New MAKITA XGT 40V Hammer Drill & Impact Driver (ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM)
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- Опубликовано: 26 апр 2021
- New MAKITA XGT 40V Hammer Drill & Impact Driver (ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM) the #VeryCoolgang unbox and run some test of the all new 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 2‑Pc. Combo Kit (GT200D) This #unboxing of these #Makita tools give you a closer look of these all new tools and we discover they are not what they seem! The 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless ½” Hammer Driver-Drill (GPH01) and 4-Speed Impact Driver (GDT01) breaks new ground for the most demanding drilling and driving applications in wood, masonry and metal.
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I have a 5 year old Makita impact driver and I just can't break it....to give me an excuse to upgrade. After numerous tear downs and builds, it's just as solid today as it was new. Great product.
I have also a 5 year old impact that just hasn’t gave out to give an excuse to get a new one lol. I use it 2 times a week so it has been used alot
I've got a 7 year old sawzall that I've put through hell that just won't quit. Still runs like the day I got it, just looks like hammered hell.
А я вчера возил свой 999 на сервис, ему 2 года. Мастер спросил - ты дебил?
I have 8year old makita impact and i wish i could break it so i get excause for me to buy xgt impact, but ja it is also nice to have really old tool with me
I have mine around 7 years working in the cabinet installation and they're still alive working great but looking old.... 😊
18v/36v for me as I don’t do any heavy duty stuff. Makita has always been an excellent tool and would thrive if the did more brand hype to get more people to notice them. Their daring nature to make innovative and some odd cordless tools gets respect from me. I remember when I worked at a Post Tool store and saw the Makita cordless miter saw...jaw dropping for its time(20+ years ago). Great video.
Glad to see more US reviewers getting these 40v drills. Recently ditched my gen 3 hammerdrill in anticipation of this makita 40v drill. Cutting back on team red and bringing in some more team teal. Team red, if you are listening, the electronic clutch on this drill is innovation. Not the tiny tweaks many Milwaukee tools get and then call it innovation.
I’ll be continuing in makita 18v 18v x2 and 40v, maybe even the 40v x2 when they start releasing tools.
I'm a die hard milwaukee guy, but makita made the right choice with this new 40v line. Call it crazy to slap a bunch of batteries on a tool, but one battery to power most things from the basic hobbyist tool to the higher construction and trade purpose tool is genius. I'm way more excited about makita in the future than I am about flex. And Vince doing all the tinkering with these tools really helps portray what these new 40v tools offer. Great video here!
yeah the 40 v blew out the milwaukee surprisingly on the torque test channel
I haven't used the 40v stuff, but I am absolutely strict to using ONLY Makita for cordless saws. They're so much better than my dewalts and Milwaukee. My Makita 36v (dual 18v) circular is probably the best cordless I have yet to use. I still use DeWalt impacts and drills though.
You dont need higher voltage, Milwaukees success is they squeeze all that power from using high currents reducing power wastage. 40v is just a marketing gimmick because people think higher numbers means better.
@@engjds Then why don't you save money and go with the Milwaukee 4V line? Voltage is electromotive force. The higher the voltage the higher the force. Higher number means it's better. Obviously there are more things to consider than just voltage, but for bigger jobs more voltage is better. Of course the same 90Wh battery will last half as long, but it will do the same amount of work in half the time.
@@Jaballer77 No battery pack is 4v, do you mean the mx line of batteries for smashing concrete and such? they don't have normal tools for the DIY or semi-pro.
Voltage does not mean higher the force, force is a function of power which is I*V, now Milwaukee parallels batteries to double Current(I), so for instance you could have a cell pack at 36V with cells in series and the same number of cells this time in parallel @ 18v but this time double the current(I) resulting in SAME power for equivalent battery size.
It is a complete fallacy to say higher voltage means more power, Milwaukee has thick motor windings to carry more current at lower voltages, and Force is proportional to Amperes times by Motor Turns.
Higher voltage families use thinner motor wires and more turns. Milwaukee is clever, since using thick wire of a few turns is much lighter armature than say a Dewalt using lots of turns at low current-high voltage.
