We used nearly a decade old Makita 10v NiCad drill drivers at work when I was in high school. When I bought my first drill in the early 2010's I went with Makita. Nearly another decade later, I still use it all the time. The longevity of Makita is top notch.
In 2011 a Chevrolet Corvette made 436 hp, and was a mid 12 second car. In 2021 it’s a low 11 second car and it comes with 495 hp. That’s an improvement, of about 12 percent. This Makita improved by a similar marking as well. So therefore it passes the Corvette threshold of improvement test. 🙂
I didn’t realize brushless tools have been around that long. The way they are marketed you would think they are a new innovation. Good to see you old Makita is still so strong and runs perfectly on a current generation 5ah battery. (And there’s another marketing gimmick: You must have the newest tools with the newest batteries to get the full power and take advantage of the latest tech! But you proved that is not so, at least with Makita.)
The lag test result was surprising! One can assume pretty much all of the newer tools’ improvements are mostly marketing.. buy the tool you like and use it til it breaks! You don’t need the newest stuff to get the job done
They always have the best ergonomics. They develop the best tool for its intended purpose. Whereas other companies I guess build tools just so it's the fastest in its class.
Wow ik m so jealous of your video editing skills. Another great video. I just ordered the xdt19 and cant wait to get it. I've always wanted the xdt16 but having the xdt 14 and 15 I never got it. Couldnt resist the 19.
Nice comparisons between the LXDT01 and the XDT16 @0:42 nice video Jim I been loving my XDT16 since I got the kit with the XPH14 hammer drill @Philly Fixed
I still have my grandpad like that. Its model 6012 and I found amazon has offbrand replacement batteries for em so I got one.. Never use it but it still works fine.
MAKITA Precision engineering 100%. Its so much more than about just the most powerful tool you can get. Just love using my makita tools. Other top brands are fine. I have quite a few 😬🤑. But makita just is that bit better engineered. No fatigue after all day usage. So smooth. When the job really matters I choose makita above all else.
I found this always with fake tools - there is always a problem with power. Huge problem. This vidro was what I really was expecting. This is a correct test. Thank you.I bought the fake tools and couldn't do the job because of duch a bad power. Its not only true with impact drill but all kind of fake battery drills. Fake drills are good only for home casual use.
Having owned Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee, in that order over the past 16 years, if I had to pick a single one to use, Makita would be it, easily. My 16 year old Makita till this day continues to be the most comfortable, reliable and smoothest in terms of operation. The batteries are also still going strong, which is much more than I can say with my Milwaukee batteries, with which I've had a handfull just die being less than 2 years old, light use. It's hard to compare the latest among the brands to determine which is "better", but I believe in real world use, speed doesn't matter as much. I believe what is more important are ergonomics and reliability. If you're in the trade, these are extensions of your hands, and ergonomics extend your health, and reliability makes you money (ie. you don't need a new tool every few years). Makita takes top spot in that regard. But end of the day, use what you love, as long as it gets the job done, pick the one you enjoy the most! Best/better is all subjective, each tool and their owner lives a different life
Just subscribed. Looking forward to Chinese vs Japanese 16 vs 13 comparison. You have a practical style and approach that makes real life decisions easier to make. Keep up the good work
Now you need to test the Japanese version. Go Birds!!! P.s. I was typing this just before you mentioned testing the Japanese version. So there you go. Go Birds!!!
I had the previous model brushed version in white with the drill driver my boss gave it to me for work did the job it found legs walked off the job was mad got want back to my DeWalt dw056 it old school but did the job still have the impact driver thanks for sharing
Just picked up my Makita XDT16 and Hammer Drill combo set today on sale from HD for $329. I enjoy using my Milwaukee M12 impact driver for HVAC service applications but I decided on the Makita 18V as my commercial HVAC and installation driver because the impact driver has two bearings in the collet compared to the Milwaukee Gen 3 M18 only having one.
