Cheaper than the last deal I’ve seen here
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/909708
May be all time low?
Hassle free price beat at Bunnings
Makita DTD173Z Impact Driver $239.95 Delivered @ National Power Tools (Price Beat $215.96 @ Bunnings)
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Lgajagajagaja on 09/09/2025 - 19:17 nationalpowertools.com.au (271 clicks)
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OnFB I see a bunch that look like they’ve seen 10 years of use for $100, near new ones for $250, and new ones for $300.
People got them free with a package, got mine off a local plumber didn’t need it.
Nice, can you let everyone selling a new one on Facebook to put it at $100 then
Loads of fakes on there too mate
I thought this was the case with all the cheap Makita stuff on FB
either fake or stolen. i guess you are happy about that .
Nope
I feel, these all impact drivers are quite expensive?
If you use them for work, or even just some weekend warrior work, they are worth it. I'm just a weekend warrior, but have 15 Makita tools and the power and reliability is so much better than cheap crap. I bought most of it secondhand or they were gifts.
proper brand tool are . the major 3. with that said, I did get my milwaukee from china supply for way way less in almost brand new condition, and its been 5 years abuse, its safe to say the one i got should be genuine…(i mean if its not, it is surely better than a lot real tool on jobsite at this point….)
(paid 80$ for my 2853, also last year got the 2980 for 100$) all i can say is local retail has fk tones of up sale for sure………….but do consider local warranty is valuable.
No such thing as 80$ learn English
Expensive compared to what?
Unless you're driving in a lot of screws (e.g. building a deck, framing things with timber…etc.), you'll be fine with a drill and won't need an impact driver.
Main benefits of an impact driver are that they're much easier on the wrist as they don't unleash a huge amount of torque (and kickback) on you, and they're much more compact and easier to get into tight spaces vs. a drill (e.g. with standard 450mm stud spacing, a big drill will be a tight fit if you're screwing something into a stud from the side).
Even bargain basement tools are pretty good these days - you can get an Ozito and it'll be fine if you're only ever drilling holes into soft materials or assembling flatpack furniture. That said, I have a whole bunch of Makita tools that have lasted me over 10 years, so if you want to just buy once and forget, it's a good option.
As I mentioned above, I bought the XU drill and impact.
Where did you mention that you bought an XU drill and impact driver?
FWIW, it's a completely invalid comparison between an XU and a top-range Makita. The Makita DTD153Z is already plenty good for most trade use (certainly for the plumbers, sparkies, joiners…etc.), this is more for the carpenters.
Basically, Makita DTD173Z > Makita DTD153Z > Ryobi > Ozito >>> XU. The difference between XU and something just a bit more decent like Ryobi or Ozito is already huge. Drop a Makita onto concrete and it'll keep working, the XU will probably crack and have its chuck and motor knocked loose.
@p1 ama: Yeah i mentioned under dewalt post. XU i am hate a lot.
It is making extremely loud knocking sounds and find it too heavy and strong. I overtightening the screws and cracking timber. Not liking itextremely loud knocking sounds
Yes, because it's an impact driver, so it will "knock" the screw instead of applying a constant torque which will kill your wrists. If you don't like this, then you need to use a drill.
overtightening the screws and cracking timber
What timber are you using? If you're using hardwood, this is expected and you need to drill pilot holes. I'd be surprised if you were cracking pine by driving screws into it.
If you don't know what you're doing, stop using the impact driver, and use the drill and turn the torque limiter down.
That said, it sounds like you're not experienced in using tools and working with materials. Would highly recommend learning some woodworking or basic carpentry skills (check if there's some free TAFE course) or watch a whole bunch of videos before you keep damaging things.
@p1 ama: Nah i am not experienced, indo diy projects . I thought impact drivers are light weight and compact. 39 for xu was good deal. But too heavy.
"Give me my Makita back Jack!"
Bloody advertising gets stuck on your head decades later.
Tell me you’re old without telling me you’re old
Brusless
It is so cheap!!!!!Get it now!!!!
Isn’t it cheaper to get the tools bundled from Sydney Tools or Total Tools?
All over FBM, got one on the weekend for $100 brand new.