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Makita 18V Cordless Impact Driver Kit with 2x 3.0ah Batteries $179 @ Bunnings

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Makita 18V Cordless Impact Driver Kit with 2x 3.0ah Batteries $179 @ Bunnings
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aussieprepper on 07/07/2019 - 01:41 bunnings.com.au (3913 clicks)
Last edited 14/07/2019 - 02:34 by 2 other users

Hey folks just spotted this deal it might be a price match to a catalogue item from a competitor.
Either way it appears to be a great price. The package cost $185 and you get the two 3amp hour batteries and charger included with the impact driver. The regular price is $249, Right now its around $249 at other shops i couldn't find this price ($185) any where else yet.
The real value here is the batteries they are usually $99 each.

Impact driver skin: DTD153Z
Batteries: BL1830B-L
Charger: DC18SD

Features:
Aluminium hammer case
One-touch bit installation, no need to pull bit sleeve for bit installation
Twin LED job light with pre-glow and afterglow functions
High rotation speed at 3400rpm
Variable speed controlled by trigger
Ergonomically designed handle with soft grip provides comfortable grip and more control while minimising hand fatigue and pain

Home & Garden Impact Driver Makita Power Tool Tool

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  • bobjane on 07/07/2019 - 06:53
    +4

    Blackwoods has a similar kit where the impact is replaced by a brushless hammer drill and blower for $219, $299 elsewhere.

    • aussieprepper on 07/07/2019 - 16:47

      Ave just done a video on the blower It looks good. I have a corded mini blower for cleaning my computer and shed.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EPcoaH6Vwg

      • geoffs87 on 07/07/2019 - 16:59
        +3

        “Computer” and “shed”

        Haha…

        • aussieprepper on 07/07/2019 - 17:05

          Me mining rig shed? I wish lol

          These blowers work great for keyboards make them like new.

    • Unity55 on 08/07/2019 - 09:37

      I have purchased the same set from Tradetools last week at $299. I send them an email asking for a refund for the differences. They gave me $80 store credit. Thanks for that. It's a compact and powerful blower.

  • Bm7at81 on 07/07/2019 - 07:31
    +2

    Bought a similar kit with 3 x 1.5ah batteries years ago for $199 and was one of the best decisions i’ve ever made tool wise, highly recommend Makita. This looks like a great deal with the higher capacity batteries.

  • andyarlo on 07/07/2019 - 07:45
    +3

    I heard from a builder mate that there was a few different ‘grades’ of Mikita kit and that Bunnings has the lower grade - can anyone confirm or deny this info ?

    • Timm on 07/07/2019 - 07:57
      +2

      I can't confirm it exactly, but I've heard the same rumour.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2019 - 08:09
      +1

      There are a lot of 'grades' in them yes. I have several Makita impact drivers and even the lower models work great. I have the black series as well tbh (I think I paid around $800 for a drill/driver set in it) but unless you're using them in your profession and using them a lot then you'll never need them.

    • garage sale on 07/07/2019 - 08:34
      +3

      check model number of the tools …if the same than you are fine. it’s all about the sku of the items in the kit eg charger and batteries.

      bunnings do sometimes get bundles with “special batteries” , those batteries have a tiny plastic notch that limits the tools they will work on and are usually in starter kit ….typically used to 1.5amp.

      • PCAviator on 07/07/2019 - 09:53
        +5

        You can grind out that plastic notch and use the batteries on any Makita 18v tool. Have had to do that once or twice so can confirm it works :)

      • visualdescript on 08/07/2019 - 13:56

        I checked the model number and it's the same as the Blackwoods one.
        DTD153SFE

        Should be exactly the same model.

    • r3volt on 07/07/2019 - 10:57

      Yes correct.

    • LowRange on 07/07/2019 - 11:17
      +2

      No the LXT brushless 18v tools Bunnings have are the same quality as other retailers like Sydney tools. Makita does have a number of different models of the same tool, like in the impact drivers they have DTD152, DTD153, DTD154 etc and the differences are improvements in torque and size.

    • aussieprepper on 07/07/2019 - 16:51

      Yea all tool brands work the same entry level up to pro level but its not mentioned in the naming you have to look for specs. Top spec drill will have like 100-110nm of torque while lower specs drill be rated like 60-70nm. Metal vs plastic chucks and chuck sizes will vary a consumer drill maybe 10mm chuck while pro will be a 13mm.

  • llllllllllllll on 07/07/2019 - 08:07
    +1

    I got the battery powered Black & Decker impact driver but it cannot drill through masonry no matter how I tried it (yes I used masonry drill bit).

    I assume to do that I need a cord one as it’s more powerful?

    • ruddj on 07/07/2019 - 08:20
      +5

      For masonry go for an SDS drill. I’ve got a battery powered Ryobi one it goes through bricks like butter.

      • garage sale on 07/07/2019 - 08:35
        +1

        i moved from impact drill to rotary hammer and have never looked back for masonary work.

        • danielpenna on 07/07/2019 - 08:37
          +1

          Yeah, a hammer drill ( not just a drill bit ) eats through brick work.

      • payless69 on 07/07/2019 - 15:50

        I second you! Bosch invented SDS because their chucks were the weakest part. Having gone SDS I have never looked back!
        Resist temptations switching brands unless you are a tradie needing commercial grades.

    • testeagles on 07/07/2019 - 08:38
      +6

      Impact drivers are not designed to drill. Their best use is to screw or drive.

      Drilling into masonry requires a hammer drill or better yet a rotary hammer drill if you are serious.

    • Right on 07/07/2019 - 09:27
      +2

      You need a sds hammer drill for masonry.

