Are Makita discontinuing 18V?
No. The LXT range will continue to exist alongside the new GXT range, and as one of the most successful cordless platforms in the world, the 18v LXT range is sure to be developed and supported long into the future.
Which Makita drill is most powerful?
The Makita Cordless DHP481Z is the latest and most powerful 18V Combi Drill Makita have ever produced. DHP481Z is equipped with XPT (eXtreme Protection Technology) and a new brushless motor which offers considerable runtime on a single battery charge.
What is the biggest Makita 18V battery?
6.0Ah battery
New 6.0Ah battery delivers longer run time, and charges in only 55 minutes. La Mirada, CA – Makita® U.S.A., Inc. has expanded the world’s largest 18V lithium-ion cordless tool platform with the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 6.0Ah battery (model BL1860B).
Is Makita moving to 40V?
Makita is ready to lead the way once again in 2019, we are excited to announcement the launch of our new XGT 40V battery system that will coexist with LXT and continue towards our vision of a battery solution for all applications!
How long does a Makita 1.5 Ah battery last?
15 mins
1.5ah = 15 mins, 2.0ah = 20 mins, 3.0ah = 30 mins, 4.0ah = 40 mins, 5.0ah = 45 mins, 6.0ah = 60 mins. Can my Makita battery be rebuilt?
What’s the difference between white and blue Makita tools?
The obvious difference is the color scheme with a bold white as the main color and black as the accent . This is boldly different here in the USA as the theme of Makita power tools is teal blue (fact: different color scheme).
How long Makita 18V battery last?
Bosch, DeWalt, Metabo HPT (Hitachi), Makita, Milwaukee Tool, and Ridgid all warranty their Lithium-ion batteries for 2–3 years. That’s a real good indicator of their minimum expectations for those packs. If you take care of your batteries, there’s no reason not to expect them to last at least that long or longer.
What is the difference between Makita 18V batteries?
The new 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah battery (BL1820) provides more run time and a fastest-charge time for compact cordless power: Up to 50% more run time than the Makita 18V Lithium-Ion 1.5 Ah battery (BL1815) Reaches a full charge in only 25 minutes – up to 40% faster than other 18V Compact 2.0 Ah batteries.