would be if you went up in 10 or 15 incriminate on your torque wrench to get a more accurate reading.
Alex Millison Well, keep in mind that increasing the variables in the video = a much longer video = a much more boring video. I cant cover every angle, but I do my best to prove/disprove power ratings....I will keep it in mind in the future --- thanks for the suggestion!
That's a good point. I enjoy your videos, wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything.
Alex Millison No problem! I have some verifiable torque testing coming up in future impact videos that is not only going to prove/disprove torque specs....but it is also going to show the speed & time it takes to remove bolts tightened to certain torque ratings & will be much more effective than the methods that I have used in the past. Thanks for taking the time to watch & comment. :)
Awesome, I'll be watching it.
How would you use it to zero in on 70 or 80 footlpounds tightening lugnuts
+mateollios 67 use a torque stick.....that will get you fairly close
This will work on suspension and crank bolts. It's a beast for a cordless.
+CDubs HasIt Yes, it will work on "some".....not the extremely tight/corroded ones, but overall in the world of 1/2" compact cordless impacts -- this one is right up at the top. I just wish they made a full size version (like the IR W7150 or Milwaukee M18 FUEL) that featured a brushless motor & had the mechanics in mind (instead of solely construction).
+Real Tool Reviews me too!!!!!! I'm invested in the Makita brand but if they could come with a tool that matched IR I would by without hesitation
Can you do a review about Bauer 8.5 amp impact wrench. It claims to go 1050 ftlb breakaway but I'm wondering if it gets at least half of it.
@Real Tool Reviews: Any chance you could make a video of the Makita XWT11 vs. Milwaukee 2861-22? Or just a review on the Milwaukee XWT11? I am very interested in seeing how capable this gun is, but there is hardly any videos on youtube about it!!
Great review and a great looking well built impact wrench. I really like the fact that it has the three power modes. Though I am very pleased with my Milwaukee 2763, I do wish it had a third power mode, somewhere between low mode and overkill mode.
Mike L. Thanks Mike! I agree....the 3 speeds really makes a difference when you dont want to damage fasteners.....I was very happy to see that included with this impact.
***** I highly doubt that with even the most seasoned user on these, that they could feather the trigger & tell you consistently within 50-100 ft-lbs what the torque they put on something was. The 2763 will rip the threads off of 1" bolts, people using these in mode 2 to torque fasteners are asking for trouble.
Do you recommend this gun for daily lug removal on non over torqued situation
I’m thinking about getting this model. Recon what the max loosening torque is?
Finally an actual review of this tool! I'm in the market for a 1/2 cordless. This particular Makita compact model seems to be what I'm looking for, but finding quality reviews it's on this particular tool seems to be a pain. How does this compare to the XWT11z?
Looks like the XWT11 is an updated version that has an "auto-stop" mode than stops the motor after it breaks a fastener free. To me, that would be annoying since you would have to let go & re-pull the trigger to get it to reactivate. I like the XWT02.....but essentially it is the same tool with that one feature different (as far as I can tell).
Real Tool Reviews Thanks for the input. I just purchased the XWT08 high torque model. Who doesn't need 740 ft.lbs. Keep up the stellar reviews and I'm looking forward to a video on broken bolt extractors.
Real Tool Reviews turns out the auto stop function on the new model can be turned on or off. Other that that, it's identical to the previous model.
This comment thread contained exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks guys!
Can we (I) get a test of the xwt06 3/8..
I remember seeing you use the Milwaukee high torque to remove a ball joint with a press, do you think this can do that too?
Any chance that you can put this DTW281 (XWT02Z) on the Skidmore torque test? It's rated at 280Nm, but I suspect that it was under-rated, because it seems to be a lot more powerful than similarly rated compact impacts.
is it normal for a brushless impact driver to be a little faster in reverse than forward?
Jacob Sebastien It’s normal for this impact, because it’s design for automotive work.
