@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL To be fair, Makita doesn't make it easy for themselves. Observe, this here video about Makita offering 12 different impact drivers. If I'm buying something from Mafell, Lamello, Fein or Festool; I don't have to comb through a hundred offerings of the same tool, trying to determine which one is supposed to be the good one.
@@galvanizedgnome Ok, I'll tell him. Makita tools are the same, through and through, regardless of the factory. There may be some regional differences like a 5/8" vs a 20mm arbor. The TD172 is the newest one, however, and currently only available in Japan. It could come out in your country a year from now or it could come out in your country tomorrow. So, if you want it now instead of waiting, there's technically a good reason to buy the Japanese version. There's ways to foretell with great confidence, however. In the US, they stuck the TD171/XDT16 in a kit with their new drill a month ago; and knowing Makita, I can presume that that means the the TD172 will be coming to the USA sooner than later. As a matter of fact, the speed at which they pushed out said drill, and the circumstance of it being a stripped down XGT tool, coupled with a free pair of batteries (4 total) at Home Depot, allowed me to accurately predict that XGT would be announced on the US website on April 1st. Makita has a 6.5" XGT saw that they've held hostage in Japan. Meanwhile, the very 'murican style XSH03 (DHS680 in the UK) has suddenly seen a 25% price drop and, after 7 years on the market, has suddenly begun to be sold in Home Depot stores. I, Robstradamus, predict that on May 1st or June 1st, Makita will drop the successor on their website as either the LXT version and then the XGT version a month later, vice versa, or at the very same time (although, that AIN'T how Makita do). I predict summer will bring single battery XGT OPE; and then x2 XGT versions of the very same tools will appear either in the fall or the following spring. Long story short: buy it if you want to. Just don't be fooled into believing the myth that the Japanese versions are "better" than their foreign counterparts.
In the process of selling off all my old cheap tools and upgrading to makita. This was one of the most helpful videos I could find on UA-cam. Thank you
Lmao, they get plenty of love. 3 guy I work with have makitas(including me), two guys have Milwaukee and 2 guys have Dewalt. Some odd reason one guy uses craftsman, he's been using it for a while.
To me the biggest thing that sets makita impacts far ahead of the competition is the weight...as a plumber im always in tight spots and having a lightweight small drill is essential and its still plenty powerful
Cool video.. was great to see the whole range laid out with side by side performance tests. I am super happy with and love my 171 but every time I see you rocking that 40v it makes me want one.
I’m so glad I watched this. I was debating on buying the 154, since I liked how small and not too heavy it was. I def going to buy it now. Thanks for making this video.
I build fences for a living, and yeah on Numbers alone it would seem that Makita isn’t the best however every time I have used one even for just a split second I fall in love every time. A light weight it feels, how fast it can drive 3 inch screws into my posts is all I care about. Yeah, I have my Milwaukee fuel impact to send lag bolts in the creek and other screws in the metal. However when I’m using an impact driver, 90% of the time I’m drilling shouldn’t be a two by fours or four by fours. And that Makita, Jesus I just feel so right in my hand and how lightweight it feels. Definitely worth the extra money I am so excited to finally get one in the next two weeks.
once again so grateful for sharing of your hard work compiling this. in the wilderness that is the world of tools you make the deciding clearer than any manufacture. your a bloody legend mate
Having used a DeWalt impact for a while, I assumed all impact used a one-handed chuck up until I used a Makita for the first time that experience put Makita in a negative light for me - I didn't know "one-handed" chucks were considered a special feature until watching this video. I'll have to give Makita a shot, I saw one at Home Depot and was impressed with how smooth the trigger was and how much smaller it was all while being 18V.
Makita is for premium felling I can work whole day and not get tired. I tried dewalt for one time and I'm glad to say I went back to makita long live makita. Like for makita fans
I find 12v more than adequate for 90% of things and have standardized on Milwaukee just because of it's 12v tool diversity. 18+ is Makita for the win but until I need to build a deck I don't feel the need for an 18v impact yet. I choose to go lighter until I need the power which again most of us don't need more than 90% of the time and a 12v can still do it with some patience. I'm more inclined to get socket/lag/lug wrenches.
What an interesting and clear video, very informative! Partly because of this video I was intended to buy the 154, or the 172, but the latter is, after almost a year out now, still not available in the Netherlands nor throughout the entire EU! So I thought maybe buy the previous model 171 with a nice discount, but they are not with a discount and I still have to pay the full price for this outgoing model. Makita, are you awake?
