Makita’s new 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-inch Driver-Drill model LXFD01CW is powered by a two-piece, four-pole motor with strong front-end ball bearings and heavy-gauge copper winding on the armature. The tool delivers 480 inch-pounds of max torque and 290 inch-pounds of PTI torque. It has 16 clutch settings and weighs 3.3 pounds.
(800) 462-5482; www.makitatools.com