The Best Makita Impact Driver is Here. Full Review of the Made in Japan TD173D Impact Driver.
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I’m in the UK. I’ll look out for one great reviews!
You won't find one in the UK
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL ok. I know I’ll use one in future (handyman) so I’ll wait. Not urgent. I’ve been guided by your reviews on Makita, I only buy that range and with the common 5Ah batteries. Saw Plane & Multi tool. How did I ever manage without them…?! Great channel!!
Can't seem to find the TD173D model for sale in NZ so considering direct buy from Japan.. BUT how does the warranty work if it breaks? Do I have to ship back to Japan? How long is the warranty? LOVE THE REVIEWS BTW :D
Only available in Japan. Makita NZ will not warranty it.
There has been so much confusion and speculation online about the difference between Japanese bits and other bits but you've just summed it up nicely in a few minutes.
Even your demonstration of the different impact settings was the most well explained I've seen out there.
Your channel has helped me a lot over the past few years. Thanks alot, Tools!
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Fingers crossed they release an XGT with the ring light.
They should do it in cxt, and xgt. Honestly the halo light is a major asset.
I forgot about this impact driver until today. Still no 40v yet :(
I moved off the 18v platform and so I no longer have it. It’s M12 and 40v for me so I’m hoping a 40v version will be released.
@@Mushroomhaus0001 I havent moved to 40v impact because of the batterys. I wish they made 1.5ah small battery, maybe with pouch cells. Being metal framer, I dont like extra weight when I can just change a battery on lunch break.
Makita needs to release a 40V Hydraulic Impact Driver with all of these features.
Makita has the best ergonomics and build quality
Next to Panasonic. I do love my Makita's though.
@@LemonySnicket-EUC never owned Panasonic I only have Mikita dewalt Milwaukee m18 &m12 Bosch and aeg/ridgid
@@igorkuzmanovski5552 I hear ya ! I've got some Panasonic's that are 30 years old and still work. They were way ahead of their time back then. They also made every single component in their drills and drivers. My old 12v version will drive a 3 inch screw into wood and snap the head off. That's all the power I ever needed. I appreciate the precision feel and control that Makita tools have though.
I prefer metabo hpt or hikoki
Nothing has the same feel as a makita. Period.
Tip for those who don't want to use any of the alternatives tools provided in this video for keeping bits in your impact collet of the 172.
You don't have to take the collet apart to put the retention ball back in place, you can just pull the collet like you're gonna take the bit out, hold it, you'll see a black ring under, If you just slide that ring around with a small screwdriver it'll pop the ball back into place
That looks like an incredible impact driver. I may buy it one of these days.
I'm in the USA. I use Makita 18V tools, but I also have some Milwaukee M12 and M18 tools and batteries. My favorite impact driver is actually the little Milwaukee M12 surge because it's an oil-drive impact. It's quite small, and it's significantly quieter than any other impact driver I've ever used. I rarely need more torque than I can get from my Milwaukee M12 surge impact, and it's just nicer to use a small quiet tool with low vibration. I'll be excited if Makita can put all of these same features into an 18V oil-drive impact. My favorite drill is my Makita 18V subcompact, and I have 2 18V Makita circular saws (one blade-right and one blade-left) that are the best circular saws I've ever used.
This 18V Makita impact driver seems to me to be the most-refined and most-ergonomic non-oil-drive impact I've ever seen. I just prefer oil-drive impacts.
Makita does have an oil-impulse 18v driver. In the states it’s the XST01Z. You can also get an all black if you import it from Japan (ts141).
@@jonaspedersen103 Yes, I know. However, I don't think they have one that has a ring LED light, controls at the rear of the grip, and a grip that balances the weight of the battery closer to the center of the grip. The ergonomics of this new TD173D seem excellent. If Makita release a new version of their oil impulse with updated lighting and ergonomics, I would probably get it.
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Dear Makita, please update the oil impact with the ring light.
Love your channel and all your makita tools. Hopefully makita releases a 40 volt version of it soon. I really like the ring light .
no pro or tool guy here but the right light here is compelling. many times i've used need better light. sometimes, I need the light on the tool so that I don't need to mess with another source of light.