@@PhillyFixed Hey again, sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you can help me just little more. I'm planning on getting the td172 for 160 since 171 is discontinued. How much do you think it can cost me all together. Sorry for the trouble but I'm a little confused here, I asked eBay they are not sure also seller couldn't give me an estimate. Thanks again Jim.
@@ImranAhmed-fm9zl I believe mine shipped from Japan. As someone who's sold to foreign buyers on eBay, they make the process pretty fool-proof. For example, I shipped to some eBay hub in Kentucky and they took care of the rest as far as international shipping, customs, etc. As a buyer, that should just be built into the shipping costs if the seller is offering shipping to the US on their listing settings. Shouldn't need to manually pay customs or do anything extra.
I still have the original 18v LXT impact, the BTD140 made in Japan. Purchased it at the “orange” store here in NJ. It runs great and I don’t notice much of a difference between that and my Hiatchi triple hammer
I agree makita tools are super precise compared to brute force and speed like the Milwaukee and flex and love the purple makita Japan model wow you got the XDT13 and the XDT14 look forward to the up and coming impact driver show downs @Philly Fixed
There is an XDT12 which was the flagship model before the XDT16. It’s extremely similar though. And as releases go it’s highly confusing because the numbers are all over the place. The new subcompact is called an XDT18 lol. In Japan it’s called a TD157. The 172 is worth getting as well. I love it. Glad to see you’re a Makita guy. I am too 👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻
Builds & Stuff did a similar but quick video comparing an anniversary version of XDT01 to the latest Makita DTD172 ( the latest version we don't have yet)
Makita Is always about smoothness and control. They may not be the biggest or the baddest (sic) but they will go the extra mile, and still be running when others have failed. I have used almost every impact made, and I always come back to a Makita. My first impact was a NiCd 12 volt DeWalt, circa 2000/2001? Good little gun, but crappy batteries. Hitachi Triple Hammer is good, and I have a place in my heart for my M18 Surge. A Really good little impact, deserving of better ergonomics. Good and very interesting test Jim! Stay safe and Healthy! I’ll toot the horn tomorrow as I drive past, on my way to Scranton area! 😃Going up for loss of a family member. Peace! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏✌🏻😃🇺🇸
@@PhillyFixed oh, what you're doing and yt content is very much appreciated, it's a fact presentations in that way you are giving us information on what's the latest, good or not so good tools, how it performs, expectations of a new power tools, etc. after all, that's what you're doing in your yt content..... thanks anyway for the reply, it's your take.....tis no big deal. 😀👍
It's true... compared to, say, Milwaukee... Makita isn't a speed demon, or power monster, but at the same time, it isn't coming in last on too many "speed tests". That said, I use the Makita XDT16. It has more than enough power to get the job done, has terrific ergonomics, and doesn't over-heat under heavy/frequent load (at least in my experience). It's expansive multi-speed settings make the XDT16 suitable for even the most delicate projects.That a Milwaukee driver can seat an 8" lag bolt in hickory a few seconds faster just doesn't matter to me.
I love my xtd16 I’ve had the Dewalt 887 and the m18 gen 3 and I sold them both and kept the xtd16. But just got my 40v impact and hammer drill kit in this past week so the xtd16 will get put on the shelf until I need it. Great video
Take that little drill demo over to KENSINGTON and do a video entertaining the "outdoor resident drug addict zombies" and see what they think about it.
@@PhillyFixed I will have a look when I get back home i still use it. Inside the house got the new model for work pity you can’t get them any more over the pond they are really well made
@@chipperkeithmgb I have seen some Panasonic’s for sale on eBay UK. As well as Blaupunkt... Stereo electronic companies making power tools. It would be awesome to see Bose make some 20v tools. They would sell.
