The Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless High Torque 1/2 in. sq. Drive Impact Wrench (XWT08T) combines 740 ft. lbs. fastening torque and 1,180 ft. lbs. break-away torque with extended run time and speed control for unmatched fastening performance. It features an efficient Makita brushless motor for longer run time, increased power and speed and longer tool life. The electronic 3-speed power selection switch gives users more precise fastening control. It is ideal for a range of users, from iron and steel workers to pipe fitters, railroad and automotive mechanics, forming carpenters and more. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18-Volt Lithium-Ion series, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18-Volt Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Makita 18-Volt Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created 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. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18-Volt LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
- BL motor delivers 740 ft. lbs. of max torque and 1,180 ft. lbs. of breakaway torque
- 3-speed power selection switch (0-900/ 0-1,000/ 0-1,800 RPM and 0-1,800/ 0-2,000/ 0-2,200 IPM) provides precise fastening control for a wide range of applications
- Compact and ergonomic design at only 9 in. L
- 1/2 in. anvil with friction ring for quick and easy socket changes
- BL brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
- Efficient BL brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
- Electronically-controlled BL brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
- Weighs only 7.9 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
- Rubberized soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job
- Built-in dual LED lights with pre glow and afterglow illuminates the work area
- Easy to operate forward/reverse switch
- Electric brake for maximum productivity
- Tool hook secures the tool when not in use
- Makita’s proprietary hammer and anvil impact mechanism are manufactured using the best raw materials with the highest quality steel and unique heat hardening process for maximum fastening and driving power
- 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B, features an integrated LED battery charge level indicator
- 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B provides up to 65% more run time per charge compared to the 3.0 Ah BL1830B
- 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less
- Equipped with star protection computer controls to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Amiya Murray (verified owner) –
This Makita 1/2″ impact is amazing. Removes lug nuts off my Dodge 2500 with ease. No more messing with air hoses and and a pneumatic impact. I really like the Makita 18v tool line-up. I switched all my cordless tools from DeWalt 20v to Makita with no regrets.
Arely Braun (verified owner) –
I purchased for my son and he loves it, I mean loves it. Was very pleased with the whole Home Depot process. I even had to return a larger unit one of these and that was not an issue. I had it delivered to my local store and took less than five minutes to get in and out. Well done.
Vergie Little (verified owner) –
Great tool gets the job done
Cayla Ledner (verified owner) –
Very good tool. Beats lugging the air hose around. Plus can take along on trips to the stockyard in case of blowouts.
Rosamond Smith (verified owner) –
Great product love it
Dorris Kiehn (verified owner) –
Light duty is not in this tools vocabulary! It will turn the nuts and bolts off of whatever you put it up against! I’ve used it to remove and replace leaf springs, lug nuts and many other applications. The batteries hold their charge for a long time and it is not so big that you need 2 hands to use
Philip Lehner (verified owner) –
Makita is a great and reliable professional brand. No matter what Makita tool I buy it always ends up exceeding my expectations, and this impact driver is no exception. It actually replaced a Matco Tools impact driver, as I’m converting all my electric cordless tools over to Makita, and it blows my old Matco impact outta the water. I love the power adjustment feature too because you don’t always want that much torque on somethings and want more on others. I do recommend getting the 5.0 mAh batteries to get the full power from the tool. The only downside to that huge powerful brushless motor is the weight, so if you don’t need anywhere near the torque this thing can put out you should get the 3/8″ instead of the 1/2″. In conclusion, I would take a Makita over a Dewalt or whatever else any day.
Kim Goodwin (verified owner) –
So far I am very happy with this impact gun the battery lasts pretty long and it has more than enough power tightening and loosening lug nuts. I’ve checked torque a few times after tightening and they are always good. I have not found a lug that it hasn’t loosened yet even a rusty old van.
Prudence Klocko (verified owner) –
Good price for the product
Alanna Cronin (verified owner) –
The impact lived up to it’s name.great power.very good product..better than my snap on gun.
Amira Carter (verified owner) –
Really good toll
Anais Rippin (verified owner) –
The picture does not give this monster justice! Big, heavy duty, AWESOME!!!
Cathryn Rodriguez (verified owner) –
AWESOME TOOL!!! I had used my son’s Snap-on before this so that set a pretty high performance bar for expectations. I was not disappointed. I can highly recommend this tool.
Isabelle Leffler (verified owner) –
I never know that work could done so easy until I used this impack wrench i will always recommend it to anyone
Lyric Lesch (verified owner) –
Love the tool. Exceeds my expectations. Delivery time was crazy quick! Maybe I’ll never have to go into my local Home Depot again! That would be good because the customer service there sucks!
Zackery Parker (verified owner) –
Works great and is much less bulky then the other manufacturers models
Carolina Harris (verified owner) –
Luv it, powerful tool
Horacio Zemlak (verified owner) –
This is a heavy duty tool! I like the 3 different torque settings. I already had battery from a drill and driver combo, and even though they are only 2.0 ah they do what I need them to. A word of caution – heavy duty also means a heavy tool. Even with that, I’m very satisfied with the impact wrench! Worth the extra money over other models!
Joel Collins (verified owner) –
I see no need to turn on my compressor anymore. This could very well be the end of pneumatic tools.
Oda Schroeder (verified owner) –
Got it for my husband for his birthday. He was working on a skid steer at the time and it really helped get the job done. Very powerful and there’s different torque settings on it like an air operated one. I’ve been looking at them for 5 months I’m very impressed and happy with this one!