I have the 13 and I noticed that it did a great job. But, I also noticed it didn’t get much attention in this video. Maybe because it doesn’t have fancy buttons. I wish you could’ve kept it in the race. It won in the beginning…. Then, it got another quick appearance at the end of the video. I was going to buy the 16. But, after watching this video, I’ll stick with my 13. 😊
It's what isn't talked about on all these channels that run hard to head and think power is the whole story... quality and ergonomics mean more. Makita run longer... it's not even close
when i was trying to decide which model to buy, i looked at the rpm and ipm ratings. 154 was nearly the same as the high end one ( just 5nm difference at torque). because of the pricing i chose 154 over the other ones. im happy with it so long.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I'd love one, but I have to balance the budget.. You could tell me where you got the self drilling screws from though, the ones I have bought will not self drill into more than a couple of mm into mild steel, and also have a propensity to shear even when not overdriven.
I got the 171 and at first I thought it didnt have the one handed collet. It does it is just very tight and needed to be broken in some. Ive had it for a 6 months and tho it is much better than when it was new it is still quite tight. Especially compared to millwaukee or dewalt
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL they fixed the brand new ones. I have seen that they do that tho. That was one reason I was more interested in Makita over Milwaukee. Now I own far too many impact drivers but my favorite is still the 171. I envy your collection.
This was the best fool me video ever..Why? because I just bought the DTD155/XDT15 so Im thinking with the higher numbers of 3900 this little drill will take the pack.. Oh man to my surprise when it pulled up dead last.. as the slowest and most vibration of the whole lot.. great video...
Your videos are just a special treat, thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. If I was makita I would have been sent you tools to test out
A massively into 18 V Makita tools, but after seeing that this radio does 40 V as well as the LXT 18 V I wonder if it makes sense to go with this radio versus the LXT radio. I’m in the US so that would be the XRM 10 radio which is the LXT 18 V
I'm an electrician, I'd love to see an overall Lightweight Impact Driver comparison across different brands if possible. Makita makes good stuff, it has me tempted to move away from Milwaukee.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I see I see. I’ve got that Milwaukee Drill and I’ll say that if you’ve got the choice get a 18V Makita every time lol. Not as powerful but it’s just a better tool in most other ways. Mine has had Colette issues (dropping the bit after you put it in) trigger issues (saw it in that vid, where you pull the trigger and nothing happens), and it’s a lot heavier iirc than the Makitas.
I've used a lot of impact drivers in my time and the Makitas win hands down. Although I am currently editing a vid for the new hikoki (metabo hpt) and it is super comfortable, small, fairly light and great for small screws.
What is the difference between the driver bits used in Japan vs ones say in the U.S? I noticed with my 172 my bits have a huge amount of play in the collet. Will this be an issue?
Same here. I bought one from Japan and all the bit holders I own have so much play in them. I've tried various different style bits and haven't found any that have no play in the collet. I too would appreciate someone to explain
The Japanese use JIS Bits that have the ball detent in a different place to other driver bits resulting in more play. It's not a fault, and it doesn't worry me in the slightest. All impact drivers have play. They don't need to be locked in tight like a drill.
happy I saw this review, I didn't do my research and bought the dtd155 because I saw a good deal. I discovered it was not very powerful but I was comparing it with my makita dhp481. Im trading it in for the dtd154 now.
Great video. I like most DTS141 (oil impact driver) . Its 's much more quiet and I just drove 10x125 wood screws, no problems, just got little bit hot after 10 screws...
I personally got the new 157 subcompact and I love it, lighter and more comfortable than my M12 Fuel. I haven't noticed a issues with power, it blows a old brushed Makita out of the water though! (Also I like the "two handed" chucks as I feel they last longer and never drop bits AKA Milwaukee M18 Gen 3.)
Got 157 Subcompact and it's legit. It does everything. Don't know why this 155 is slower here! 157 is the redesigned stronger version of 155 but even 155 had a ton of great reviews!
i'm not sure where you're getting these model numbers from but mine does not seem to be represented, nor immediately associated with any of these. i purchased mine in the US, California, in July 2022, it is an 18 V with a model of XDT 13. the ring around the drivebit is black. ... the reason i tuned in was to determine if i could possibly expect to drive a 5/8" lag screw through at 7/16" pre-drilled hole into a rim joist. for the purpose of a deck ledger. not just one, but at least 20. or should i upgrade? do not want to burn out my tool. Tnx
Really interesting. My 152 in the UK didn't come with a one handed chuck either, I've had it for a few years though. Does everything I need it to but I think I'd replace it with a 154.
