DTW701 Impact Wrench

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DTW701 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

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Makita DTW701 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

Name: Makita DTW701 18V LXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DTW701Z
Availability: InStock

700Nm4-speed2kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless 1/2in impact wrench, pin detent. 700Nm fastening, 1,000Nm nut-busting, 4 modes, auto-stop, XPT, LED. 2.0kg bare. Body only.

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700Nm

Max torque

1,000Nm

Breakaway torque

2kg

Weight (bare)

1/2" Square (pin detent)

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 torque1,000Nm

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

Max torque700Nm

145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G

Impacts per minute2,700

1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000Makita TW004G

Weight (bare)2kg

0.8kg lightestMakita TW161Dheaviest 3.5kgDeWalt DCF961

Compare it with: + Einhell TP-CW 18/260-C Li BL + DeWalt DCF900 + Milwaukee M18 BIW12 + Bosch Green UniversalImpactDrive 18V-350

Full specs

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

Performance

Max torque700 Nm

Breakaway torque1,000 Nm

Torque settings4 modes: 150 / 200 / 320 / 700 Nm; nut-busting 1000 Nm; 3 auto-stop reaction modes forward and reverse

Speed settings4

No-load speed0–500 / 1200 / 1900 / 2200

Impacts per minute2,700

MotorBrushless

Impact mechanismStandard

Voltage18V

Square drive1/2" Square (pin detent)

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2 kg

Weight (with battery)2.64 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA

Vibration19 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DTW701 is the pin-detent twin of the DTW700: the same 700Nm fastening, 1,000Nm nut-busting, four modes and auto-stop, with sockets locked on by a pin. Choose it over the DTW700 if dropped sockets are a problem.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 2.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 2.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 2.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 2.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 2.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 2.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 3.3kg 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.