Makita has made a number of improvements to its 18v lithium-ion power tool range. One of its innovations can be seen in the new Makita DTW285 LXT impact wrench: a reverse rotation auto stop mode. If, for example, an operator needs to undo a substantial fixing, such as a scaffold clamp or steel structure fastening several floors above street level, simply switching the DTW285 to reverse mode and pulling the trigger fully home, will achieve the function. This intelligent tool will run the nut or bolt until it is loose and then cut the impact and rotation within 0.2 seconds. This allows for the safe removal of fixings by hand, helping to prevent fixings accidentally falling off when working at height.
Also new is the DTW285 brushless impact wrench, which will deliver 280Nm of fastening torque. This tool will run from 1600rpm up to 2800rpm, and with three gears the impacts range from 1800IPM (impacts per minute) to 3500IMP in a machine that measures just 147mm overall body length. This impact wrench is available with two 4.0Ah Li-ion batteries or as body only.
Two new versions of the 18v LXT brushless motor drill driver have been introduced: the Makita body-only DDF083Z, a direct drive model, whilst the Makita DDF484 features a keyless chuck. Both models have two-speed, all metal drive systems; variable speed trigger; electric brake; ergonomic soft grip; LED job light and belt clip. The direct drive model, with ¼inch hex drive, will run up to 1700rpm in high mode and 500rpm in low mode; will generate 40Nm of tightening torque with 20 settings, plus drill mode, and weighs just 1.3kg with a compact overall body length of 124mm. The Makita DDF484 will run up to 2000rpm in high mode; generates 54Nm max torque with 21 settings, plus drill mode, and weighs 1.8kg measuring 172mm from chuck to body back. This model comes complete with two 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries, and a Makpac case, and replaces the DDF480 model.
The new Makita DHP484 combi drill with brushless motor has improved performance over the previous model, the DHP480. It will run up to 2000rpm in high mode, 500rpm in low mode, with a major increase of impact performance to 30,000IPM in high and 7,500IPM in low modes; a maximum torque of 54Nm with 21 settings and drill mode. This new combi drill will punch a 13mm hole in masonry, and with all-metal gear train and aluminium gear housing is ideal for rugged site operations. The new Makita DHP484 is available with two 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries and charger, in a Makpac case, or as a body only model for those users with existing stocks of Makita batteries.