These tools motors run at very high speed-so inertia plays a big part in output torque/power-this high speed is reduced via a planetary gearbox.
Now the MX line uses both high current and high voltage (Parallel and series combinations in very large battery packs to push that power that bit further, this is not like the fake marketing twaddle of dewalt and makita who have equivalent power batteries using more voltage BUT less current-they would only be able to push more power beyond Milwaukee by having bigger battery packs, which they dont.
I hope that makes sense, electronics is my specialism.
Milwaukee generally has stronger motors and I cannot see that changing until a new battery technology comes along.
I repair musical instruments professionally so many of my tools are very specific to that field. But I have used Makita for decades working on cars and in the jobs i did need power tools for in my business and never wanted for anything from them. I am on the 18V and will stay with it as long as they last .... which should be a long time!! Recent subscriber here who has been binging alot of your videos. Loving the content so thank you, and keep it coming. Also lived in Philly for 10+ years so your videos make me nostalgic for that time of my life too!!
The XGT is pretty impressive. It’s crazy how much electronic control they have built into it. I think it’s something that the user will definitely have to get used to. I totally agree with the Makita/Toyota comparison. I bought a Makita hammer drill/drill driver kit about 13 years ago. It was awesome! That kit is still going strong. I gave it to my brother to get him started with some tools. Great video as always! Well done 👍🏻. Have a great night!
Thanks ZZ we appreciate everything!! 👍🏻
The Milwaukee 4th gen and the Flex 1371 24 volt will out perform the new 40 volt makita impact driver.
Made the jump to 40volt XGT tools, best move I made these tools and batteries are a joy to work with. GO BIG OR GO HOME! I Love the Makita brand!
I bought my first brushless makita set when they first came out in late 2013 I still have the same set today the 4.0amh batteries they came with still fully charge,the drill I use to mix thinset and dry pack mortar and the accessory/storage box it came with is still working! Lol I don’t know what plastic they use to make their stuff with but it is super strong and durable.
I’m only 16, just getting into general construction. I currently work fast food, i just bought my first truly high end drill. I bought the xph14z from makita, 4 6ah batteries, and a charger. When i get paid again i plan to buy the xdt19 bare tool, and upgrade my circular saw and recip saw as needed. I have older ryobi stuff that do the job well enough
😂 vince definitely the adult that activates all the musical toys at christmas when he walks by. 😂
You know it! 🤣
@@VCGConstruction im with ya 😂
Got the rest of my 40V kit today! The quality just from the feel of picking it up. Its so nice.
I used battery powered Makita and Skill Drills back in the 90's. The Makita tools have come a long way, battery technology has made all cordless tools what they are today.
I'm sticking to my 18v-36v. But when the 40v hammer drill comes out I'm getting that for sure.
Oh yes awesome fellas exciting stuff thanks for the upload love the new makita xgt 40/80 volts and older lxt 😁👍👌👌👌
I'll stick with my 18/36. Love the quality of Makita !
18/36 platform here, weight and maneuvering are my needs plus I already have several in that platform
I will be continuing with my makita 18v and 36v platform as well as jumping into the 40v and 80v platform as well @Vcgconstruction
I still got my brushless set I bought back in 2014 and the carry case it came with, also the compartment it has on top is awesome for carrying screws,bits I beat the crap out of them mix concrete drill into everything and they are still holding up also the 4.0ah batteries that came with the set are still working like new. Don’t see my self switching to 40v I’m too heavily invested into the 18v platform got like a thousand batteries lol.
Just left my 18 volt platform for 40 volt line the tools are absolutely incredible
Solid info as always,the 40v line is definitely interesting,but I'm gonna stick with my 18v lxt line and cheery pick some 40v tools like the impact wrenches and drill/drivers
ive been waiting for so long for these to be available. cant wait :)
I have 3 40v makita tools now. Honestly love it. Power of the impact is crazy. 8 "x 5/8" lag no problem. I plan on using both platforms. Keep the 40v for my hammer drill, circular saw and sliding miter saw. I see positives on having both.
