Power Tools • Impacts

📅 March 30, 2023 ⏱️ 25:37

In this episode we take a look at the Makita XGT 40v max 4 speed high torque 3/4 inch square drive impact wrench with friction ring. This is a nice well refined smooth impact wrench on the makita xgt platform. It is not cheap. As with most Makita tools, it runs a premium and will not be cheap. ~ $650 for the kit, and ~ $440 for the tool only. Does the tool hold its weight in reliability and performance? Let's find out. GWT01Z = bare tool GWT01D - 2.5 ah kit Timecode 0:00 - Makita GWT01 Intro 1:15 - Makita GWT01 Maketing Specs 3:32 - GWT01 Close up look 6:30 - GWT01 Full speed mode 8:10 - GWT01 User Interface 12:07 - GWT01 & 2.5 ah battery testing 13:29 - GWT01 & 4.0 ah battery testing 14:48 - GWT01 & 8.0 ah battery testing 16:07 - GWT01 Performance Review 18:21 - GWT01 Leaderboard Ranking 22:25 - GWT01 Final thoughts The 40V Max XGT Brushless Cordless 4-Speed High-Torque 3/4 in. Sq. Drive Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Anvil (GWT01Z, tool only) provides improved fastening control, ideal for automotive, installation, and fabrication trades. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers 1,510 ft.lbs. of Nut-Busting Torque and 1,330 ft.lbs. of Fastening Torque to out-power similar impact wrenches in heavy-load applications. Precise fastening control is achieved through the 4-speed power selection switch, which accounts for a wide range of applications. Three forward and three reverse rotation auto-stop modes offer increased efficiency when fastener is adequately loosened. The full-speed mode function reduces the trigger pull to reach full speed. The GWT01Z features Makita's Extreme Protection Technology (XPT), a series of protective seals inside the tool. It is designed to improve a tool's operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components. Reinforced gear housing provides additional durability on the job site. XGT is a system of equipment, tools, batteries and chargers utilizing 40V Max lithium-ion batteries. XGT is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart and outlast the competition. OUTPOWER: Makita-built motor delivers 1,510 ft.lbs. of Nut-Busting Torque and 1,330 ft.lbs. of Fastening Torque; out powers similar models in heavy load applications OUTSMART: 3 forward and 3 reverse Auto-Stop modes for increased efficiency OUTLAST: XPT is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions Up to 70% more fastening torque* 4-speed power selection switch (0-950 / 0-1,150 / 0-1,400 / 0-1,800 RPM & 0-1,900 / 0-2,200 / 0-2,400 / 0-2,500 IPM) for a wide range of applications Full speed mode function reduces trigger pull to reach full speed Compact length at only 8-1/2 in.; ideal for working in tight spaces Ultra-smooth variable speed trigger provides optimum control Reinforced gear housing engineered for maximum job site durability Flexible joint isolates the battery from the grip to help reduce wear on the battery contacts Dual L.E.D. lights; one below the anvil and one on the tools foot for added illumination in low light environments The digital communication within XGT optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applications The digital communication within XGT actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating XGT Tools and Batteries are designed with a multi-layer contact interface for more constant power delivery to take on high-current demands