Makita CXT Cordless Tools

The Makita CXT Cordless Tools Range at Tooled-Up.com

Makita CXT Cordless Tools are built around the brand's 12v slide-on battery platform. CXT replaced the older 10.8v stick battery system and is now Makita's main compact cordless platform. It is aimed at tradespeople who want a lot of performance from a small, light tool, and at keen DIYers who want professional build quality without the bulk.

The tools are compact and many are brushless, so they suit long days, overhead work and tight spaces where an 18v machine is awkward. Tooled-Up.com stocks the range from drill drivers and impact drivers to laser levels, vacuum cleaners, job site radios and garden tools, all running on the same 12v batteries.

What's in the Makita CXT Cordless Tools Range

Drilling and Fastening

Drill drivers and combi drills handle screwdriving and drilling in wood, metal and masonry. Impact drivers and impact wrenches deal with long screws, coach bolts and fixings, with plenty of torque from a compact body.

Laser Levels

The laser levels include green multi line models such as the SK10GD, SK20GD, SK40GD and SK700GD. Green beams are easier to see in bright rooms, which helps with setting out tiles, partitions, kitchens and first-fix work. The SKR001 rotary laser level accepts XGT, LXT and CXT batteries, so it fits into mixed Makita setups.

Cleaning and Site Comforts

• Vacuum cleaners such as the CL200FD and CL117FD for clearing dust and debris as you work.
• Blowers for clearing sawdust and swarf from work surfaces and for light outdoor tidying. The CLX247SAX1 combines a vacuum cleaner and blower in one kit.
• Job site radios including the MR007G DAB+ Bluetooth model.
• Portable lighting for dark lofts, cupboards and under-sink work.

Garden and Finishing Tools

The range also covers garden jobs, including the UP100D pruning shears, UC100D pruning saw, UN460WD pole hedge trimmer and US053D garden sprayer. The PV301D brushless sander polisher is there for finishing and surface preparation.

Power and Kits

Battery packs, battery chargers and power tool kits let you start a 12v system or extend an existing one. The DEBADP08 USB battery adaptor lets a CXT battery charge phones and other USB devices on site.

Key Features

• Slide-on 12v batteries: CXT packs offer higher capacities than the older stick batteries, and the higher-capacity models have integrated fuel gauges.
• Overload protection: the batteries protect themselves, and the tools, under heavy load.
• Cold-weather operation: the batteries can be used in temperatures down to -20°C, which suits winter site work.
• Brushless motors: the latest tools are shrunk down as far as possible, giving good runtime, less fatigue and better access to restricted spaces.
• Warranty: like Makita's 18v LXT range, CXT tools are covered by a three year commercial warranty.

Makita CXT Cordless Tools Applications

For electricians and plumbers, a compact drill driver or impact driver is easy to carry up a ladder and works well in voids, cupboards and under floors. Joiners and fitters can use the same tools for hinges, handles, kitchen installs and general fixing, and the green laser levels help keep the work square and level.

Decorators and finishers will find the sander polisher and vacuum useful for preparation and clean-up. Landscapers and gardeners can use the pruning saw, pruning shears, pole hedge trimmer and sprayer for lighter grounds maintenance without petrol or a mains lead. Maintenance teams, facilities staff and DIYers will like the radios, lights and blowers for day-to-day jobs around the house, workshop or van.

Compatibility and Accessories

All CXT tools share the same 12v slide-on battery, so one set of packs and chargers can run drills, lasers, lights, radios and garden tools. Tooled-Up.com lists additional battery packs and chargers, so you can keep spares charged and avoid downtime. Many customers buy a tool-only unit to add to an existing set, while power tool kits suit anyone starting out.

Check the battery label before buying. CXT batteries are not interchangeable with older 10.8v stick batteries, and they are different from 18v LXT packs. The SKR001 rotary laser is the exception, as it works across XGT, LXT and CXT batteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CXT mean on Makita tools?

CXT is Makita's 12v slide-on compact battery platform. It replaced the earlier 10.8v stick battery system.

Are CXT batteries compatible with 18v LXT tools?

No. CXT 12v batteries only fit CXT tools and chargers. The SKR001 rotary laser level is an exception, as it works with XGT, LXT and CXT batteries.

Are Makita CXT tools powerful enough for trade use?

Yes, for the jobs they are designed for. The brushless models deliver strong performance for drilling, driving and fixing, and they are covered by a three year commercial warranty. For heavy-duty work such as large-diameter drilling or demolition, an 18v tool is a better choice.

Can I use CXT batteries in cold weather?

Yes. The batteries can be used in temperatures down to -20°C, which suits winter work outdoors or in unheated buildings.

Which CXT laser level should I choose?

The green multi line models in the SK10GD to SK700GD range suit interior setting out and alignment. Choose the SKR001 rotary laser if you need to level over a larger area or run it from XGT or LXT batteries.