Very helpful, short, simple and easy to understand. Cuts the bs of long nuance videos like other ones lmao. Thanks for hitting the main points. Looking forward for makita XGT vs Milwaukee
I've spent thousands over the last 12 years on the LXT 18v range. The biggest leap forward was the brushles motor. My circular saw rips 25mm marine ply we're as my old ones would struggle sometimes. RIP saw cuts 3inch still wired cable with ease all day long with 5amp batteries. Half inch drive pulls the rusty old nuts of most things. The brush version would call it a day. Angle grinders SDS drills you name it spot on and we abuse them in all weathers every day. So unless I have a specific application or money to pose with the latest bit of kit I'll be staying on the 18v platform if Makita dont pull the rug from underneath us.
seems like this could be why makita has seem to have fallen behind milwaukee and dewalt with the brushless 18v innovations. they used to boast the largest 18v platform, now they even lose to ryobi on that. i've been waiting on makita for a couple of tools to go brushless for a bit now. maybe i've been waiting for nothing.
Cracking review Tim. Good info on batten screws and screw modes. The taking out the stuck batten screw was a particularly nice touch as we have all got stuck with that and had to go to the heavy duty drill on low speed (wrist breaker)
Not necessarily. Makita is releasing an adapter that uses 2 18v batteries. Not ideal but still useful for some tools. I admit I would rather see them go the FlexVolt route and make a 40v battery with intellisense that allows interoperable use.
You won't be disappointed with your 18v gear. I used the LXT 18 range from 2007/8 never let me down. That's why all pros use them. Over the years the biggest improvement as being upgrade to brushles motors. My older circular saw, reciprocating saws are not as powerful and use the batteries up faster. Other than that most people wont are fine with the 18v range. I've must have 5k of lxt tools now, I would recommend them to anyone, especially if you have to make your living with them.
@@PistonHonda87 It's complicated. With bugles, it does substantially better due to it not having to overdraw and overheat but in lighter applications, it was better but pretty similar to a 6Ah. In general its a better runtime than the LXT but if you side by side with a 36v (2x18v) LXT tools, the LXT has a better runtime.
@@toollearningwoodturning6644 im not disputing how powerful milwaukee motors are or how they punch well above their voltage weight but you implied that its because of something called fuel technology of which there's no such thing......fuel is a name for their very top models
Big mistake Makita. It's a whole new platform! I may as well just buy DeWalt or Hikoke (whatever they are? Hitachi). Plane dumb and disappointing. I love my Makita setup, if they made the battery compatible I'd would convert with time to the 40v system but effectively all my gear is obsolete now. Bit pissed actually. I'll run this lot into the ground and wont buy another 18v tool. I would have been blue for life as I had invested thousands and could not afford to change but now it's open season. I have been released from Makita and I'm free to play the field and that I will. Thanks Makita!
@@vernw123 I'm a little fortunate in that I likely won't need anything for a while. Drag raced a DeWalt today with a Tec gun on 100mm Bugles screws. Latest Hikoki, AEG, my 18v Makita and 18v Dewat. DeWalt come out on top every time. The other 3 were about the same. Thing is DeWalt chucks tend to shit out pretty quick. I have Makitas 10+ years old no hassle at all. I think I'll sit back and see how Hikoki work out. They have some nice stuff. I've tried 2 Dewalt power drills and 1 skill saw. All shit themselves too soon. I had the original 18v NiCad combo and they worked well but the batteries died and just like Makita it was a start over to get into Lithium batteries so I tried everything and at the time Makita won the 100mm bugle screw test so I have been Makita ever since. I don't use a nail gun at all any more every thing is done with 100mm bugles or 100mm tec screws. Just because of there reliability it may well be I stay Makita but I'm pissed they did it in the way they have. I know my batteries will die before the tool and I have pretty much 1 or 3 of everything. So if I could slowly transition with time to the 36V Batteries it would be fine. ALL of my tools are now battery. I have a fully rigged trailer with inverter and all to run batteries. I looked around on site today and absolutely no one had a power tool.
Very helpful, short, simple and easy to understand. Cuts the bs of long nuance videos like other ones lmao. Thanks for hitting the main points. Looking forward for makita XGT vs Milwaukee
No problem!
I've spent thousands over the last 12 years on the LXT 18v range. The biggest leap forward was the brushles motor. My circular saw rips 25mm marine ply we're as my old ones would struggle sometimes. RIP saw cuts 3inch still wired cable with ease all day long with 5amp batteries. Half inch drive pulls the rusty old nuts of most things. The brush version would call it a day. Angle grinders SDS drills you name it spot on and we abuse them in all weathers every day.
So unless I have a specific application or money to pose with the latest bit of kit I'll be staying on the 18v platform if Makita dont pull the rug from underneath us.
seems like this could be why makita has seem to have fallen behind milwaukee and dewalt with the brushless 18v innovations. they used to boast the largest 18v platform, now they even lose to ryobi on that. i've been waiting on makita for a couple of tools to go brushless for a bit now. maybe i've been waiting for nothing.
They will carry on the 18v range for a long time until this range gets full and that will take a long time
Makita just released a sub compact bandsaw 18v, they are still supporting their 18v line.
Cracking review Tim. Good info on batten screws and screw modes. The taking out the stuck batten screw was a particularly nice touch as we have all got stuck with that and had to go to the heavy duty drill on low speed (wrist breaker)
The fact that makita already had the best impact on the market already. And then they come out with this.
No actully the m18 fuel is the best impact driver
jacob fehr nah not really.
