Makita DTD171Z 18V Li-ion LXT Brushless Impact Driver - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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The Makita DTD171 18V LXT Brushless Impact Driver from ITS is the topline 18V driver model available from Makita with an impressive list of specifications to show for it. Makita believe that for a good tool you need a good motor, and Makita makes every effort to make sure their motors are of the best quality. They use premium grade steel to produce armature shafts and gears, and only steel of the highest grade is used. Amazing, far superior than previous Makita impact (which was great). Torque settings give excellent control for any task. Couldn’t find it cheaper elsewhere, top marks for DVS for their free, speedy dispatch and delivery service. Simply the best springs to mind. You get all the quality of the top rated Makita driver, all the power and all the extra features that make your life that much easier.

This will depend on what you plan to use it for. Power and size wise, you will not really notice the difference between the two. However, when it come to precision and control, The DTD171 is the best Makita impact driver for this. The DTD171 gives you more pre-set power options, as well as 4 assist mods for different types of jobs. The new top-of-the-range Makita DTD171 impact driver has a compact overall body length of just 117mm and weighs only 1.5kg. This is where you begin the notice the differences between the two 18v Makita impact drivers. The Makita DTD171 has 4 pre-set speed settings, and they are: Max: Power Selection: The cordless impact driver has electronic 4-stage impact power selections to choose from. This allows you to have complete control of the tool thanks to the variety of power levels, allowing you to adjust the power depending on the task at hand. If you haven't had one of these drivers before then I would suggest you give them a try. Most people wonder how they ever did without them as they are so much better than a standard drill.Thanks for taking your time to read our review of the Makita DTD171Z Impact Driver. Below we have included a full and detailed review of this highly popular choice for UK buyers. Compact design and ergonomic rubber soft-grip handle allow for comfortable use. Powerful 4-pole motor. Features a variable speed trigger and LED worklight with afterglow function. Ideal for all trade applications. The Makita DTD171 is slightly small at 116mm compared to the DTD154’s 117mm in length. The high of the impact driver will depend on the battery you use. Adjustable Speed Settings and Modes

In line with all new Makita tools the performance increases whilst the overall size of the machines decreases.Electronic 4-stage impact power selection providing a no-load speed of 3600rpm providing up to 3800ipm, the percussive action saving time and effort, driving screws up to 30% faster than a conventional drill/driver, no pilot hole is needed even into hardwood. Electric Brake: The 18v brushless driver has an electronic brake control, so the motor will stop and cut out as soon as the trigger is released. This allows the power tool user to have complete control when on the job. The MAKITA DC18RC has a cooling fan that blows cool air into the battery. A digital power display identifies the condition of the battery and charging condition.

The DTD has a 1 mode which is the following: Tek Mode – This mode gives you full power at the beginning of driving the screw in, once the screw is almost all the way in, the impact driver reduces power to ensure the screw is flush, and to avoid over tingeing of the screw, and screw cam-out. Is it Worth Upgrading From The DTD154 to DTD171? Offering a versatile specter of appliances, the tools are equally preferred by DIY enthusiasts and professionals around the globe. Yes this is expensive and might be a bit much for a little DIY around the house, but that's not who this model is aimed at. This is built for heavy and sustained use by professionals or at the very least, regular users The new Makita DTD170 impact driver is technically a 6-function impact driver, with four speeds and matched impact power: then the newly introduced operating mode, 'T-Mode' is used for tightening self-drilling Tek screws and the new A-Mode (Assist mode) which, when selected starts the rotation slowly allowing maximum control of the screw as it starts to bite into the material. Once the impact driver detects the screw tightening it switches to full speed and full impact power to complete the tightening sequence. The A-Mode is designed to eliminate ‘screw cam-out’ and ‘cross threading’ caused by high speed rotation before the screw bites in the material. Voltage: 18v Standard Bolt: M5-M16 High Tensile Bolt: M5-M14 Coarse thread (length): 22 - 125mm Max Fastening Torque: 180Nm Blows per Minute (Max) - ipm: 0 - 3800ipm Battery Type: Lithium-ion Vibration: Fastening Bolt: 13.5m/sec� Vibration K factor: 1.5m/sec� Noise sound pressure: 97dB(A) Noise sound power: 108dB(A) Noise K factor: 3dB(A) Body only machine: Net weight: 1.2 - 1.6kg No Load Speed (max/hard /med/soft): 0- 3600 / 3200 / 2100 / 1100rpm Impact Selection: 4 stage + Tek mode (x2) + Assist mode (x2) Driving Shank: 6.35mm (1/4") Hex Blows per Minute (Hi) - ipm: 0 - 3600ipm Blows per Minute (Med) - ipm: 0 - 2600ipm Blows per Minute (Lo) - ipm: 0 - 1100ipm Machine Screw: M4-M8

Both Makita impact drives have the same impacts per minute at 3,800 and no load speed at 3,600. It’s quite disappointing that Makita did not increase these in the DTD171, however, 3,800 IPM and 3,600 RPM is still very good. Brushless Motor