Makita LXT VS XGT Batteries

Do Makita 18v batteries have the same cells as Makita 40v batteries? Which run longer? Which run cooler? And how many times can you smash them against a rock before they split open...?
Time to compare Makita LXT VS XGT Batteries

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00:00 LXT VS XGT
03:27 18v not compatible with 40v
04:02 Makita Battery Checker
05:57 Runtime test
08:37 Cut open Makita batteries
26:00 Smashing Makita batteries
33:15 Makita battery wrap up

[shifty]

Thank you for the effort you put into Makita content - we need you!

Thumbs up. Also subbed and belled for about the last year.

[titansteelful]

Perfect timing, I am about to try my first XGT tool. good stuff

[ManWithBeard]

It's easy to underestimate how important the shape of an item is and how that affects its strength. The more rounded shape of the LXT pack has fewer stress risers than the more angular shape of the XGT one. The extra vents don't help either but it didn't look like that's where the crack initiated. Well put-together thing, that LXT.

[Cheesus]

What a hero using his own money to test this stuff. Such a helpful service!

[riba]

another awesome video, we really needed this and now we know 100% what cells are in XGT packs :)

[Leon-dpw]

my xgt hand-blower with a 5.0ah battery fell 8m from a scaffolding on stone. I didnt even walk down to get it again because it must have broke anyways, but surprise: still works fine. love xgt

[TinkerWithTools]

Really great video! Great information as always. Thanks for all you do!

[addnet]

Have you compared the LXT 5.0 and 6.0? The base of the 6.0 battery is slightly different shape to the 5.0, what’s going on inside? Plus all the 6.0 batteries I’ve seen are all made in one country!

[MarekKubi]

Some shops sell new batteries, which were produced 5 years ago. Should they maintain them somehow or age dont affect durability if not in use?

[Krizon]

I would really like to hear an answer from Makita why does the XGT battery cost more than twice than LXT, at least here in center of Europe.

[honda]

It usually takes about 5-10 discharge & recharge cycles to wake the 🔋 up all the way. Cool test & channel

[ProToolsApproved]

Well explained! Thank you as always for great content!

[BigAnatoli]

so this is what i was watching at 6am…. its all coming back now

[Grimspocyrob]

I enjoyed that very interesting and entertaining vid thank you again

[mrstrul.]

I had several of my Makita tools fall from 3-4 meters of height and none were broken beyond cosmetic damage, 2 of which fell on the LXT battery one being an impact driver and second being a chainsaw (DUC306 36V) and as I said no damage beyond cosmetics.

[maayan]

Thanks for the video! But something's missing... the performance difference between the Chinese LXT and the Vietnam LXT... is there a difference??

[colinwilson]

Very Interesting!! The battery taking off like a rocket never gets old, I have a good laugh every time. Question Spot Welding Li Ion batteries vs Soldering??

[UKTOOLTALK]

Oh come on tools you should have at least tryd to put the bashed battery’s on a tool!!! I bet if you super glued the yellow tab back on the lxt it would have been right!!! Please do another video with you trying it!!!! Big love ❤️ oh and another awesome video my friend!get in!!!Grrrr I wish someone from Japan would start exporting the new 5ah cxt battery’s to the uk!! I’d be all over it like a

[frankv]

As for your comment on the new firmware for the battery tester: that was regarding the 3.0 firmware? That is the update that is shipped with the BTC07 adapter, for testing the 64V batteries and the PDC1200 battery pack. I just updated mine from 2.1 to 3.0 and don't see any difference for LXT or XGT batteries. So my guess is that that update is purely for the compatibility with the BTC07.

[christiancharette]

What is the model of the battery checker and the 18v to 40v adapther that you arer using?