Do you know if makita is going to make this with a 3/8 drive
They do. Makita XWT06
Esteban Rottenberg yea but that's not brushless I was hoping they had a brushless version
Cliff Adams
BabyElla Vlogs yes
which is makita powerful cordless impact wrench
Gurkhas soldier
The high torque one..
Is the a tekton torque wrench you're "verifying" the torque with?
yelorsirhc That particular torque wrench is a 1/2" Kobalt (from Lowes).
I have both Makita impact wrenches. the 220 ft. lbs is not enough for most 17mm sized bolts and up. so most suspension bolts are too much for it
Very good review! Good job as always! I am invested in Milwaukee impacts but this Makita is really nice and best of all is its Made in Japan!!
Jeffrey So Thanks Jeffrey! And you are correct....Made in Japan :)
Is this the same as the xwt11z?
Best tool reviews on TH-cam ,keep it up ._
Zack Ala Thanks a lot! :)
Thanks for another great review , could you review Makita's metal cutting saw , the XSC 01Z...Thanks.
Hi, great video! I'm looking to purchase a Makita impact wrench mainly for removing crankshaft pulley bolts. Can you confirm that the Makita DTW450 would be the best tool for this? I like the DTW281 aswell but think the DTW450 would be best for tighter bolts like the crankshaft? I just want to make sure i'm right. thanks
Great review as always! Very detailed. A fellow OCD sufferer. Is it just me or do you think the clear plastic cover they put on their impacts are cheap? How bout a 1/2 inch compact impact shootout w/ Milwaukee M18 Fuel? Same max ft. lbs. I believe.
SuperMisterManager I didnt see any negatives with it to be honest....I actually was happy to see them adding a level of protection for the nose cone, where other companies only have the aluminum cones bare. As far as the Milwaukee 1/2" compact M18 goes, I have not used one yet, but I will see what I can do. I would be glad to do a comparison between them since they are fairly comparable with one another. Thanks for the suggestion!
I would love to see that shootout. I cant decide what to get. Im thinking Makita because of higher RPM as far as i can tell.
Thanks for posting im looking at this and also the electric ratchet.
I love my milwaukee 2654. The makita is really nice as well. Which do you prefer Real Tool Reviews? Milwaukee or makita impacts?
Jordan Booth The 2654 is 3/8" drive....this one is 1/2"......so not really a comparison that would be fair either way. Weight/feel they are very similar.....I didnt think I would like that push dentent pin, but since it is beveled....the sockets do pop on & off with ease. I think that they are both great lineups.
They both have around 200 ft pounds correct, that's why I was comparing them in a way lol. Either way both are great.
Jordan Booth It wasnt so much the power rating, but the socket sizes you can readily use. The 3/8" drive socket sets normally top out about 3/4".....where the 1/2" drive go above 1-1/2" (which I am using in this video).
Lol yeah. Thanks for the reply buddy!
I'm interested in buying either the Milwaukee compact fuel impact wrench Or the makita impact, Wich one would u go for ??
+Phill Williams This MAKITA is one of my favorite compact 1/2" impacts that I've ever used...you wouldn't go wrong with it.
+Real Tool Reviews thanks for replying, love your videos keep it up 👍
It's wierd how your test could barely beak 210ft lbs. Prime Industrial Tool video had no problem breaking 300 ft lbs 5 nuts in a row.. If you re watch your last tightening of the 210ft lbs it def. moved. I bought one and it does not put out even 200 ft lbs fastening. I'm fairly disappointed as I was hoping it would take off nuts at 300+ but at least I have the dcf899 for that. Is it possible certain xwt02z have more power than others or Primes torque wrench was off? Thanks
the dcf899 is very big and heavy this is compact and light and mine breaks nuts at 210lbs easily my friend has the dcf899 and he gets tired of using it when rotating tires cuz its too heavy, this is perfect i have done struts brakes even replaced a rack and pinion with no prob
What size battery are you using? I've heard people not having the same performance as they did with higher capacity packs.
I am using the 4AH battery, in primes video they were using a 3AH..
Oh yeah, that's pretty confusing I have used this with a 3ah although not heavily.
