Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit

Brand: Makita
Feature

* 2-speed 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill (0-400/0-1, 500 RPM) with Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque and weighs only 3.5 lbs
* Variable speed Impact Driver (0-2, 300 RPM) provides 1, 280 in.lbs. of Max Torque in a compact design and weighs only 2.8 lbs
* 4-Position Flashlight with Xenon bulb runs over 2 hours per charge
* Makita Compact Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 15-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
* 3-year warranty on tools and 1-year warranty on batteries and charger

Product Description
EQUIPMENT: 18V Compact Li-Ion 1/2″ Driver-Drill BDF452HW; 18V Compact Li-Ion Impact Driver BTD142HW; 18V Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Flashlight BML185W. SPECFICATIONS: 1/2″ Driver-Drill: delivers 450 in. lbs. of efficient torque in a compact size and weighs only 3.5 lbs.Impact Driver: provides 1,280 in. lbs. of maximum torque and weighs only 2.8 lbs. Flashlight: Xenon Rechargeable with 4-position head pivots for greater versatility. 1/2″ Driver-Drill: delivers 450 in. lbs. of efficient to rque in a compact size and weighs only 3.5 lbs.Impact Driver: provides 1,280 in. lbs. of maximum torque and weighs only 2.8 lbs. Flashlight: Xenon Rechargeable with 4-position head pivots for greater versatility.

The Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who requires Best in Class cordless tools for drilling, driving and fastening in a more compact size. The LCT300W includes a compact and versatile 1/2-Inch Driver-drill, as well as a powerful impact driver that weighs just 2.8 pounds. The kit also includes a rechargeable flashlight. Each tool is powered by Makita’s 18V compact lithium-ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger.

Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Review
Have had this kit for just under a year. The weight of the tools is phenomenal. Very light and excellent balance. The impact gun is pretty impressive. The drill, however, doesn’t really have the opp I was hoping for. And if you are doing a lot of drilling, expect your batteries to get very hot, and also to take a very long time to cool down before the charger will start charging them. I’ve had these guns heat up quite a bit while under heavy use, so much so that I’ve had to put gloves on. This is drilling into steel, by the way. These are great guns for the price and the weight, but under heavy usage (I’m a scenic carpenter in the entertainment industry), the drill is less than impressive. And the clutch just died on it. I’m going to stick with Makita, but I’m going for the more powerful guns.

I was a little hesitant to order this at first because the driver is listed as model number BHP452HW, while I really wanted the newer model BDF452HW. However, the description is wrong. It does come with the latest BDF model. This really is a great deal compared to buying the driver by itself. The tools have a great feel and I’m sure I’ll enjoy them for years to come.

This is the first impact driver I’ve used. It works great to get out stubborn screws without stripping the heads. You can screw straight into a knot of hardwood with this. It’s got torque to spare. The kit comes in a carrying case which is nice but if you want to put the drill or driver in your tool box you will find the universal charger to big to do so. Amazon ad said there’s a battery rebate to get another battery which did not come with the kit. So I guess I am out of luck on that. The kit doesn’t come with the belt clip so if you want one get it from ebay. Still this is the best driver kit at this price and can’t be beat.

Makita has made an excellent upgrade on their already fantastic impact drill, I upgraded from an old makita 12v combo set. I am very happy with this lightweight powerful combo. Both drivers are well balanced, the 1/2″ chuck on the drill is great, and the l.e.d light stays on for a few seconds after letting go of the trigger, this is really nice. Super fast charge, Lithium-ion batteries are awesome.

I have been using these tools every day at work and have never been more impressed with their performance. The light weight makes carrying them around a breeze and the battery life has been nothing short of amazing. The batteries recharge in what seems like no time at all (15min at the most, much less if they just need a topping-off). We use DeWalt tools as well and the Makita drills hold their own against these tools any day of the week. Cost-effective and they have yet to let me down, even through daily abuse indoors or out (Alaska). I would recommend these to anyone and our supply department is considering switching over to Makita tools based upon this purchase and a coworker’s.

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Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit

Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit

Brand: Makita
Feature

* Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque, with a variable 2-speed all metal transmission (0-400 / 0-1, 500 RPM) for a wide range of applications
* Compact, ergonomic design; only 8 inches long and weighs just 3.5 lbs
* Built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work area
* Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 15-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
* 3-year warranty on tool; 1-year warranty on battery and charger

Product Description
What’s in the Box
1) Makita BDF452HW 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill.
2) 2 18V compact lithium-ion batteries.
3) 15-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger.
4) Tool case.

The Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill delivers power and performance in a compact size. The compact driver-drill delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque and 285 in.lbs. of PTI Torque, yet it weighs just 3.5 pounds. And the BDF452HW’s 18V compact lithium-ion battery charges in only 15 minutes for less downtime.

Try our new compact 18 Volt Lithium Ion Driver Drill kit. Makita built 4-Pole motor design with dual steel ball bearings lasts 5 times longer and delivers 450 in./lbs. of torque. 18 Volt power with 12 Volt weight, Lithium-Ion battery technology offers the longest run times, twice the battery life and is 40 percent lighter than competitive 18 V driver drills, weighs only 3.7 lbs. Kit batteries charge in only 15 minutes!

Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit Review
After using this drill for several months, I still think it is the best drill/driver in this price/usage range. The batteries are excellent and the available power continues to satisfy me. This drill is lightweight, reliable, feels like quality and has the umph to drill even 2″ Rock Maple and drive 2″ lag screws into the same Rock Maple with no sweat. After living with it, I’d buy it again!

So, it’s not an industrial tool, but it gets the job done around the house. If you’re a contractor, you should probably opt for their professional in (cases are usually blue instead of this ugly silver). For example check out the BDF451. That’s an industrial tool which will probably (hopefully) be more reliable, has more power, and should be more precise. The silver stuff is made in China. However, not to hold that against them, it performs rather well. It has decent power. I returned it because the spindle doesn’t exactly spin perfectly on axis (so you get a bit of wobble when driving screws, and skipping since it doesn’t sit straight in the screw head as it turns). I have the BDF451 on order, and have higher hopes for it even though I am just a homeowner.

After nearly two years of heavy use my husband has stolen my drill from me. He loves it. Last weekend, he drilled through a steel beam in the basement. He’s hard on stuff, but the Makita drill has held up superbly. The batteries charge quickly as claimed too. I’d definitely buy this drill again.

I pretty much agree with all the glowing comments and praise. (By the way, why would you specifically buy an ultra compact drill for the task of mixing thin set–a task traditionally assigned to a low RPM high torque brute of a drill). I do wish that Makita had provided 1 or 2 holders for 2″ driver bits. They are hard to do without for our operation. The existing attachment points at the base of the handle meant for securing the belt clip (how do you get one of those?) could be used for securing a bit holder that doesn’t yet exist. How about it Makita? Alternatively, some clever entrepreneur could design and market this accessory. After all, it is clear that Makita is going to sell a gazillion of these near-perfect drills.

We purchased this tool to install the boards on our deck. The tool runs through almost any wood – so you need to be careful not to go too deep (lack of torque control so operators need to practice to avoid sinking screws too deep). Battery life was less than expected – fortunately we had two batteries so while we used one, we charged the other. My only other complaint is that the beasty toy has been destroying my quick release bits (why I’m online tonight). If you get this tool, you’ll want to invest in some good quality bits. Also, you can expect some noise (woodpecker on steroids) when the tool starts to get serious about putting the screw in so ear plugs are recommended.

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Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit