The Makita vs Dewalt rivalry is ancient and is justified. On the one hand, you have Japanese Innovation and then on the other Dewalt gives you the US-bred industry-leading tools. Off course, Dewalt is more American, but Makita has been the leader in Innovation from decades. Both impact drivers come with variable speed trigger for finer power control, and electronic brake when you let go of the trigger. Job Light Hence the device runs efficiently for longer that also without overheating. Moreover, the integrated XPT protects the device from extreme dirt, debris and liquid to maintain the performance and discourage downtime. Along with fastening torque, impacts per minute and no load speed are extremely important features to consider. Part of Makita CXT series, TD111DSAJ uses a brushless motor that eliminates carbon brushing. It’s the reason why the impact device runs efficiently for a long time without overheating. It uses this saved energy to provide the given RPM, speed and torque to match the demand of materials as well as working conditions.

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. 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? Another powerful impact tool with a brushless motor that delivers a maximum torque of 175Nm. Due to brushless functionality, DTD153Z never utilizes carbon brushes. Hence the device runs efficiently without any overheating. The Z after the model number indicates that it is the body only without battery, as the battery size can change the hight of the impact driver. The DTD153 is the more compact impact driver and will be more comfortable to handle. Compatible With Makita’s LXT Batteries The DTD153 is the better Makita impact driver for heavy users as it has the brushless motor. Body Length Size

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There is a push button to change the movement from forward to reverse and vice versa. For enhanced safety and convenience, the device has electric brakes as well as LED lights on its front. Moreover, it’s built with an ergonomic grip that gives you comfortable handling and minimum wrist stress. Makita started the cordless power tools production in the 1970s, but Dewalt was nowhere around it until 1990s. But once the brand got involved, it blew almost all the competitors out of the ground. Overall, we cannot declare a winner among any of them in terms of performance.

Included charger has a forced cooling system. It has an inbuilt fan that brings down the heat level of a battery so that its internal cells improve and perform in a better way. Its electronically controlled 18V Li-ion battery is optimized to provide 50 per cent high runtime. The device is integrated with Battery Protection Circuit that keeps the cells safe in case of over-discharge, voltage spikes and high temperature. Size, weight and ergonomics: Makita impact tools are generally compact and lightweight. But, they are available with various dimensions and heft. Slim options will be thin, which will not put much pressure on your wrists. So, choose a model that you can easily control and use. It will be better if the impact device has a soft and ergonomic grip for added convenience. 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. The latest model is based on the DTD146, but is even more compact with increased maximum torque, impacts per minute and no load speed.The 18v impact driver comes with a pair of super bright LED lights that does a great job by widely spraying the shine. It’s also integrated with Xtreme Protection Technology (XPT), which promotes dust and drip-proof performance. Due to its blessings, DTD152Z is least concerned about the dirt while at work. Makita is based in Anjo, Japan and yes they have a factory based in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico and many other countries. Summary – Which Makita impact driver should I buy? Soft start adds to the ease of use while trigger controlled variable speed gives you complete authority over the material. LED lights are also in its front with pre-glow and after-glow functions.