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Amazon.com Product Description Makita's 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver delivers more torque with less weight to the jobsite. The versatile BTD142HW packs plenty of torque for a wide range of fastening and drilling tasks, yet it weighs just under three pounds with an ergonomic design and a "one-touch" chuck for comfort and ease-of-use, all day long.
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BTD142HW Features
POWER - Makita-built motor delivers 1,280 in.lbs. of Max. Torque; (0-3,200 IPM and 0-2,300 RPM)
COMFORT - Only 2.8 lbs. with ergonomic grip
CONVENIENCE - Built-in L.E.D. light and easy one-touch bit insertion
PERFORMANCE - 18V Compact Li-Ion batteries charge in 15 minutes, run longer and deliver 2.5X more cycles
INCLUDES - Two 18V compact lithium-ion batteries, rapid charger and case
Tool Specifications
Hex shank
1/4"
No-load speed
0-2,300 RPM
Impacts per minute
0-3,200 IPM
Maximum torque
1,280 in.lbs.
Battery
18V compact lithium-ion
Overall length
5-3/4"
Net weight
2.8 lbs. (w/battery)
Makita-Built Motor Engineered for Versatile Power The BTD142HW features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 1,280 in.lbs. of torque, 2,300 RPM, and 3,200 impacts per minute for a wide range of fastening tasks. Makita's proprietary hammer and anvil impact mechanism is manufactured using the best raw materials with the highest quality steel and unique heat hardening process for maximum fastening and driving power.
Ergonomic Design in a Compact Size The BTD142HW weighs just 2.8 pounds with a more compact design at 5-3/4 inches long and an ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for reduced operator fatigue. The BTD142HW is also equipped with a phosphorescent bumper ring for quick location in dark spaces, as well as a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work surface for more efficient work.
Versatile Design for a Range of Applications Due to their versatility, impact drivers are gaining broader acceptance on jobsites for a wide range of drilling and fastening tasks. The BTD142HW impact driver is perfect for fastening screws, tightening down lag bolts, drilling holes, and more. It is ideal for HVAC, electricians, plumbers, automotive mechanics, woodworkers, remodelers, and any pro contractor who requires a best-in-class engineered compact cordless impact driver. The BTD142HW is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box Makita BTD142HW 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver, two 18V compact lithium-ion batteries, 15-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, and tool case.
Makita cordless Impact driverFebruary 8, 2010 Larry M. Aranda The unit is light and does not contribute to fatigue. The unit has enough power to drive numerous screws and bolts. This
unit also has a quick recharge time.
Excellent toolJanuary 30, 2010 Catt(North Carolina, USA) This was a Christmas gift to my son, he gives it 5+ stars and says use for transmission assembly, cylinder hear assembly/disassembly, basically anything you would use a quarter-inch air rachet on. He has not used up a battery using it all day yet...needless to say, he LOVES this tool!
Worth it's weight in gold.November 17, 2009 Russell Breck Having seen this driver in action and having read the reviews, I purchased this with high expectations...it has lived up to those expectations. I was fed up with stripped screws using my cordless drill and I wanted something that would eliminate that problem. I needed to put up some temporary staging/scaffolding (consisting of 2x4's and 3/4" plywood)in my great room in order to hang a pool table light above a pool table that I did not want to move. The ceiling height was 13' and I wanted to make something sturdy. This driver easily put 3" screws in without stripping a single one. I was also able to easily hold the driver over my head to screw as well. After the light was installed and I needed to break down the staging, it removed all screws painlessly and all lumber and screws can be re-used. Ready for the next project! Absolutely a five star rating!!!
Excellent productNovember 12, 2009 Rooper(Connecticut) Lightweight and very powerful -- has made d-i-y jobs very easy for this homeowner. Would definitely recommend it, and would definitely buy another Makita product.
Can remove lug nutsOctober 7, 2009 Rob(California, USA) I inserted one of those Dewalt impact ready 1/4 hex to 1/2 inch adapters on the collar and then put my 21mm impact socket on it to remove a set of wheels torqued at around 80 ft lbs. On a couple of wheels, it can take few seconds but the lugnut will eventually come off. This Makita driver says it can do around 1200 inch pounds (which is around 100 foot pounds) of torque, and it can definitely do what it says. When tightening the lugnuts using an 80 ft lb torque limiting stick, the Makita impact driver managed to torque them all to 80 ft lbs. I also tried removing my van's lugnut which is torqued to 94 ft lbs and uses a 22mm socket, and this little guy can also remove that too! It's amazing what this tiny tool can do!
The good thing about impact drivers is no matter how tight a bolt/screw is, it does not take anymore extra energy to drive the bolt because it uses the hammering action. Comparing this to a regular drill, the tighter the bolt, the more energy the drill uses, and hence more battery drain. So even though I used the Makita impact driver to remove 4 set of wheels, I'm sure it still has enough juice to remove wheels on another few cars and to think this driver only uses the smaller compact 1.5Ah battery compared with the 3.0Ah batteries used on their LXT models.
The only thing I would point out is when you are driving screws for delicate projects, this impact driver might be a bit too powerful. You have to be very careful and have good control with it. Still, I don't know how I used to get by without this handy little monster. Everyone should have one of these in their tool arsenal.
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As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time. 
About Makita
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
