Studio view of the Makita XWT18Z 18V LXT brushless cordless 4-speed mid-torque impact wrench featuring a 1/2 inch square drive detent anvil and belt hook.
Infographic diagram of the impact wrench highlighting features such as the compact 6-11/16 inch length, brushless motor delivering 740 ft.lbs. of nut-busting torque, and built-in LED light.
Studio view of the Makita XWT18Z 18V LXT brushless cordless 4-speed mid-torque impact wrench featuring a 1/2 inch square drive detent anvil and belt hook.
Action shot of a worker using the impact wrench on a large rusty industrial flange, captioned Power BL Brushless Motor delivers 520 ft.lbs. of Fastening Torque and 740 ft.lbs. of Nut-Busting Torque.
Overhead action shot of a gloved hand holding the tool, captioned Innovation 3 forward and 3 reverse Auto-Stop modes for increased efficiency.
Close-up view of the digital control panel on the tool base, captioned Control 4-speed power selection for precise fastening control in a wide range of applications.
Outdoor shot of the impact wrench resting on a blue vehicle surface, captioned Comfort Weighs only 6.0 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue.
Close-up detail view of the digital interface panel showing the 4-speed indicator lights and mode selection buttons.
Close-up view of the front of the tool showing the built-in LED light illuminating the area beneath the anvil.
Auto-Stop Mode Explained promotional video
Studio view of the Makita XWT18Z 18V LXT brushless cordless 4-speed mid-torque impact wrench featuring a 1/2 inch square drive detent anvil and belt hook.
Infographic diagram of the impact wrench highlighting features such as the compact 6-11/16 inch length, brushless motor delivering 740 ft.lbs. of nut-busting torque, and built-in LED light.
Studio view of the Makita XWT18Z 18V LXT brushless cordless 4-speed mid-torque impact wrench featuring a 1/2 inch square drive detent anvil and belt hook.
Action shot of a worker using the impact wrench on a large rusty industrial flange, captioned Power BL Brushless Motor delivers 520 ft.lbs. of Fastening Torque and 740 ft.lbs. of Nut-Busting Torque.
Overhead action shot of a gloved hand holding the tool, captioned Innovation 3 forward and 3 reverse Auto-Stop modes for increased efficiency.
Close-up view of the digital control panel on the tool base, captioned Control 4-speed power selection for precise fastening control in a wide range of applications.
Outdoor shot of the impact wrench resting on a blue vehicle surface, captioned Comfort Weighs only 6.0 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue.
Close-up detail view of the digital interface panel showing the 4-speed indicator lights and mode selection buttons.
Close-up view of the front of the tool showing the built-in LED light illuminating the area beneath the anvil.
Auto-Stop Mode Explained promotional video
Makita

Makita Impact Wrench XWT18Z 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Mid Torque 1/2 Inch Detent Anvil Bare Tool (740 Ft Lbs Nut Busting Automotive Assembly Utility)

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SKU: XWT18Z
$299.00 USD

Description

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Contractor-Grade 18V LXT Brushless 1/2-Inch Detent Anvil Mid-Torque Impact Wrench with 740 Ft.-Lbs. Nut-Busting Torque and Auto-Stop Telemetry

The Makita XWT18Z 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Mid-Torque Impact Wrench 1/2 Inch Detent Anvil 740 ft lbs Bare Tool delivers specialized heavy fastener loosening utility and exceptional mechanical extraction efficiency across active structural steel grids, commercial vehicle fleet bays, and structural equipment assemblies. Engineered with an advanced electronically governed brushless motor platform pushing a massive 740 ft.-lbs. of nut-busting torque scale and 520 ft.-lbs. of fastening torque threshold metrics, this high-performance layout tool breaks loose stubborn or rusted structural anchors seamlessly. This professional contractor solution resolves restricted engine compartment access bottlenecks, thread stripping errors from over-tightened assemblies, and field tool degradation due to airborne aggregate contaminants by combining an ultra-compact 6-11/16 inch casing profile with six total smart forward and reverse Auto-Stop modes, a rigid 1/2-inch square drive detent pin socket retention system, and robust Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) moisture seals. Outfitted with an independent on/off task LED illumination lens, a variable 4-speed digital selector panel maxing out at 2,200 RPM and 2,700 IPM, a responsive fatigue-reducing full-speed trigger mechanism, and Star Protection dynamic diagnostic circuitry, this nimble bolting system optimizes subcontractor field throughput during continuous high-tensile bolt sorting, heavy machinery breakdowns, and overhead structural pipe hanger mounts. **Battery and charger sold separately.

Best Used For:

  • Automotive Fleet Maintenance: Stripping stubborn, cross-threaded lug nuts and high-torque suspension bolts quickly inside narrow mechanical wheel wells single-handedly.
  • Structural Steel Erection: Securing heavy-duty anchoring bolts and framework connector brackets uniformly across exposed high-elevation architectural metal framing bays.
  • Industrial Plant Demolition: Breaking loose corroded mechanical couplings, heavy pump flanges, and rusted structural pipe mount systems cleanly without tool bog-downs.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Intelligent Auto-Stop Modes: Three forward and three reverse automated shutoff paths prevent catastrophic thread stripping errors and stop fasteners from spinning off and falling into active fields.
  • Detent Anvil Pin Security: Heavy-duty 1/2-inch square friction anvil locks impact-rated sockets tightly in place during violent high-vibration structural percussive cycles.
  • Full Speed Mode Telemetry: Specialized shortened electronic trigger pull reaches peak velocity markers instantly, mitigating subcontractor finger fatigue during prolonged steel assembly runs.
  • Extreme Protection Seals (XPT): Internal rubberized structural perimeter channels lead invading rain sweeps and heavy concrete dust metrics safely away from processing microchips.
  • Star Protection Computer Controls: Onboard digital telemetry loops track motor communication lines continuously to actively insulate system cells from overload, over-discharge, and overheating limits.

What's Included

  • (1) 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Mid-Torque 1/2-Inch Square Drive Impact Wrench Chassis (XWT18Z)

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Makita
Model Number XWT18Z
Product Classification Type Cordless Mid-Torque Percussive Impact Wrench (Bare Tool)
System Nominal Voltage 18V DC
Battery Platform Alliance LXT Lithium-Ion Slide Style Matrix
Core Motor Architecture Brushless Armature Configuration Array
Output Drive Square Interface 1/2 in. Mechanical Detent Anvil Base
Maximum Nut-Busting Torque Capacity 740 ft.-lbs. Force Output
Maximum Kinetic Fastening Torque 520 ft.-lbs. Force Output
Rotational Velocity Adjustability 4-Speed Power Switch Matrix (0-500 / 0-1,200 / 0-1,900 / 0-2,200 RPM)
Percussive Blow Frequency 0 - 2,700 IPM (Impacts Per Minute Max)
Total Outside Tool Length 6-11/16 in.
Net Hardware Mass Tool Weight (Bare) 3.8 lbs.
Net Hardware Weight with Battery Attached 6.0 lbs. Scope Limit

Pro-Tip: When swapping structural impact sockets frequently across high-vibration structural steel scaffolding runs, utilize a tiny steel o-ring pick tool to depress the internal detent anvil pin cleanly. Forcing sockets down sideways over the retention hub scores alignment borders, leading to loose component socket wobble paths.