DTW181 Impact Wrench

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DTW181 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

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Makita DTW181 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

Name: Makita DTW181 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DTW181Z
Availability: InStock

210Nm2-speed0.87kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless 1/2in compact impact wrench. 210Nm fastening, 330Nm nut-busting, 2 speeds, reverse auto-stop, LED. Body only.

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210Nm

Max torque

330Nm

Breakaway torque

0.87kg

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 torque330Nm

215Nm lowestEinhell TP-CW 18 Li BLhighest 2,372NmDeWalt DCF961

Max torque210Nm

145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G

Impacts per minute3,600

1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000Makita TW004G

Weight (bare)0.87kg

0.8kg lightestMakita TW161Dheaviest 3.5kgDeWalt DCF961

Compare it with: + Bosch Green UniversalImpactDrive 18V-350 + Einhell IMPAXXO 18/450 + Milwaukee M18 BIW12 + DeWalt DCF922

Full specs

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

Performance

Max torque210 Nm

Breakaway torque330 Nm

Torque settings2 speeds: 70 / 210 Nm; nut-busting 330 Nm; auto-stop in reverse

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–1300 / 2400

Impacts per minute3,600

MotorBrushless

Impact mechanismStandard

Voltage18V

Square drive1/2" Square

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.87 kg

Weight (with battery)1.5 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level98 dB(A) LpA / 106 dB(A) LwA

Vibration10.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DTW181 is a compact 1/2in wrench at 210Nm fastening and 330Nm nut-busting, small enough for one-handed work on fixings and machinery. For wheel nuts you want more: the DTW300 manages 580Nm nut-busting in a similar size.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.25kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 1.51kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 1.51kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 1.5kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 1.53kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 1.84kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.17kg 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.