Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver, Tool Only

Then, of course, as soon as I saw the 16, I had to have it, and now I have three. Any contractor will tell you that if you're doing things like installing cabinets, you should have at least two drivers on hand so you don't have to stop to change bits. The 14-year-old is on the left, the 12-year-old is in the middle, and the 16-year-old is on the right in this photo. There isn't much of a difference in terms of weight and size. I didn't like the slower speeds on the older 14 because they were too slow to be useful, so I upgraded to the 12 which is a four speed, and the 16 is also a four speed. The next slowest speed is one of my favorites because it is actually helpful. Not that I want to use my drivers for drilling holes through studs with spade bits, but if I don't feel like reaching for my ancient driver (yeah, I have four now) or the half inch drill, it's nice to have a driver that can rip it with a spade bit. br>One of the most appealing features of the Milwaukee 12 and 16 is the push-in bit feature, which eliminates the need to pull the chuck to insert a bit. Makita, it's about bloody time. Then there's the comeback. On the 12 and 16, when you pull the trigger, it's nice and smooth, like your wife's butt before the kids. Another reason to buy the 16 is that it now has two lights and is actually useful! It has a light on either side of the barrel instead of the old one underneath, and it also has a speed control button above the trigger (where the old light used to be), so no more reaching with your other hand to hit a button on the base if you don't want to, which is pretty cool. I'm still adjusting to the fact that a button exists. br>As for the rest of the cool little things this is supposed to do, here's what I'll say: I rarely need the anti-virus protection when I use this tool. This little jerk can twist out and do a lot of other things. It basically boils down to forward, reverse, and speed. having the ability to switch off the light? Mmmkay, I guess, but it can do a pulse thingy where no matter how hard you hit the trigger, it only gives you one pulse, which can be very useful if you need a teeny bit more countersink or are gently working out a stripped head. br>I plan on using the 16 for lighter duty driver/fine work, the 12 for driving three inch stud screws, and occasionally bringing them all out at once when I need a Phillips on one, a star on another, and a drill bit on a third. I intend to beat the hell out of the 12 doing three inch duty to see how long it lasts. br>My buddy has the Milwaukee version, and we're going to have a head-to-head competition driving three-inch screws into oak for your entertainment. I've got ten plus Makita tools and 18 batteries, so I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, but be aware that there are good Makita tools and bad Makita tools, so do your research before you buy. Yeah, this driver was a lot more expensive than their junk, but I use my tools like a North Vegas whore with a lot of miles on them, and the good Makita stuff lasts a long time. br>I'm glad I bought this because of the lights, the faster speeds, and the pulse thing. (I'm not going to tell the misses how much I spent on it or the Stablia Jamber set I bought last week:) ))br>4/17/19 EDIT UPDATE: br>So far, I'm satisfied, as I expected. It didn't break when I dropped it a few times. I really like the lights, but I wish they would stay on for a little longer. I just toggle the trigger to turn them back on (Are you listening MAKITA? I think the little speed-reducing button above the trigger is too small to be useful; it needs to be bigger so you can tell when your finger is on it. It's not useful to me if I have to look at it twice to be sure. Next, I enjoy the four speeds; I find that I use the second speed the most when I need to slow down. br>I'm enjoying it so far. br>New version EDIT: I was doing a warranty job where I had to pull out 700 plus two inch screws from a fancy horizontal fence and replace them with different ones, and after two days of using the XDT 14 (older one) for counter sinking, the XDT12 for pulling the older T 15s, and the XDT16 for driving the larger new screws, I was ready to call it a day. They weren't much bigger, but I could hit them hard with the 16 and try to move as quickly as possible. Except for the Shockwaves, which it only managed to twist the hell out of, the XDT16 broke every single bit I put in there. NEW EDITION JUNE 2020! br>NEW UPDATE EDIT! br>I've been to the top of the mountain, and it's fantastic! Since my previous review, I've been using the 16 on a regular basis for about 6 months, and you'll notice a red driver in the pictures. The TD171D is a newcomer to the TD171D family. You'll have to look around for it, but it's the identical twin of the 16, with one exception (aside from the color). This is a Japanese domestic model that is only available in Japan. On paper, it's identical to the 16, but it's better built, revs a little higher, and hits a little harder. Now, one could argue that to say this, I should compare a brand new 16 to a brand new 17, but even though I've used the 16, I used the older 14 or 12, not the 16, for the majority of the knarly work I did. On the freestanding enclosures I built in the previous picture, I was able to compare the 16 and the 17. To mount the 8ft front facia pieces, I set up the 12 and 14 with countersinks and the 16 and 17 with T20 bits, leaving a sink and driver at each post so I didn't have to carry any driver from side to side. So I'd put up a piece, shim it at both ends, and screw it in at each post. I had to upgrade to larger countersinks because the 17 began snapping off the hedcote stainless screws, whereas the 16 did not. Because I dried everything out for a month before I built it, I know the PT posts aren't the difference. br>The takeaway here is that the 16 is still a fantastic driver, at the top of the heap; I drive it every day and twice on Sunday, but the Japanese-made version is simply superior. It feels a little more solid, revs a little higher, and I can definitely say it hits harder, and the red color is simply stunning. The ONLY disadvantage is that the manual and all of the button labels are only in Japanese, but I don't need it because I already know what it is. It's the same thing if you download a 16 manual. If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to be. Find this one if you're looking for a driver that almost no one else in the US has. As a result, the 14 will remain at home and will now transport the 12, 16, and rad 17 to their jobs, with no one allowed to touch the 17.