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If you want to watch the whole video that the opening clip came from, here it is: th-cam.com/video/I5g-gkWhYpo/w-d-xo.html
We used nearly a decade old Makita 10v NiCad drill drivers at work when I was in high school. When I bought my first drill in the early 2010's I went with Makita. Nearly another decade later, I still use it all the time. The longevity of Makita is top notch.
In 2011 a Chevrolet Corvette made 436 hp, and was a mid 12 second car.
In 2021 it’s a low 11 second car and it comes with 495 hp.
That’s an improvement, of about 12 percent.
This Makita improved by a similar marking as well.
So therefore it passes the Corvette threshold of improvement test.
🙂
Haha, I like it, Juan! Although I have to be honest... I'm a Ford guy....
@@PhillyFixed Ford guy? Aww, man, I just subbed, too. 🤦♂️
I didn’t realize brushless tools have been around that long. The way they are marketed you would think they are a new innovation. Good to see you old Makita is still so strong and runs perfectly on a current generation 5ah battery. (And there’s another marketing gimmick: You must have the newest tools with the newest batteries to get the full power and take advantage of the latest tech! But you proved that is not so, at least with Makita.)
The lag test result was surprising! One can assume pretty much all of the newer tools’ improvements are mostly marketing.. buy the tool you like and use it til it breaks! You don’t need the newest stuff to get the job done
Agree!
Makita is top art. Worth every penny.
Looking forward to the comparisons mentioned at the end of the video. Subscribed !
Coming soon, thanks for the sub and for commenting, Anthony!
Excited about the XDT16 and XDT14 comparison.
Me too! I love makita tools. Not the most powerful tools, but are very comfortable to use in my hands.
They always have the best ergonomics. They develop the best tool for its intended purpose. Whereas other companies I guess build tools just so it's the fastest in its class.
Surprised at how steady Makita is and has always been.
Jim, been with ya since the first version of Philly Fixed. Happy to see how your channel has grown.
Thanks for sticking around!
I liked when it was always cracked in Philippines. I unsubsidized when he changed the name
@@galvanizedgnome hahahaha
Those graphics are wild!
Im impressed with the old model. I love my Makita sub compacts, even the circ saw. And my Makita 1/2" impact wrench.
Wow ik m so jealous of your video editing skills. Another great video. I just ordered the xdt19 and cant wait to get it. I've always wanted the xdt16 but having the xdt 14 and 15 I never got it. Couldnt resist the 19.
Nice comparisons between the LXDT01 and the XDT16 @0:42 nice video Jim I been loving my XDT16 since I got the kit with the XPH14 hammer drill @Philly Fixed
That ol girl still puts in the work. Great comparison.
Man that old model still drove that 1st lag really well
Cool history lesson, I never knew Makita had been around so long.
Wow not expected outcomes. Good video man
Wow! I had no idea Makita was that old! I remember my dad had a makita where the battery went up into the grip
I still have my grandpad like that. Its model 6012 and I found amazon has offbrand replacement batteries for em so I got one..
Never use it but it still works fine.
MAKITA Precision engineering 100%. Its so much more than about just the most powerful tool you can get. Just love using my makita tools. Other top brands are fine. I have quite a few 😬🤑.
But makita just is that bit better engineered. No fatigue after all day usage. So smooth. When the job really matters I choose makita above all else.
I found this always with fake tools - there is always a problem with power. Huge problem. This vidro was what I really was expecting. This is a correct test. Thank you.I bought the fake tools and couldn't do the job because of duch a bad power. Its not only true with impact drill but all kind of fake battery drills.
Fake drills are good only for home casual use.
My experience with Makita tools plugged or cordless are great tools
Having owned Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee, in that order over the past 16 years, if I had to pick a single one to use, Makita would be it, easily. My 16 year old Makita till this day continues to be the most comfortable, reliable and smoothest in terms of operation. The batteries are also still going strong, which is much more than I can say with my Milwaukee batteries, with which I've had a handfull just die being less than 2 years old, light use.
