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| Part Number : | LXT218 |
| Power Source: | Battery-Powered |
| Voltage: | 18 |
| Item Package Quantity: | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces: | 2 |
| Batteries Included?: | Yes |
| Batteries Required?: | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type: | Lithium Ion |
Technical Details
- 18V LXT 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill (BHP454) & 18V LXT Impact Driver (BTD141)
- Makita-built, 4-pole motor delivers 560 in.-lbs. of maximum torque
- 2-speed all-metal transmission (0 to 400 RPM and 0 to 1,700 RPM) covers a wide range of drilling, driving and hammer applications
- Compact design at only 9-9/16" long
- Built-in LED lights illuminate the work area
Product Description
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Makita's LXT218 includes a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill with high torque and high speed (BHP454Z). The BHP454Z features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 560 in.lbs. of Max Torque and 360 in.lbs. of PTI Torque in a compact size. The BHP454Z has a Shift-Lock drive system sleeve that quickly shifts from "hammer drill" to "driver" mode. The two-speed all-metal transmission delivers 0-400 RPM in low speed and 0-1,700 RPM in high, covering a wide range of drilling and driving applications. The BHP454Z has 0-6,000 Blows Per Minute (BPM) in low speed and 0-22,500 BPM in high speed for hammer drilling into masonry and concrete.
The LXT218 also includes the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (BTD141Z). The BTD141Z features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 1,330 in.lbs. of torque, 2,300 RPM, and 3,200 impacts per minute for a wide range of fastening tasks. Makita's proprietary hammer and anvil impact mechanism is manufactured using the best raw materials with the highest quality steel and unique heat hardening process for maximum fastening and driving power.
Ergonomic Design in a Compact Size
The BHP454Z weighs just 4.9 pounds (with battery) with a more compact design at 9-9/16 inches long and an ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for reduced operator fatigue. The BHP454Z is also equipped with a built in L.E.D. light that illuminates the work area for more efficient work. The BTD141Z weighs just 3.3 pounds (with battery) with a more compact design at 5-3/4 inches long and an ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for reduced operator fatigue. The BTD141Z is equipped with a phosphorescent bumper ring for quick location in dark spaces, a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work surface for more efficient work, and a "one-touch" chuck with one-handed quick release for simple bit insertion. The LXT218 includes two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries and a Rapid Optimum Charger for increased battery and charging power--and less downtime on the job site.
Built for a Variety of Applications
The LXT218 delivers a wide range of cordless solutions for drilling, hammer drilling, driving, and fastening. It's ideal for pro trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, woodworking, and any pro contractor who requires a Best in Class engineered cordless combo kit. The LXT218 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, Impact Driver, two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, and tool case.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Combo Set,
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This review is from: Makita LXT218 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
I have used this tool for 2 months. I feel this is a great combo tool set and I am completely satisfied.
