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40V XGT · Brushless Makita TW008G 40V Max XGT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only, MakPac)
Impact Wrenches · Makita 40V XGT

Makita TW008G 40V Max XGT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only, MakPac)

760Nm4-speed2kg bare3 years (with registration)

40V Max XGT brushless 1/2in impact wrench, pin detent. 760Nm fastening, 1,100Nm nut-busting, 4 modes, auto-stop, twin LED, XPT. 2.0kg bare. Body only, MakPac.

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760Nm
Max torque
1,100Nm
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 torque1,100Nm
215Nm lowestEinhell TP-CW 18 Li BLhighest 2,372NmDeWalt DCF961
Max torque760Nm
145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G
Impacts per minute2,900
1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000Makita TW004G
Weight (bare)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 torque760 Nm
Breakaway torque1,100 Nm
Torque settings4 modes: 150 / 200 / 320 / 760 Nm; nut-busting 1100 Nm; auto-stop modes
Speed settings4
No-load speed0–600 / 1200 / 1900 / 2300
Impacts per minute2,900
MotorBrushless
Impact mechanismStandard
Voltage40V Max
Square drive1/2" Square (pin detent)

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2 kg
Weight (with battery)3 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Case typeMakPac
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level100 dB(A) LpA / 108 dB(A) LwA
Vibration19.7 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The TW008G is the pin-detent twin of the TW007G: the same 760Nm fastening and 1,100Nm nut-busting with sockets held by a pin. Pick it if sockets must stay on.

Powered by Makita 40V XGT · 6

All 6 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg 2.71kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg 2.94kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 3.0kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg 3.3kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg 3.8kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg 3.9kg from £289.95at 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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Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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