Not trying to be negative here or to tell anyone how to work, but what's with the obsession of using impact drivers for fastening? They're just battery versions of manual impact screwdrivers, which are for breaking stuck screws/bolts loose.
@@Turgz You can use a smaller, shorter and lighter tool for the same sized fastener. And do so one handed with less need for bracing. For finer work with smaller fasteners, decent powered modern ones don't start impacting until you're done. Makitas have a mode where they then stop.
Also, your drill may have a bit for tapping. Changing it back and forth for a driver bit, gets old fast. If you have to move a ladder for every few screws, doing all your tapping first also sucks. So you need a tapping tool and a fastening one. Given this: Having two of the exact same tool, even if it technically would work just fine, instead of two different ones, just feels a bit wasteful.
In practice, cordless impacts are general purpose _Drivers_, just as much as they are _Impact_drivers_. Manual ones, really aren't to nearly the same degree.
@@Turgz Impacts are the only thing I use unless I'm drilling a hole, even then I still prefer an impact. Driving fasteners with a drill is for amateurs. The torque is sent to the fastener instead of your hand or wrist. Drills strip out the heads of screws because they slip as soon as you encounter resistance. If you're not using an impact to drive fasteners, you're doing it wrong.
If you don't have a good feel for how to do it, use the assist modes so you don't break off the screws. Impacts won't spin as long as you have your tool in a straight line with the fastener (not at an angle). You'll be angry at yourself for not getting an impact years ago.
Can't wait! That 80 volt ope is going to be amazing
Very Cool, I might invest I feel like I should quote Tim Allen, TV show Tool Time "Need More Power"
Loveeee the 40v impact driver, definitely my favorite coming from milwaukee gen 3, these have the 2 ball collet which I love and wish my gen 3 had
30 plus year Carpenter here. Since you asked I'm planning on keeping my 18 volt system with 36v saw and adding some of the heavier duty items in 40v now.( circular saw, Sawzall, mitre saw, 1/2" impact wrench etc..).
I'm here now for a bit more info before pulling the trigger on some 40v stuff today. Marita has some great deals on some 40v stuff this month so it's hard not to take advantage of these 40v tools being priced at or below 18v tool prices.
(Rear handle 40v saw with 2 batteries, charger, bag for 200 bucks)
My 36 volt circular saw has the track compatable base and I'm hoping to see now if the 40v rear handle saw at 200 bucks has the same base.
That is neet that the clutch settings on the hammer drill on the bottom so cool I like it
I love how you associated makita and toyota, as a lover of both and i use them both as daily drivers it makes me value my tool and vehicle that much more
My dad is a big Makita guy. But Vince has made me a Milwaukee guy. I love my DeWalt tools but Milwaukee is winning me over
Dewalt still has US tools though 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@godandguns9302 I know I still love them. I love my multi tool
VCG delivering again! Good job
Can't imagine having to use 40v for anything I do , will stick with the 18v until further notice
For those Assist (Auto you called them) modes: A1 is Wood Mode for long screws (slow until started and then ramp up); A2 is Thin Self Tapper Starts slow then stops when impact starts; A3 is Thick self tapper which starts slow but won't stop; A Bolt symbol (4) & 1 is Bolt mode 1 which stops when impact starts clockwise and anti-clockwise is impact force 2 that stops after impacting stops; A Bolt 2 is Bolt mode 2 clockwise stops .3 seconds after impacting starts and anti-clockwise uses impact force 4 and stops soon as need to impact stops; A Bolt 3 is Bolt mode 3 which Clockwise stops 1 second from impact start and anti-clockwise tool slows down rotation after impacting stops
Who uses assist mode?
I was just saying that it would be nice if he read the instructions and found out what the assist modes were for and then showed how they worked on his video instead of just doing what he did.
Thanks for posting this.
@@jeffshackleford3152 Manufacturing plants consider the use of assist modes so that when production workers are driving screws into sheet metal or wood they don't strip the threads. You know how you buy stuff and it falls apart? That's because the place that manufactures it has poor quality control and doesn't train their employees on the correct way to use tools.
@@Jaballer77 I can say I have never used assist mode on anything, and I have driven potentially hundreds of thousands of screws from wood, deck, sheet metal to teks and tapcons.