Thanks for the review. You’re definitely right with it being the best Makita impact driver so far and I’m not even on the Makita platform but this impact driver has all the features that I could ever want. Especially the ring lights and selection panel on the back. By the way with the Bosch Freak impacts I also found that standard bits are a little too short due to the way they have to accommodate the impact sockets and impact bits. It was a little annoying at first but you do get used to it once you buy longer bits.
trust me using them day in and day out they have been the best. everyone fixiates on impacts driving huge shit faster yes milwaukee drives giant lags 3 seconds faster but its clunky and not convertable i wouldnt want to be driving hundreds of self tappers a day with a milwaukee
@@codustv1465 Yeah I’m 100% with you on that. I don’t care if an impact driver can sink huge lag bolts 3 seconds faster. The functionality, weight and comfort are way more important when your sinking screws all day.
Just got one of these in the mail. Take a piece of 5.5mm thick EPDM rubber and place a 1/4" drive hex bit on it standing upright. Trace the profile of the hex through the rubber with a knife. Use a hex bit to press the rubber into the chuck and it will now function only with international or USA hex bits, and the rubber will not fall out like the Makita adapter does. If you want to remove it, a simple pick usually works. I suggest testing the fit before shoving it all the way in.
Does this not prevent the transfer of lateral force, which is key to the efficiency of an impact driver? The point of hammer action is that between each hammer, lateral force allows the bit to become fully reseated into the screw head before hammering again, preventing cam-out.
Makita recommended metal adapter transfers this force directly as it’s made of steel. But EPDM introduces elasticity.
Maybe it’s fine, maybe not. I’d like to know before doing this though. Once it’s in, it won’t come out again…
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my japanese TD171 has been going strong since 2019 on industrial job sites. ive dropped her from over 10' twice, its been completely soaking wet from being in a cold storage to a got humid day and being used in rain/wet conditions. Everything still works except that little black button you can quick change modes with. i only use 2 Ah batteries in mine cause it keeps it so damn light. this 173 may be big brother :) but its a want not a need.
footnote the Bach at 12:32 was *chefs kiss* wonderful!
I run a JDM 172 and at present the price differential doesn't justify an upgrade
Your videos makes my fridays better again.
•Got two DTD171, love the Makita impact drivers.
Loved the dramatic laser level strobe effect intro 😂
Glad to see they've gone to the full halo light. I recently purchased the newest generation Skil pwrcore 12v with this feature, and I love it. I will definitely be getting one of these to add to my Makita set.
Wow makita is so far in front of the competition it is not even close. But everyone just looks at power, like these are impact wrenches lol.
In any case, a great tool and great review as usual, thanks!
For the japanese collets I just cut a 5mm piece of an old hex bit and shove it in there, it is free and won't fall out like that little roind oem adapter
if you are a part of the "dumb and dumber" club , then the only thing is considered is "power"
All of that power is great if you want stripped screws or to have the tool to fly out of the screw and scratch your surfaces. 😂.
Love how they copied the ring light from Skil.
You're proud of that little fact you know, aye?
@@sjagain so did everyone else prior
Just a a superior unit
That longer vessel bit alone is worth the extra money
Being 154 over 6 years now, always want to upgrade when it died, but it seems still to keep working....so impressive the new design
Same here, ❤ though not 6 years.
Just ordered it. Huge makita fan. Currently running the xdt16 but it has been through hell. Rubber moldings are starting to fall off and has been dropped many times. Still runnning strong though. Can’t wait to get my hands on this purple beauty 😊
Fuck man, it's pissing down rain, i've been light on work and then you go and drop this shit?? Dammit, I've GOT to have this driver! Long live the 18V!
The problem with the longitudinal movement of the bit is solved very simply - you need to cut off the shank of your old bit about 7mm long and insert it into the chuck. This piece will no longer fall out of there, and the bits will stand rigidly
It's sublime almost, but extremely noticeable how much of a difference having the light on the tool be diffused or have a "halo" instead of the traditional 1-3 LEDs tacked on lol.
Got my hands on a 2nd hand. 171.... Super impressed with makita collet ...virtually no cam out on the bits....
