@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL To be fair, Makita doesn't make it easy for themselves. Observe, this here video about Makita offering 12 different impact drivers. If I'm buying something from Mafell, Lamello, Fein or Festool; I don't have to comb through a hundred offerings of the same tool, trying to determine which one is supposed to be the good one.
@@galvanizedgnome Ok, I'll tell him. Makita tools are the same, through and through, regardless of the factory. There may be some regional differences like a 5/8" vs a 20mm arbor. The TD172 is the newest one, however, and currently only available in Japan. It could come out in your country a year from now or it could come out in your country tomorrow. So, if you want it now instead of waiting, there's technically a good reason to buy the Japanese version. There's ways to foretell with great confidence, however. In the US, they stuck the TD171/XDT16 in a kit with their new drill a month ago; and knowing Makita, I can presume that that means the the TD172 will be coming to the USA sooner than later. As a matter of fact, the speed at which they pushed out said drill, and the circumstance of it being a stripped down XGT tool, coupled with a free pair of batteries (4 total) at Home Depot, allowed me to accurately predict that XGT would be announced on the US website on April 1st. Makita has a 6.5" XGT saw that they've held hostage in Japan. Meanwhile, the very 'murican style XSH03 (DHS680 in the UK) has suddenly seen a 25% price drop and, after 7 years on the market, has suddenly begun to be sold in Home Depot stores. I, Robstradamus, predict that on May 1st or June 1st, Makita will drop the successor on their website as either the LXT version and then the XGT version a month later, vice versa, or at the very same time (although, that AIN'T how Makita do). I predict summer will bring single battery XGT OPE; and then x2 XGT versions of the very same tools will appear either in the fall or the following spring. Long story short: buy it if you want to. Just don't be fooled into believing the myth that the Japanese versions are "better" than their foreign counterparts.
Lmao, they get plenty of love. 3 guy I work with have makitas(including me), two guys have Milwaukee and 2 guys have Dewalt. Some odd reason one guy uses craftsman, he's been using it for a while.
I’m so glad I watched this. I was debating on buying the 154, since I liked how small and not too heavy it was. I def going to buy it now. Thanks for making this video.
It's what isn't talked about on all these channels that run hard to head and think power is the whole story... quality and ergonomics mean more. Makita run longer... it's not even close
Cool video.. was great to see the whole range laid out with side by side performance tests. I am super happy with and love my 171 but every time I see you rocking that 40v it makes me want one.
To me the biggest thing that sets makita impacts far ahead of the competition is the weight...as a plumber im always in tight spots and having a lightweight small drill is essential and its still plenty powerful
I build fences for a living, and yeah on Numbers alone it would seem that Makita isn’t the best however every time I have used one even for just a split second I fall in love every time. A light weight it feels, how fast it can drive 3 inch screws into my posts is all I care about. Yeah, I have my Milwaukee fuel impact to send lag bolts in the creek and other screws in the metal. However when I’m using an impact driver, 90% of the time I’m drilling shouldn’t be a two by fours or four by fours. And that Makita, Jesus I just feel so right in my hand and how lightweight it feels. Definitely worth the extra money I am so excited to finally get one in the next two weeks.
once again so grateful for sharing of your hard work compiling this. in the wilderness that is the world of tools you make the deciding clearer than any manufacture. your a bloody legend mate
In the process of selling off all my old cheap tools and upgrading to makita. This was one of the most helpful videos I could find on RU-vid. Thank you
Makita is for premium felling I can work whole day and not get tired. I tried dewalt for one time and I'm glad to say I went back to makita long live makita. Like for makita fans
What an interesting and clear video, very informative! Partly because of this video I was intended to buy the 154, or the 172, but the latter is, after almost a year out now, still not available in the Netherlands nor throughout the entire EU! So I thought maybe buy the previous model 171 with a nice discount, but they are not with a discount and I still have to pay the full price for this outgoing model. Makita, are you awake?
Having used a DeWalt impact for a while, I assumed all impact used a one-handed chuck up until I used a Makita for the first time that experience put Makita in a negative light for me - I didn't know "one-handed" chucks were considered a special feature until watching this video. I'll have to give Makita a shot, I saw one at Home Depot and was impressed with how smooth the trigger was and how much smaller it was all while being 18V.
when i was trying to decide which model to buy, i looked at the rpm and ipm ratings. 154 was nearly the same as the high end one ( just 5nm difference at torque). because of the pricing i chose 154 over the other ones. im happy with it so long.
I find 12v more than adequate for 90% of things and have standardized on Milwaukee just because of it's 12v tool diversity. 18+ is Makita for the win but until I need to build a deck I don't feel the need for an 18v impact yet. I choose to go lighter until I need the power which again most of us don't need more than 90% of the time and a 12v can still do it with some patience. I'm more inclined to get socket/lag/lug wrenches.