@@Jaballer77 I think his reaction is pretty realistic for most construction guys.
I waited for the 40XGT to come out in Australia before buying a HROO1G Hammer drill. Turns out they supply a charging adaptor, so you can charge your 18’s too.
Came in a hard case which is good, except you have to fit the smaller SDS chuck to pack it away, which is annoying, as I’m often using the other chuck.
Love the tool though. I ask a lot of it (boring through concrete and Aussie hardwood railway sleepers) and it has not failed me.
18v platform. Makita is already overkill for what I use them for; dunno what kind of trouble I'd get into if I went up to the 40v.
40v impact drivers are definitely special but they have a shock for the price tag, that’s for sure.
I'm going balls deep on 40v. Have the angle grinder already, and Japanese impact Driver I ordered last year. The 80v on the horizon have me super interested. I really loved their 36v tool line. Especially the track saw.
I'm just waiting on the drywall drill and drywall router and Iam going all in can't wait
@@codyfrancis4474 table saw too… I hope so
They need a 40v string trimmer
How is the grinder for xgt? Debating on getting the xgt or lxt grinder
Impressive! Thx VCG!
I put my Makitas through hell 5 days a week - snow /rain/heat, dropping them, overall neglect and abuse, 5 batteries with a double charger going full out most days. They’re amazing. (Except the cheaper hammer drill that’s not so good)
The amount of auto modes is impressive defenitly can't wait to get mine in
Had my impact driver for 6 months now using it for residential and commercial construction, definitely won’t regret your purchase, worth every penny👌
@@adamfehr1994 how did you get it so early?
Ordered from Japan eBay or Japan Amazon. Google the links. You just have to wait for the ship to bring it to ya.
They’ve been out for around 6 months here in Canada, apparently they were trying to build up enough stock in the US before they released it officially because the market’s a lot larger🤷🏼♂️
@@paedahe4975 I agree probably ordered it from japan
Thanks for actually knowing the brand. First review to actually say that the gxt was a new platform. That the gxt impact and drill were just to allow one to stay with in one platform of battery. If the rumors are true and some of the 36v tools that I use make it to the gxt line then it makes sense to switch battery platforms, and who doesn't use an impact? I just wish that they had a cordless table saw. I have had a cordless job sit since 2011 ish. Started with flexvolt and switched to lxt36 as soon as the tools came out. The lxt line has different levels of tools and the level is reflected in the price of the tool. If the gxt line follows what the lxt line did then I have two to three years to see where the gxt 40v line will go. If I don't like the gxt line up then I will just stay with the lxt 18/36. Three tools that I would get the day they came out are, tablesaw, thickness wood planer and a compressor.
I want this kit, I definitely will be getting it.
I'm already invested in the 18/ 36 and that's all I need
Exactly st the end of the day they still get the job done fast and efficient
I’ve got both and think they’re great. I’ve been using them for 47 years.
I really appreciate the info thank you gentlemen 👍
Thanks George! 👍🏻
Not going to lie as a novice. I like the 40V line because of the simplicity. There's fewer tools less tinkering with model numbers looking at reviews converting between US and AU/EU part numbers comparing each and every model and then looking for a good kit that has enough of what you need. It was about $300 difference in the 3 piece kit I just bought 18V vs 40V ultimately for my needs 18V made sense but If I was a little further along the 40V sure is attractive.
👍🏻👍🏻 just bought the Xph14 kit 2 days ago and I love it. I was thinking about the Makita 40v, but the only thing that was stopping me was the battery size that come with the kits. I would’ve made the purchase if they came with 2x 4.0 or 5.0 batteries, but unfortunately they come with 2x 2.5. So I’m sticking with the Makita 18 volt for now, plus I have 20 Makita 18v batteries. I would’ve liked to see Makita do something like Dewalt FlexVolt and be able to use the 40v on an 18v tool.
Thank You!
@@jacksmith2315 all the Dewalt 20v tools I have you can use the FlexVolt batteries on them. I’m pretty sure unless specified not to, you can use a FlexVolt battery on a Dewalt 20v tool. Unfortunately Dewalt 20v batteries won’t work on FlexVolt tools.