Respect for this review. That's some serious in-depth work you've done there.
now if only they can roll those improvements into a hydraulic version, and finally release it. then will be very happy. because these are just far too loud, as great as they are, (yes... am happy to wear ear protection, it is all others around me who are going to object and make a fuss about it)
I just bought it I just went straight in buy it now 😳 😅 this will be the first ever power tool I have ever bought I am 23 and do maintenance in a housing service so will use it at work and home but stupidly I have no battery for it anyone got a spare lol 😅 guess i better calm down awesome vid i need as much tips and help as possible and it is possible because of this channel cheers
I purchased this TD173D tool in green from Japan, the QC on it is the best I have ever seen on any impact drill. Makita PRC tools aren't bad but do not compare.
This is going to be great. I prefer the 18 v as to the 40 impact for now. That base on the 40 just seems so dang klunky .
I hope they make this 18v version into the 40v platform. Also a 40v Brushless biscuit joiner 🙏
The XGT lineup is making the LXT lineup better, just like the LXT made the 12V system better. It's so awesome that Makita is running those three lineups simultaniously! As for the driver bits - just buy Japanese ones. They are better anyways :)
Driver bits: just buy wera.
No problem with my Malco bits. This collet isn’t an issue. Vessel bits are sweet but hard to come by.
Need the 8mm nuttsetter. Still yet to find a jap one online
For me. Game changing in cordless tools was Lit-ion battery invention. Next BL (brushless) motor implementation.
I love how the first clip was just you flailing a laser level all around. 😂😂
I have the same issues with Red td172 I got over a yer ago after watching here first where the bits fall off without pulling it out..I jwas ust about to buy the TD172 here in Canada, I guess I will wait a year for the td173 to come to Canada in the boring colour! Great videos as always!!!
they are falling out because of the tension ring moving out of place in the collet. If you pull the collet and look around you can see what the problem is. I had to take my collet apart and tighten that ring so it doest move as easily. No issues so far.
Thank you!!!
I just ordered one here in Germany, from a seller in Japan, using the ebay link from the pinned comment above. Great excited but honest review, showing also some flaws.
Moin, braucht man dieses kleine bit piece um auf die japanische bitlänge zu kommen oder kann man auch mit normalen bits knattern?
Can't wait for Makita to take 2 years to re-release this in the US, they are just now starting to roll out a version to the US of the TD172D.
I wish Hikoki had thought of putting the control panel on the rear instead of moving it to the front because people didn't like something different. I do like it on the side but on the back is even better, well done Makita for thinking outside the box.
Plus all battery check lights should be on the rear as well!?
There's a channel or 2 on TH-cam that bashes Makita and I never understood why. I don't own any Makita tools but if I were to switch brands Makita is likely where I'd go.
I'm currently invested in Dewalt and I like the power their tools provide. That said, I think it's hard to argue with the ergonomics and design of Makita tools. They don't necessarily design their tools for an impressive spec sheet, but their benefits are more qualitative than quantitative, and especially for things like an impact driver, you don't necessarily want it to have as much ugga dooga as an impact wrench. Even the average impact driver can already snap bits with regularity when using it for more things like driving or wrenching on metal.
Well, I see the next Makita purchase that will add to my collection.😁
I want one of these so bad even though I have 3 impacts. My biggest complaint is they didn’t make one in red, but I’ll probably buy one anyway.
Love your videos. Thank you for putting the time into such a in-depth review.
Quick question though - do you think they’ll make one for 40v?
I’m going to start my first Makita collection and have decided to go for the 40v tools - just ashame there’s not as much tools in the 40v-category.
Wow I want one even tho I have the latest xgt Japanese impact driver which I love!!, great review buuut I have to disagree with you about the different colors you can get!! Makita is teal for me always has been always will be!!,hell I don’t even like the black makita tools!!, i couldn’t be doing with a yellow or purple or green drill!!! It’s got to be teal or not at all!!, rant over sir another awesome video keep em coming mucka 🤟🤟
I'll forgive you.
Fuuuuuww thanks lad i didn’t want to get you all narked!!! 🤟🤟
The little details are good. Light is definitely a plus since I can’t say home many times I’ve tried to drill and can’t accurately see anything because of the shadows. Annoying as hell
I wish i hadn't watched this, I now want a new impact driver! Great vids, I'm in NZ too, great to see the kiwi content.
