Makita XGT 40V max Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver Review Model GDT01

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First, I believe Makita is an engineering company and not a marketing company. Makita has some absolutely amazing tools that just do not hit the mainstream market for one reason or another. There are other tool companies out there who are very widely known and loved and they are marketing companies more than engineering companies.
With that said, Makita recently released the 40V max XGT line in the USA to help give some of their tools more power for professional use. The XGT line is new and not compatible with the 18-Volt line. Makita, being a group of engineers, decided that it was important to build tools with more volts to power the demands of contractors in the cordless market. That sounds like marketing hype, but it is not. This 40-Volt XGT line has batteries that are the same size as most 5.0Ah 18-Volt batteries and push some amazing specifications through the new tools. If there is one company out there that said "We had to do this, trust us" Makita would be one of the few I would trust. This new line is full of good stuff!
The new 40V max XGT Brushless 4-Speed Impact Driver (GDT01D) is an amazing tool designed for fastening applications in wood, masonry and metal. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers 1,950 in. lbs. of Max Torque with a smooth trigger to provide control. Beyond the trigger, there are many Automatic modes to help you complete fastening tasks fast and easily. The 4 speed settings (0-1,100/ 0-2,100/ 0-3,200/ 0-3,700 RPM & 0-1,100/ 0-2,600/ 0-3,600/ 0-4,400 IPM) offer a quick and controllable standard impact driver for users. The Automatic modes on the Makita GDT01D offer 9 modes for a wide variety of applications, including two tightening modes, one assist mode, three forward, and three reverse auto-stop modes. The two Tightening Modes (T-mode) provide faster tightening of self-drilling screws in thick or thin gauge metal. Assist Mode (A-mode) feature helps eliminate "screw cam-out" and "cross threading" by driving at low speed until tightening begins. Three forward and three reverse Auto-Stop Modes provide increased efficiency.
The XGT platform is built for professional use and that is not just a marketing tag line.
#Makita #MakitaXGT #Makita40V

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@akiraharrison9718 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Nice to see the 18v Hitachi / Metabo HPT. I absolutely love my triple hammer. Super underrated tools

@paedahe4975 3 жыл бұрын

Metabo is great. I think they are going to snap back like a rubber band and as they have proven to preform. Lowe’s had a sale on the platform recently and now guys want to add to the line to utilize the MultiVolt batteries.

@kiwdwks 3 жыл бұрын

Makita tools are on the top of my list. Thanks for the video!

@boosted2.4_sky 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Brian...I agree if you aren't getting in for the big tools then it probably doesn't make sense..mostly contractors are gonna love this line...👍

@IMPACT-NATION Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the 200K brother🤘. Well earned my friend

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of auto and speed options is awesome as well as longer battery life with the 40v nominal and 36v usable.. makita isn't the fastest on the market but they do make some of the most precious tools I have found by using different brands nice video and demo brian @WorkshopAddict

@johnconway8492 Жыл бұрын

Just got the kit with impact and drill driver with two 2.5 batteries and free 4.0 battery. All for 350.00. I thought it was a great deal . My first Makita cordless experience. Man , when opened the box I was blown away ! I mean quality. Nice stuff. I must admit though , the mode options and buttons are a bit overwhelming. The manual confuses me but your video helped me a lot Thanks

@georgedavall9449 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, there are going to be a lot of macho dudes having to resort to reading the manual! This thing is something else, but it’s great that Makita made sure there was ‘brawn to go along with the brains,’ on this Impact! Excellent upfront, open and honest, evaluation and comments on these new tools Brian. Many support you on this and with regards to the Flexy nonsense going on. 😬🙄🙄🙄😂. Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸

@TheVelluch 2 жыл бұрын

I found this explanation on the benefit of higher voltage batteries as they relate to run time. "A higher voltage battery has the potential to “push” more current-that is, more electrons-for a given resistance. This translates to the capacity for greater work, which is the same thing as more power. Higher voltage also means less current to do the same amount of work, so longer battery life."

@mrcokez1 3 жыл бұрын

if you didn't go with the Makita line before, now is the perfect time to do so. Great high end tools

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

If you need the 80v stuff coming, I agree.

@robertrada6040 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict I really hope they don't release a bunch of single battery OPE stuff and then make us wait for the x2. Those X2 tools could genuinely replace average gas powered in many (if not most) circumstances.