Cool! I wasn't gonna watch this video (who was I kidding), but ended up being glad I did. I've got 5 Makita impacts and, of course, love them all. The sub-compact is definitely a light duty tool. But it's super cool looking (black). Thanks for the video! Are you going to do one on drills?
i’ve got the DTD152Z which i got with the DHP458Z as a set, had them a couple of weeks now with 0 faults. impact has no bother sending 4 inch screws through timber. start my joinery apprenticeship in august. next up is a ripsnorter, any suggestions? (makita)
I only have the 12v brushed one (110), and for what I do it's good enough, but I will be replacing the roof on the workshop this year and this seems a good a time as any for an upgrade. I found the 171ZAR (red) for 159€ (260 NZ dollars) in a store pretty close to me. Is that a good price or is it worthwhile looking elsewhere? They also have the standard teal version, but it's 222€.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thanks for the speedy reply, I went and picked it up. I've watched several of your videos on both channels and I like them a lot. You got a new sub, cheers from Slovenia.
Cracking video again. The sub compact 18v impact is a strange concept for me. Being mariginally thinner and lighter but much longer seems to be unworthy of being labelled 'sub compact'. BTW, what do you use to keep your tools so clean and in such good condition?
Combine it with a 18v 2Ah battery and it becomes small and light while staying within the 18V series. It's really meant for those who need the lightness of 12v but don't want to invest in 2 product lines.
Thanks. What a brilliant demo! I'm getting the 154 or 172 on the strength of this video but are there any other better drivers that take a makita battery? Cheers 👍
Thanks for the review! Your video turned out to be very helpful as I have unfortunately only watched it after buying the DTD155. After watching it, have decided to go with the DTD154 and I am much happier, It's worth the extra. One question though: Is it normal for the 154 to have a slight longitudinal play in the motor when you shake it forward and back? (There is no rattle when shaking laterally and the 155 did not have it either) Can anyone who has this model check this, please?
This might be the video we been lookin for lmao 😂😂😂.. I’ve been looking for the right kit to get for 2 hrs now after deciding to get Makita over Dewalt
Ummm, gotta check my DTD154 whether it has a one hand chuck because I don't think it has one. Thanks for such informative video, was looking for some info and got a ton more!
Question: the Makita tools sold in Japan have Japanese writing on them. Does that make them hard to use? What about the manual, just Japanese or English too?
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Haven't seen a 172 yet, but that's because I left the repair business a year ago. All the rest and many others are here but maybe not in every market.
Very informative video. I’m just wondering if anyone knows where a corded version would fit in. Just starting my research but the specs on corded do not seem better at first glance, and of the few I’ve seen they lack the mode options, but they are less expensive and you would think that corded would last a long time and have good power. If anyone could shed some light on this for me I would really appreciate it. Where does corded fit in?
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thank you. I found the review. Very funny and entertaining. It would be nice to see them ditch the compactness and just make a big powerful and mostly quiet version that a guy could pull out once or twice a year and not have to worry about batteries or hearing protection. But yeah, I can’t see myself getting that corded version. I already have a 12v Milwaukee that came as part of a bundle and it is good enough for most things my little standard drivers can’t handle. I almost always drill pilot holes anyway. Thanks again. Great work!
There is a good reason for that as whelst you know, they are all impact wrenches not impact drivers. That's a completely different video, coming soon...
I have the xtd 14 and I couldn't figure out what the one handed but change meant until I after I was driving tapcons one day and I came say what happened but from then on it worked properly
sadly the 154 in my country does not have one handed chuck:( and no black color. distributor of makita in turkey is so damn bad. they are selling 5 year old stuff like it is new. none of the new products are available in here. middle finger to reismakina:)
EU/Japanese numbering is (very)loosely related to the rated torque in Nm (don't take this as too precise a measure tho). That's why the 12 V drivers number in the low 100's and 18V higher up in the 150's/170'sm as the type numbers imply. US does torque not in Nm so using the same numbering makes no sense for them.
In Canada the DTD152 is always included in a kit that is discounted. For someone who’s into home renovations, is that impact sufficient enough? The DTD154 is approx $200 - $220 tool only !
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL What do you think, will they make any new drill, jigsaw, sander, circular saw or angle grinder for the 18v system ? Also, why would they close 18v when they can upgrade it with 21700 cells batteries ? I mean, tools will get better batteries and they can continue selling them. Very strange situation.
@@i1bike They can’t upgrade to 21700 cells on 18V without making the x2 tools incompatible with those batteries. Which is the big downfall of their LXT lineup.
I'm looking for a driver at around £100 gbp to spend (new home owner) I don't want something too old but want a driver that will do regular jobs with the occasional heavy job like floorboards and roofing stuff. I really like your videos and trying to marry the numbers up with what's available in the UK to the release dates is the thing I need help on I like a driver that I can have for a long time.