My driver has 4 modes. I can set them then realise weeks or months later that accidental button bumps have changed everything anyway.
4:35 - у меня такое ощущение, что макита готовилась сделать такой яркий свет на импактах ещё с модели TD171 но не могла себе позволить такое.
33min? Grabs popcorn 😊
Very tempting. How does it compare in terms of power to the Milwaukee gen 2 impact driver. The power out of the gen 2 impact is just amazing, in fact I bought myself a second one and took the collet out and replaced it with a 1/2 square drive. And it out performs Milwaukees own dedicated 1/2 mid size impact wrench. Oviouslly the Makita is far more refined. But it would be interesting to see the power difference between the 2. As the gen 2 impact is currently the most powerful impact money can buy.
I guarantee you have as much power as any common fastener can handle. The 3/8 impact is stupid and will drive huge lag bolts
Looks wonderful bit of kit and the controls look like they could be good when you have remembered what they do. I normally work by feel and experience with my old impact.
However one thing is a small concern: -
I would be a bit worried if one put it on lock mode and in the tool bag the light was turned on without knowing.
Love the idea re the torch, yet is it going to fall down in one's tool bag?
Thi killer for me is the bits being different.
I will have to hope that Makita import this impact driver with a UK/US bit holder.
As a Milwaukee guy.... I want one like yesterday lol. That thing is so cool. Might have to make the which after seeing this.
Joke of the day.
Great review.. would love to see it torn down to see what’s inside vs the 172. I was tempted to change my 171 for the 172 but held off, I would imagine the 173 is worth the upgrade ?
I have one for 2 month's and I was waiting I like your videos best man
It's a great time to be a builder
Just got mine today. It’s awesome!
The Bach was a nice touch.
Спасибо за отличный обзор,как всегда у Вас все супер,Вы самый лучший обзорщик самого лучшего инструмента макита,жду новых обзоров!!!
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I'm definitely buying this when it comes to the US. This impact is amazing.
You might be waiting a while, they've only just released the 172 (xdt19) there.
Import it if you want it. Trust us.
Don't wait.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Yea, I'll probably import it because they aren't priced too bad on eBay right now.
I bought it! Got the black.
I have black colour and it's like Panasonic
Panasonic makes some good tools too.
robertson is superior to square drive, they have a taper that fits like a bridgeport collet in the screw. Love this new impact.
Im enjoy your videos. Your detail is great and your talking points are spot on.
Cheers.
I finally got one ahead of you with the ring light on the Nuron the past year. I think Skil and Menards Masterforce predated the Hilti with that feature, but who buys those? Ring light 4 lyfe!
Just got mine. It’s the best ever
Can't wait for a 40v one
I’m being stubborn and holding out for the XGT one but I have a feeling I’ll be waiting past my burial.
Cheers mate..being waiting for it weeks.. thanks tools
WTF!
Who sent the pound of Kona coffee to the Japanese designers at Makita? Send them another one!
I can’t believe how much better from a design standpoint the 173 is above even the 40 volt.
The light, the handle placement, the control panel placement. The programming options. The other OEM’s have been taken to school here! 🤓
I'm a tool nut! Both ridgid and skil have done it.
This is makita’s best one ever!!!
Makita please stop making all these better and better. I can't convince my O'lady that I need another impact driver...😂
super helpful video i will be buying this payday thanks brotha🙏💪
I'm still rocking my black(before black was available stateside) 148. It's been flawless. I might have to go purple and relegate the old lady to home duty.
i have the exact same earmuffs as u, they’re so damn good almost everyone i work with has them now coz after wearing mine they realise how comfortable they are and u can listen to podcasts or music or a tools&stuff vid whilst doing something mundane like painting for ages
What’s the model?
