TW161D Impact Wrench

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Impact Wrenches · Makita 12V CXT

Makita TW161D 12V Max CXT Brushless 1/2″ Square Impact Wrench (Body Only)

165Nm2-speed0.8kg bare3 years (with registration)

Makita TW161D. Compact 12Vmax CXT brushless impact wrench: 165Nm fastening / 290Nm nut-busting, 1/2in square drive, 2-speed, reverse auto-stop, LED.

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165Nm

Max torque

290Nm

Breakaway torque

0.8kg

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 torque290Nm

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

Max torque165Nm

145Nm lowestMakita TW141Dhighest 1,700NmMakita TW002G

Impacts per minute3,600

1,890 lowestDeWalt DCF961highest 4,000Makita TW004G

Weight (bare)0.8kg

0.8kg lightestThis oneheaviest 3.5kgDeWalt DCF961

Compare it with: + DeWalt DCF901 + Einhell TP-CW 18/350-C Li BL + Bosch Green UniversalImpactDrive 18V-350 + Milwaukee M18 BIW12

Full specs

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Performance

Max torque165 Nm

Breakaway torque290 Nm

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–1300 / 0–2400

Impacts per minute3,600

MotorBrushless

Impact mechanismStandard

Voltage12V max

Square drive1/2" Square

Year released2020

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.8 kg

Weight (with battery)1.18 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

The verdictOur take

The TW161D is Makita's 12V Max CXT brushless impact wrench, stepping up to a 1/2in square drive with 165Nm fastening and 290Nm nut-busting torque across two speeds, and still compact at 0.8kg bare. The brushless motor and larger drive make it genuinely useful for wheel nuts and heavier fixings on a 12V platform. We rate it the pick of Makita's two CXT wrenches for real torque; the smaller TW060D is the lighter option for light-duty fastening.

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BL1021B 2.0Ah · 21.6Wh 0.21kg 1.01kg from £38.99at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

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