I have the 13 and I noticed that it did a great job. But, I also noticed it didn’t get much attention in this video. Maybe because it doesn’t have fancy buttons. I wish you could’ve kept it in the race. It won in the beginning…. Then, it got another quick appearance at the end of the video. I was going to buy the 16. But, after watching this video, I’ll stick with my 13. 😊
This was the best fool me video ever..Why? because I just bought the DTD155/XDT15 so Im thinking with the higher numbers of 3900 this little drill will take the pack.. Oh man to my surprise when it pulled up dead last.. as the slowest and most vibration of the whole lot.. great video...
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I'd love one, but I have to balance the budget.. You could tell me where you got the self drilling screws from though, the ones I have bought will not self drill into more than a couple of mm into mild steel, and also have a propensity to shear even when not overdriven.
Great video. I like most DTS141 (oil impact driver) . Its 's much more quiet and I just drove 10x125 wood screws, no problems, just got little bit hot after 10 screws...
18v Makita DTD153 / XDT13 vs 18v Makita DTD154 / XDT14 They looked very close. in the videos. Looks like they're basically the same price on Amazon US. In Aus the bigger tool shops sell the 154 for a lot more. From the bigger tools shops it's about $20 between the 154 and 171. So it's a big jump between 153Z and 154Z.
153 is meant for the serious home owner, 154 for a pro earning a living with his tools. Problem is that this is not writ large on the tools, so the pro thinks doing a good deal on price then wrecks the tool in no time.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Considering it's nearly an extra $100 Aud/Nzd I would hope the 154 would be better. It still would have been nice to compare the 153 as it won in its category rather than just stating it's rubbish in the comments and moving on.
I got the 171 and at first I thought it didnt have the one handed collet. It does it is just very tight and needed to be broken in some. Ive had it for a 6 months and tho it is much better than when it was new it is still quite tight. Especially compared to millwaukee or dewalt
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL they fixed the brand new ones. I have seen that they do that tho. That was one reason I was more interested in Makita over Milwaukee. Now I own far too many impact drivers but my favorite is still the 171. I envy your collection.
happy I saw this review, I didn't do my research and bought the dtd155 because I saw a good deal. I discovered it was not very powerful but I was comparing it with my makita dhp481. Im trading it in for the dtd154 now.
i'm not sure where you're getting these model numbers from but mine does not seem to be represented, nor immediately associated with any of these. i purchased mine in the US, California, in July 2022, it is an 18 V with a model of XDT 13. the ring around the drivebit is black. ... the reason i tuned in was to determine if i could possibly expect to drive a 5/8" lag screw through at 7/16" pre-drilled hole into a rim joist. for the purpose of a deck ledger. not just one, but at least 20. or should i upgrade? do not want to burn out my tool. Tnx
What is the difference between the driver bits used in Japan vs ones say in the U.S? I noticed with my 172 my bits have a huge amount of play in the collet. Will this be an issue?
Same here. I bought one from Japan and all the bit holders I own have so much play in them. I've tried various different style bits and haven't found any that have no play in the collet. I too would appreciate someone to explain
The Japanese use JIS Bits that have the ball detent in a different place to other driver bits resulting in more play. It's not a fault, and it doesn't worry me in the slightest. All impact drivers have play. They don't need to be locked in tight like a drill.
i’ve got the DTD152Z which i got with the DHP458Z as a set, had them a couple of weeks now with 0 faults. impact has no bother sending 4 inch screws through timber. start my joinery apprenticeship in august. next up is a ripsnorter, any suggestions? (makita)
I'm an electrician, I'd love to see an overall Lightweight Impact Driver comparison across different brands if possible. Makita makes good stuff, it has me tempted to move away from Milwaukee.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL I see I see. I’ve got that Milwaukee Drill and I’ll say that if you’ve got the choice get a 18V Makita every time lol. Not as powerful but it’s just a better tool in most other ways. Mine has had Colette issues (dropping the bit after you put it in) trigger issues (saw it in that vid, where you pull the trigger and nothing happens), and it’s a lot heavier iirc than the Makitas.
I've used a lot of impact drivers in my time and the Makitas win hands down. Although I am currently editing a vid for the new hikoki (metabo hpt) and it is super comfortable, small, fairly light and great for small screws.
Really interesting. My 152 in the UK didn't come with a one handed chuck either, I've had it for a few years though. Does everything I need it to but I think I'd replace it with a 154.
Thanks for the review! Your video turned out to be very helpful as I have unfortunately only watched it after buying the DTD155. After watching it, have decided to go with the DTD154 and I am much happier, It's worth the extra. One question though: Is it normal for the 154 to have a slight longitudinal play in the motor when you shake it forward and back? (There is no rattle when shaking laterally and the 155 did not have it either) Can anyone who has this model check this, please?
I personally got the new 157 subcompact and I love it, lighter and more comfortable than my M12 Fuel. I haven't noticed a issues with power, it blows a old brushed Makita out of the water though! (Also I like the "two handed" chucks as I feel they last longer and never drop bits AKA Milwaukee M18 Gen 3.)
