Makita XWT08Z Impact
- Impact
- 7 pounds
- 18 volts
- Better rated than 84%
- More reviewed than 89%
An 18 volt Makita impact wrench sold as a bare tool, suited to buyers already invested in Makita's 18 volt battery platform.
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How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track
4.8★ across 2,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 impacts we track - how the scorecard works · full impacts data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Makita's XWT08Z is an 18 volt impact wrench weighing about 7 pounds. The Z at the end of the model number is Makita's standard code for a bare tool sold without a battery or charger.
Makita's 18 volt line covers a wide range of tools sold as bare units for buyers who already own batteries and chargers from other tools on the same platform, and the XWT08Z fits that pattern. Weight matters more on an impact wrench than most tools since it is often used one-handed or overhead.
- 18 volt power
- About 7 pounds
- Bare tool, no battery included
- 4.8 average rating
Who it's for
Buyers who already own Makita 18 volt batteries and chargers and want to add an impact wrench to that platform. Not a fit for someone who needs a battery and charger included.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits Makita's 18 volt battery platform
- Manageable 7 pound weight
- Rated 4.8 stars across 2200 plus reviews
- Bare tool only, no battery or charger included
- Only useful on Makita's 18 volt platform
Performance notes
18 volts is Makita's mainstream platform for impact wrenches, delivering enough torque for lug nuts and general fastening while the 7 pound weight keeps it manageable for one-handed and overhead use.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XWT08Z |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XWT08Z ImpactThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCF845B ImpactDeWALT | 4.7 / 5 | 12,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE | 4.6 / 5 | 8,078 | 4.5 / 5 |
| GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH | 4.7 / 5 | 4,983 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN | 4.4 / 5 | 10,707 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XWT08Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XWT08Z come with a battery?
No, the Z in the model number is Makita's code for a bare tool sold without a battery or charger.
How much does the XWT08Z weigh?
About 7 pounds.
What voltage platform is the XWT08Z built for?
It runs on Makita's 18 volt battery platform.