The 40V max XGT® Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Impact Driver (GDT01D) breaks new ground for the most demanding driving applications in wood, masonry and metal. When you look at Makita’s flagship cordless impact driver, the XDT16, you’d be hard-pressed to accuse them of chasing bigger torque numbers. At the same time, they’ve always delivered relevant and even class-leading performance in our head-to-head tests. XGT and LXT will co-exist to provide users with an unmatched line-up of cordless tools for the professional trade However, there are downsides to consider. The XDT19Z is fast but doesn’t offer the highest torque, reducing some of its versatility, especially if loosening stubborn lug nuts, and you don’t own an impact wrench. The torque crown goes to the Makita 40V XGT GDT01Z in the Makita lineup.

Up to 50% faster speed with 4 speed settings (0-1,100/ 0-2,100/ 0-3,200/ 0-3,700 RPM & 0-1,100/ 0-2,600/ 0-3,600/ 0-4,400 IPM)* XGT - A combination of innovative tool design and higher output batteries, providing a genuine solution for high demand industrial users

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Makita’s 12V CXT impact driver lineup includes its smallest sub-compact models. 12V CXT impact drivers are designed for precision across light and medium-duty tasks, not speed and torque. Consider the Makita 18V LXT XDT14Z if you do not need the array of drive modes and additional work light features included with the flagship XDT19Z. Otherwise, the XDT14Z is the same impact driver when it comes to performance, all for a lower price. The XDT14Z even outperforms with a longer battery run time in our tests. Say hello to Makita 40v Max XGT - The new standalone system that will stand side-by-side with the industry-leading Makita LXT System. XGT is a genuine solution for high demand industrial applications, a combination of innovative tool design and higher output batteries, providing a genuine solution for high demand industrial users as well. If you were hoping to see 2500 in-lbs of torque as something that was really more of an impact wrench with a 1/4-inch hex collet, that’s not what Makita is doing with XGT. The power does move up, though. You now get 1950 in-lbs of torque to go with 3700 RPM and 4400 IPM on the top end.

For example, the 18V LXT XDT19Z is an offering in the 18V LXT lineup. All model numbers in this lineup begin with the same three letters, XDT. In one benchmark test, we tested 8-inch GRK RSS screws to see how long it takes both impact drivers to deal with a long fastener. The 18V LXT XDT16 finished with an average of 8.53 seconds. Its fastest time was 7.68 seconds and its longest was 9.59.Flipping over to reverse, the first two smart modes break the faster loose and stop after different rotation counts. They’re great when you want to hand thread a fastener off. The third mode breaks the fastener free and then continues at a slow speed to keep your release under control. LED Lights Lastly, the XDT19Z includes one of the most customizable work lights on the market. You can use the work light as a dedicated flashlight, and there is an on/off button to disable the work light when pulling the trigger, helpful to squeeze out extra battery run time. The digital communication within XGT® actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating OUTSMART: Digitally controlled modes for a wide variety of applications; two tightening modes, one assist mode and three forward/reverse auto stop modes

Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. Makita’s 40V XGT batteries run off a single lithium-ion battery technology, and the batteries come in 2.5Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah, and 8Ah capacities.Makita keeps their dual LED lights on either side of the collet. These do a better job of lighting up your work area than foot-mounted designs. Additional Features Note that the 5.0Ah 18V battery and 2.5Ah 40V Max battery have the same 90Wh capacity. The Bottom Line max XGT® Lithium-Ion 2.5Ah Battery (Hold for model number) reaches a full charge in 28 minutes or less The XGT range of tools and batteries come with a built-in program, providing digital communication between the battery and tool. Allowing not only for the battery to talk with tool but also the tool to talk to the battery The digital communication within XGT® optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applications

Beyond including a 40V XGT, 18V LXT, or 12V CXT prefix for each model number, Makita includes a combination of letters and numbers to represent each impact driver’s position in a specific voltage lineup. We’ll focus here on the 18V LXT series of tools since it includes the most impact driver models.The XDT19Z rounds out its drive mode offerings with several specialty settings, including a wood setting that accurately recesses screws and a bolt-loosening mode that increases the trigger sensitivity in reverse to ramp RPMs faster to remove stubborn nuts and bolts. Beyond its torque-rich performance, the GDT01Z offers outstanding battery run times. The GDT01Z easily secured the podium position in our Summer 2023 test fleet with a whopping 83.0 minutes of no-load run time. The XGT® Rapid Charger’s built-in chip thoroughly communicates during the charging process to control current, voltage, and temperature for more efficient charging The XDT19Z shined most in our battery run time and driving speed tests. The XDT19Z has an outstanding 48 minutes of no-load run time, surpassing many competing impact drivers running the same Ah battery setup. Kitting it out with a Makita 18V LXT 5Ah battery extends the run time and continues outperforming comparable high-end models running 5Ah batteries. XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications