Impact Driver recommendation

Feb 09, 2011 6 Replies

Finally getting around to getting an impact driver and I'd appreciate some input on which one to get.



I generally get away with using my Site (rebadged Makita, special offer from Screwfix about a year ago) driver most of the time for general drilling and screwing. Use my DeWalt SDS+ for masonry work. Looking for an impact driver to help out with the jobs that the Site struggles with - long screws, and driving into timber without drilling pilot holes - but for which the SDS+ is too bulky to be convenient.



I'm sure the first suggestion will be Makita, but Makita impact drivers go up to £300+ and that seems like overkill for me, as I won't be using every day.



Are there any brand/model recommendations (especially any current special offers).



TIA, Piers



Makita. The Site batteries and charger should be compatible with the appropriate Makita impact driver, so you can just buy the body. For instance if you have the 18V Site drill, the 6936DZ should be less than =A3100.

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buy a Makita body only, of the same voltage as your site drill the battery's are interchangeable, ie

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The obvious answer is a Makita "body only" to match your exiting batts and charger. My 18V one cost under £80 that way. Chances are eBay will have one.

Ah yes, thanks all. That was a rather obvious solution.

My 14.4V Site has the BA1413 (1.3 Ah) battery. Presumably I can buy the 1435 (3.0 Ah) battery and expect it to fit and be compatible with my charger and Site?

Should all fit. I had some 14.4v x 1.3a Ni-Cds & updated to 3.0a Ni-Mh no problem.

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My 14.4V Site has the BA1413 (1.3 Ah) battery. Presumably I can buy the

Yup.

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