With over 100 years of experience in performance and quality, it’s no surprise Makita is a significant brand in the power tools industry. The vast selection of 18V tools boasts its regard for the environment, commitment to safety measures, and innovations in design and manufacturing.
When looking for the best 18V products for your money, it’s essential to research a brand and what it has to offer. So why choose Makita? Read on to find out more.
Makita was founded in Nagoya City in Japan in 1915 under the name of ‘Makita Denski Seisakusho.’ Initially, it offered the sale and repair of lighting fixtures, motors and transformers. It wasn’t until 1958 that Makita's first power tool - a hand-operated electric planer was revealed! Later on, in 1978, Makita launched its first 7.2V battery drum.
Today Makita is a well recognised and celebrated brand with an estimated 17,000 employees worldwide and a presence in over 40 different countries.
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And it doesn’t stop there. Discover some of our functional, feature friendly favourites below.
For compact, cordless convenience try the Makita DPJ180Z Cordless Biscuit Jointer. This super tool delivers great cut accuracy and the performance of a corded tool, without the cord.
Works like a charm
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Well made and silent
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Cut clean and fast. The Makita DHS680Z continues the Makita legacy through build quality, balance and usability. Fitted with an advanced brushless motor, the circular saw offers high performance and improved technology. The saw features Makita’s Automatic Speed Control. Heavy cuts require lower speeds with higher torque, lighter cuts need higher speeds. The saw does this automatically changing the cutting speed according to the load.
With the Makita DBS180Z 18V cordless, variable speed industrial narrow Belt Sander you can sand, cut, sculpt and grind timber and metals. What’s more? At 9mm wide, the abrasive belt can reach places other power sanders can’t.
The Makita DRT50ZJ is the first cordless router trimmer in the Makita range. It features a brushless motor for low maintenance and longer runtime per battery. Designed without carbon brushes, these motors run cooler and far more efficiently resulting in a long trouble free working life.
Great little tool!
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Stunning piece of kit
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Engineered for excellence, this high spec, high power brushless combi drill offers the highest specification Makita brushless combi drill to date. Like most Makita products, it is easy to use, well balanced and well built.
The products listed above are body only machines belonging to the Makita LXT 18V family. Power up your 18V Makita tools with Lithium-Ion technology batteries, fitting all Makita 18V Li-Ion tools
Makita BL1830 Li-Ion Battery (3.0AH)
Makita BL1850 Li-Ion Battery (5.0AH)
Makita DC18RD Twin Port Charger
Charge your two Makita batteries simultaneously and save time with optimum rapid charging. With its advanced technology, the twin port charger queries each battery and then selects the voltage and current necessary for rapid charging. A fan forces cool air around the battery preventing overheating and minimising charge time.
Did you know, Makita offer a 3 Year Warranty for registered buyers? Shop the selection to find out more.
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Want to read more about how Makita became the pioneering tool manufacturer to launch Lithium-Ion powered cordless tools? Read our blog here:
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