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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DTW1002 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)
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Makita DTW1002 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

1200Nm3-speed2.97kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless 1/2in high-torque impact wrench. 1,200Nm fastening, 1,600Nm nut-busting, 3 power modes, LED. Body only.

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£299.00at Machine Mart · + £4.99 delivery
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1,200Nm
Max torque
1,600Nm
Breakaway torque
2.97kg
Weight (bare)
1/2" Square
Square drive

Where it sits among 1/2" drive impact wrenches

Scaled against the 33 impact wrenches with a 1/2" drive we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Breakaway torque1,600Nm
215Nm lowestEinhell TP-CW 18 Li BLhighest 2,372NmDeWalt DCF961
Max torque1,200Nm
145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G
Impacts per minute2,200
1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000Makita TW004G
Weight (bare)2.97kg
0.8kg lightestMakita TW161Dheaviest 3.5kgDeWalt DCF961

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 25/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque1,200 Nm
Breakaway torque1,600 Nm
Torque settings3 modes: 300 / 600 / 1200 Nm; nut-busting 1600 Nm
Speed settings3
No-load speed0–900 / 1000 / 1800
Impacts per minute2,200
MotorBrushless
Impact mechanismStandard
Voltage18V
Square drive1/2" Square

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.97 kg
Weight (with battery)3.6 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level100 dB(A) LpA / 108 dB(A) LwA
Vibration18 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The DTW1002 puts 1,200Nm fastening and 1,600Nm nut-busting into a 1/2in drive, Makita's strongest 1/2in LXT wrench here. It is a big tool at about 3.6kg with a battery; the DTW700 is far more compact if you rarely need over 700Nm.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 3.35kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 3.61kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 3.61kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 3.6kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 3.63kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 3.94kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 4.27kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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