@EcHo8484 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertrada6040 They are only dribbling out the 40v stuff. Won't be for at least 4 years we see a true lineup. Nobody needs the current lineup offering of basic tools in 40v...Makitas 40v lineup should have basically been Concrete tools and Outdoor power equipment.

@robertrada6040 3 жыл бұрын

@@EcHo8484 I presume right now the mentality is, “Hey, you can use the same battery for your impact driver/wrench after you use our rotary hammer.” Or “Are you a framer or laborer working for a residential contractor? You can use the same battery for your drill/impact driver as for your saw.” The Japanese catalog only shows single battery OPE (why?) atm. The 7-1/4” and up saws are not available there. Their 6-1/2” and 5” never left the island. Random 18 gauge brad nailer in two countries. Nicole Simpson can’t rap. 😂 Acme is the only company with stock in the US and they ship via shitty SpeeDee and FedEx Home Delivery instead of UPS. Yeah, not exciting at the moment. The grand scale of offerings from their own LXT lineup, Milwaukee and Dewalt (and for some, Ryobi) makes it really hard for any company to introduce a new cordless line without it looking quite anaemic. I’m happy to get what I get with the new lineup. LXT serves me just fine (wish I didn’t have to look elsewhere for nailers, though).

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian @WorkshopAddict

@Jihadbearzwithgunz 3 жыл бұрын

As a guy that grew up around old makita power tools and here I stand saying I need these lol would be mostly for automotive purposes and for home improvements. Was waiting how these would turn out will swap out my old 18 volt tools.

@adambomb9452 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and reviews! Any possibility of doing some Flex reviews? Ive seen a few reviews out there on the tube but I value your opinion more than other tool reviewers.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

I do not want to touch those tools. I seen the fake hype and so called testing video that was crap. If a company is willing to lie to you about specs, why support them.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

I like the new features on the hammer drill like the digital Clutch it's neet Brian wonder if it will last compared to a traditional collar clutch @WorkshopAddict

@abelesparza6059 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video. XGT kooks good.

@shanew7361 3 жыл бұрын

First and great video 👌

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get the 40v tools for me to do comparisons against the 18v and 36v x2 lines @WorkshopAddict

@delosaurasrex732 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...future of impact drivers with all those features...very expensive tools but high quality...👍...”Flex Power Tools” review next???

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry bud, but it is hard for me to support a company who is willing to put out a marketing video with all that hype and lies. I was not willing to sign on the dotted line and promise my opinion of the tools would be positive and that my videos would show them doing better than all other tools on the market #IamNOTaSELLOUT

@delosaurasrex732 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict thanks my thoughts exactly...that’s why all my tools are Milwaukee, Makita and Dewalt...👍👍👍

@jascospeed 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict very refreshing, I got to say it was very disappointing seeing those youtube channels featured in that cringy coming out Flex video. The way they talked and pushed Flex so hard totally changed my view on those tool review channels. It seemed so biased and like they were compensated in some way for their over the top opinions. They have put off alot of their subscriber base, and now they all lack creditability. Thanks for standing up for the right thing, didn't know Flex reached out to you. Glad there are still people with a morale compass to keep it real, not push someone else's agenda.

@shettlock 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect for you keeping your independent and unbiased judgement as a reviewer

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

@@jascospeed #NoSellOut

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

I agree chasing the best is not a great idea but getting the best for your application is a great point its hard to say what tool and company and brand is the best of the best all brands impact drivers all do a specific job well they are not equal and they all are different so it's hard to say which one is the best so when people ask I always ask for more information on what they need it for then I can say what might be the best for there application @WorkshopAddict

@interman7715 3 жыл бұрын

Great products, but in the end I've never ever seen the excellent LXT18 volt line lacking in any areas ! If you can afford to change up to 40 volt go for it .Cheers for your top notch reviews Brian 👍Btw I think Makita should have made the 40 volt batteries backwards compatible to 18 volt line ,like Dewalt Flexvolt did to their xr line. This is why I went Flexvolt for the versatility.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

The peeps upgrading are going to be looking to the larger 80 volt (2 battery) tools because they need the power. This is not what everyone needs, but it does have its place and is made well.