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So buitiful i like the purple disign
Some beautifully lighted shots! Fastforward 5 years and every impact driver will have a ring lamp like that
Just got mine today 😊 be trying out tomorrow can’t wait
It’s was great to use wish Makita would come out with a lighter battery, then it would feel like you had nothing in your hand, 😂loving the purple
They make 1.5 and 2Ah batteries
Just a little update
When using it in a kitchen cabinet with no lights on site being able to use it as a torch has been a godsend
I always assumed the 172 lit all the way up, glad I waited
I do not own any makita products. I do want to. But the handles are to small in high. I own European brands for that reason.
Can you please let us know the high of the handle. My hand is wide . And Makita digg in into my hand on top. Some makita drillis are really bad for it.
I need it. I need it bad.
Also wondering if Makita will ever release a 12V installation screwdriver with different attachments like the Bosch Flexiclick.
I showed images of one in one of my upcoming makita news videos. Most likely for 18v though.
Looks like the control buttons are more vulnerable to damage on the rear. Is the ring light protected or will it be beat up or broken after a few years?
It’s protected by that bit collet. 😂
I love these new tools from Japan...
Love your video format
I've seen on AliExpress the knock-off of this impact driver for 1/8 of the price.
What do you think about it?
I would love to see you testing it on your channel and telling us your thoughts about if
I want it! Why does makita have to make things that never need to be replaced?
Sell the one you have and spoil yourself with this one.
After looking for possible flaws in the design I have just ordered a 173. It will see only domestic duties so any flaws are no big deal - I hope.
Great video (again)! I just don't want to loose my nice collection of swiss tools bits. I have the 25 mm, the 50 and the 95 mm in all sorts. I want to keep them using. It's the same with Festool. Is there a nice (NON-wobbly) E6 bitholder for this JMD's? Maybe it's a question of patience. The 3 will come to Europe etc also, just like the 2 versions🙂
I'm not gonna buy Festools again. It's to much money for me to spend. I have a nice series of tools and the electrical ones are Makita. Well, thanks for this video and have a great one!
And btw, the first one that understands that a lot of loud hardrock music is annoying🙂 Bach chello is perfect HAHA!
I wish Makita would start focusing on the batteries. This impact paired with a compact 2.0 or 2.5 battery would be the perfect combination.
They do make 2.0Ah batteries, but they are not available everywhere.
Is this going to be in the XGT version?
I really don’t like that the speeds change from top to bottom, and not from bottom to top. Usually during work I set a lower and safer value, and then if I understand that the effort is not enough, I want to increase the speed. But here everything turns out the other way around, and it’s completely inconvenient.
Great video! I've yet to decide on my brand alliance. What would you say is the equivalent competition impact from DeWalt and Milwaukee? I'm a general DIYer thanks
I have recently bought the gen 4 milwaukee and would love to see a comparison of all the top of the range competitors and see which one comes out on top including XGT as well as LXT and all the other brands
Milwaukee impact usually have more power and Makita usually have more useful features. Other competitors are way behind. So heavy marerials and huge screws - Milwaukee, medium and precise work - Makita
I vote on ring for 10,8V best light driver.
What a show…. Thanks for video mr nz
Dang I just bought the US version of XDT19 last month....
Since when did their impact drivers lose the light that turned off slowly?
I have 7 and none of them do that.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL My dads td146 still has the slowly turning off light.
Also do you think its possible to mod the 173 to have a glow in the dark ring(maybe use the glow ring from 172 since they seem to be the same width)??
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Could you explain why the DTD146 is worse than the DTD145?
146 is brushed and doesn't have any modes, 145 is brushless and has mode(s).
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Loved the Video. I am in the market for an impact driver so your video definitely swayed me. Question: Is the vibration of this tool less than say the 172 or 171 or is it the same? I couldn't get a sense in the video but would really like to know. Thank you
About the same as 172. Maybe a little less than 171.
Great vids, any idea when you’re likely to get to comparing this TD173 with the 2nd Gen 40v?
My current impact is on its last legs and having a few tools on 18v and 40v I don’t know which to go for.
The td173 is the best one available
I wish product numbers just used the “Year” then version” as a product number for example… 23a
Awesome. Looks to be very comfortable in the hand and lightweight. All the features are what we love about makita. Great video tools. Cheers 🍻
Brilliant videos .... but buggering your hole ...can't stop laughing 😃
👍👍👍 Thanks, from the UK