Makita 18V LXT is the most widely used cordless platform on South African sites, and this collection holds the batteries, chargers and tools that run on it. Power Tool Services stocks BL1830B 3.0Ah, BL1850B 5.0Ah and BL1860B 6.0Ah batteries, DC18RC single and DC18RD dual-port chargers, and a wide range of LXT tools from drills and grinders to a rebar tier, rivet gun and steel rod cutter.
Choosing Makita 18V LXT batteries and tools
- Battery capacity: 3.0Ah keeps drills and impact drivers light; 5.0Ah is the all-round choice; 6.0Ah feeds grinders, circular saws and twin-battery 36V tools for longer. All LXT packs fit all LXT tools.
- Chargers: the DC18RC fast charger is standard; the DC18RD charges two packs at once for crews; the DC18SE charges from a vehicle supply; the PDC01 backpack power supply runs twin-battery tools all day.
- Brushless models: DHP484 and DHP485 drills, DTD153 and DTD172 impact drivers, DGA456 and DGA458 grinders, DHS680 circular saw and DJV182 jigsaw give more work per charge than the brushed equivalents.
- 18V x2 (36V): DHR400 SDS Max rotary hammer, DHS710 circular saw, DSP600 plunge saw, DUB362 blower, DUC302 chainsaw and DLW140 cut-off saw take two LXT packs for corded-class power.
- Specialist LXT: DPT353 pin nailer, DHG180 heat gun, DTR180 rebar tying tool, DRV250 rivet gun, DSC163 steel rod cutter, DUS158 backpack sprayer.
Makita 18V tools vs 40V XGT
Makita's 40V max XGT is a separate battery system aimed at high-demand tools; XGT batteries do not fit LXT tools or the other way round. For most trades LXT still covers everything, with the twin-battery 36V tools filling the gap. Browse the tool-only range under Makita cordless, batteries alone under Makita batteries, or the newer platform under Makita 40V XGT.
In stock in Cape Town with nationwide courier delivery, free on orders over R2000. Call 021 674 2119 to check which battery and charger suit your tools.
