Makita XDT13Z Impact
- Impact
- 3 amps
- Battery
- 1 pound
- Better rated than 84%
- More reviewed than 81%
A brushless 18V impact driver worth buying if you already own Makita LXT batteries, since this bare tool listing does not include them.
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How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track
4.8★ across 1,331 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,331 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The XDT13Z is Makita's 18V LXT brushless impact driver sold as a bare tool, meaning no battery or charger is included. It runs at up to 3400 RPM and 3 amps, aimed at users who already own Makita 18V LXT batteries.
Because this is a Z model bare tool, the buyer needs an existing 18V LXT battery and charger for it to work out of the box. That keeps the price down for anyone expanding an existing Makita battery platform rather than starting fresh.
- 18V LXT brushless impact driver
- 3400 RPM, 3 amp motor
- Bare tool (Z), battery and charger sold separately
- 1 pound tool weight
Who it's for
Suits tradespeople and serious DIYers already invested in Makita's 18V LXT battery system who need another impact driver on the same batteries. Not a fit for someone with no compatible battery, since it will not run without one.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Brushless motor on Makita's established 18V LXT platform
- 3400 RPM for fast fastener driving
- Light bare tool weight at 1 pound
- Sold as bare tool, no battery or charger included
- Only useful to buyers already on Makita LXT
Performance notes
At 3400 RPM and 18 volts, the XDT13Z is built for driving screws and fasteners with repeated impact blows rather than steady rotation, which helps prevent cam out on long screws. The 1 pound listed weight reflects the bare tool body without a battery attached.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XDT13Z |
| Amperage | 3 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Speed | 3400 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XDT13Z ImpactThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,331 | 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 XDT13Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XDT13Z come with a battery?
No. The Z in XDT13Z marks it as a bare tool, so battery and charger are sold separately.
What is the top speed of the XDT13Z?
It is rated at 3400 RPM.
What battery platform does the XDT13Z use?
It runs on Makita's 18V LXT battery system.