How is yours going, still not able to get the same results as prime?
I haven't done any more torque test but I've come to conclusion that it's pretty similar in power to my old Dewalt DCF880 which is rated at 150ft lbs..speed is better though. If I had to do it over again I would have waited for Milwaukee new mid torque wrench
Great review, do you think you might be able to compare the Makita impact wrench with the dewalt DCF880hm2, they seem to be similar in size and weight. I'm currently in the market for purchasing one to work on my car, just don't want to be left without enough power. Plus the dewalt is over $100 cheaper.
kenny Ruiz Thanks! I will see what I can do....thanks for the suggestion!
Very well done!
great videos its just that my tool are dewalt 20v so I don't plan on changing but I do have 2 Milwaukee m18 fuels
OFFROAD2019 Thanks! I am working on adding Dewalt to the review mix.....hopefully at some point soon.
Thank you share this video it is very detail .I have a question, is makita XWT02Z and makita DTW281 is same?because in japan and taiwan catalogue i can't fount XWT02Z.
吳昱翰 Thanks! Part numbers are really the only difference as far as I can tell between them. I include the European/Australian/Asian part numbers so people can more easily find the review on TH-cam. As far as functionality & size/weight/power....they should be exactly the same.
First I just want to say thank you for all the videos you've uploaded. I've watched a ton of them and this was the first when I was looking to buy a impact gun.
I finally need the full torque to pop some suspension parts on my cars so I'm gonna get this one but first I wanted to know if you know if the 1.5AH batteries will work with this gun or do you need the 4AH ones?
Thanks! I am glad that you like the videos.....as far as I know, as long as the batteries have the "star" on them (some older ones do not), then any Makita 18v tools will work with them the same....the main difference being run time.
Is this tool the same as the XWT11? Thanks!
Good job mate!! Any chance you could get your hands on the Metabo equivalent??
Hi, great video as usual! was wondering what the hole in the end of the anvil is for? is this still the latest model? And also have you tried the Milwaukee version of this yet?
trying to decided between the Makita BTW450Z and Milwaukee 2663-21 what do you think.
mecha orga wat did u choose
Milwaukee
Okay cool i got the new 1180 ft pound half inch makita thats got more torque again
mecha orga
@realtoolreviews Any plans on reviewing the milwaukee 1/2 inch compact impact wrench m18?
very realistic video and examples thank you
+Bubbagreen Smith Thanks!
+Real Tool Reviews , hi hows it going! i was wondering if you could do a review on the matco 1/2 cordless impact MCL2012HPIW. they are claiming 1300 ft pounds! i recently saw you comparison video with the milwaukee,dewalt, and IR and thought it was a fantastic review.but there are no review videos on this matco one and i feel like you would be the perfect person to review it.
Another great video! Good job.
Why did you only test to 210ftlbs when they claim to have 295ftlbs of "nut busting" torque?
burtonkidd: Probably, simply because it wouldn't do it. You could see it only just broke 210ftlbs, it didn't really even want to do that.
hey daniel awesome review. question how is the power decrease on this wrench is it the same from start to finish? or can you tell when the power starts to get low
zioncartel Thanks! And I havent really noticed a measurable decrease until it gets down to the last bit of juice.....with the lithium batteries they really do put out roughly the same amount of power the whole way through (unlike older Ni-cad batteries).
ok. thank you just what i needed to know
I'm buying one next check.... so sick of dragging air hoses across the fkn yard at work! Haha....
can i use 3 a.h battery with this tool ?
Yes
Real Tool Reviews thank you ☺
Ty i go buy one when i save some money in a month lol nice review i wasn't sure if it will work comparing its size to Milwaukee size its bigger in size but this is perfect for automotive mechanic well u only need it for some suspension bolts and wheel nuts for everything else use the bloody battery ratchet Ty for Ur review is very helpful ty
+Amith Devdas Glad to help! I think that this impact is excellent....I only wish they would expand their automotive tool lineup ---- SOON!
