Makita LXT407 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit

by Makita

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The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who demands a range of Best in Class cordless solutions. The LXT407 delivers 4 Lithium-Ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, and demolition. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger.

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LXT407 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit Includes: 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill Model BHP452Z See details Reciprocating Saw Model BJR182Z See details Impact Driver Model BTD141Z See details Flashlight Model BML185 See details Two 18V LXT batteries Rapid optimum charger Contractor bag

A Range of Best in Class Cordless Solutions
Makita's LXT407 includes a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill with 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque (BHP452Z), a powerful impact driver that weighs only 3.3 pounds (BTD141Z), a recipro saw with 2,900 SPM (BJR182Z), and a rechargeable flashlight with Xenon bulb (BML185) The LXT407 also 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 LXT407 delivers a wide range of cordless solutions for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, and demolition. 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 LXT407 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, Reciprocating Saw, Flashlight, two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, contractor bag.

Other Makita Lithium-Ion Series

More 18V Lithium-Ion Tools from Makita See the entire 18V Lithium-Ion Lineup

Driver-Drills Impact Drivers Impact Wrenches BHP454 BDF451 BDF452 BDA350 BTD144 BTW450 BTW251 BTL063

Concrete Metalworking Combo Kits BHR240 BCS550 BPB180 LXT1500 15-Tool Kit LXT1200 12-Tool Kit LXT902 9-Tool Kit

Product Description

Makita really knows how to put a kit together, and this 18-volt cordless combo set is a fine example of how one purchase can flesh out an entire workshop. The LXT407 set includes a 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver (BHP452), an impact driver (BTD140), a reciprocating saw (BJR182), and a rechargeable flashlight (BML185) -- plus two LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah batteries (BL1830), a 30-minute rapid charger (DC18RA), and a rugged contractor's bag to tote and store the whole collection.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 28.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000V2JAI0
• Item model number: LXT407
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,199 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #92 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Combo Kits

Customer Reviews

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great set of tools - Buy them, November 18, 2007

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David A. Watkins "Vetteman" (Geneso, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita LXT407 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use my tools heavily. We had a special project on which we needed 3 new battery powered drills. I bought this kit that had the 2 Makita drills in it and a Black and Decker drill. All of the drills have 18 volt lithium batteries. We used each drill doing the same task for the same amount of time over 3 contiuous days. The B&D battery had to be recharged after each day. The Makita batteries went all 3 days without a charge and still had a lot of power left.

One of the Makita batteries was also used to saw thru some 2X4s with the sawsall. I have a Makita AC powered sawsall and the new battery powered unit is as powerful as the AC unit. The battery powered sawsall has a new blade changing feature which makes blade changing super easy because no tools are envolved.

The bag that comes with the kit is really heavy duty and should last for years. It is big enough to add a lot of other stuff if you need to. It is so well made and nice looking, you may want to use it as a travel bag instead of a tool hauler.

Check for Internet pricing. I paid $288 with shipping.

24 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars battery life and care, a note to the other one star reviewer, March 31, 2008

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Shantara "remodel. repair. new construction. ... (santa fe, nm United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita LXT407 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

makita does have a 3-year warranty to cover all damages to their tools and a one warranty on batteries. i believe the problem here is that the batteries were not fully charged before use. it mentions in the instructions and from the makita rep, that all batteries need to be fully charged, 4-6hours?-not sure how long, as it's been 2 years since i bought mine, before they are used on a job site. it would make sense that if the batteries weren't fully charged that they would never give the full output performance. also, makita was the company that mass produced cordless drills. in the 80s everyone had a makita cordless. they didn't invent it, it was black&decker, in the 60s, for nasa, but they made it possible for everyone to have cordless tools now. the cordless back then required that you completely drain the battery before charging. that is detrimental to batteries today, any battery, from any company. perhaps this is what has happened to all your tool batteries from makita, milwaukee and dewalt. also if you let batteries freeze, get too hot in your truck, leave them on the charger for weeks, use the tool after the battery output has dropped, eg the drill is barely turning the screw but you keep at it until it stops completely, as well as a few other things, all decrease the life of batteries. please note that these makita tools were redesigned from the ground up, improving every area of the tool. the milwaukee, which be a work horse, just added lithium batteries and changed the plastic housing of their tools. the dewalt tools took their best selling product, their 18 volt line, and added lithium-ion batteries. dewalt also has 36volt lithium-ion batteries, but i'm not sure if they settled the law suit against them for stealing the technology.
these makita tools have the best charger on the market today. it electronically charges every portion of the battery to full potential, instead of just charging until one cell is full and leaving the rest of the 1.2 volt cells to be undercharged, in effect, an 18 volt tool becomes a 14.4 volt tool. please note that for sawzall/recip saws, they require much more power than an 18 volt can provide, even a lithium-ion, for remodeling anyway, eg cutting out a door or a window. the 18 volts, regardless of manufacturer, are best for light-duty work, light pvc pipe, occasional rebar, etc. the best cordless tools known to man are hilti tools. i have their 24 volt nicad and it is the only cordless recip saw (sawzall) that could keep up with my remodeling, in fact, it is more powerful than my older, light-duty, 6 amp milwaukee corded saw! the hilti 24 volt recip saw is even more powerful than the 36 volt lithium-ion tools that boast corded power.
my favorite thing about lithium-ion (Lion) is if you only partially use the tool here and there, the battery wont need charging as often. lithium ion batteries maintain full output, in this case 18 volts, constantly and do not decrease their charge if they haven't been used. a ni-cad battery will decrease its charge by 20% if unused, in the 1st 24 hours after its been charged. this is why if you leave it in the charger for weeks at a time, the battery will decrease its charge and the charger will re-charge it over and over again. every battery only has so many charge cycles. for nicad, it is typically 800, depends on manufacturer. lithium-ion batteries typically have 1400 (makita) charge cycles, so if they are treated properly, and charged completely the first time, they will far outlast their nicad cousins.
i love these makita tools, i am so happy every time i use them. its the subtle details i love too. like the self-maintenance, high quality, high-output motor. the led lights that turn on when you pull the trigger, the heavy-duty metal belt clip that doesn't spin like other brands, the smart charger, and everything about the impact driver. i use the impact driver more than everything, small screws (other brands will over torque small screws) to large lag bolts, except when client's baby is sleeping, as it does make a rattle noise, when in use. it is so light-weight and so powerful. i also bought the trim saw and the grinder too.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makita LXT407 18V Lithium-Ion - Excellent combo package, November 2, 2007

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JMSM "JMSM" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita LXT407 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Makita continues to impress me with their tools and their combined packages. I have had the 9.6V version of the drill and impact drill/driver for about 10 years. It continues to work flawlessly to date, but I am on my 3rd set of batteries. So I decided to upgrade to the 18V Lithium-Ion version of the tools and am sure glade I did. The tools are rock solid and much improved in the power department. I have owned just about every power tool by every manufacturer, and Makita, continues to be at the top of my list before any others.