MakitaDDF083Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Brushless Drill Driver - Batteries and Charger Not Included

I have a makita combi drill which can perform as a driver, but it is too heavy and cumbersome for a lot of jobs. I also have an impact driver which is great, but can be too much (and too noisy). This little drill/driver fills the gap and has a 20 stage torque setting as well as drill - without the impact. Great for all manner of fastening as it has a pretty small footprint. For light drilling you can also use hex drill bits, making this one handy little tool. It also has a bright worklight and is not too noisy. Used the 18v LXT batteries mean this is a great addition if you have the batteries already. Usual Makita build quality so you know it will run for years.

Really light & compact. Can do limited drilling & great for driving in partnership with another for drilling. Not as severe as an impact driver so your screwdriver bits won't get damaged. Usual Makita excellence.Highly recommended

There are times when an impact driver is to noisy and a drill is just to big. This fits the bill on both counts. Quiet & not cumbersome, fitting the job in hand just right. Tbh I do (after purchasing) find myself using this tool more than I thought I would in more & more situations where I use to use my impact driver.Small top unit that allows you to get in to the arkward spaces. Weight is average for an 18v makita. You do have to pull the collet forward to insert bits which for me is not an issue (makes sue the bit is in for piece of mind). Torque collar can be a little fiddly when in use as in awkward to get a grip of & keep changing. Other than that can't fault it tbh. Price is phenomenal £90 for an 18v screwdriver! Milwaukee 12v screwdriver is £100 - £130 depending where bought. DeWalt £170 for a 12v as well. This tool has plenty of "Grunt" power being its 18v & not 12v. If I had to use this all day for all my jobs on its own would I recommend.......Hell yes! Battery also lasts for ages.

Needed to replace my Bosch IXO Screwdriver which I recently burnt out on a job, and opted for this.While it is a little bit bigger, costs more and would still need an accompanying battery and charger (more cost), this trade-off is well worth the robustness and power capability from a still relatively small driver, which ultimately saves me time and money at the end of the day.Makita is a well known, quality brand so I'm sure you could find similar items by other brands if cost is an issue, nonetheless, if you are screwing a lot of equipment in to place, and in particularly tight spaces (such as in my case) then this is a god send over the otherwise powerless compact "screwdrivers".Also don't be mistaken by the size and shape, this is a drill driver so it has a clutch and therefore you set the torque to prevent over-tightening; in contrast to an impact wrench which would probably tear the screw through your equipment and then the frame.This doesn't include the other multitudes of uses this item has being much more powerful and durable. Recommended this drill to anyone.

Having tried the cheaper smaller so called cordless electric screwdrivers without success I have eventually found the ideal bit of kit. I already own other Makita drill and impact driver so I was a little concerned that the size of this screwdriver might be on the large size. I need not to have worried as this is a really compact unit. Battery packs for Makita tools can be on the bulky and heavy side so I decided to get the smallest 1.5Ah unit and also added some 15cm long bits. I'm really chuffed, as chuffed you can get over a screwdriver!!! The down side,,,,the belt clip, when fitted, extends below the 1.5Ah battery which means you can't stand it upright without it being unstable. Overall a nicely produced, fit for purpose tool which I should have added to my toolbox years ago. I strugle to see how anyone can be dissatisfied with this even if it is on the expensive side but there again you do get what you pay for.

I have a few other bits of Makita kit that have never let me down in decades. I needed this screwdriver as I was always swapping heads/bits on my other drill. It feels well balanced and solid and has the torque to get the job done. Five stars from me!

Great little drill

Great product and packs a mighty punch. A lot lighter than the standard size drills and more versatile as its a lot smaller and more compact.Definitely recommend