A black one is just a teal in different clothing I'm afraid. In Japan you can get yellow, red, purple, green, pink, copper and even gold... but they are all the same on the inside.
You're doing it wrong. You need to compare a TD171/XDT16 from a Chinese factory to a TD172 from a Japanese factory ala Project Farm. ;)
It's a shame so many people don't realise just how wrong that video is.
Do you want to tell him Robert or shall I?
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL To be fair, Makita doesn't make it easy for themselves. Observe, this here video about Makita offering 12 different impact drivers. If I'm buying something from Mafell, Lamello, Fein or Festool; I don't have to comb through a hundred offerings of the same tool, trying to determine which one is supposed to be the good one.
@@galvanizedgnome Ok, I'll tell him. Makita tools are the same, through and through, regardless of the factory. There may be some regional differences like a 5/8" vs a 20mm arbor. The TD172 is the newest one, however, and currently only available in Japan. It could come out in your country a year from now or it could come out in your country tomorrow. So, if you want it now instead of waiting, there's technically a good reason to buy the Japanese version. There's ways to foretell with great confidence, however. In the US, they stuck the TD171/XDT16 in a kit with their new drill a month ago; and knowing Makita, I can presume that that means the the TD172 will be coming to the USA sooner than later. As a matter of fact, the speed at which they pushed out said drill, and the circumstance of it being a stripped down XGT tool, coupled with a free pair of batteries (4 total) at Home Depot, allowed me to accurately predict that XGT would be announced on the US website on April 1st. Makita has a 6.5" XGT saw that they've held hostage in Japan. Meanwhile, the very 'murican style XSH03 (DHS680 in the UK) has suddenly seen a 25% price drop and, after 7 years on the market, has suddenly begun to be sold in Home Depot stores. I, Robstradamus, predict that on May 1st or June 1st, Makita will drop the successor on their website as either the LXT version and then the XGT version a month later, vice versa, or at the very same time (although, that AIN'T how Makita do). I predict summer will bring single battery XGT OPE; and then x2 XGT versions of the very same tools will appear either in the fall or the following spring. Long story short: buy it if you want to. Just don't be fooled into believing the myth that the Japanese versions are "better" than their foreign counterparts.
@@galvanizedgnome The TD172 does indeed have a larger hammer than the TD171...
In the process of selling off all my old cheap tools and upgrading to makita. This was one of the most helpful videos I could find on UA-cam. Thank you
You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Makita doesn't get nearly enough love in the US. Thanks for posting!
They do in my workshop. Makita 4 Eva
Lmao, they get plenty of love. 3 guy I work with have makitas(including me), two guys have Milwaukee and 2 guys have Dewalt. Some odd reason one guy uses craftsman, he's been using it for a while.
Exactly what I was looking for! I didn't think somebody would be crazy enough to own the entire Makita line. 10/10 Video.
To me the biggest thing that sets makita impacts far ahead of the competition is the weight...as a plumber im always in tight spots and having a lightweight small drill is essential and its still plenty powerful
This is literally the core reason I want them lol i was going to buy a dewalt or milwaukee. The size and comfort have taken the lead.
Cool video.. was great to see the whole range laid out with side by side performance tests.
I am super happy with and love my 171 but every time I see you rocking that 40v it makes me want one.
Been using the XDT13/153 and its fantastic. Its all ballz no fancy programming just brute power. Use it more around the car
Love the 153! It's a fantastic all-around impact with very little to break or go wrong with it!
Its about time a video like this is made
@@galvanizedgnome i just said it, so obviously someone said it, smartass
I’m so glad I watched this. I was debating on buying the 154, since I liked how small and not too heavy it was. I def going to buy it now. Thanks for making this video.
Im still rocking my td170d pink from like 3-4 years ago and man ..... thing has been through abuse and still runs flawlessly. Just bought the td172
I build fences for a living, and yeah on Numbers alone it would seem that Makita isn’t the best however every time I have used one even for just a split second I fall in love every time. A light weight it feels, how fast it can drive 3 inch screws into my posts is all I care about. Yeah, I have my Milwaukee fuel impact to send lag bolts in the creek and other screws in the metal. However when I’m using an impact driver, 90% of the time I’m drilling shouldn’t be a two by fours or four by fours. And that Makita, Jesus I just feel so right in my hand and how lightweight it feels. Definitely worth the extra money I am so excited to finally get one in the next two weeks.
once again so grateful for sharing of your hard work compiling this. in the wilderness that is the world of tools you make the deciding clearer than any manufacture. your a bloody legend mate
Cheers man.
great videmae! i have the 172 and the 152. 172 is hands down best 18V like you arranged them there at the end
Same, the 172 is unreal compared to an old style brushed impact.
