Top 10 Makita 18V Drill Review

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless cordless ½” driver-drill kit (XFD131) is an ideal drilling and driving solution for the user who wants a drill with superior power-to-weight ratio. The XFD131 combines 440 in.Lbs. Of max torque with an efficient Brushless motor that delivers up 50% more work per charge, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. For the Pro user, this means more drilling and driving power, greater productivity, and fewer trips up and down the Scaffolding or ladder to get to the battery charger. In driver mode, the adjustable torque settings provide more control for a full range of applications, from large fasteners to smaller, delicate screws. It weighs only 3.8 lbs. (With 3.0Ah battery) for increased comfort and superior power-to-weight ratio. The XFD131 is compatible with Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, from the fast-charging 18V LXT compact 2.0Ah battery to full-size 18V LXT batteries for longer run time. The kit includes an efficient 18V LXT 3.0Ah battery that reaches a full charge in only 30 minutes for less downtime and increased productivity. It’S part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star protection Computer controls. Star protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT and compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the Star symbol on the battery indicating Star protection inside.

The 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Driver-Drill (model XPH07M) breaks new ground with a full 1,090 in.lbs. of torque for the most demanding drilling and driving applications in wood, masonry and metal. It’s powered by a Makita brushless motor for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. The XPH07Z is positioned at the top of Makita’s deep line-up of driver-drills, and is a workhorse tool engineered with durability features for operation in harsh job site conditions. Sold as a bare tool only.

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Auto feed Screwdriver (model XRF02) delivers power and a high capacity range in a more compact size. The XRF02 has an integrated auto feed design for less weight and more power, and the extension handle makes it ideal for decking and sub-floor applications. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside. The XRF02 has a powerful Makita-built 4-pole motor that delivers 4,000 RPM, with a high capacity range of 1″ to 2-1/8″ for collated screws. The silent clutch design uses higher durability materials, increasing operation efficiency and decreasing driver noise. The rugged aluminum dust-proof auto feed housing ensures smooth sliding action, while the screw guide prevents the screw strip from tangling and can fold against the auto feed housing for storing and carrying. Sold as a BARE TOOL.

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill combines speed and torque in a compact size, with an efficient 2.0Ah battery that reaches a full charge in only 25 minutes. For increased versatility, it can be run as a driver-drill or a hammer driver-drill, and is engineered for applications in wood, metal, masonry, and concrete. The Makita-built four-pole motor that delivers 480 in.lbs. of Max Torque and up to 1,900 RPM and 28,500 BPM in the high-speed setting. It weighs only 3.4 lbs. for increased comfort. With Extreme Protection Technology (XPT), the drill is engineered for increased dust and water resistance and is ideal for use in harsh jobsite conditions. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.

The Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion sub-compact Brushless cordless 2-piece Combo kit (CX200RB) lets users do more with less, with two ultra-compact cordless solutions for drilling, driving and fastening in a more compact size with significantly less weight. The 18-Volt sub-compact driver-drill and impact driver are a new class of compact, with the size and weight of lower voltage tools but with the performance, power and compatibility of 18-Volt. The expansive breadth-of-line of the Makita 18-Volt LXT Series means an 18-Volt battery from any LXT tool will power the 18-Volt sub-compact driver-drill and impact driver included in the CX200RB. The kit includes an ultra-compact 2-speed Brushless driver-drill with two speed settings that weighs only 2.8 lbs., and a variable speed Brushless impact driver with two speed settings that weighs only 2.6 lbs. For more efficient fastening, the impact driver features assist mode (a-mode) which helps eliminate “screw cam-out” and “cross threading” by driving at low speed until tightening begins. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion Series, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

Makita is the innovation leader in Brushless motor technology, and the 18V LXT® Brushless hammer driver-drill (XPH12Z, tool only) combines power and run-time for more drilling, driving and fastening tasks in wood, metal, and masonry. The efficient Makita BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled and engineered for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. The variable 2-speed Brushless motor delivers up to 2,000 RPM and 530 in.Lbs. Of max torque for efficient fastening. It weighs only 4.2 pounds (with battery) with an L.E.D. Light that illuminates the job area for applications in dark spaces.

Makita created a new class in cordless with 18V LXT® sub-compact tools. Makita sub-compact gives users 12V handling with 18V performance and compatibility with the world’s largest 18V cordless tool system. The 18V LXT sub-compact Brushless 11/16” rotary hammer (accepts SDS-Plus bits) is ideal for working in tight spaces and for overhead conditions. The XRH06ZB has an efficient Makita BL™ Brushless motor for up to 50% longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. It has 2-mode operation for “rotation only” or “hammering with rotation”, with 0-680 RPM, 0-4, 800 BPM and .81 ft.Lbs./1.1 Joules of impact energy for fast and efficient drilling. The compact size and lower weight mean reduced fatigue for operators, especially for overhead applications. Additional features include a vibration-absorbing handle that moves independently of the motor and hammer mechanism for increased operator comfort, as well as a variable speed trigger, built-in L.E.D. Lights, and one-touch sliding chuck for easy bit changes. It’S part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT® system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion batteries. Makita 18V LXT® batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star protection Computer controls™. Star protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the Star symbol on the battery indicating Star protection inside.