Makita Impact Gun

Makita Impact Guns: Cordless Power Built for the Toughest Fastening Jobs

When professionals reach for an impact gun, Makita is one of the most trusted names on the tool belt. With over a century of manufacturing expertise and more than 50 years of presence in the United States, Makita has refined its impact gun lineup into one of the most technically advanced and diverse ranges available. Whether you're loosening seized lug nuts in the shop or torquing structural bolts on a job site, Makita's cordless impact wrenches are engineered to deliver.

Two Flagship Platforms: LXT® and XGT®

Makita's impact gun lineup is anchored by two powerful cordless platforms. The 18V LXT® system is the backbone of the lineup — with over 325 compatible tools and products, it is the world's largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion batteries. Within this system, the XWT-series impact wrenches span everything from sub-compact models for tight quarters to high-torque workhorses built for iron workers and heavy-duty automotive use.

For even more demanding applications, the new Impact Wrenches are part of Makita XGT®, an expanding system of 40V max and 80V max cordless equipment and tools that gives users one platform — from core handheld tools to equipment-grade products, all powered by 40V max XGT® batteries.

Brushless Motor Technology and Real Torque Numbers

At the heart of Makita's top-tier impact guns is the company's own brushless motor design. The Makita 18V LXT® Brushless High-Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench (XWT08Z) combines 740 ft.lbs. of fastening torque and 1,180 ft.lbs. of break-away torque with extended run time, and features an efficient Makita brushless motor for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. On the mid-torque end, the brushless motor in the XWT19 delivers 780 ft.lbs. of fastening torque and 960 ft.lbs. of nut-busting torque.

Multi-speed control is a defining feature across the range. Precise fastening control is achieved through a 4-speed power selection switch, while three forward and three reverse rotation auto-stop modes offer increased efficiency when a fastener is adequately loosened. This level of programmability is what separates Makita from basic impact tools — operators can match the power setting to the task, reducing the risk of over-tightening and fastener damage.

Built to Last: Proprietary Impact Mechanism and Smart Protection

Makita's proprietary hammer and anvil impact mechanism is manufactured using the best raw materials, with the highest quality steel and a unique heat hardening process for maximum fastening and driving power. Smaller models like the Sub-Compact XWT12ZB also incorporate Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) for added durability in harsh conditions.

Battery protection is equally sophisticated. Makita's Star Protection Computer Controls allow the tool and battery to exchange data in real time, monitoring conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating.

A Model for Every Application

From the compact XWT12ZB — which gives users 12V handling with 18V run time and compatibility with the world's largest 18V lithium-ion cordless tool system, ideal for tight spaces and overhead applications — to the high-torque XWT08Z suited for automotive mechanics and structural ironworkers, Makita's impact gun lineup covers the full spectrum of professional needs. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

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