I’ve had the 153 for about a year now, I’m a carpenter, use it every day, I’m very happy with it can’t fault it.
Having used a DeWalt impact for a while, I assumed all impact used a one-handed chuck up until I used a Makita for the first time that experience put Makita in a negative light for me - I didn't know "one-handed" chucks were considered a special feature until watching this video. I'll have to give Makita a shot, I saw one at Home Depot and was impressed with how smooth the trigger was and how much smaller it was all while being 18V.
what happened to the 153-13? it was used in the first test and then disappeared.
The Makita xtd14 looks pretty good for an older one, yeah?
100%
Thank you! you've taken the mystery out of all those numbers. Would it be possible to do a similar video using Makita combi drills?
It's on the to do list.
Makita is for premium felling I can work whole day and not get tired. I tried dewalt for one time and I'm glad to say I went back to makita long live makita. Like for makita fans
I find 12v more than adequate for 90% of things and have standardized on Milwaukee just because of it's 12v tool diversity. 18+ is Makita for the win but until I need to build a deck I don't feel the need for an 18v impact yet. I choose to go lighter until I need the power which again most of us don't need more than 90% of the time and a 12v can still do it with some patience. I'm more inclined to get socket/lag/lug wrenches.
Such a useful video!!! I was literally breaking my brain trying to figure out which model to get. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
What an interesting and clear video, very informative! Partly because of this video I was intended to buy the 154, or the 172, but the latter is, after almost a year out now, still not available in the Netherlands nor throughout the entire EU!
So I thought maybe buy the previous model 171 with a nice discount, but they are not with a discount and I still have to pay the full price for this outgoing model. Makita, are you awake?
I have the 13 and I noticed that it did a great job. But, I also noticed it didn’t get much attention in this video. Maybe because it doesn’t have fancy buttons. I wish you could’ve kept it in the race. It won in the beginning…. Then, it got another quick appearance at the end of the video. I was going to buy the 16. But, after watching this video, I’ll stick with my 13. 😊
At 19:13, you say "these two", but don't turn them around to show the model numbers. Which ones are those?
Another great video 👍
Just replaced my 3 year old 152 with a 154
I'll be linking this video to help out more Makita fans
Cheers!
152 is more geared towards the prosumer, rather cheaper and not very durable but quite capable if used for short durations.
154 I brought as a beginner and turns out to be a monster 👍🏼
Dito, still got the 172 from Japan. 😅
Good video T&S. Keep em up. 👍🎈
Can’t beat makita impact drivers .... had mine since 2013 ... use it every day of the working week ... it just won’t die ... 🧐
It's what isn't talked about on all these channels that run hard to head and think power is the whole story... quality and ergonomics mean more. Makita run longer... it's not even close
Very useful pre-purchase comparison, thank you for this video!
Truly a great collection
Btw xdt19 is now available in US, it is their number for td172. In europe also, dtd172z, listed on local makita site.
I gave a thumbs up after 5 secs for the pic of all the units lined up. Sweet.
Cheers
when i was trying to decide which model to buy, i looked at the rpm and ipm ratings. 154 was nearly the same as the high end one ( just 5nm difference at torque). because of the pricing i chose 154 over the other ones. im happy with it so long.
I own a xdt13 impact driver makita it is a BEAST It functions great in the rain
Thank you for a comprehensive review, I'm finally replacing my 2018 DTD152 with a 154.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the current best one if you are interested ua-cam.com/video/YU9E8JKCow4/v-deo.html
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I'd love one, but I have to balance the budget.. You could tell me where you got the self drilling screws from though, the ones I have bought will not self drill into more than a couple of mm into mild steel, and also have a propensity to shear even when not overdriven.
unless you live in Auckland it probably won't be much help I'm afraid.
Lovely. Great work mate. Keep it up.
I got the 171 and at first I thought it didnt have the one handed collet. It does it is just very tight and needed to be broken in some. Ive had it for a 6 months and tho it is much better than when it was new it is still quite tight. Especially compared to millwaukee or dewalt
Milwaukee ones just fall out.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL they fixed the brand new ones. I have seen that they do that tho. That was one reason I was more interested in Makita over Milwaukee. Now I own far too many impact drivers but my favorite is still the 171. I envy your collection.
There is no such thing as too many impact drivers
This was the best fool me video ever..Why? because I just bought the DTD155/XDT15 so Im thinking with the higher numbers of 3900 this little drill will take the pack.. Oh man to my surprise when it pulled up dead last.. as the slowest and most vibration of the whole lot.. great video...
