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#22 ·
jiffy said:
The tools are identical, for sure. Open them up for yourself and see. I have done so and they are the same. I also talked to the rep at a tool show and they said they were the same tool different batteries...not that you have to believe them.
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Jiffy, the impacts are not the same. This is fact. I don't have to open them. Go to Makitas website and look up model 144 and 142. One is white and one is blue. The blue one has much better specs, has a brush-less motor and three speed power control. They are not identical. :blink:

Here are the breakdowns. You tell me now what is fact and what is fiction.


As for the 141 and 142 differences:

1) No belt clip on the 142:no:
2) The sleeve:blink:
3) The bumper:blink:
4) The hammer:blink:
5) The case cover:blink:
6) The anvil:blink:
7) The carbon brush:blink:
8) and the light circuit:blink:

These are all different parts. So Jiffy, I hate to say, the tools are not identical for sure! :no:
 
#23 ·
angus242 said:
Wonder what the difference in specs mean then?

BTD141: 1330 in lb
BTD142: 1280 in lb
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I am thinking it's due to the anvil, sleeve and hammer being different. But that is just a guess and not "for sure".
 
#24 ·
This is so confusing :blink:

OK, let it be known the BTD144 IS completely different. There is no doubt about that.

However, the controversy is with there 2 models:
BTD141 & BTD142.

The 141 is blue and black and comes with a 3.0aH battery.
The 142 is white and black and comes with a 1.5aH battery.

Looking at their parts lists, most of the internals are identical. However, there are a few different part numbers listed. Very few.

I would say they seem to be almost the same, enough so that I don't think either one is more heavy duty.
 
#25 ·
angus242 said:
This is so confusing :blink:

OK, let it be known the BTD144 IS completely different. There is no doubt about that.

However, the controversy is with there 2 models:
BTD141 & BTD142.

The 141 is blue and black and comes with a 3.0aH battery.
The 142 is white and black and comes with a 1.5aH battery.

Looking at their parts lists, most of the internals are identical. However, there are a few different part numbers listed. Very few.

I would say they seem to be almost the same, enough so that I don't think either one is more heavy duty.
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I would agree with that, however there is a reason for the different parts. I just wish I knew what it was. And being that the few parts that are different are parts that would effect performance, it doesn't seem enough to warrant the classification of heavy duty.
 
#26 ·
TNTSERVICES said:
I would agree with that, however there is a reason for the different parts. I just wish I knew what it was. And being that the few parts that are different are parts that would effect performance, it doesn't seem enough to warrant the classification of heavy duty.
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I agree. Especially since the hammer is the same but the anvil isn't. That's weird.

I do love my Makita impacts but I have never heard what the difference is. I always thought the color difference was a way to differentiate which battery comes standard. I did know when I bought the 1.5aH version I could always upgrade batteries later if needed.

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Discussion starter · #27 ·
Thanks for all the replies. Based on the different responses, I guess you can see why I had to ask.
At first, I thought it was similar to a B&D [orange/black] vs. Dewalt [yellow/black] type marketing arrangement. I know that a lot of people believe these tools have the same innards as well.

I don't understand Makita’s decision to make a color change to their product line without giving a clear description of what it represents. Just look at all of the confusion they have created.
 
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#32 · (Edited)
TNTSERVICES said:
Jiffy, the impacts are not the same. This is fact. I don't have to open them. Go to Makitas website and look up model 144 and 142. One is white and one is blue. The blue one has much better specs, has a brush-less motor and three speed power control. They are not identical. :blink:

Here are the breakdowns. You tell me now what is fact and what is fiction.

View attachment 37804 View attachment 37805

As for the 141 and 142 differences:

1) No belt clip on the 142:no:
2) The sleeve:blink:
3) The bumper:blink:
4) The hammer:blink:
5) The case cover:blink:
6) The anvil:blink:
7) The carbon brush:blink:
8) and the light circuit:blink:

These are all different parts. So Jiffy, I hate to say, the tools are not identical for sure! :no:
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The BTD144 is a 3 speed impact and it is brushless. This is the newest version of the Makita impact.

