Top 10 Makita Screwdrivers

The new screwdriver model from the Japanese manufacturer Makita immediately became one of the most popular professional tools on the domestic market. It is optimal for furniture assemblers and framed wall systems as it weighs only 0.93 kg. The absence of a keyless chuck (designed for bits) and a lightweight 10.8 V battery - these are the solutions that played an important role in making the Makita DF033DZ the brand's lightest screwdriver.

At the same time, it lies perfectly in the hand thanks to the verified center of gravity and comfortable handle. There is a dot diode backlight, speed control and a maximum rotation force limiter, a reverser and a trigger lock - in a word, all the attributes of a high-quality tool are present in this budget model. The package does not include batteries and a charger, which can be purchased separately or taken from an old screwdriver that has already worked out.

One of the lightest screwdrivers with keyless chuck, Makita DF333DZ weighs only 1.1 kg.At the same time, he has everything necessary for high-quality work - there is a dot diode backlight above the power key, there is a speed switch, a torque regulator and a trigger lock. It is sold without batteries and a charger, which is reflected in its popularity among owners who use this tool in their professional activities.

Thus, Makita DF333DZ has an excellent opportunity to push outdated and decently worn models out of circulation, which still retain their performance. Yes, and the owners also liked this decision - why buy a battery and a charger when the old batteries still have not exhausted their resource. In addition, purchasing a professional screwdriver at an affordable cost is the best way to upgrade your working tool.

For working in confined spaces, the Makita DF030DWE screwdriver is perfect. Its weight is only 0.88 kg, and due to the lack of a cartridge, the tool penetrates into the most inaccessible places. The battery with a capacity of 1.3 Ah is quickly charged (30 min.), which allows you to restore the tool's performance during a smoke break or tea drinking. The screwdriver fits comfortably in the hand thanks to the ergonomic handle with rubber grip. There is an option of soft and hard tightening, which provides maximum tightening of self-tapping screws without indentation into the material. The safety of the tool is achieved thanks to a special case, and for comfortable placement on the operator's body, a holster is included in the kit.

Consumers like the cartridgeless design, light weight, short base. Among the shortcomings, the presence of axial play of the spindle, insufficient battery capacity are noted.

The Makita TD0101 corded screwdriver has exceptional capabilities. Despite the small overall dimensions, the device has high power ratings. The unique tangential impact system rips through the most corroded nuts, bolts, screws and self-tapping screws. To control and replace the brushes of the electric motor, it is not necessary to disassemble the device. Even an inexperienced user can perform maintenance. The weight of the tool is only 0.99 kg, it is powered by a household network, the power reaches 230 watts.

In consumer reviews, there are often flattering statements regarding the compactness, lightness and ergonomics of the model. Its power is about 3 times higher than the best cordless screwdrivers. Among the shortcomings, there is noisy operation, frequent failure of bits, and a short length of the electrical wire.

Today, the most popular model in the line of Japanese brand screwdrivers is Makita DF457DWE. The tool is designed for fast work, it easily copes with fasteners, makes precise holes. The device is equipped with 16-stage torque adjustment, keyless chuck and electronic braking system.The 18V 1.5Ah Li-Ion battery, combined with a spare battery, gives you ample opportunity to work without recharging. Light weight of 1.7 kg and compact dimensions are complemented by a comfortable handle, making work comfortable.

In the reviews, consumers praise the screwdriver for its lightness, power, availability of a spare battery, spindle fixation. Some consumers are dissatisfied with the quality of the cartridge and short-lived batteries.

A good torque of 42 N * m (at the second speed) and a maximum diameter of a keyless chuck of 13 mm allows you to use a screwdriver as a fairly powerful drill. Everything you need for work is located in a convenient case - a charger and a second Li-Ion battery (1.5 Ah). By the way, the low self-discharge of this type of battery allows you to safely store a screwdriver for an arbitrarily long time.

The tool itself is made of sufficient quality, demonstrates high resistance to mechanical damage (when falling from a height) and can be successfully used both in the household and in professional activities. Makita DDF453SYE has a stepped force regulator and convenient switching of the direction of rotation. Ergonomic handle and balanced center of gravity of the Makita screwdriver allows you to hold it confidently in your hand without much strain. At the same time, the weight of the model is 1.6 kg, however, even with intensive work, the tool does not cause hand fatigue.

This screwdriver model belongs to the category of professional tools and is highly reliable and resistant to heavy loads. The presence of an impact mechanism and a quick-clamping chuck allows you to perform work on drilling concrete structures with drills up to 13 mm thick. A decent frequency (25500 beats / min) determines the high efficiency of impact drilling. At the same time, the idle speed reaches 1700 rpm.

Drill-driver Makita comes in a case and has a second Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 3 Ah. By timely charging a free battery, it is easy to maintain the constant readiness of the tool for large volumes of work. Charge recovery occurs much faster than its loss, even with intensive work. There is a backlight, a depth ruler and rotation speed adjustment (3 positions). In addition to all of the above, high performance, comfortable handle and medium weight (2.2 kg) make Makita DHP451RFE one of the most popular screwdrivers of this brand.

The Makita DHP481RTE impact driver is equipped with an 18-volt battery with a capacity of 5 Ah. A spare battery is included for unlimited remote work without recharging. The keyless chuck saves time on tool changes, and the brushless motor design significantly extends tool life. Torque of 115 Nm has 16 modes.In combination with 2 working speeds, built-in lighting and a rubberized handle, the most comfortable conditions for the operator are created.

Domestic consumers managed to test the model in the most difficult conditions. The screwdriver does an excellent job with drilling hardwood, it has come to the taste of winter anglers who use it to drill holes. Among the shortcomings, users note the high price and heavy weight.

This screwdriver with automatic self-tapping allows you to increase the productivity of the operator several times. The Makita DFR550RFE uses SPIT tape with screws threaded into it, and can withstand non-stop loading for extended periods of time without overheating or requiring work interruptions. Clear and well-coordinated functioning is ensured by the high quality of the assembly of the mechanical part of the tool.

The kit includes 2 rather powerful batteries of 3 Ah. Li-Ion battery technology takes less than an hour to fully charge, which makes it possible to keep a charged battery ready even with intensive work. The comfortable handle and the relatively light weight of the tool (2.1 kg) allow the user to work tirelessly all day long. The manufacturer Makita has several similar models, but it was the DFR550RFE that became a member of our rating, because it is lighter than others and has high performance. The tool comes in a handy and durable case along with a charger.A complete set largely determines the decent cost of a screwdriver - a similar model (DFR550Z) without batteries, a case and a charger will come out almost two times cheaper.

This model in the domestic market is in great demand for many reasons. The Makita DF331DWYE screwdriver has a keyless chuck and can work with drills with a bore diameter of not more than 10 mm. Powerful enough (1700 rpm), it nevertheless weighs only 1.1 kg. For a device with a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1.5 Ah, this is very good. In addition, the build quality and reliability (including models assembled in China) ensures a long service life. At the same time, you should be careful when buying, because due to the popularity of the brand, there are many low-quality products on the market that skillfully imitate the original product.

A comfortable ergonomic handle, lighting and a case with additional cells for accessories or other small things make the operation of the Makita DF331DWYE screwdriver one of the most comfortable. Batteries charge quickly, in just half an hour. Although they weigh little, they provide up to 2 hours of continuous operation (it all depends on the materials to be dealt with). A second battery is available, so no delays are foreseen when completing tasks.