@RadDadisRad 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@ivanlopez5897 Жыл бұрын

I agree, the 18v impact driver and hammer drill are well rounded., however the 18v circular saws are power hungry and they need fresh batteries all the time, I bought the rear handle 71/4 40v saw kit for $300 with a free battery at Home Depot online, I’ll return the free battery and it will be a $200 saw; it’s a great deal, I also got the 10 1/4 saw kit for $400, I’ll do the same and it’s going to be $300, so for $500 I got two batteries, 2 chargers and two saws 😊

@jamallaidley4718 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Video man. You're feedback is appreciated

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

Wow they look more green then makita teal on the video @WorkshopAddict

@Fictitious_Character 3 жыл бұрын

While I get that they opted not to have backwards compatible batteries for their 18v line I think they should of made the charger backwards compatible. For smaller single batt tools like the impact driver and hammer drill the 40v is overkill and die hard Makita people that have the 18v tools and buy into the 40v line for the larger tool offerings they would not need to have separate chargers on the jobsite if the 40v charger was designed to charge both while they still use the 18v and the 40v line, and would be able to use the 18v and 40v line more seamlessly without replacing perfectly good tools.

@0.o793 Жыл бұрын

Which one would be my best option? The makita GDT01D or Makita XDT19T? Thank you!

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

same stuff, pick one you have batteries for

@baseballdude8491 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was a mistake for Makita not to make their 40V batteries NOT backwards compatible and NOT making their tools able to be plugged in to an AC adapter like Metabo HPT 36V line does

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

it wasn't

@baseballdude8491 Жыл бұрын

@@riba2233 huh Your telling me you want to replace every 18V Makita tool with the 40V version? I have plenty of 18V tools that are very good quality and performance that I would rather just keep and not spend the additional $200-$500 to replace If the 40V batteries could be used in the 18V tools like Metabo HPT 36V and DeWalt Flexvolt then I could just run one battery for my Makita tools and just buy the new 40V tools that are significantly better than their 18V counterpart or a new 40V tool that is not in the 18V line Makes all the sense in the world

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

@@baseballdude8491 it is not that simple trust me. Tools & stuff has a great video with all the reasoning

@baseballdude8491 Жыл бұрын

@@riba2233 yep luv tools n stuff but backwards compatibility, AC adapter capable for longer running tools and Rpm's and lifetime warranty trumps Makita The only reason I will buy a 40V Makita is if they offer something I don't already have in Red, green and 18V Makita They missed an opportunity to do more for.the consumer-they already are overpriced for most applications already

@jl9362 3 жыл бұрын

Here is the thing, their 40v kits are priced like 18v kits. Take Milwaukee gen 3, full price hammerdrill and impact is 399. The makita 40v is 449. Same goes for saw kits and such. With that in mind i see no reason not to go with it and as an added bonus you will have batteries to run 80v stuff if the need arises.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Pricing is not bad for the pro who will need or want the 80v line.

@ZeGermanHam 3 жыл бұрын

Physical battery size becomes a usability consideration with these smaller hand tools, though. Not everyone wants a hanking 40V battery on the bottom of their impact driver.

@jl9362 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZeGermanHam 40v 2.5 is size of 18v 5ah which is probably the most prevelant battery out there. The run time Sounds to be just as good or better than and 18 V 5 amp hour battery.

@adamfehr1994 3 жыл бұрын

I use mine everyday in construction with a 4.0AH battery and I’ve never felt the battery get in the way more than any other brand, and it’s not very heavy. It’s worth it for the runtime

@baseballdude8491 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I have converted to many Metabo HPT 36V tools because they do have the power, durability, performance improvements-they 36V Multivolt batteries are compatible with the 18V tools and u can plug them in to the AC adapter for the high run time tools+lifetime warranty and the prices are now really reasonable

@jasonhull2163 3 жыл бұрын

Even if the power is similar to 18 volt Makitas it still leaves a lot of room for much more powerful tools down the road.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

That is the point bud!! Can you imagine the 80 volt rear handle circular saw? Wow

@jasonhull2163 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict Yes it would cut a pine tree down lol.

@jumb0juice327 2 жыл бұрын

80v chainsaw? :D

@altairdasilva4290 Жыл бұрын

Gostei muito top 👏 parabéns

@RadDadisRad 3 жыл бұрын

I like my LXT stuff, it’s a great aerial truck setup.

@Jarco101 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is I i am glad with my 18 volt lxt Makita

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Some contractors are going to love this 40/80 volt line.

@Jarco101 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict when they go on sale I might go get them. But knowing Makita its going to be a long way. I really like your channel.

@jayortiz2326 3 жыл бұрын

🛠👍👍🛠😎

@konamanstudio2447 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🍻🍺👍🏻

@FixedByDuncan 3 жыл бұрын

As a Scot, I don't feel the urge to pull out my wallet very often.....but I just might for these.

