MAKITA XGT!!!! Is A New Platform Worth Your Money?

You've asked for it... repeatedly in the comments. Makita XGT finally debuts on the channel. Check it out and see if it's worth your investment or if you are fine sticking to LXT.

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[GregBrecker]

I can see your right with the power settings limiting them. The platform does seem to be oriented towards the higher draw cut tools, circular, reciprocating, etc.

Will be interesting to see in their twin pack 40’s if they’ve let it draw more from the batteries.

[zanechristenson]

Item for discussion: if I’m not off-base here increasing the voltage won’t do much aside from exchange volts for amps at a set equation and run significantly cooler. I think the ceiling for the amount of volts+amps is raised significantly making that jump but I’m not sure it’s worth much until they’ve added higher voltage + super high output batteries

[exigauner]

makita lxt drill had issues with broken drills in overload, even the bruschless. we have alot broken drills i think over 20 in a year i think. the protection on xgt is nice to keep the wear on drill and it has more then enough power for proffesional use. no one need so much torque on home use and on jobside in my opinion.

[interman]

Imo they should have made the batteries backwards compatible to the 18 volt range, this iscwhy I chose Dewalt and love their XR/FLEXVOLT TOOLS

[Smokeyr]

Havent watched the first 30 seconds, but yes, Makita XGT tools are well worth the money!

[MrDontcareify]

The XGT drill is absolutely more powerful than the predecessor. In fact, it’s almost too powerful and that’s why I think it comes with anti-kick back technology to not break anyone’s wrist out there. Probably one of the most powerful hammer drill drivers on the market today.

The impact driver is okay, but what I really think stands out most about it most is the 40v platform which allows you to do more work for a longer period of time (more voltage equals less discharge on the battery).

Overall, the XGT line is pretty impressive but the price point scares a lot of people off. And people like Team Red because they’re trendy tools.

[monkeyrun]

If not for the XGT dust blower, I would not be on the XGT platform.

[ryu-ken]

Nothing can beat the Milwaukee. It is simple the best and most powerful