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Wondering if anyone has played with either the DTD154 or 170.
they are identical in dimensions, the only real difference seems to be the drive modes. The 170 has 6 and is a little louder.
I am seriously looking at this impact, 3800 rpm is no joke!
I thought the 170 was slightly smaller? check a few threads down
I have compared both online, the 170 is slightly lighter and louder. Same length.
Surprised they haven’t tried to up the torque around red and yellows range, although with 3800 rpms… That’s quick
HiltiWpg wrote:
23 hours ago, HiltiWpg said:Wondering if anyone has played with either the DTD154 or 170.
they are identical in dimensions, the only real difference seems to be the drive modes. The 170 has 6 and is a little louder.
I am seriously looking at this impact, 3800 rpm is no joke!
Yeah that’s screaming. I’d be interested in getting their oil drive impact……*sigh*…. someday
JimboS1ice wrote:
1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said:Surprised they haven’t tried to up the torque around red and yellows range, although with 3800 rpms… That’s quick
It seems like those torque are just marketing gimmicks and we’ve seen how little Makita cares about marketing in the US. They change the anvil design to it transmits a higher impulse which is great for breaking a bolt loose but makes no difference in wood. Think of it like punching vs. shoving.
jeffmcmillan wrote:
7 hours ago, jeffmcmillan said:It seems like those torque are just marketing gimmicks and we’ve seen how little Makita cares about marketing in the US. They change the anvil design to it transmits a higher impulse which is great for breaking a bolt loose but makes no difference in wood. Think of it like punching vs. shoving.
True, they just do what they want, never the less their impacts are awesome
basically you get the Cadillac with the better motor if you get the 170
If you open up the back on those 2 models you see a difference in electronics that control the Brushless motors. I’m nop engineer so I haven’t the slightest idea what the different electronics might do. Maybe more drive modes = more electronics?
kornomaniac wrote:
If you open up the back on those 2 models you see a difference in electronics that control the Brushless motors. I’m nop engineer so I haven’t the slightest idea what the different electronics might do. Maybe more drive modes = more electronics?
The 170 has an additional cam-out mode. The back just holds the rotor etc, not sure which electronics you are referring to. The control board is indeed a completely different model number.
I like the metal vs plastic around the front. Might not make a difference, but I sleep better!
Cam out, not something I really needed. For some guys it may be worth the extra $30.
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http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/parts_breakdown/DTD170Z%20-%20JUN2016.pdf
I love the size of this thing!
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Big difference. How do you like it so far?
So much quieter then the Milwaukee. Balance is nice. Overall, I am super happy. I will know for sure after a few lags.
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Sweet. I see a ton of people love that tool
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I love the size of this thing!
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Looks awesome
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You are going to love it. So quite and smooth. I have destroyed many bits so far due to the power. Still getting used to how fast it drives bit screws.