@Skwish6952 3 жыл бұрын

I so badly want this kit but is a bit pricey.

@bryangrim6021 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if these are a truly different 40 volt battery (& tool) or similar to what DeWalt did with flexvolt batteries where the drill is a 20 (18) volt drill drawing 20 volts but the big 60 volt battery just gives it more runtime. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Also - all you’re videos are very good. 👍

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

I hope I am answering this sufficiently. The battery for a 5 Ah 20 volt and a 2.5Ah 40 volt are the same other than some wiring. The tool has a different motor and other electronics made to take advantage of the increased voltage. It is not a game that they are playing. more power can be made with more voltage.

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict not really the same, 40v 2.5 ah uses better cells (25 instead of 20A continuous, up to 35 peak)

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 жыл бұрын

The metabo triple hammer is defenitly slower then the Makita 40v

@baseballdude8491 Жыл бұрын

The newer Bolt has something to say about that-the old Triple hammer has been out for 6-7yrs

@ZeGermanHam 3 жыл бұрын

Great tool, but I see no reason why you would want the 40V impact driver or hammer drill unless you were already invested in the 40V line and did not have (or want to buy) any of the 18V tools.

@patdud1979 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if a lot of people need all those bells and whistles 🤷‍♂️ a perfect impact for me would have 2 speed medium and MAX power 💪🤙

@adamfehr1994 3 жыл бұрын

I only use fourth on my 40v and the occasional self tapping mode if I don’t want to strip screws on thin metal🤷🏼‍♂️

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

You do not need them all, but if you set it up so two speeds are memorized, you can switch between them easily and fast while ignoring the rest. Some Contractors will like these, some wont.

@Dustysa4 3 жыл бұрын

I don't get it. Makita changed the battery for their "extreme" platform, except they aren't releasing extreme tools.They're basically releasing the same tools that already exist in the LXT platform. No backwards compatibility, simply a bigger battery for tools that do the same thing. Give me the marginally less performance of LXT, while being smaller and lighter weight. XGT is a swing and miss so far.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand your statement. Maktia had a few choices and it is interesting how they decided to do this. They could have released the big tools first, then people would have said, but I need my small tools also if I need to change battery platforms. They released the small tools first and now people are saying this sucks until my big saw comes out. OR, they let the full line go at once and miss they hype of a new tool coming out every two weeks or so. I am sure that there is also a shortage of supply these days to make this even more fun.

@Dustysa4 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict OR they could've made the 40v a backwards compatible, dual voltage battery that runs the existing LXT line. Then they could've gotten straight to business on the more extreme tools, while keeping the existing Makita users happy. Plus, we've seen the high aH, high output Milwaukee. We've seen the dual voltage, and power detect from DeWalt. I think I like these solutions better, and this is who Makita is really competing against. If tradesmen have to repurchase all their common tools, well hey, maybe it's time to take another look at milwaukee, cause that new XGT drill doesn't seem all that much more powerful, etc. I hope Makita proves me wrong. Guess we'll see.

@kartboarder22g17 3 жыл бұрын

That whole multiple buttons thing on the front is not ideal I don't feel. I would more likely want a bluetooth to my phone type of thing where the app on my phone would really show/explain what everything does. Otherwise that just seems overkill.

@adamfehr1994 3 жыл бұрын

I just use fourth on mine, other than occasional self tappers in thin metal, not necessary but it’s not a problem

@pflaffik 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking i would never use the modes on my LXTT impacts but once i started to use the tools i found the settings and modes to be very simple and extremely useful. Makita never been about gimmicks, you can trust that you will not find useless modes.

@stevescott7067 Жыл бұрын

Don't waste your money...stay on 18v

@kc0lif 3 жыл бұрын

40 volts pro power 18 volts diyer power.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Funniest thing I read all day.

@socalpirates3655 3 жыл бұрын

Batteries are way way to big.

@shanew7361 3 жыл бұрын

I agree clunky af 🤮

@evolvep2747 3 жыл бұрын

yup same.

@WorkshopAddict 3 жыл бұрын

They are the same size as a 5Ah 18 volt!!!

@shanew7361 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict Damn! Good to know, why their 18v platform aren't 21700 batteries and larger is why I didn't go Makita plus teal looks pretty femine and ugly. I went Milwaukee. However, Makita has the OPE game won hands down.

@RadDadisRad 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the added tool base battery dock size for the electronics for the power distribution. That’s what makes it clunky. It looks like an eBay battery adapter between the tool handle and the battery.