Comparing lengths of impact drivers

[Construction Channel]

I need a new 18v Makita impact driver and I want it as stubby as I can get. Does anyone know which model is the stubbiest? 

 

I am willing to trawl through model numbers if I have to but I would be mad not to ask first. 

 

TIA Ed xx

[PeterW]

What measurement do you want ..??

[Crofter]

Presumably he wants the length along the axis of the motor/bit, so that he can use it in tight spaces.

[Construction Channel]

From the back of the body to the socket you put the bit In. Essentially I want to be able to drive a screw in the tightest space possible. I already have an angle adaptor but if I can avoid useing it I will. 

 

I just looked on makita uk and I can’t seem to find that measurement on their list ?

[Construction Channel]

I have found this picture but it’s from 2014, I know they have released new models since then. 

[Construction Channel]

Just to update from trawling amazon descriptions the

154z is 117mm, 

152z is 137mm

129z is 15cm

 

ill keep looking. 

[Construction Channel]

Well that is frustrating. 

 

The dtd 154z seems to be as stubby as they get at 117mm. With 3 speeds ( I’m not fussed on settings)

 

The 170 is the same size with 6 speeds and nearly 3x the price. 

 

The only model I can get here tomorrow is the 153z ? I cant even find an official size on the poxy thing but it looks to be 137mm like the 152z.......

[Construction Channel]

Well it looks like I’m waiting until Tuesday for it ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-DTD154Z-18v-Brushless-Impact-Driver-Bare-Unit/132530920423?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[SteamyTea]

Wish they could make silent ones.  Neighbour across the road was using one this afternoon.  And an electric planer.  Noisy bugger.

Shall get my orbital sander and angle grinder out tomorrow I think. That will drown out The Archer Omnibus

[Construction Channel]

if you want to compete you need a fein,

 

[Onoff]

Just measured my DTD152, nom 135mm.

[Onoff]

Festool?

[Cpd]

My makita DtD154 is 120mm 

[Construction Channel]

3 hours ago, Onoff said:

Festool?

 

Not a chance, I would sooner invest in Hilti than those guys, whoever their designer is needs sacking,

 

 

[Onoff]

21 minutes ago, Construction Channel said:

 

Not a chance, I would sooner invest in Hilti than those guys, whoever their designer is needs sacking,

 

 

 

Only seen one of their drills. Seemed a lot of torque in a small package but a RIDICULOUS price from memory.

[Construction Channel]

they're good tools, and supposedly have a fantastic warranty, but they just look horrendous, for the price I would choose Hilti over them 

[PeterW]

Fein..?

[Construction Channel]

1 minute ago, PeterW said:

Fein..?

 

I colleague used to have a fein drill driver set, seemed ok, or at least on par with Makita,

But its too late for me to start swapping brands now unless I get robbed again, but even then I would be looking at Hilti or flexvolt, but realistically I would probably just stick with Makita, apart from the battery issues they are very good tools for the price.

[dpmiller]

Milwaukee do proper right-angle impacts, but their torque rating isn't massive.

[PeterW]

DTD146 is 132mm

[Construction Channel]

3 minutes ago, dpmiller said:

Milwaukee do proper right-angle impacts, but their torque rating isn't massive.

Makita do the same 061z but it's a different tool and I couldn't use that style of driver for "everyday" use

 

I have got one of these for when things get really tight, TBH it is a very good tool

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Milwaukee-49-22-8510-Right-Angle-Attachment/dp/B000BYEJ02

[JamesP]

DTS 141 is about 130mm. 

[Nickfromwales]

@Construction Channel

And for the 1st prize.....

The welshman takes gold

Dont let the door hit you on the ass on the way out

 

[SteamyTea]

When buying cordless tools, is it not best to buy what your workmates use.  Then you can borrow a battery, for quite a long time.

[Pete]

My bosch one packed in last year after many years service and I purchased the new one and could not believe the improvement over the old one. You can select the torque on the new one and it will drive 4" stainless steel screws in for fun. Has loads more power than the old one