After reading some of the reviews, I was hesitant to order the set but being a very satisfied owner of several Makita tools including earlier generation Makita cordless drills, I decided to give the Combo set a try (even knowing it is Made in China; read on.) Makita does a great job with ergonomics. The drill is a good manageable weight, has plenty of power, battery life, is well balanced, and does not have any skin pinch points. The trigger and reversing switch are positioned for easy fingertip control (I checked out the competitors and the Makita BHP454 in the combo set had the best fit in my hand.) The hammer drill is very effective. I was surprised how efficient the hammer drill is at drilling 3/8 inch holes in concrete. I drilled 6 holes in the same time it used to take me to drill one with my older, non impact, cordless drill. I checked the chuck run out by mounting a 1/2" diameter precision dowel pin in the chuck and measured run out with a 0.0005" increment dial indicator. Run out was less than 0.005" which I figure is very acceptable for a hand held drill. Regarding being "Made in China". I am generally very ANTI when it comes to Chinese made products. My experience has been that most Chinese products are made with poor quality control, poor heat treatment, inferior components, etc. I have experienced the inferior junk that often comes from China and, after many bad experiences, I have made it a habit to, whenever possible, completely avoid purchasing Chinese Made products. However, knowing Makita's reputation and quality, and working as a Manufacturing Engineer for many years, I have had the experience of working directly with Japanese companies and evaluating their workforce transition to China. What I experienced and I believe this is the case with Makita, if properly done, the product quality does not suffer because components initially come from Japan until such time the China operation can prove they can competently and consistently manufacture quality components. When making this transition, the Japanese are experts at exercising Complete Quality Control so the product is comparable to those coming from Japan. Amazon is excellent at taking back any product that a customer is not satisfied with so I figure there is no risk to the customer if a product does not perform as advertised. In summary, this is a fine set and I would not hesitate to recommend purchasing the Combo Set.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it, but...,
By Tiro Savage (Arcata, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Makita LXT218 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
I purchased this kit instead of the LXT211 because it has the more powerful hammer drill that you won't find in any other combo kit. I noticed right away the first time I used the drill that the chuck wobbled, as have others who own this kit and have reviewed here on Amazon. This is a problem if you need to drill holes in concrete or masonry for screws, lag shields or the like. I took it back to the store where I bought it and asked the tool technician to either fix it or replace it. He replaced the chuck, it still wobbled and he said that all hammer drill chucks wobble. Not true, case in point: Milwaukee's M18 2611-24. Wish I still had it, one of the best I ever used. Or the Maktia BHP451, their original lxt hammer drill. That was a great drill that some tweaker decided he needed more than me. I digress, but I hate it when I feel like I know more than the guys who are fixing or selling me my tools. All said, this is still a good kit. Nothing but praises for the impact driver and the hammer drill is still quite good, it's just that at the prices Makita charges I expect darn near perfection.
Updated 2/1/11: I have found that I can get around the wobbling chuck problem that resulted in holes in concrete or masonry ending up oversized. Just use a 1/16 size smaller bit than what's called for. I still feel disappointed with the drill, but now I can at least expect it to do what it' supposed to do. Man I hope Makita reads this. Bring back the BHP451! I would gladly put up with it's minor quirks for a straight chuck and 3 speeds.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
50-50,
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Makita LXT218 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
I purchased this combo set because I wanted an impact driver and a hammer drill. Let's start with the batteries and charger supplied. The charger works great and fully charges the batteries in less than 30 minutes. These batteries are great. They never seem to run out of power and as other reviewers have said, once they begin to lose their power, they shut down very fast. It's great that 2 batteries are supplied so that you always can have a backup, fully charged and ready to go. Now for the impact driver. It's a Makita model BTD141. This thing is awesome. It seems to drive any type of screw in any type of job that I throw at it. I've been using this impact driver for a couple of months now and it hasn't failed me yet. And no more stripped screw heads! I'll never use a standard drill to drive screws again. This is an awesome impact driver and is very well built too! OK, so now to the other part of my "50-50". The Makita drill hammer supplied is a model BHP454. It is very well built and runs great. My first job with this hammer drill was to drill about 60 tapcon holes in a conrete slab to secure a subfloor to it. While this drill hammer has plenty of power, it has one major flaw. The chuck wobbles so hence, the drill bit also wobbles. When drilling pilot holes in concrete, it ends up drilling the pilot holes to wide (because of the wobbling) and then the tapcon screws won't grab and secure. About 2 out of every 3 holes I drilled were useless as the screw won't properly secure. Since I purchased this hammer drill to drill into concrete, it's a pretty much useless tool with this problem. I had seen this chuck wobble issue in a coupleof other reviews but assumed it was a freak thing. Apparently, it's fairly common (I got bit by this issue too). Since I was in a pinch to get the concrete drilling/screwing job conmpleted quickly, I went out and purchased a corded DeWalt hammer drill and that tool did the job without a flaw. I'll probably use the Makita hammer drill just to drive screws (it works pretty well for that, even with the wobbling chuck) but for srilling pilot holes into the concrete, this tool is useless (go DeWalt!). If your looking for a great cordless impact driver, go for the BTD141. It's super. But buy it separately because the hammer drill is flawed.
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