Makita’s new 18-volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Speed Brushless Motor Impact Driver (model LXDT01) has a three-speed power selection: soft impact setting of 220 inch-pounds of maximum torque for small fasteners like hinge screws; medium impact setting of 490 inch-pounds of maximum torque for medium sized fasteners like drywall screws; and hard impact setting of 1,460 inch-pounds of maximum torque for large fasteners like lag bolts. Rpm settings range from 0 -1,300 to 0-3,400. The LXDT01 has a list price of $658.