I really do wish Makita had done it the same way as Dewalt.
Great video Vince. Unfortunately though, I will be sticking with the xlt 18 volt makita platform. The XGT platform looks very nice though.
I'm a DIYer and while the 40V platform sounds awesome but as a homeowner/ DIYer the 18volt platform works very well for all my needs.
I want to try the 40v, my dad has loved Makita over 20years.
Makita leading the way in tool innovation !!!
When your bored at work. 4:41
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Makita impacts have by far the coolest aesthetic. They just look so goddamn awesome. I love those LEDs and their unique placement. If I hadn't already invested tens of thousands in DeWalt, and if I could start over, I'd probably go Makita.
I just bought the dual 40v SDS Maxx hammer drill... (I only have the 18v other tools) but the hammer SdS max drill was too nice not to own ... 😅 so now I am mixing and matching... 🤷🤷CANT GO WRONG WITH Makita!! 🤩🤩❤️🔥
Love my Makitas and my Kawasaki's, call me a sucker for Japanese engineering.
I've been bitten by the same thing. Japanese engineering is supreme and just cool
"Made in China" though ( but with "Japanese price")
I drive a 2003 gmc duramax, the engine say isuzu motor Japan 🇯🇵
Mitsubishi and Makita for me, completely agree, Japanese all day..
Same here🤣 and of course Toyota.
I will be keeping all of my 18volt and 18x2volt tools and if I find the need for another tool I will then probably go to the 40volt. that may not be for a couple of years though.
I am sticking with my 18V and 36V X2 until they die. Being Makita, this will take years! Good to know Makita won't abandon their 18V line, for many uses that is all that is needed. The thing that does interest me is the XGT X2 series for 72 volts--chainsaws, mowers and a return of the Makita electric bike? Yeah, my only complaint is the bogus "max" BS for batteries... Et tu Makita?
I'm going to be starting on the makota 40v. With the 18v charger adapter I'll maybe pick up a couple 18v niche items and just use the 40v charger adapter.
We gotta get VCG on television. Awesome video.
Oh man , can’t wait!!!! Love it
I love Makita tools it’s very comfortable and it has a nice design!! Btw I’m like Vince Milwaukee guys 👍🏻
@VCG CONSTRUCTION VINCE. Thank you for sharing/Informing us. Question: are you going to do a line up of other brands along side it to see how they go. ✌🏾💚🤙🏾🤗⚡🔥⚡🔔🔔🔔
hey Vince, solid video brother.....one important thing to mention about the 40v hammer drill is that the clutch is electronic and automatically stops the drill instantly without any ratcheting noise and clicking and jerking like when a conventional clutch kicks in...plus it doesn't make that annoying ratcheting noise so it is much quieter....also, the 21 selections for the automatic clutch are very precise.....you will be amazed at how consistent the depth setting of fasteners is.....you should do a video testing different styles and sizes of fasteners in different materials like osb, plywood, 2x4, sheet metal etc......it is insanely consistent and a TOTALLY UNIQUE FEATURE THAT WILL SAVE TIME AND MAKE YOUR FASTENING MUCH MORE CONSISTENT FOR BETTER CRAFTSMANSHIP.....I THINK YOUR SUBSCRIBERS WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE A VIDEO LIKE THIS.....NO OTHER TOOL CAN DO IT......CHEERS FROM CANADA
Thanks for the feedback Eric! 👍🏻
That's like the Ferrari of drill drivers. Smash It !!!!
That 40 volt looks sick. Might give DeWalt a run for its money. Looks cooler than a black and decker bumblebee too
I think I’m gonna jump to 40v once the new rear handle saws come out. And once that happens I’ll just see where it takes me. But that 7 and 1/4 and 10 and 1/4 rear handle circ saws look sweet and that peeked my interest.
@@jacksmith2315 I have and still use that saw and it’s not the most powerful on the market but it’s the lightest and I think the smoothest. I actually bought that same deal last year and that’s what got me into Makitas platform.
