The Makita 18V Li-ion Cordless Impact Driver, DTD171, offers users four speed settings, as well as 4 specifically designed fastening modes for optimum control. The impact drivers electronic controls find the best balance of speed and torque for each application for more efficient fastening. The 4-speed power selection switch provides the user with precise fastening control for a range of applications, from cabinet screws to lag bolts. Makita believe that for a good tool you need a good motor, and Makita makes every effort to make sure their motors are of the best quality. They use premium grade steel to produce armature shafts and gears, and only steel of the highest grade is used. BL motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for longer run time per charge

In line with all new Makita tools the performance increases whilst the overall size of the machines decreases. BL motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life BL motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh conditionsPower selection switch provides the user with precise fastening control for a wide range of applications Their HQ is in Japan. Their Telford manufacturing plant is the only full-production facility for power tools in the UK and has been successfully running construction on many of our top line cordless power tools since 1991. The A-Mode is designed to eliminate screw cam-out and cross threading caused by high speed rotation before the screw bites in the material. The new top-of-the-range Makita DTD171 impact driver has a compact overall body length of just 117mm and weighs only 1.5kg.