Trigger Switch
Background
The Makita BTD142 is an 18V lithium-ion cordless impact driver that came out and got discontinued on two different unknown dates. The number of Makita BTD142s sold is unknown, as well as any recalls or the original selling price. The Makita BTD142 was available to purchase in all countries where Makita products are sold at.
Impact drivers are used for quicker building and repairing. This device specifically is designed for professionals to drive screws into material such as wood, metal, and plastic. The short length allows for better control, as well as the rubber grip on the ergonomically-designed handle that provides comfort to the user.
There have been minimal complaints of the battery not lasting as long as it should. However, more praise has been towards the battery than criticism overall. The biggest praise for the Makita BTD142 is how fast it drives in screws and gets the job done quickly.
The BTD142 has an exact version, the BTD142HW, with the only difference being the name, with HW meaning 'hardware'. They are both discontinued. Both model names are part of the Makita Cordless Impact Drivers family alongside the BTD130F, BTD140, and BTD141 and they all have very similar technical specifications.
Identification
The Makita BTD142 is compact and lightweight. Its dimensions are 146 x 79 x 218 mm and the device weighs 2.8 lbs. The Makita BTD142 can run either on a lighter weight battery (BL1815) or an optional higher capacity battery (BL1830). The impact driver comes in either teal or white with black rubber detailing. The bumper is phosphorescent that illuminates the work area. It also includes a trigger that changes the speed and a place for an optional belt clip on the side. The Makita logo is on the side of the upper part, and the model number, BTD142, is located at the bottom of the device.
Source: BTD142 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Impact driver
- Voltage: 18 V
- Rated input power: 18 w
- Torque: 1,280 in. lbs.
- Shank: 1/4 in. hex
- No load speed: 0-2,300 RPM
- Impacts per minute: 0-3,200 IPM
- Machine screw capacity: 4 mm - 8 mm
- Standard bolt capacity: 5 mm - 14 mm
- High tensile bolt capacity: 5 mm - 12 mm
- Coarse thread capacity: 22 - 125mm
- Overall length: 146 mm
Battery (BL1815)
- Type: Lithium-ion
- Electric charge: 1.5 Ah
- Height: 45 mm
- Weight: 380 g
Battery (BL1830) - optional
- Type: Lithium-ion
- Electric charge: 3.0 Ah
Charger
- Charging time for BL1815: 15 minutes
- Charging time for BL1830: 30 minutes
Source: BTD142 Technical Specifications