Got 157 Subcompact and it's legit. It does everything. Don't know why this 155 is slower here! 157 is the redesigned stronger version of 155 but even 155 had a ton of great reviews!
Cheers mate! What a cracking good review/ comparison! I just did a project involving fastening timbers together and such, and between the Hitachi/Hikoki/ Metabo, w/e Triple Hammer, and a DeWalt 885, and a couple of Makitas, I always came around to my DTD153/ XDT13 here in the states. It is so dang smooth, with adequate power to drive even #10 X 4 inch screws. I also have the multi speed model, the DTD154 I believe, but I love that little brushless 13! BTW, really wish you would get this battery issue sorted, I mean really! 🙄🤔😬😁😃😃😂😂😂🤣 Big thumbs up! You da Man! 👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸🇳🇿
Cool! I wasn't gonna watch this video (who was I kidding), but ended up being glad I did. I've got 5 Makita impacts and, of course, love them all. The sub-compact is definitely a light duty tool. But it's super cool looking (black). Thanks for the video! Are you going to do one on drills?
Cracking video again. The sub compact 18v impact is a strange concept for me. Being mariginally thinner and lighter but much longer seems to be unworthy of being labelled 'sub compact'. BTW, what do you use to keep your tools so clean and in such good condition?
Combine it with a 18v 2Ah battery and it becomes small and light while staying within the 18V series. It's really meant for those who need the lightness of 12v but don't want to invest in 2 product lines.
sadly the 154 in my country does not have one handed chuck:( and no black color. distributor of makita in turkey is so damn bad. they are selling 5 year old stuff like it is new. none of the new products are available in here. middle finger to reismakina:)
This might be the video we been lookin for lmao 😂😂😂.. I’ve been looking for the right kit to get for 2 hrs now after deciding to get Makita over Dewalt
Your videos are just a special treat, thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. If I was makita I would have been sent you tools to test out
Ummm, gotta check my DTD154 whether it has a one hand chuck because I don't think it has one. Thanks for such informative video, was looking for some info and got a ton more!
I have the xtd 14 and I couldn't figure out what the one handed but change meant until I after I was driving tapcons one day and I came say what happened but from then on it worked properly
Thanks. What a brilliant demo! I'm getting the 154 or 172 on the strength of this video but are there any other better drivers that take a makita battery? Cheers 👍
I only have the 12v brushed one (110), and for what I do it's good enough, but I will be replacing the roof on the workshop this year and this seems a good a time as any for an upgrade. I found the 171ZAR (red) for 159€ (260 NZ dollars) in a store pretty close to me. Is that a good price or is it worthwhile looking elsewhere? They also have the standard teal version, but it's 222€.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thanks for the speedy reply, I went and picked it up. I've watched several of your videos on both channels and I like them a lot. You got a new sub, cheers from Slovenia.
Very informative video. I’m just wondering if anyone knows where a corded version would fit in. Just starting my research but the specs on corded do not seem better at first glance, and of the few I’ve seen they lack the mode options, but they are less expensive and you would think that corded would last a long time and have good power. If anyone could shed some light on this for me I would really appreciate it. Where does corded fit in?
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Thank you. I found the review. Very funny and entertaining. It would be nice to see them ditch the compactness and just make a big powerful and mostly quiet version that a guy could pull out once or twice a year and not have to worry about batteries or hearing protection. But yeah, I can’t see myself getting that corded version. I already have a 12v Milwaukee that came as part of a bundle and it is good enough for most things my little standard drivers can’t handle. I almost always drill pilot holes anyway. Thanks again. Great work!
I'm looking for a driver at around £100 gbp to spend (new home owner) I don't want something too old but want a driver that will do regular jobs with the occasional heavy job like floorboards and roofing stuff. I really like your videos and trying to marry the numbers up with what's available in the UK to the release dates is the thing I need help on I like a driver that I can have for a long time.
I'm glad you took the time out to put them all together but what I found a bit disappointing is your almost total disregard for the 153. It won it's test & was never compared to the other models with the setting. I feel this is an Injustice because for those of us who don't care for the buttons because they are known to wear out & are skilled enough not to need them we would really like to know how it stacked up against the others.
There is a good reason for that as whelst you know, they are all impact wrenches not impact drivers. That's a completely different video, coming soon...
Question: the Makita tools sold in Japan have Japanese writing on them. Does that make them hard to use? What about the manual, just Japanese or English too?
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Haven't seen a 172 yet, but that's because I left the repair business a year ago. All the rest and many others are here but maybe not in every market.
@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL What do you think, will they make any new drill, jigsaw, sander, circular saw or angle grinder for the 18v system ? Also, why would they close 18v when they can upgrade it with 21700 cells batteries ? I mean, tools will get better batteries and they can continue selling them. Very strange situation.
@@i1bike They can’t upgrade to 21700 cells on 18V without making the x2 tools incompatible with those batteries. Which is the big downfall of their LXT lineup.
