DTW251 Impact Wrench

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Makita DTW251 18V LXT 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

Name: Makita DTW251 18V LXT 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DTW251Z
Availability: InStock

230Nm1-speed1.17kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT 1/2in impact wrench. 230Nm, single speed, 0–2,100rpm, 0–3,200ipm, LED. Body only.

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230Nm

Max torque

1.17kg

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.

Max torque230Nm

145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G

Impacts per minute3,200

1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000Makita TW004G

Weight (bare)1.17kg

0.8kg lightestMakita TW161Dheaviest 3.5kgDeWalt DCF961

Max speed2,100rpm

1,200rpm lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 3,200rpmMakita TW004G

Compare it with: + Einhell IMPAXXO 18/230 + DeWalt DCF961 + Bosch Green UniversalImpactDrive 18V-350 + Milwaukee M18 BIW12

Full specs

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

Performance

Max torque230 Nm

Speed settings1

No-load speed0–2100

Impacts per minute3,200

Impact mechanismStandard

Voltage18V

Square drive1/2" Square

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.17 kg

Weight (with battery)1.8 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level94 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA

Vibration11 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DTW251 is an older single-speed 1/2in LXT wrench at 230Nm. The brushless DTW300 is smaller and far stronger (580Nm nut-busting), so the DTW300 is the better choice.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.55kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 1.81kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 1.81kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 1.8kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 1.83kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 2.14kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.47kg 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.