Tool Test: Makita XGT202SU1D1 Drill/Driver

Makita's XGT202SU1D1 drill/driver delivers impressive torque and rpm specs, but the real innovation lies in its redesigned motor control system that optimizes power delivery. The newest XGT generation, including the GPH03 hammer drill and GDT04 impact driver, leverages this advanced controller technology to improve performance.

Makita’s XGT tools get most of their attention for raw numbers: torque, rpm, and bpm. But the real story is in the motor control system that manages how that power is delivered. The newest generation, including the GPH03 hammer drill and GDT04 impact driver, uses a redesigned controller that makes…

This story was originally published by JLC Online.