Makita Tools

Makita's 18V LXT mid-torque puts 520 ft-lbs of fastening and 740 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque into a 6-11/16-inch body that weighs 6.0 lbs with a battery. Four speeds sit alongside three forward and three reverse Auto-Stop modes, the most granular control in this class, plus a full-speed mode that cuts the trigger travel. XPT sealing and a flexible joint that isolates the battery from grip vibration are aimed at daily professional use; the XWT18 is the detent-pin twin.

Makita's answer to 36V-class saws without a new battery ecosystem: the XSH06 gangs two 18V LXT packs for a 6,000 RPM brushless motor with a class-leading 2-5/8 in depth of cut. Magnesium base, blade guard, and dual LEDs round out a saw that Pro Tool Reviews scored 9.3/10 for its unusually smooth, fast cutting.

Makita's flagship LXT recip saw is an X2 tool: it gangs two 18V LXT packs for 36V of power (hence voltage listed as 36 — it still lives on the 18V LXT platform with no new charger or batteries needed). The 2-speed brushless motor drives a long 1-1/4 in stroke at up to 3,000 SPM, and a refined crank mechanism keeps vibration and blade deflection unusually low. Tool-less blade change, electric brake, XPT weather sealing, and an LED with preglow/afterglow round it out.

The XPH14 is Makita's flagship 18V LXT hammer driver-drill, released in 2021 as the XPH07's successor with 1,250 in-lbs of max torque in a body 14% shorter (7.0 in). It runs a 2-speed all-metal transmission (0-550/0-2,100 RPM, up to 31,500 BPM) with an all-metal self-ratcheting 1/2 in chuck. It remains the torque king of the LXT drill lineup, though it predates the newer 40V XGT models.

The XPH12 has been Makita's volume-selling 18V hammer drill since late 2016: 530 in-lbs and 30,000 BPM in a 7-1/8 inch body that weighs just 3.6 lbs with a compact 2.0Ah pack. It sits well below the 1,250 in-lb XPH14 flagship, trading top-end grunt for the class-leading power-to-weight ratio and glass-smooth trigger control Makita is known for. Nearly a decade in production with a 4.4-star record makes it the known quantity of the compact class - even if the spec sheet now reads dated.

Makita's full-size 40V XGT recip saw, rated for 145 cuts in 2x10 SPF per 4.0Ah charge. Two speed ranges, an electric brake, and Makita's crank-balanced drivetrain aimed at all-day demolition.

Makita's long-running brushless LXT grinder with Automatic Speed Change: it drops RPM and raises torque under load to keep the wheel moving. The slide switch with lock-on suits continuous grinding; a paddle-switch sibling (XAG09) covers no-lock jobsites.

The mainstream impact driver in Makita's 40V XGT lineup, slotting between the entry GDT05 and the high-torque GDT04. Four speed ranges plus a digitally controlled T-mode for self-drilling screws, wrapped in a reinforced metal gear housing.

Makita launched the XFD14 in May 2021 as the non-hammer twin of its XPH14 flagship, and it remains the most powerful driver-drill in the 18V LXT range. Its brushless motor makes 1,250 in-lbs through a 2-speed gearbox (0-550 and 0-2,100 RPM), with a 21-step clutch and an all-metal self-ratcheting chuck. Makita rates it for 3-inch self-feed bits and 6-inch hole saws in wood, and the 7-inch head is 14% shorter than the model it replaced. XPT sealing and STAR Protection overload controls come standard, but there is no anti-kickback electronics.

Makita's flagship 18V LXT impact driver with Quick-Shift Mode: an Assist mode that starts slow to prevent cam-out plus two tightening modes tuned for thick and thin gauge metal. Shares its guts with the XDT20; the difference is control placement.

Released in July 2026, the GFD03 is Makita's most powerful driver-drill and the non-hammer twin of the GPH03. It makes 1,590 in-lbs through a 3-speed gearbox (0-650, 0-1,800 and 0-2,400 RPM), and Makita says the medium gear gives twice the working speed without overloading the battery. The electronic clutch has 41 settings in low, 30 in medium and 21 in high. AFT cuts the motor if the bit suddenly stops, and XPT sealing, a reinforced gear housing and a redesigned side handle round it out.

Released in March 2026, the GPH03 is Makita's most powerful hammer driver-drill, putting out 1,590 in-lbs of max torque - more than most corded drills and every cordless flagship rival. It pairs a 3-speed transmission (0-650/1,800/2,400 RPM, up to 36,000 IPM) with a 92-setting electronic digital clutch and Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT) anti-kickback. Pro Tool Reviews scored it 9.5/10, confirming it out-torqued the GPH01 in lag-bolt driving.

Makita's mainstream 40V XGT flagship in the 4-1/2/5-inch class, with a variable 3,000-8,500 RPM brushless motor Makita claims cuts 5/8-inch rebar up to 60% faster than prior cordless. Electric brake stops the wheel in under 2 seconds, AFT kills the motor on bind-up, and it's AWS-capable for auto-starting Makita dust extractors. The GAG06 is the paddle-switch sibling; the newer GAG11 swaps the 5/8-11 spindle for X-LOCK.

At 810 ft-lbs nut-busting, the highest breakaway rating of any mid-torque here, plus 560 ft-lbs fastening, Makita's 40V XGT wrench comes in the same 6-11/16-inch length as the LXT version. It keeps the four speeds, three forward and three reverse Auto-Stop modes and full-speed mode, and adds XGT's tool-to-battery communication for overload and overheat protection. Weight is 6.0 lbs with a compact 2.5Ah pack; the GWT08 is the detent-anvil version.

Makita's flagship XGT sidewinder with a 6,000 RPM motor and a base machined to ride Makita's guide rails — a circular saw that moonlights as a track saw. AWS wireless dust-extractor activation rounds out the premium feature set.