Makita TD001GZ 40V Max Li-ion XGT Brushless Impact Driver - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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Disclaimers aside, the DT04Z performs fantastically in light and medium-duty driving tasks requiring precision. We especially appreciated the assist drive mode, which slows RPMs to set a screw and speeds up RPMs once impacting begins for an accelerated driving experience. The lower-speed drive mode also recesses screws accurately in all common densities of materials, ranging from MDF and drywall to harder wood species. Nicely, the XDT13Z doesn’t sacrifice the compact footprint that many Makita fans covet. It also has outstanding battery run time, partly thanks to its brushless motor. Some brands swap out brushless motors in favor of less durable brushed motors in their budget lineup.

OUTPOWER: Makita-built motor delivers 1,950 in.lbs. of Max Torque; out powers similar models in heavy load applications The 40V max XGT® Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Impact Driver (GDT01D) breaks new ground for the most demanding driving applications in wood, masonry and metal. Note that the 5.0Ah 18V battery and 2.5Ah 40V Max battery have the same 90Wh capacity. The Bottom Line

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Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. The XDT19Z rounds out its drive mode offerings with several specialty settings, including a wood setting that accurately recesses screws and a bolt-loosening mode that increases the trigger sensitivity in reverse to ramp RPMs faster to remove stubborn nuts and bolts.

Beyond its torque-rich performance, the GDT01Z offers outstanding battery run times. The GDT01Z easily secured the podium position in our Summer 2023 test fleet with a whopping 83.0 minutes of no-load run time. The introduction of a charging adaptor has enabled consumers to charge both LXT & XGT batteries when using the XGT charger Incorporation of tool design, higher output batteries and built in communication program makes XGT the best high demand system on the market The digital communication within XGT® actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating

Otherwise, there are few downsides outside the expected slower driving performance and lower torque. One consideration is there’s no easy-insert collet design, which many other Makita impact drivers Makita’s impact driver lineup explained The XDT19Z shined most in our battery run time and driving speed tests. The XDT19Z has an outstanding 48 minutes of no-load run time, surpassing many competing impact drivers running the same Ah battery setup. Kitting it out with a Makita 18V LXT 5Ah battery extends the run time and continues outperforming comparable high-end models running 5Ah batteries. Say hello to Makita 40v Max XGT - The new standalone system that will stand side-by-side with the industry-leading Makita LXT System. XGT is a genuine solution for high demand industrial applications, a combination of innovative tool design and higher output batteries, providing a genuine solution for high demand industrial users as well. The higher the following two numbers, the higher up in the lineup for each model. The higher numbers also generally correspond to the more recent versions, though the number doesn’t represent the release year. Accordingly, we know instantly that the XDT19Z is a higher-end impact driver than the XDT14Z, which is also older. Kits and bare tools XGT batteries and tools are built to withstand tough environmental conditions. This means that they have been built to be withstand splashing or spraying water from any angle

The Makita impact driver battery lineup is easier to understand than other brands since each voltage has a single lithium-ion battery technology. Different brands offer various compact or larger versions, battery cell technologies, and branding for a given Ah battery capacity, resulting in some consumer confusion. XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications Beyond including a 40V XGT, 18V LXT, or 12V CXT prefix for each model number, Makita includes a combination of letters and numbers to represent each impact driver’s position in a specific voltage lineup. We’ll focus here on the 18V LXT series of tools since it includes the most impact driver models. R: Tool and battery kit that includes a 2Ah battery, such as XDT19R. These kits come in several variations with a different number of batteries. Consider the Makita 18V LXT XDT14Z if you do not need the array of drive modes and additional work light features included with the flagship XDT19Z. Otherwise, the XDT14Z is the same impact driver when it comes to performance, all for a lower price. The XDT14Z even outperforms with a longer battery run time in our tests.The XDT14Z drops the specialty wood, bolt-loosening, and self-tapping drive modes the XDT19Z includes. Instead, the XDT14Z offers 4 drive modes. The lower-speed drive modes improve driving versatility with better, thanks to the reduced impacts per minute and RPM profiles each drive mode offers. The lowest-speed drive modes are subtle enough to drive screws into MDF and drywall with an accurate finish, although no impact driver is the dedicated tool of choice for these tasks. The Makita 18V LXT XDT19Z is the flagship brushless impact driver in Makita’s popular LXT lineup. With its well-balanced driving profile, compact footprint, long battery run time, and versatility, the XDT19Z is the best Makita impact driver tested in our lab.

Notably, the XDT14Z offers outstanding driving speed, sufficient torque, and the same lightweight and compact footprint the LXT lineup is known for. Makita’s 40V XGT batteries run off a single lithium-ion battery technology, and the batteries come in 2.5Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah, and 8Ah capacities. When you look at Makita’s flagship cordless impact driver, the XDT16, you’d be hard-pressed to accuse them of chasing bigger torque numbers. At the same time, they’ve always delivered relevant and even class-leading performance in our head-to-head tests. The Makita 40V XGT GDT01Z is the strongest Makita impact driver, offering unmatched torque output in Makita’s lineup. This model is the top Makita impact driver to buy for powering through heavy-duty tasks where torque is essential.Up to 50% faster speed with 4 speed settings (0-1,100/ 0-2,100/ 0-3,200/ 0-3,700 RPM & 0-1,100/ 0-2,600/ 0-3,600/ 0-4,400 IPM)* Lastly, the XDT19Z includes one of the most customizable work lights on the market. You can use the work light as a dedicated flashlight, and there is an on/off button to disable the work light when pulling the trigger, helpful to squeeze out extra battery run time. Unsurprisingly, the GDT01Z isn’t the fastest Makita impact driver when driving long structural screws and beefy lag bolts. The torque is high and the RPM output is low, highlighting the choices Makita made under the hood to focus the GDT01Z on torque over speed. We outline Makita’s impact driver lineup below to help you determine which model is best for your intended usage. We also include a brief comparison table of critical specs to highlight the primary differences. 40V XGT