I like what makita is doing bc you have 12v which is the lightest in weight and still has sufficient power for a lot of jobs, 18v provide more power and still provide a tool that is compact and lighter in weight which can handle 95% of all jobs, and then 40v which will be extreme power for the most demanding jobs, but probably be heavier in weight. So you got small, medium, and large. It’s perfect.
Can you talk about the Makita XAD03PT Right Angle drill? Wanted to see what you and other people think about it and all. Thanks. Great job on your videos.
If I get anything Makita it'll be the 40V. I have lots of ways I can go to build my 18V lines (have some DeWalt, Ridgid, HPT 18V, Ryobi & Craftsman) but if I want to cut Yx4 material I could get some 10.25" saw action, which I can't on the 18V lines. It just offers some things I don't already have.
Thanks Makita!
That’s very impressive the 40 volt drill drove a lag bolt that size.
I’m sorry that I’m sure this question has been asked, and answered 1000 times but in simple terms what advantage does the 40v platform give? Is it run time? Power? Both? Or something I haven’t even considered. Any clarification is much appreciated.
I only bought into milwaukee because I couldn't get the makita I wanted when I needed it so I settled still kinda regret it but the milwaukee has been fine... No complaints
its a split system vince. just like you use both m12 and m18 depending on the tool and specfic task requirement as needed. so the real questiion is which specific high power tools does the 40v or 80v makita beat the awesome flex 20v... maybe a mitre saw? angle grinder? metal cutter? sds rotary hammer? and suchlike
I like this new makita line of tools but Would love to see you check out the klein tools impact driver.
It's not much to check out as it's pretty much the SAME as the DeWalt (They even use DeWalt batteries) I am surprised Klein doesn't have it's own line of batteries for the power tools they have been cranking out.....I'm a sparky by trade and when it comes to hand tools Klein is #1 (for most guys, for me it's the K-word LOL, then whatever else is cheapest) but Power Tools, Milwaukee is very electrician focused....I have YET to see any guy, on a job site, use a Klein power tool....Also, the price of the Klein Drill/driver is just Ridic, for the Tools only, I have seen it over $250 at most supply shops.....
Can’t wait to see that 40v hammer drill go up against the DEWALT flexvolt advantage on TTR. Maybe throw the T16 up against the 40v impact just to see what happens.
Waiting to buy these. I don’t like the preorder and not knowing for sure when it will ship so they gotta have them in stock before I place an order.
I get mine tomorrow!!
I hope all these new tool releases means new TTRs in the future :)
Vince as a kid: obsessed with the toy xylophone.
Vince now: Makita charger.
its nice to see that makita is working with you and sent out tools for testing...they know who will give the best review...VCG 👍 .tool review zone and man caver tools wont be getting them unless they buy em 😂😂
That’s awesome Makita did that!! It is nice to see the VCG’s accomplishments from the hard work they put into the channel! Have a great night KOTC!!
@@zzmalone6720 thanks zz..same to you 👍
@@kingofthecrease30 the only reason TRZ won’t get them is because the Makita Knome won’t let them send em! 🤣
@@VCGConstruction 😂😂👍
@@kingofthecrease30 That pesky Makita gnome is probably wandering around the Makita shipping department looking for Clint’s package so he could take the new Makita 40V tools out and replace them with Hercules tools. Or maybe he’s parked on Clint’s front lawn watching for the Fed ex truck to roll up with a teal green box and planning all sorts of mayhem. Either way he’s got it in for Clint and the TRZ. 😂😂
Probably both. There’s certain tools that I definitely could see me needing more power for but my 18v impact, blowers, drill, even circular saws get the job done plenty fast and haven’t encountered something they couldn’t get through. I also struggle with the weight of my 18v 5ah battery when hanging drywall or even installing metal roofing. So the added weight of the 40v wouldn’t do me much good.
Is there added weight with the 40V? I didn't catch it in the video. With the electronic clutch on the drill there are less parts so I'd imagine it would be lighter than the 18V, but if it's got heavier duty parts then it might more than make up for having less parts. I'd be interested to see the weight of all the tools.
