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Makita DTW300: 330 Nm 18 V LXT body in a case
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The Makita DTW300 is a half inch impact wrench for the 18 V LXT battery system, supplied as a body in a Makita case. The listing gives 330 Nm of torque and little else. It suits Makita owners who want a wrench for wheels, small suspension work and general fixing jobs, and who already have LXT batteries and a charger.
- Fastening torque
- 330 Nm
- Breakaway torque
- Not stated
- Anvil
- 1/2 in
- Voltage
- 18 V
- In the box
- Tool in case
In its favour
- The listing gives 330 Nm of torque from an 18 V LXT battery.
- Supplied as a body in a Makita case rather than a cardboard box.
- Shares batteries with the large Makita 18 V LXT range.
Good to know
- The listing is brief and does not state breakaway torque or speed settings.
- No battery or charger is included in the case.
Our take
What the listing says
The single bullet describes an 18 V Li-ion impact wrench body in a case, with 330 Nm and a half inch drive. The specs add a weight of 2.5 kg, a length of 246 mm and metric and SAE measurement standards. There is no breakaway figure, no list of speed modes and no description of the anvil retention.
With so little detail, it is a tool to buy for the platform rather than a particular feature.
Where 330 Nm fits
A torque figure of 330 Nm is enough for car wheel nuts and many general fixings, though it is lower than the HiKOKI WR36DH and DeWalt DCF891N. If you mostly undo wheels and fit brackets, it will be adequate. For seized or large bolts, a higher torque wrench is a better match.
The LXT advantage
Makita's 18 V LXT range is one of the largest cordless systems, and many trades already own several packs. Adding the DTW300 means no new batteries or chargers. The case keeps the tool protected in a van, which is a step up from the cardboard boxes many bare tools arrive in.
If you are choosing a pack for this wrench, a mid size LXT battery is a reasonable balance between runtime and the extra weight in your hand.
Weight and handling
The listed 2.5 kg is heavier than the HiKOKI WR36DH at 1.3 kg and the Milwaukee M18FIWF12 at 1.2 kg. Part of that may be the case. Either way, check the tool weight on Makita's site if you plan long spells working under a vehicle.
Comparison with the DTW285
Makita's DTW285 is lighter and offers a scaffolding mode, but lists 280 Nm. The DTW300 offers a little more torque and comes in a case. Both are body only.
Verdict
The DTW300 suits Makita LXT owners who want a cased half inch wrench for occasional vehicle and fixing work. If you need detailed specs, more torque or auto stop features, the HiKOKI WR36DH or DeWalt DCF891N are better documented, and scaffolders may prefer the lighter Makita DTW285.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless impact wrenches
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