Nice collection!
Your videos are just a special treat, thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. If I was makita I would have been sent you tools to test out
A massively into 18 V Makita tools, but after seeing that this radio does 40 V as well as the LXT 18 V I wonder if it makes sense to go with this radio versus the LXT radio. I’m in the US so that would be the XRM 10 radio which is the LXT 18 V
OK... but this is an Impact Driver video???
I'm an electrician, I'd love to see an overall Lightweight Impact Driver comparison across different brands if possible. Makita makes good stuff, it has me tempted to move away from Milwaukee.
I don't have a lightweight comparison as such. I did do this ua-cam.com/video/FCP-B9HmHX4/v-deo.html Kinda the opposite.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I see I see. I’ve got that Milwaukee Drill and I’ll say that if you’ve got the choice get a 18V Makita every time lol. Not as powerful but it’s just a better tool in most other ways. Mine has had Colette issues (dropping the bit after you put it in) trigger issues (saw it in that vid, where you pull the trigger and nothing happens), and it’s a lot heavier iirc than the Makitas.
I've used a lot of impact drivers in my time and the Makitas win hands down. Although I am currently editing a vid for the new hikoki (metabo hpt) and it is super comfortable, small, fairly light and great for small screws.
What is the difference between the driver bits used in Japan vs ones say in the U.S? I noticed with my 172 my bits have a huge amount of play in the collet. Will this be an issue?
Same here. I bought one from Japan and all the bit holders I own have so much play in them. I've tried various different style bits and haven't found any that have no play in the collet.
I too would appreciate someone to explain
Anyone figure this out? Trying to understand the difference so I know what to look for
The Japanese use JIS Bits that have the ball detent in a different place to other driver bits resulting in more play. It's not a fault, and it doesn't worry me in the slightest. All impact drivers have play. They don't need to be locked in tight like a drill.
Thanks for the quick response. Your content is outstanding! I hope you keep it up.
Thanks. I put out videos every week, no sign of changing at this stage.
Thank you so much for this video! I ended up getting the XDT14 based on someone else recommending this! Great work!
that xdt14 is strong and light 1 of best impacts ever for sure definitely in the top 3 of all time
@@glasssteel6306 agreed, I liked it so much I got the xdt16 for $60 on a deal love it!
Semcompack 18vol..does it have a 12vot motor?
Great video mate. Very helpful
Cheers. Glad it was useful.
How did the 153 go?
happy I saw this review, I didn't do my research and bought the dtd155 because I saw a good deal. I discovered it was not very powerful but I was comparing it with my makita dhp481. Im trading it in for the dtd154 now.
Great video. I like most DTS141 (oil impact driver) . Its 's much more quiet and I just drove 10x125 wood screws, no problems, just got little bit hot after 10 screws...
Great video!! Really needed this right now and super proud to see it was made by a fellow kiwi
I personally got the new 157 subcompact and I love it, lighter and more comfortable than my M12 Fuel. I haven't noticed a issues with power, it blows a old brushed Makita out of the water though! (Also I like the "two handed" chucks as I feel they last longer and never drop bits AKA Milwaukee M18 Gen 3.)
Also the subcompact is the only 18V Brushless impact I've used so there is that.
Got 157 Subcompact and it's legit. It does everything. Don't know why this 155 is slower here! 157 is the redesigned stronger version of 155 but even 155 had a ton of great reviews!
My european DTD171 also came without the single handed chuck.
Mine european also
My European DTD 171 also came without the single handed Chuck
Mine is also not single hand collar. European model too.
My first 171 came “without” but over time it gained the ability. Not perfectly, but still was able to insert and remove one-handed.
I have the TD001G version. What is its US version model name?
Great test. In the US and I'm dying to get into the Makita 40v line. Not so much for the impact driver but for some of their other 40v tools.
Well you've come to the right place. I have more Makita 40v reviews than anyone else on UA-cam.
Great video again. So its all the chop saws next month? Nice one, can't wait.😉
Yeah... sure... I've just gotta go talk to the bank...
Answering questions I didn’t even know I had. Thank you!
i'm not sure where you're getting these model numbers from but mine does not seem to be represented, nor immediately associated with any of these. i purchased mine in the US, California, in July 2022, it is an 18 V with a model of XDT 13. the ring around the drivebit is black. ... the reason i tuned in was to determine if i could possibly expect to drive a 5/8" lag screw through at 7/16" pre-drilled hole into a rim joist. for the purpose of a deck ledger. not just one, but at least 20. or should i upgrade? do not want to burn out my tool. Tnx
Really interesting. My 152 in the UK didn't come with a one handed chuck either, I've had it for a few years though. Does everything I need it to but I think I'd replace it with a 154.