For less weight and added power, you should look into their sub compact line/: pretty impressive!
Nice work vcg
if they bring out a stud drill for the 40/80, then i'm sold.
I’ve had the 40v Impact driver for 6 months now in residential and commercial construction. I use it every day and I have to say it’s hands down the best impact driver I’ve ever used. Same power as gen3 but is so much more refined, plus the battery lasts way longer. I just keep it in the fourth speed for everything because the triggers soft enough that you can feel what your doing, even used it for drywall👌
Awesome video vince
Makita is hands down the Toyota of the tool world. Always reliable
Makita at 40v dewalt at 60/120.
Were so close to go back to cables 😁
I'll choose the XGT 40V because of the longer battery life together with it lasting longer than the LXT 18V I think.
I’m going to run both. I already have a bunch of the 18v but I’m going to get the miter saw in the 40v!!
I just did the same thing. In January I decided to consolidate cordless tool brands from an assortment of Milwaukee and Ridgid tools to Makita 18/36v LXT tools. I looked at the 40v XGT line but there weren’t any 40v tools that I needed that had extra performance or features that mattered to me, and the LXT line had more of the tools I wanted. I bought the AWS track saw, jig saw, multi tool, handheld blower, outdoor extension pole saw, 36v leaf vac/blower, articulating pole hedge trimmer and others I can’t think of. Then came time for the AWS dust collector and AWS miter saw. I was not excited about the LXT miter saw’s laser and the vacuum options were too much $$$ for the performance. Why didn’t they add AWS to their LXT vac that also worked from corded power?! Anyway, I’ve really been happy with the LXT line so I went ahead and bought the XGT miter saw. They have a new XGT dust collector that is much more powerful than the LXT…but the LXT already cost an arm while the XGT will take the arm and a leg! My only real gripe is that an 18v battery, with maybe 3 charges in its life, died yesterday. Now I get to test their customer service.
I’m not in the platform yet. I’m waiting to get a hold of the 40v tools
30yrs as a heavy industrial mechanic building Power Houses; Car Plants and Chemical Plants, I've decided to invest in my own personal tools.
Working for large general contractors that supply many of the Red & Yellow battery tools, I'm looking for more and next level for my money.
Is the Makita XGT it? Time will tell as for the build quality of the tools and batteries.
The smaller tools don't impress as much, but maybe the larger tools will outshine the competition.
Well, if I am not at makita platform and thinking to get their tools, i would definitely go with the 40v but if I have the 18v batteries and tools I would never look at the 40v since the 18v more than enough for almost all needs.
I have almost 100 18v batteries and over 70 18/36v tools. For the 40v/80v list, I would like into them for lawn care items, otherwise sticking with the 18v/36v
My XDT16 broke after 6 months. Dropped from like 7 ft and kept working, next day during a job it wouldn’t activate with any battery. Opened it up, saw nothing wrong….6 months. My original brushless lasted me years through all kinds of abuse without all those extra features.
How would FLEX Hold up against this new Makits? Can you do a test VCG
I guess Makita has a new hand held blower out that’s in the form factor of an impact driver. It’s sweet. It’s currently being sold in Japan and can be purchased, if you understand Japanese. The part number is #AS001G
It actually comes with like eight attachments and can discharge air from inflatables as well. It’s interesting.
It's a portable blowdryer! For maintaining crazy Japanese hairstyles on the job site :)
Just bout into the makita 18v system. Gonna stay woth it for a while. For the most part got what i need. Aint gonna be switching anytime soon. Don't need much as a concretor. Milwake nailgun and grease gun would be the way to go for thoes skins. Can live without though. Hitachi make some good stuff too.
ive had mt xgt 40v makita for almost 2 years now and im not joking when i say i didn't know about the auto feature for the impact
Yo Vince! LIKE button smashed! 😁👍✌
If I could, I think I would take back my recently purchased 999 for this kit. I feel like the outdoor equipment is a bit more robust.
Very good, I have had Makita sense they started drills now will the 40v work on my 18v impact?
Anyone thinking of leaving makita for the new flex... jus slap yo self
Makita 18v has and does everything I need. But this 40v is badass