Awesome review thanks for sharing
Recently came across your channel.
Awesome reviews man , these brushless wrenches look awesome, how do you think it would go with a 1/4 in hex adaptor for driving screws with its 3 different settings?
cheveresalvi Thanks! I would absolutely NOT use an impact wrench with an adapter to drive screws....these have way too much torque for the bits/extensions/adapters and will cause them to shatter. Keep in mind that impact drivers are typically rated in in-lbs & impact wrenches are rated in ft-lbs.....the most powerful impact driver that I have used is the Ridgid Gen5X @ 2,000 in-lbs ---- this Makita has 210 ft-lbs (x12 = 2,520 in-lbs). They do make adapters that convert 1/2" square drive to 7/16" hex, and most of those bits are impact rated --- but that would still be only good for drilling holes & not driving screws (self feed wood bits, auger bits, etc).
Great review/video thanks.
does it work with a 3.0 battery?
+brad uttech Yes.....as long as it has a "star" and is not the old style with no star.
thanks... perfect review.
at 10:45 it moved a little
+Carl Benz We'll have to agree to disagree on this one.....thanks for commenting!
Maybe it is a stupid question, but if I get a 1/2 inch chuck to 1/4 inch hex adapter, can I use this as a impact driver from time to time, if I need one?
Offcourse the power modes will not be accurate as you explained in a newer video, but that does not matter to me really on this point, most of the time it will be used for what it is designed for, nuts and bolts.
Thanks for the awesome review, you just cost me 230 euro's :-)
+Ruud (Ruud G) Anyone?
+Ruud (Ruud G) Not certain if you still need to know. I use a Makita DTW251Z 1/2 impact wrench with a Irwin 1/2 square to 1/4 hex adapter to drive PH2 screws. I find it very controllable. The bit does not ride out of the screw head like it usually tends to do with a drill/driver.
I do have the machine myself now to, and an adapter, and it works perfect indeed.
Thanks for your help!
On which power setting do you use the machine when screwing if I may ask?
I am a bit afraid to break the screws, so I usually set it on powersetting 1 or 2.
+Ruud (Ruud G) The model I have has slightly lower performance than the DTW281 and has no power setting. I just control the speed with the trigger to run it slow. Screws will break if they go in too tight like into hard wood. I drill a pilot hole to solve this. It is necessary to stop quickly at the end, which the Makitas do well.
Ah, I thought you had the 281, sorry.
That sounds good indeed, thanks for the tips!
I like the motorstops on Makita's indeed, they work very well, just as the rest of the machine :-)
Thanks!
Great review!
ur wrong @ many things. first there is a remove nut mode, it will stop if the nut is removed and it starts to free spin.
also on the mid and high mode, the nut from the torque wrench did move a little bit. but that is cos u only tighten the nut for about 1.5 second. in order to get the max tightness for a given setting. u need about 8-10 seconds of impact. thats why. it took only 1.5 seconds to tighten the nut on mid and high mode but take much longer to remove. cos u tigeten for 1.5 second, so it didn't reach the max torque for the mode, and then u tigethen it a bit more with the hand tool, thats why take much longer to remove.
on top of that on max setting, the reverse is faster and stronger than forward. reverse will have 420 NM while forward only 280, that is to make sure anything tigeten with the tool can be removed with the tool. and i believe on lower speed modes, reverse will have more power than forward, just listen to it
If all lower case is wrong, I don’t wanna be right....
Great review
Thanks!
I think i going to buy one!
Very good review !
Strong and compact ! Like it should be =) Any idea what Makita tool would be next on in your reviews? =D
dominic van lievenoogen Thanks Dominic! I have a few cool ones coming up....the next will probably be the HR4013C SDS-Max 1-9/16" Rotary Hammer :)
Real Tool Reviews Aha ! thats a very good one. The anti vibration is amazing :)
Should have tested how much reverse torque it has. It's supposed to be rated for 400nm (almost 300ftlbs) in reverse
thanks to your review I just bought mine online.
great video sir