Why Makita isn't Making it? DIY Extreme Capacity Makita 18V 9Ah
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The Trouble With Cordless Power Tools
There is growing demand for alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 18V LXT Brushless 6 Pruning Saw (XCU14Z, tool only). The 6” Pruning Saw is both lightweight and compact making it a perfect option for light limb cutting and pruning. The 6” Pruning Saw features a Makita-built brushless motor that delivers optimum cutting performance.
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Makita XCU14Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6 Pruning Saw, Tool Only
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Why Makita isn't Making it? DIY Extreme Capacity Makita 18V 9Ah Battery
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Makita U.S.A. Press Releases: 2023 MAKITA EXPANDS 18V CORDLESS HAMMER DRIVER-DRILL LINE
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Reciprocating Saw (tool only) combines cutting speed with convenience features for faster, more efficient cutting. It’s powered by the industry’s fastest charging 18V lithium-ion batteries (sold separately), allowing users to remain in one battery platform and use the same fast-charging 18V batteries on the XRJ04Z as they use across the Makita 18V LXT cordless tool line-up. The XRJ04Z is equipped with efficiency features for faster cutting. The long 1-1/4 in.
18 Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Recipro Saw (Tool Only)
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Cordless Reciprocating Saw (High Capacity) - Head to Head - Tool Box Buzz Tool Box Buzz
Makita 18V LXT 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Battery & Charger) - Ace Hardware
Combo Kit XT281S gives you two efficient brushless tools for drilling driving and fastening. The Kit includes the category's fastest-charging 3.0Ah batteries and the breadth-of-line of the Makita 18V LXT system so your batteries will power the expanding range of Makita tools and accessories. The XT281S includes a variable speed 1/2 driver-drill with two speed settings and an efficient brushless motor that delivers 440 in.lbs. of Max Torque.
Makita XT281S 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-pc. Combo Kit
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Makita U.S.A. Press Releases: 2023 MAKITA RELEASES NEW 18V LXT® 6” PRUNING SAW
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Makita USA - Product Details -XCU10Z
Makita 18V LXT 11/16 in. Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill Tool Only - Ace Hardware
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The Trouble With Cordless Power Tools