The best 1/4″ Cordless Impact Driver

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golemMember since Dec 2009

Compact Design and Brushless DC Motor

•Brushless DC motor with high power to weight and size ratio

•Brushless motor generates less heat buildup and is ideal for prolonged use in manufacturing / production applications

•3 stage impact power selection ideal for accurate setting of fasteners

•Battery power warning lamp indicates approximate remaining battery power

•One touch bit installation

•Built in L.E.D light with afterglow and independent on / off switch

•Ergonimically designed rubber grip for comfortable, positive control

•Glow in the dark bumber

•Light weight and compact design (Only 3.4 lbs and 5 -1/2″ long)

Battery

18 V (1.3 / 3.0 Ah) Li-ion

Driving shank

1/4″ Hex

No Load Speed:

0 – 2,600 / 2,000 / 1,300 RPM

Impacts per minute:

0 – 3,400 / 2,800 / 1,300 IPM

Maximum Torque

1460 in.lbs. (165 Nm)

Overall length

5-1/2″ (139 mm)

Net weight

3.4 lbs. (1.5 kg) (3.0Ah Battery) / 2.9 lbs. (1.3 Kg) (1.3Ah Battery)

kanxrusMember since Jan 2009

Aside from 2 features, your pretty much describing the Makita BTD144. Or are you saying the Makita BTD144 is the perfect impact driver?

MadtecMember since Jun 2010

JC wrote:

Aside from 2 features, your pretty much describing the Makita BTD144. Or are you saying the Makita BTD144 is the perfect impact driver?

Until 2012…….

kanxrusMember since Jan 2009

That’s a pretty crummy time-line!  ;D

You are the influencer. Post it to 4.4 million followers.

Hit record. We’ll handle the rest.

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