It's hard to compare the latest among the brands to determine which is "better", but I believe in real world use, speed doesn't matter as much. I believe what is more important are ergonomics and reliability. If you're in the trade, these are extensions of your hands, and ergonomics extend your health, and reliability makes you money (ie. you don't need a new tool every few years). Makita takes top spot in that regard. But end of the day, use what you love, as long as it gets the job done, pick the one you enjoy the most! Best/better is all subjective, each tool and their owner lives a different life
Just subscribed. Looking forward to Chinese vs Japanese 16 vs 13 comparison. You have a practical style and approach that makes real life decisions easier to make. Keep up the good work
Thanks for watching!
Did you end up make a video on this comparison by chance?
Now you need to test the Japanese version. Go Birds!!!
P.s. I was typing this just before you mentioned testing the Japanese version. So there you go. Go Birds!!!
I had the previous model brushed version in white with the drill driver my boss gave it to me for work did the job it found legs walked off the job was mad got want back to my DeWalt dw056 it old school but did the job still have the impact driver thanks for sharing
Just picked up my Makita XDT16 and Hammer Drill combo set today on sale from HD for $329. I enjoy using my Milwaukee M12 impact driver for HVAC service applications but I decided on the Makita 18V as my commercial HVAC and installation driver because the impact driver has two bearings in the collet compared to the Milwaukee Gen 3 M18 only having one.
Makita XDT13? Heck yes! I'm subbed. 👍
Interesting how the LXDT01 was faster then the XDT16 on the very first test 🤔 and the last test the 3/8 lag with stump @Philly Fixed
Want to see the first 18V impact driver? I still got mine from what, 2005? Since I can't get the old 18V batteries I just got my 40V kit.
Yes!
Hey Jim. I would love to see the comparison between TD171 vs XDT16. Also what was the import charge from Japan to US?
Hey, I ordered it on eBay so I just paid a flat price. Thanks for watching!
@@PhillyFixed Hey again, sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you can help me just little more. I'm planning on getting the td172 for 160 since 171 is discontinued. How much do you think it can cost me all together. Sorry for the trouble but I'm a little confused here, I asked eBay they are not sure also seller couldn't give me an estimate. Thanks again Jim.
@@ImranAhmed-fm9zl I believe mine shipped from Japan. As someone who's sold to foreign buyers on eBay, they make the process pretty fool-proof. For example, I shipped to some eBay hub in Kentucky and they took care of the rest as far as international shipping, customs, etc. As a buyer, that should just be built into the shipping costs if the seller is offering shipping to the US on their listing settings. Shouldn't need to manually pay customs or do anything extra.
I don’t own many Makita tools but they are great quality.
I still have the original 18v LXT impact, the BTD140 made in Japan. Purchased it at the “orange” store here in NJ. It runs great and I don’t notice much of a difference between that and my Hiatchi triple hammer
Nice!
We dare not say the name of the Homeless Despot
I agree makita tools are super precise compared to brute force and speed like the Milwaukee and flex and love the purple makita Japan model wow you got the XDT13 and the XDT14 look forward to the up and coming impact driver show downs @Philly Fixed
There is an XDT12 which was the flagship model before the XDT16. It’s extremely similar though. And as releases go it’s highly confusing because the numbers are all over the place. The new subcompact is called an XDT18 lol. In Japan it’s called a TD157. The 172 is worth getting as well. I love it. Glad to see you’re a Makita guy. I am too 👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻
Ah, good call on the XDT12... yeah it's like they just number them as they design them chronologically haha.
@@PhillyFixed Yes exactly and it doesn’t make sense 😂
Its only in the US that you have a different number. Even in the great white north we use the TD numbers. Not sure why.
Okay. When you are done with 18v, do the 12v. That will keep you busy for a while.
CXT? There are only one brushed and one brushless as far as I know...
@Joseph Fossa Right, but impacts specifically
Builds & Stuff did a similar but quick video comparing an anniversary version of XDT01 to the latest Makita DTD172 ( the latest version we don't have yet)
Saw it pop up this morning!
