If your personal or professional line of work has you in the market for a new drive utility impact wrench, you are more than well aware of just how many options are available to you. And here, we will be looking at two of Makita’s top-ranked options to see just how they stand-up to one another, and to help you determine if perhaps one of them is going to be a good option for your personal and/or professional needs and desires. Those two options are the Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench and the Makita XWT08Z Drive Utility Impact Wrench.
Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench
The Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench is powered by Makita’s own 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery (which is sold separately) and is a brushless cordless design that offers unmatched high torque power. This impact wrench provides you with 740 ft. lbs. of fastening torque along with 1,180 ft. lbs. of breakaway torque as well.
The Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench also brings to the table a super-extended run duration along with superior speed control which promises fastening performance that is simply unmatched in its category. This impact wrench comes complete with the highly durable Makita-brand brushless motor which provides you with that increased run time, along with longer-lasting tool life, and increased speed and power overall.
The XWT08XVZ also gives you the convenience of the electronic 3-speed power selection switch for super precise control of fastening. This impact wrench is genuinely a perfect option for whatever industry you are in from steel, iron, railroad, automotive, forming carpentry, even pipe fitting, the Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench has you covered.
More Features of the Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench
Item Dimensions: 4 x 10.4 x 10.3 inches
Item Weight: 7.36 pounds
Voltage: 18 volts
Torque: 740 Foot Pounds
Makita XWT08Z Drive Utility Impact Wrench
The Makita XWT08Z Drive Utility Impact Wrench offers all of the same pros as the Makita XWT08XVZ Drive Utility Impact Wrench, but with just a few specifics that set it apart. This impact wrench is just a bit smaller than its counterpart. It weighs in at .36 pounds less, and measures just slightly smaller in size as well, however it is of equal power in terms of the toque action that it provides you with.
Similar to the XWT08XVZ, the XWT08Z offers a handy tool clip for ease of being able to carry it securely to your tool belt, pocket, or belt loop, and access it without hassle. As is the case with the aforementioned impact wrench, this one also does not come complete with a charger or the actual Lithium-Ion battery, you will need to purchase those separately.
More Features of the Makita XWT08Z Drive Utility Impact Wrench
Item Dimensions: 10 x 10.3 x 3.9 inches
Item Weight: 7 pounds
Voltage: 18 volts
Torque: 740 Foot Pounds
Recommendation
If you are looking for a drive utility impact wrench that is super powerful, backed by a reliable, trustworthy brand name, and one that is sure to stand up to anything you opt to put it through, both the Makita XWT08XVZ and the Makita XWT08Z are excellent options. These are both genuinely great impact wrenches that are sure to help you get the job done with ease and success.
If size is not a huge concern for you, you may want to opt for the Makita XWT08XVZ. It is just slightly larger in size, but not by much. They both have the same torque power, voltage, and they are both powered with the same super powerful motor that offers precision speed control. And, they both use the same legendary Makita Lithium-Ion battery that Makita tools are so popular and well-known for. Both are also back with the Makita warranty, which covers you in the event that something unforseen occurs with your tool.