MAKITA

Makita XDT131 Impact

Impact
3 amps
Battery
7.1 pounds

4.8/ 5 on Amazon3,300Amazon ratings4.1ProductDome score

Better rated than 84%
More reviewed than 95%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou already use Makita 18V LXT batteries and want a higher-speed impact driver

A full-size 18V Makita impact driver rated to 3400 RPM, best suited to buyers already invested in Makita's LXT battery platform.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track

4.1/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.8

4.8★ across 3,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 360 ratings4.4

3,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.0

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

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: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

The Makita XDT131 is an 18 volt cordless impact driver, running at up to 3400 RPM per the listed speed rating, in Makita's naming convention for its LXT battery platform.

At 7.1 pounds this is heavier than compact impact drivers marketed for one-handed overhead work, closer to a full-power tool than an ultralight trim driver. The listing gives an amperage figure of 3 amps rather than a battery amp-hour rating, so check Makita's documentation if you need to match a specific battery pack.

Makita XDT131 impact driver
18V, battery powered
3400 RPM rated speed
7.1 lbs item weight

Who it's for

Fits users already invested in Makita's 18V LXT battery system who want a driver rated for higher speed output. Less suited to anyone needing an ultra-compact, lightweight driver for overhead or one-handed work.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

18V LXT battery platform compatibility
3400 RPM rated speed
Cordless, no compressor or cord needed

What to check first

At 7.1 lbs, heavier than compact drivers
Battery and charger details not in the listing
Amperage listed at 3 amps, not a full battery spec

Performance notes

3400 RPM is a meaningful top speed for driving fasteners quickly, though actual driving speed also depends on the battery pack's discharge rate and the bit or fastener in use, not on the tool alone.

Specifications

Brand	MAKITA
Model	XDT131
Amperage	3 amps
Power Source	Battery
Item Weight	7.1 pounds
Voltage	18 volts
Speed	3400 rpm

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Makita XDT131 ImpactThis product	4.8 / 5	3,300	4.1 / 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

Frequently asked

Questions about the MAKITA XDT131

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What voltage battery does the Makita XDT131 use?

18 volts, per the listed specs, part of Makita's LXT platform.

How fast does it run?

Up to 3400 RPM, per the rated speed.

How much does the tool weigh?

7.1 pounds.