Makita Shakes Up 18v Impact Category With Three New Industry Leaders

New 18V Brushless Impacts combine industry-leading fastening torque with precise fastening control

Makita has released three new cordless high-torque fastening solutions that meet and exceed corded demands. The three new 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Impact Tools include the ¾" Square Drive Impact Wrench (XWT07M/Z), ½" Square Drive Impact Wrench (XWT08M/Z), and 7/16" Hex Chuck Impact Drill (XWT09T/Z). All three models deliver the highest fastening torque in their categories.

Meeting and Exceeding Corded Demands

"With Makita brushless motors and the industry’s leading 18 volt lithium-ion battery technology, Makita cordless tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded tools," said Adam Livingston, Senior Product Manager, Cordless Products, Makita USA. "With these new high-torque cordless impact wrenches, a contractor can put down their much heavier corded impact wrench and go cordless for the most demanding fastening applications." 

World’s Largest Cordless Tool Line-Up

The three new 18V LXT Brushless High Torque Impact Wrenches are part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, which will exceed 125 tools in 2016 and is the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. 

XWT07M/Z: Highest Fastening Torque in ¾" 18V Impact Wrench Category
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless High Torque 3/4" Square Drive Impact Wrench includes a ¾" anvil with friction ring and thru hole retention system for maximum productivity. The XWT07M/Z delivers a full 780 ft.lbs. fastening torque, the highest in its category, and 1,250 ft.lbs. breakaway torque. The electronic 3-speed power selection gives users precise fastening control for a range of applications. The efficient Makita brushless motor is engineered for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. Additional features include all-metal gear housing with rubber overmold, rubberized soft grip, built-in dual L.E.D. lights, and less weight (only 8.1 lbs. with battery). It is ideal for a range of users, from iron and steel workers to pipe fitters, railroad and automotive mechanics, forming contractors, and more. 

XWT08M/Z: Highest Fastening Torque in 18V ½" Impact Wrench Category
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless High Torque 1/2" Square Drive Impact Wrench includes a ½" anvil with friction ring for increased productivity. The XWT08M/Z delivers a full 740 ft.lbs. fastening torque, the highest in its category, and 1,180 ft.lbs. breakaway torque. The electronic 3-speed power selection gives users precise fastening control for a range of applications. The efficient Makita brushless motor is engineered for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. Additional features include all-metal gear housing with rubber overmold, rubberized soft grip, built-in dual L.E.D. lights, and less weight (only 7.9 lbs. with battery). It is ideal for a range of users, from iron and steel workers to pipe fitters, railroad and automotive mechanics, forming contractors, and more.

XWT09T/Z: Highest Torque in 18V 7/16" Hex Impact Drill Category
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless High Torque 7/16" Hex Impact Drill (XWT09T/Z) delivers a full 590 ft.lbs. drilling torque, the highest in its category. The electronic 3-speed power selection gives users precise fastening control for a range of applications. The efficient Makita brushless motor is engineered for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. The tool hook and hanging ring provide added convenience. Additional features include all-metal gear housing with rubber overmold, rubberized soft grip, built-in dual L.E.D. lights, and less weight (only 8.1 lbs. with battery). It is ideal for linemen and electricians installing and maintaining power lines, wood boring, and more.

Star Protection Computer Controls

For improved tool performance and extended battery life, the new 18V LXT Brushless High Torque Impact Wrenches feature Star Protection Computer Controls. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. They can be powered by Makita 18V LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside, including 18V Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah, 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, and 5.0Ah batteries. 

Specifications

Three Year Limited Warranty

Each Makita Lithium-Ion Power Tool, Battery and Charger is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of THREE YEARS from the date of original purchase with exceptions. For more on this 3-Year Limited Warranty, go to makitatools.com.