Makita boasts the world's largest 18v tool and industrial accessory lineup. They are a trusted brand with over 100 years of proven design, reliability and quality in power tools and products for the building and construction, gardening and outdoor user. Makita tools and accessories are created through a process of stringent design and testing with the trades, to craft their tools for best suitability and performance on the job.
The LXT platform features a world-class range of 18v and 36v (2x18v) tools. From cordless tools, combo kits, batteries and chargers, an extensive range of dust extraction and maintenance options as well as outdoor tools, equipment and clothing.
All cordless tools are covered with a 3-year warranty, batteries and chargers a 2-year warranty and clothing and accessories 1 year.
18v Lithium-Ion batteries are available in 1.5Ah, 3Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah and 6Ah variations. the batteries are lightweight using fewer cells than other brands. In fact, a 6Ah 18v battery can weigh as little as half some competitors 6Ah batteries.
Star Protection is included with all 18v Batteries as indicated by the Star symbol on the battery. This is the inbuilt computer system in the battery that improves performance and battery life. It communicates with the charger during charging to improve charge time and protects your tools and batteries from overload, over-discharge and overheating.
18v batteries feature a fuel gauge that easily shows the user how much life is left in the battery before requiring to be recharged. They have built-in shock absorption to prolong their life, vents to keep them cool whilst still blocking out dust and debris.
Makita has available both single and dual 18v battery chargers. Both chargers are also available in standard or rapid charge configurations. As well as a standard speed 4 slot charger. The dual rapid charge charger will charge two 6Ah 18v batteries in 55 minutes simultaneously.
Power Tool Accessories
Makita has an extensive range of accessories for the high-end user. Starting with a large range of saw blades. From their efficient efficut and silenced range to their amazing knot and nail demolition and construction blades. Diamond blades to grinding disks, Impact driver tips to HSS drill sets. All are industry quality and built with the trades in mind. They've also got the coffee lover covered with their very popular 18v coffee machine.
Is a a job site, modular storage and transport system for your tools and accessories called Makpac. Strong, portable with collapsible handles they are built job site tough and as part of the Makpac range. All units stack and connect together as one piece and can be fully customised to suit your needs and has a specifically designed dolly and trolly options. The trolley features large rubberised ball bearing wheels and a collapsible design.
Makita have the largest 18v Outdoor Power Equipment range amongst its competitors. The product range includes various size lawn mowers, lines trimmers, brush cutters, chain saws, blowers and hedge trimmers. The range also includes 36v tools that can be powered by two 18v batteries.
Which combo kit is the right kit for you?
There is a large variety of different 18v combo kits for specific trades and end-user groups including, but not limited to; Carpentry, Joiners, Agriculture, Automotive, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping and Maintenance.
We have qualified sales specialists available 7 days a week to help you make the correct decision when purchasing a combo kit, simply ring the customer service phone number listed on the website, send us an email to [email protected] or ring one of our stores.
XGT 40v Powered Cordless Tools
Coming in 2020, Makita has announced a new range of XGT 40v tools to complement the existing and continually expanding LXT 18v range. These new 40v tools will have increased power for high demand industrial applications. In the case of the new brushless driver-drill and impact wrench, they are also smaller and more compact than the existing 18v equivalent.
All the 40v Batteries will include an LED light indicators that show how much charge is left in the battery.
At launch, we can expect a new Brushless Impact driver, Brushless Driver drill. 185mm Brushless Circular saw, 2 new 125mm Brushless grinders, a new Brushless Reciprocating saw and 2 new Rotary Hammers, A 2 piece and a 6 piece combo kit with batteries and charger will also be available. More release announcements to come, closer to launch.
XGT 40v Battery and Charging Options
The new XGT system will feature 2.5Ah and 4Ah high output 40v batteries. These batteries can be charged on the new single-slot charger in as little as 28mins. Makita has announced an adapter so that both your 18v and 40v batteries can be charged on the same 40v charger.
The 40v charger includes LED light indicators that show how much charge the batteries have.
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