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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DTW300 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)
Impact Wrenches · Makita 18V LXT

Makita DTW300 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

330Nm4-speed1.2kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless 1/2in compact impact wrench, friction ring. 330Nm fastening, 580Nm nut-busting, 4 modes, auto-stop, XPT, LED. 1.2kg bare. Body only.

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330Nm
Max torque
580Nm
Breakaway torque
1.2kg
Weight (bare)
1/2" Square (friction ring)
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 torque580Nm
215Nm lowestEinhell TP-CW 18 Li BLhighest 2,372NmDeWalt DCF961
Max torque330Nm
145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G
Impacts per minute4,000
1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000This one
Weight (bare)1.2kg
0.8kg lightestMakita TW161Dheaviest 3.5kgDeWalt DCF961

Full specs

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

Performance

Max torque330 Nm
Breakaway torque580 Nm
Torque settings4 modes: 100 / 160 / 210 / 330 Nm; nut-busting 580 Nm; 3 auto-stop reaction modes forward and reverse
Speed settings4
No-load speed0–1000 / 1800 / 2600 / 3200
Impacts per minute4,000
MotorBrushless
Impact mechanismStandard
Voltage18V
Square drive1/2" Square (friction ring)

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.2 kg
Weight (with battery)1.8 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level100 dB(A) LpA / 108 dB(A) LwA
Vibration12.5 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The DTW300 is the pick of Makita's compact LXT wrenches: 330Nm fastening and 580Nm nut-busting at 1.2kg bare, with four power modes and a choice of auto-stop reaction times. It handles most car wheel nuts; the DTW301 is identical with a pin-detent anvil.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.58kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 1.84kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 1.84kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 1.83kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 1.86kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 2.17kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.5kg 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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