152 is ok but you need to baby it, it's not a tool for doing the heavier stuff for extended duration of time.
I have the black one and it’s not a one handed chuck??
My 154 didn’t come with a one handed chuck either, UK market produced in China in 2019.
I have a makita. Lol. Great video. Even though I am a Milwaukee user, I still have a bunch of Makita tools that I love
What about 157, is it the better subcompact? Has the same specs as 155
It’s basically the same.
Told you I would watch it haha. Another great vid bro👌. I have some makita 40v presents 🎁 to open today.
What about the 152z?
The 152 is in the video.
Cool! I wasn't gonna watch this video (who was I kidding), but ended up being glad I did. I've got 5 Makita impacts and, of course, love them all. The sub-compact is definitely a light duty tool. But it's super cool looking (black). Thanks for the video!
Are you going to do one on drills?
Yes
Imagine working all day with the 40v one above your head 😅💪
I have and it’s really not a problem🤷🏼♂️(I’m in carpentry) it’s not as heavy as you might think
Where is the 18v XDT series. I've been using makita XDT13 for concrete screw and woodscrew. Powerful, strong and reliable but he is not in your list.
If you watch the video properly you will see it is in there, and is one of the worst ones Makita make.
i’ve got the DTD152Z which i got with the DHP458Z as a set, had them a couple of weeks now with 0 faults. impact has no bother sending 4 inch screws through timber. start my joinery apprenticeship in august. next up is a ripsnorter, any suggestions? (makita)
Hey just a little question. How long did you worked on this video? XD For filming and cutting?
I only have the 12v brushed one (110), and for what I do it's good enough, but I will be replacing the roof on the workshop this year and this seems a good a time as any for an upgrade. I found the 171ZAR (red) for 159€ (260 NZ dollars) in a store pretty close to me. Is that a good price or is it worthwhile looking elsewhere? They also have the standard teal version, but it's 222€.
Grab it! It is a lot more expensive than that here.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thanks for the speedy reply, I went and picked it up. I've watched several of your videos on both channels and I like them a lot. You got a new sub, cheers from Slovenia.
This was a brilliant video thanks
You're welcome
Awesome vid! Keep it up!
My UK version of the 40v impact driver doesn't have a one handed chuck either.
Cracking video again. The sub compact 18v impact is a strange concept for me. Being mariginally thinner and lighter but much longer seems to be unworthy of being labelled 'sub compact'.
BTW, what do you use to keep your tools so clean and in such good condition?
Combine it with a 18v 2Ah battery and it becomes small and light while staying within the 18V series. It's really meant for those who need the lightness of 12v but don't want to invest in 2 product lines.
The sub compact line is so misunderstood. It's plenty capable.
I agree and the oil unit which I recently starting using is the lightest too? It’s just weird.
Especially if you use it with the 18V 2Ah batteries, almost as light as a 12V one but only one set of batteries/charger.
Thanks. What a brilliant demo!
I'm getting the 154 or 172 on the strength of this video but are there any other better drivers that take a makita battery?
Cheers 👍
No 172 is the best.
The 148 154 170 171 and 172 there not enough power difference in and of these to make a difference
Thanks for the review! Your video turned out to be very helpful as I have unfortunately only watched it after buying the DTD155. After watching it, have decided to go with the DTD154 and I am much happier, It's worth the extra. One question though: Is it normal for the 154 to have a slight longitudinal play in the motor when you shake it forward and back? (There is no rattle when shaking laterally and the 155 did not have it either) Can anyone who has this model check this, please?
@Mandy🅱️_2️⃣6️⃣2️⃣ yes, the very next day that I have bought it, so it was unused and thankfully I could opt for an upgrade.
Can you perphaps compare every Makita drill?
A farm and plant tech I know used to wear his sleeves loose like that, he only has one arm now.
Pretty sure I will be ok talking about impact drivers in my garage.
Hi! Please tell me, what's the difference between models makita TD172DZAP and TD172DRGX ?
Different colour bodies I think.
Just got a dtd154 (Europe) and it doesn't have a one-handed 'chuck'(?).
DTD146 ?
This might be the video we been lookin for lmao 😂😂😂.. I’ve been looking for the right kit to get for 2 hrs now after deciding to get Makita over Dewalt
Ummm, gotta check my DTD154 whether it has a one hand chuck because I don't think it has one. Thanks for such informative video, was looking for some info and got a ton more!