They may be slightly off but they are closer than you are trying to imply.

I would say the color change is a nice feature compared to Dewalt or Milwaukee. When you a buy a Dewalt or Milwuakee with a compact battery you have no idea...it is just cheaper in price. Makita has changed the color so there is no confusion and no misleading thoughts for me when I go into buy a tool.

There is no confusion unless you want there to be. The white tools have a 1.5ah battery the blue tools have a 3.0ah battery. Simple.
 
#33 ·
jiffy said:
Wrong....


The BTD144 is a 3 speed impact and it is brushless. This is the newest version of the Makita impact.

The BTD141 and the BTD142HW are the ones you would like to compare. Please compare apples to apples. They may be slightly off but they are close than you are trying to imply.

I would say the color change is a nice feature compared to Dewlat or Milwaukee. When you a buy a Dewalt or Milwuakee with a compact battery you have no idea...it is just cheaper in price. Makita has changed the color so there is no confusion and no misleading thoughts for me when I go into buy a tool.

There is no confusion unless you want there to be. The white tools have a 1.5ah battery the blue tools have a 3.0ah battery. Simple.
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Jiffy, I am not going to argue this with you. I compared both the 142 and 144 because they are both 18v lio impact drivers. However, if you go back and read my post the numbered comparison is between the 141 and 142. The parts are different. As Angus pointed out so is the torque. And the torque has nothing to do with just the amp hours on the batteries. These are the facts, you can deny it, but it doesn't change it.

Sorry!
 
#34 · (Edited)
TNTSERVICES said:
Jiffy, I am not going to argue this with you. I compared both the 142 and 144 because they are both 18v lio impact drivers. However, if you go back and read my post the numbered comparison is between the 141 and 142. The parts are different. As Angus pointed out so is the torque. And the torque has nothing to do with just the amp hours on the batteries. These are the facts, you can deny it, but it doesn't change it.

Sorry!
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I did not notice your breakdown was of the 141 and 142, sorry about that.

Like I said maybe not "Identical", but not what I would call a "cheaper" version or a "lighter duty" version like some people have implied. 50 in/lbs of torque is very little difference.
 
#35 ·
OK, I think we can be done with the back and forth here.

We know there is a difference and it's almost insignificant. Why the two different colors? Who knows? Doesn't seem to make much sense.

What I can say is that I own the white & black impact with the 1.5aH battery (combo kit). I have beat the absolute crap out of it and it has taken everything I can give it. It has been a very impressive tool. Personally, I see no reason to spend the extra money on the 3.0aH set. The 1.5 batteries fully charge in 15 minutes. 15! There's no way you're gonna fully discharge a properly working battery in 15 minutes. So just have one battery charging when driving whatever it is you're driving. When the first battery dies, the other is ready to go. Put the dead one on the charger and it will be ready in 15 minutes too!
 
#36 · (Edited)
The only difference I could figure out was the parts numbers for the different colored case and the battery it comes with. Other than that when you compare a white version of the blue tool its the same internals. The only issue is the smaller cells shouldnt be used in the larger cordless tools as the smaller cells can't supply the proper current rate. They also used to come with the SC charger and not the RC charger but that may have changed.

As an example the 1.5ah cells at C10 can only put out 15amp but the 3.0ah cells at the same C10 rate can put out 30amps. This means you will burn up the 1.5ah batteries pretty quick if you use them in the larger drills and saws.
 
#37 ·
BCConstruction said:
The only difference I could figure out was the parts numbers for the different colored case and the battery it comes with. Other than that when you compare a white version of the blue tool its the same internals. The only issue is the smaller cells should be used in the larger cordless tools as the smaller cells can't supply the proper current rate. They also used to come with the SC charger and not the RC charger but that may have changed.
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...and a few of the internals too.
 
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