Makita DTD154Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Brushless Impact Driver - Batteries and Charger Not Included, Blue

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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 Both cordless Makita impact drivers are exceptionally good, they have Makita’s high build quality and are compatible with Makita’s 18v batteries.

Makita DTD154Z 18v LXT Li-Ion Brushless Cordless Impact

The Makita DTD152 is an extremely popular impact driver, however, with the Makita DTD153 now available, the question on most people minds is, what is the difference between the two. In this article we will look at the key difference between the two so you can decide which one is right for you, see below for Makita DTD152 vs DTD153… Fastening Torque The DTD153 is the better Makita impact driver for heavy users as it has the brushless motor. Body Length SizeMakita 18V Li-ion Cordless Burshless Impact Driver With 2 x 5.0Ah Li-ion Batteries in a Makpac Type 2 Connector Case - DTD154RTJ Cordless And Brushless Technology From MakitaThe Makita DTD154 18V Lithium-ion cordless brushless impact driver is ideal for use in outdoor or harsh environments. The outer case design and enhanced dust and drip proof performance makes it much more reliable in comparison to previous models. The DTD154 is developed as the successor to the DTD148. Speed power selection switch (0-1,100 / 0-2,100 / 0-3,600 RPM & 0-1,100 / 0-2,600 / 0-3,800 IPM) provides the user with precise fastening control for a wide range of applications 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? Makita DTD154 is one of Makita’s best selling impact drivers in the UK, and now, it has been replaced by the Makita DTD171. If you are looking to replace your impact driver and wondering if it is worth spending extra on DTD171, we will compare them side by side to see the differences. Torque

DTD154 - Impact Driver LXT® - Makita UK

BL motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application

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Along with fastening torque, impacts per minute and no load speed are extremely important features to consider. 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.

Makita DTD152 Vs DTD153 - See Which is The Best Impact Driver Makita DTD152 Vs DTD153 - See Which is The Best Impact Driver

It features a maintenance free brushless motor for increased life, electronic brake, a conveniently located push button for forward and reverse and an LED job light with preglow for use in low visibility applications. The Makita DTD154 has 175Nm of fastening torque and the DTD171 has 180Nm of fastening torque. The difference isn’t really going to be noticeable, and if you are looking for more fastening torque and your main criteria, considering the price difference, the Makita DTD154 is better value for money. Impacts Per Minute and No Load Speed (RPM)BL motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge The Makita 18V Li-ion Brushless Impact Driver Bare Unit is ideal for use in outdoor or harsh environments for professionals. The outer case design and enhanced dust and drip-proof performance makes it much more reliable in comparison to previous models. It has been designed to be compact allowing users to reach tight places with ease. This is a bare unit, it is not supplied with batteries or a charger, however the included belt clip makes for easy transportation around the work place, between jobs.

Makita - Product Details - DTD154Z 18V LXT Brushless Impact Makita - Product Details - DTD154Z 18V LXT Brushless Impact

The impact driver has 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. Battery protection system provides over-discharge, temperature and current protection for enhanced performance, battery cycle life and overall battery life eXtreme Protection Technology (XPT) offers maximum protection against dust, debris and liquids for optimal performance in extreme conditions Heavy duty, with an ULTRA-COMPACT design at just 117mm long and the Brushless DC Motor make the DTD154 impact driver one of Makita's best tools to date. It has an electronic 3 stage impact power selector + TEK mode selection which prevents over tightening of fasteners. It's high rotational speed of 3,600rpm and max torque of 175Nm makes it one of the top performers in its class.Currently, Makita 18v cordless power tools are using LXT range if batteries, these batteries can be interchanged with different Makita 18v power tools. The DTD152 and DTD153 are compatible with Makita’s LXT 18v Batteries. Variable Speed Trigger and Electronic Brake BL motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life T-mode has an automatic electronic controller that downshifts and reduces rotation and impact speed prior to driving screw into place, and is engineered to minimize screw thread stripping, screw breakage and damage to work The Makita DTD171 come with twin bright job lights on either side (left & right) of the impact driver for better illumination in dark spaces. The DTD154 has a single job light which is located above the trigger. Body size Fastening torque is one of the most important features on any impact driver, and usually the fist spec to look at when purchasing an impact driver.