DeWalt 20V MAX XR High Torque Impact Wrench vs Makita XWT08Z 18V LXT Impact Wrench
The DeWalt DCF961B is the stronger wrench: about 1,200 ft-lbs of fastening torque against the Makita's 740, plus a power boost after 4 seconds of impacting. The Makita XWT08Z is lighter, has an electric brake, and runs on the huge 18V LXT battery line. Both are brushless, bare-tool, 1/2-inch wrenches with three speed settings. Buy the DeWalt for heavy truck, suspension and rusted-bolt work; buy the Makita if you already own LXT batteries or want a lighter tool.
- Choose the DeWalt DCF961B if you need maximum fastening torque for lug nuts, suspension bolts and rusted fasteners, and you already own 20V MAX batteries.
- Choose the Makita XWT08Z if you are on the 18V LXT platform, want a lighter wrench with an electric brake, and mostly turn bolts under 740 ft-lbs.
Prices
- DeWalt 20V MAX XR High Torque Impact Wrench: $100.64 at Wiitlwoods (last seen Nov 9)
- Makita XWT08Z 18V LXT Impact Wrench: $259.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the DeWalt 20V MAX XR High Torque Impact Wrench is $159.35 cheaper than the Makita XWT08Z 18V LXT Impact Wrench at the latest prices (Nov 9)