Nope, mine doesn't have a one hand chuck, dang that would be sweet. EU version (Czech republic)
Question: the Makita tools sold in Japan have Japanese writing on them. Does that make them hard to use? What about the manual, just Japanese or English too?
All Japanese I'm afraid. But you can buy a replacement button plate and they are easy to slide in.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thanks
Buy one in Europe, it comes with a book in like 39 different languages ;-)
You can't buy some of them in Europe.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Haven't seen a 172 yet, but that's because I left the repair business a year ago. All the rest and many others are here but maybe not in every market.
Nothing says I love you mom, like an impact driver… :)
Very informative video. I’m just wondering if anyone knows where a corded version would fit in. Just starting my research but the specs on corded do not seem better at first glance, and of the few I’ve seen they lack the mode options, but they are less expensive and you would think that corded would last a long time and have good power. If anyone could shed some light on this for me I would really appreciate it. Where does corded fit in?
The only corded Makita one I have had was rubbish. Worse than the 12v impacts. I did a video on it.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thank you. I found the review. Very funny and entertaining. It would be nice to see them ditch the compactness and just make a big powerful and mostly quiet version that a guy could pull out once or twice a year and not have to worry about batteries or hearing protection. But yeah, I can’t see myself getting that corded version. I already have a 12v Milwaukee that came as part of a bundle and it is good enough for most things my little standard drivers can’t handle. I almost always drill pilot holes anyway.
Thanks again. Great work!
Great video! You've missed the 15 (D)TW models though! :D
There is a good reason for that as whelst you know, they are all impact wrenches not impact drivers. That's a completely different video, coming soon...
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Ah, sorry mate, I wasn't aware that they have different names in English. They are all called "Schlagschrauber" in Germany!
No worries 😉
Go figure... I was one of the batches without a damn 1 handed chuck! Idc.. the gun is sick!!
I have the xtd 14 and I couldn't figure out what the one handed but change meant until I after I was driving tapcons one day and I came say what happened but from then on it worked properly
sadly the 154 in my country does not have one handed chuck:( and no black color. distributor of makita in turkey is so damn bad. they are selling 5 year old stuff like it is new. none of the new products are available in here. middle finger to reismakina:)
Only Jesus could have gone a better video, Jesus being our Mexican carpenter
There are more than that mate in the lxt range ... few old brushed ones you don’t have there
Current range available here.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL great work 👍
Hoho my old 154 seems did excellent job haha
This was super helpful thank you
You're welcome
Why do they not use same no. For US and EU?
EU/Japanese numbering is (very)loosely related to the rated torque in Nm (don't take this as too precise a measure tho). That's why the 12 V drivers number in the low 100's and 18V higher up in the 150's/170'sm as the type numbers imply. US does torque not in Nm so using the same numbering makes no sense for them.
That is a lot of Malitas!
In Canada the DTD152 is always included in a kit that is discounted. For someone who’s into home renovations, is that impact sufficient enough? The DTD154 is approx $200 - $220 tool only !
The 152 is very basic, no settings at all. The 154 is more powerful and has plenty of speed settings and is a far superior tool.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Doesn’t answer my question. But thanks for the feedback anyway.
im afraid investing into 18v makita system cuz 40v system is out, while you have 2500 18v makita tools, and still buying haha
Still plenty of good 18v stuff coming along.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL
What do you think, will they make any new drill, jigsaw, sander, circular saw or angle grinder for the 18v system ?
Also, why would they close 18v when they can upgrade it with 21700 cells batteries ?
I mean, tools will get better batteries and they can continue selling them.
Very strange situation.
@@i1bike They can’t upgrade to 21700 cells on 18V without making the x2 tools incompatible with those batteries.
Which is the big downfall of their LXT lineup.
I'm looking for a driver at around £100 gbp to spend (new home owner) I don't want something too old but want a driver that will do regular jobs with the occasional heavy job like floorboards and roofing stuff. I really like your videos and trying to marry the numbers up with what's available in the UK to the release dates is the thing I need help on
I like a driver that I can have for a long time.
I think you are missing the subcompact brushless XDT15ZB
You mean the one that I talk about in the video more than any other.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I thought the black colored units were different, I guess all of the 15 series are the same?
A black one is just a teal in different clothing I'm afraid. In Japan you can get yellow, red, purple, green, pink, copper and even gold... but they are all the same on the inside.
You are missing the 14.4 v line of makita tools (impact drivers)!
That's because they are not available in most of the world.
14.4 is end of life
Yeah thats true 14.4v is going to fade away.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL here in Holland they are still quite common.