What is LXT?

Makita’s Lithium-ion tools have proved market winners and now Makita’s expanded range offers a comprehensive, powerful and lightweight selection of professional tools to complete any job.

THE LXT®ADVANTAGE

4 key components make up the LXT® Advantage, providing you with the most advanced, durable and dependable 18V products on the market. Our fast-charging LXT® batteries, Rapid Optimum Charger, industry-leading brushless motors, and Star Protection Computer Controls™ work together to create the LXT® Advantage. Makita’s Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment delivers unmatched performance and innovation in motor and battery technology that’s leaving the competition behind.

UP TO 50% LONGER RUN TIME*

Battery delivers constant power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4°F/ -20°C). Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overload, over-discharge, and overheating.
*Vs. Makita 18V Ni-Cd Charger

UP TO 50% MORE MOTOR LIFE*

Makita-built Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. The electronically-controlled Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application.
*Vs. Makita Cordless Motors with Brushes

EFFICIENT POWER MANAGEMENT

The demanding applications you take on every day are also demanding on your cordless tools and batteries. You rely on your tools, so Makita® created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to monitor conditions and exchange data in real time to protect against overload, over-discharge and overheating.

INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATION

Select LXT® tools come with AWS™ technology that uses Bluetooth® for intelligent communication between your tools to eliminate cords, increase productivity, and reduce noise.

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