@@PhillyFixed You beat him to it
@@ccbowers Great minds think alike?
Love my makita. Built to last. The vibrations is super low compared to my dewalt, mil, and ridgid
Dope video!
Makita Is always about smoothness and control. They may not be the biggest or the baddest (sic) but they will go the extra mile, and still be running when others have failed. I have used almost every impact made, and I always come back to a Makita. My first impact was a NiCd 12 volt DeWalt, circa 2000/2001? Good little gun, but crappy batteries. Hitachi Triple Hammer is good, and I have a place in my heart for my M18 Surge. A Really good little impact, deserving of better ergonomics. Good and very interesting test Jim! Stay safe and Healthy! I’ll toot the horn tomorrow as I drive past, on my way to Scranton area! 😃Going up for loss of a family member. Peace! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏✌🏻😃🇺🇸
I'm sorry for your loss George. I hope you enjoy the trip at least. Drive safe!
supporting here, stay away from biased and stick to the facts review if I may suggest..... kipitup! 👌
Not sure what you mean?
@@PhillyFixed oh, what you're doing and yt content is very much appreciated, it's a fact presentations in that way you are giving us information on what's the latest, good or not so good tools, how it performs, expectations of a new power tools, etc. after all, that's what you're doing in your yt content..... thanks anyway for the reply, it's your take.....tis no big deal. 😀👍
It's true... compared to, say, Milwaukee... Makita isn't a speed demon, or power monster, but at the same time, it isn't coming in last on too many "speed tests". That said, I use the Makita XDT16. It has more than enough power to get the job done, has terrific ergonomics, and doesn't over-heat under heavy/frequent load (at least in my experience). It's expansive multi-speed settings make the XDT16 suitable for even the most delicate projects.That a Milwaukee driver can seat an 8" lag bolt in hickory a few seconds faster just doesn't matter to me.
I love my xtd16 I’ve had the Dewalt 887 and the m18 gen 3 and I sold them both and kept the xtd16. But just got my 40v impact and hammer drill kit in this past week so the xtd16 will get put on the shelf until I need it. Great video
Have it go up against the td172
The weight difference is probably due to the belt clip.
Good call! oops
I really like makita!
I think it was the Milwaukee 18 v brand
How the hell has no one mentioned the xdt14 that bitch is badass...
Lol the intro said 2009 for the industries first line of tools extended for contractors but nope that is wrong it's 2005 lmfao 🤣😂 @0:10
Well the LXT line came out in 2005, but the first brushless motor impact driver was 2009.
@@PhillyFixed now that makes more sense then the video clip
Take that little drill demo over to KENSINGTON and do a video entertaining the "outdoor resident drug addict zombies" and see what they think about it.
I don't think you could pay me enough to go hang out in Kenso...
Hold the phone! Makita makes impact drivers?! In all seriousness they must have at least 25 by now.
Buddy I have the same Makita problem buddy.
I’m sure my Panasonic was brushless before that
Any idea what the model # was?
@@PhillyFixed I will have a look when I get back home i still use it. Inside the house got the new model for work pity you can’t get them any more over the pond they are really well made
@@chipperkeithmgb I have seen some Panasonic’s for sale on eBay UK. As well as Blaupunkt... Stereo electronic companies making power tools. It would be awesome to see Bose make some 20v tools. They would sell.
@@paedahe4975 you can still buy new Panasonic tools in England 🏴 not just drill s and impact drivers
I might have to eBay some Panasonic tools... I remember seeing them in one of my digital archive copies of Fine Homebuilding from like 2006.
😎🇺🇲😎🇺🇲😎
Your testing sucks. The xdt16 is much better than that. You can see you put the screws in spots with knots. Not consistent testing mediums.
Uh huh. You know, all those knots in OSB. You're drunk, go home, Jake.