Karla Hawkins

| Feb 24, 2021

Makita won't warranty it because it only fell 4 feet, and Amazon put me on hold for an hour before hanging up, so if this impact breaks, you're out of luck. As a 25-year loyal makita customer, I guess I'll switch to Milwaukee, and I won't be buying them from Amazon, thank god.

Niko HILTON

| Jul 30, 2021

My old Makita impact, which I bought in 2010, worked just as well as the day I bought it until I left it on a jobsite, where it will most likely be used for another 9 years! That was a huge impact, but the XDT16Z outperforms it in terms of power, torque, battery life, size, and features. When I first opened the box, I mistook it for the wrong tool because it's so small. I was surprised at how easily it drove 3 inch screws through 2x4s the first time I used it. Without exerting any effort. Since 2010, I've bought the best tool I've ever bought. BUY IT! br>br>*UPDATE August 29th 2019
br>I purchased a socket adapter set and have already used it three times to change tires. Yes, it can easily remove lug nuts with no issues. In less than 5 minutes, I can change a tire. It always amazes me how powerful something so small and compact can be. br>br>Makita socket adapter setbr>br>Makita socket adapter setbr>br>Makita socket adapter setbr>br>Makita socket adapter set.

Daxton Horton

| Feb 19, 2021

I use this Driver more than all of my other tools combined because the controls onboard give you so many options for drilling, fastening, and loosening fasteners. It's ideal for sheet metal or wood materials where you don't want to strip or overtighten anything because it doesn't overtighten fasteners. You can adjust the amount of torque you want to apply with four different torque settings. I bought this to build a privacy fence, and other than cutting the wood, I did almost everything with it. This is now my go-to resource for all things. I bought it with the hard case, but I ended up putting it in a larger case with a drill stuffed inside Kaizen foam. I haven't used the drill yet, but I could have gotten away with it on its own because it is truly a multi-tasking tool.

Maryam Atkinson

| Feb 22, 2021

It's pricier than some other impact drivers, but if you need to use it frequently, it's a great choice; I especially like the fact that it has four different power settings. This means I can use it for even the tiniest screws. When I need power, on the other hand, this small device can be surprisingly powerful. Extremely effective! In addition, they improved the spotlight on it. When I use the driver's built-in light, there is no longer any shaded area. Overall, I really like it!.

Braelyn Sullivan

| Dec 20, 2021

Now it's my turn to go- Drilling, driving, and bolting were all done with a lot of power. br>br>I went all out and purchased 1/4" hex key end drills as well as a 1/4" to 3/8" socket adapter. The head's small size makes it more adaptable in cramped spaces. The battery life is incredibly impressive. The light is strategically placed to illuminate the target area. I feel bad using a'scaple' for a sledge hammer job because it is powerful enough to remove car lug nuts.

Vada Bennett

| May 18, 2021