@@Alpine642 actually the makita is the best
Ozito would eat these
@@user-xh2lu6pn8x somehow i don't think so
Thank you for the info bro 👍👌✌
Any time!
Biggest deal breaker for me is the fact it is not compatible with my current line of Makita tools.
It always sucks to switch, but I think Makita's 18v is near the end of its life cycle. After 15 years it's time to move on
Not necessarily. Makita is releasing an adapter that uses 2 18v batteries. Not ideal but still useful for some tools.
I admit I would rather see them go the FlexVolt route and make a 40v battery with intellisense that allows interoperable use.
you will come around.
@@jimmymac601 I agree would be nice to see
Awesome 👌
Is it more powerful than the Milwaukee gen 3 impact driver ?
Well i know what I’m getting my self for Christmas
i like the smaller battery packs of the 18v though. And my 36v tools work great.
And these work better than the 36v
When these are coming out in europe??
Can anyone suggest be the powerful impact driver?
When is it coming to America
Where can I buy one now???
Sold!
When are they releasing the rest of the stuff? Like circular saw ,sawzall ,multi tool
Circular saw and recipro are in store now. No dates on further releases but they will come in time.
@@SydneyToolsTV Thanks!
Just bought the 18v dtd171z 5Ah kit, 40v kit for $800 is a bit much right now
You won't be disappointed with your 18v gear. I used the LXT 18 range from 2007/8 never let me down. That's why all pros use them. Over the years the biggest improvement as being upgrade to brushles motors. My older circular saw, reciprocating saws are not as powerful and use the batteries up faster. Other than that most people wont are fine with the 18v range. I've must have 5k of lxt tools now, I would recommend them to anyone, especially if you have to make your living with them.
The DTD171Z is an awesome impact, in most basic/comon fastening applications there was little difference in performance.
Bro was spring at the beggining
40v 2.5ah, how long does a charge last compared to the 18v?
about the same as a 5 amp battery
@@PistonHonda87 It's complicated. With bugles, it does substantially better due to it not having to overdraw and overheat but in lighter applications, it was better but pretty similar to a 6Ah. In general its a better runtime than the LXT but if you side by side with a 36v (2x18v) LXT tools, the LXT has a better runtime.
Can I buy this now in America?
No. Check with a local Makita Dealer for release dates.
Damn, fast talker. Had to slow you down in youtube. .75 speed makes you sound better. lol
I'm cutting back on the coffee
Not backwards compatible. Time to switch to Festool.
mate, you talk so fast I had to give it away after 40 seconds. did my head in.
mate your comment was to whiney. I had to laugh it off.
This impact will beat the shit out of the milwaukee gen3 impact 👌👌
40v vs 18v?
Is that even relevant when the milwaukee has the fuel technology?
@@toollearningwoodturning6644 fuel isn't a type of technology......fuel just means its milwaukeess best brushless motor
Fuel find ultimate energy level🤯🤣 I own a m18 12 inch miter saw that out performs the 60v dewalt miter saw so I really don't think it's relevant 😯
@@toollearningwoodturning6644 im not disputing how powerful milwaukee motors are or how they punch well above their voltage weight but you implied that its because of something called fuel technology of which there's no such thing......fuel is a name for their very top models
I'm a makita fan but these are to pricey
I'll watch this again later in half speed so I can understand you cos DAMN!!! You talk fast. Good review tho, I think.
Big mistake Makita. It's a whole new platform! I may as well just buy DeWalt or Hikoke (whatever they are? Hitachi). Plane dumb and disappointing. I love my Makita setup, if they made the battery compatible I'd would convert with time to the 40v system but effectively all my gear is obsolete now. Bit pissed actually. I'll run this lot into the ground and wont buy another 18v tool. I would have been blue for life as I had invested thousands and could not afford to change but now it's open season. I have been released from Makita and I'm free to play the field and that I will. Thanks Makita!
Who are you thinking of changing to? I’m in the same position
@@vernw123 I'm a little fortunate in that I likely won't need anything for a while. Drag raced a DeWalt today with a Tec gun on 100mm Bugles screws. Latest Hikoki, AEG, my 18v Makita and 18v Dewat. DeWalt come out on top every time. The other 3 were about the same. Thing is DeWalt chucks tend to shit out pretty quick. I have Makitas 10+ years old no hassle at all. I think I'll sit back and see how Hikoki work out. They have some nice stuff. I've tried 2 Dewalt power drills and 1 skill saw. All shit themselves too soon. I had the original 18v NiCad combo and they worked well but the batteries died and just like Makita it was a start over to get into Lithium batteries so I tried everything and at the time Makita won the 100mm bugle screw test so I have been Makita ever since. I don't use a nail gun at all any more every thing is done with 100mm bugles or 100mm tec screws.
Just because of there reliability it may well be I stay Makita but I'm pissed they did it in the way they have. I know my batteries will die before the tool and I have pretty much 1 or 3 of everything. So if I could slowly transition with time to the 36V Batteries it would be fine. ALL of my tools are now battery. I have a fully rigged trailer with inverter and all to run batteries. I looked around on site today and absolutely no one had a power tool.
Ok
MADE IN CHINA OR JAPAN
China
They stop producing in Japan they moved all the manufacturers to china
@@ltd_kemp
My impact is japan tho older now
Should last 20yrs if my old man has 40yr old drills 🤣
@@Simon-Simon-Simon true Japan should left there manufacturers there not moved them
@@ltd_kemp a couple wired power tools still made there. theres a grinder they make there but its around 300
Хрена ли не по-нашему?
This sucks we can buy in the USA!!