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

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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 Both impact drivers come with a bright LED job light which is located above the trigger, they have the pre-glow and after-glow functions. Which One Should You Buy?

Makita DTD154 vs DTD171 - Which is The Best Impact Driver Makita DTD154 vs DTD171 - Which is The Best Impact Driver

Having a brushless motor is extremely important for heavy duty use as it better at delivering all the power and lasts longer than non-brushless motors. Brushless motors are recommended for tradesmen who will use impact drivers quite often on a daily basis. 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. Makita DTD154 is one of Makita’s best selling impact drivers in the UK, and now, it has been replaced by the Makita DTD171.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 Torque wise both impact driver a similar and most people wont notice the difference in torque. Impacts Per Minute and No Load Speed (RPM)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 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.

Makita DTD154 Cordless Brushless 3-speed Impact Driver 18v Makita DTD154 Cordless Brushless 3-speed Impact Driver 18v

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: Both cordless Makita impact drivers are exceptionally good, they have Makita’s high build quality and are compatible with Makita’s 18v batteries. eXtreme Protection Technology (XPT) offers maximum protection against dust, debris and liquids for optimal performance in extreme conditions 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)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