    • payless69 on 07/07/2019 - 15:52

      B&D? Toyota drivers make Jeep jokes…

    • whooah1979 on 07/07/2019 - 17:08

      impact driver

      What you need is a 🔨 drill.

    • llllllllllllll on 07/07/2019 - 19:35

      Thanks for all the response. I actually got the hammer version (this one in particular https://www.ebay.com.au/p/Black-And-Decker-18V-Lithium-ion-C…) but yes on the most powerful setting all it did was making a very tiny round mark on the masonry and nothing else.

      I'll look into SDS drill thanks guys.

      • spixder on 07/07/2019 - 20:56

        "With 38Nm of torque" not gonna do much damage to anything other than wood.

    • dwillia on 07/07/2019 - 20:58

      an impact driver isn't meant to drill, its meant to screw

    • corwee on 08/07/2019 - 17:13

      Impact drivers deliver the blows rotationally(to drive screws in), whereas a hammer drill will deliver the blow in a back and forth direction.

  • theHMASfriendship on 07/07/2019 - 09:08
    +4

    Give me my makita back, mac

    • Meconium on 07/07/2019 - 13:13
      +1

      Have you driven a Ford… lately?

      • daewoo on 07/07/2019 - 14:55
        +1

        It puts a rose in every cheek!

    • natman on 08/07/2019 - 07:25

      He’s gotta go back…and get his hat.

  • Right on 07/07/2019 - 09:26

    Have not seen a DTD153 before.

    But a work mate bought a DTD152, and its terrible.

    It would start impacting before the hole has been drill through(self drilling metal screws).
    Which destroys the screw, hurts your ear and slows down the work.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2019 - 10:14

      I've got two of those that my crew uses, never had that issue in using it with tek screws on roofs through metal or wooden battens.

      • Right on 07/07/2019 - 13:50

        I believe roof metal is .75mm thick?

        We are working on minimum 3mm steel and upto 4.5mm.

        • Gonltruck on 07/07/2019 - 15:56
          +1

          The roofing material is, but he said into steel battens. Those are likely to be 3mm plus

          • Right on 07/07/2019 - 18:25

            @Gonltruck: Na, roof battens are mostly .5mm to .75mm.

            Rarely it would be 1.15mm, and that would used to support upto 350kg per sqm.

            • Gonltruck on 07/07/2019 - 20:14

              @Right: Na, depends on span. I’m used to working with warehouses and sheds that all have 3mm RHS or PFC purlins

    • LowRange on 07/07/2019 - 11:02

      The DTD153 is more compact by 11mm and had 5nm more torque. Also i've never had the problem your work mate has.

      • garage sale on 07/07/2019 - 11:45

        Makita seem to have lost of models, some one stage torque, variable torque, variable speed, etc and they don't seem to dump models as new ones come out, so if buying check their current model range to see what you want …..

        It's a good deal if you want to get into Makita ecosystem, all you then need is a brushless drill skin and you can get those off ebay as either Australian or grey stock.

  • mrdevil on 07/07/2019 - 16:11

    Picked one up basically for the batteries - Seaford SA had two in stock (one now) … none on display, the only stock they had was up on top of their racking under all their other kits.

  • knackers on 07/07/2019 - 16:59
    +2

    This is a great kit to get you started…
    It taken me 10 yrs to build my arsenal of Makita LXT power tools..
    Reciprocating Saw
    Rotary hammer drill
    Hammer driver drill DHP481Z
    Angle Grinder
    circular saw
    Planer
    Vacuum
    Torch
    Angle Impact Driver
    Die Grinder
    Four 3ah Batteries

    .. I plan to get a track plunge cut saw, slide compound Saw and laminate trimmer

  • abuch47 on 07/07/2019 - 17:08
    +1

    Too many rumours about quality.

    Makita has many different model numbers in a product line at varying price points. Often bunnings will have the cheaper models while tool stores will generally have all options. Some say that Japanese made will be better than Taiwan or other countries which may have some truth as a manufacturer looks for cheaper assembly points but mostly just that long standing myth with racial undertones.

    Makita have the widest range of tools, the quality is mid tier as with the warranty and price. Sometimes they take a while to enter the market that another manufacturer has beat them too but the quality will be somewhat better and pricier.

    They are all good depending on how long you want it to last and what use case.

  • Silicon Wizardry on 07/07/2019 - 17:11
    +1

    This is a great deal. It is the lower end (doesn't have the mode selection on the base) but has proper variable speed through the trigger.

    This is more than you would need for DIY and even low/middle end handyman stuff.

  • testeagles on 07/07/2019 - 19:37

    Matching Blackwood's

    • spixder on 07/07/2019 - 20:57

      Wonder if anyone managed to get a price beat at $166.

  • spixder on 07/07/2019 - 21:05

    https://www.blackwoods.com.au/power-tools/cordless-power-too… might be a better buy for those who are willing to part with an additional $34.

  • volkauno on 07/07/2019 - 21:22

    can I use it on brick wall (with masonry drill bits) around home? I don't imagine many occasions but sometimes I will need to drill into brick wall

    • lomie on 07/07/2019 - 23:07
      +1

      This is an impact driver. You will need a hammer drill.

  • OnlyBuywhatyouneed on 10/07/2019 - 14:17

    Picked up from bunnings for 161 after price match. justtools are selling for 179 including free delivery.
    https://www.justtools.com.au/makita-18v-3-0ah-lithium-ion-co…

    • p3t0r on 10/07/2019 - 17:09

      Nice find!!

  • shopking1 on 11/07/2019 - 07:17
    +1

    Bunnings now selling for $179. Wont be ale to get price match now .

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