Get a Makita 18v cordless power tool kit with lithium ion batteries
Posted on | June 19, 2009 |
Makita 18v batteries are the foundation of every Makita cordless power tool
There is no doubt that Makita make some of the best 18v cordless power tools on the market. There are many other manufacturers out there that offer the same products, but if you’re on the fence about which company to go with, this article will convince you to go for Makita 18v cordless power tools.
The backbone of their whole 18v product line is the Makita 18v battery line up, which are the best in the industry. The Makita LCT300W 18v Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit is a perfect example of the company’s commitment to quality and service. This kit is perfect for everyone, from beginner to pro users, who need tools for drilling, driving and fastening.
The Makita 1/2-Inch Driver-drill (model #BDF452HW) is a great tool that is equipped with a high powered motor capable of 450 in.lbs. of maximum torque and 285 in.lbs. of PTI torque. Its transmission is a two speed all metal design with a 0 to 450 RPM low speed setting, and a 0 to 1,500 RPM high speed setting, which gives the user many options for any type of job. You will definitely not find an 18v lithium ion battery-equipped cordless drill from companies such a Dewalt that can compete with this tool in price and quality.
Also part of the Makita LCT300W is the superb BTD142HW cordless impact driver. This tool weighs a mere 2.8 pounds. Despite its feather light weight, it can produce 1,280 in.lbs. of torque, 2,300 RPM, and 3,200 impacts per minute. Makita use their high quality metals and a special heat treatment process for the internal parts of the driver to ensure a long life of the tool. A similar Dewalt model is the Dewalt DC827KL 18v 1/4-inch Lithium Ion battery Impact Driver Kit with Nano Technology, which weighs more, and is way more expensive. It’s kind of a no-brainer.
The Makita LCT300W cordless power tool kit also includes a nice rechargeable flashlight ( model #BML185W) that features a xenon bulb. Of course, central to the success of the company are the Makita 18v batteries with LXT or compact lithium ion technology. With the kit you will receive two of these and a rapid Optimum charger that is capable of fully charging the battery in just 15 minutes. The LXT batteries have become are real success, and now come with most to the Makita 18v line-up. In case you were wondering what the deal is with lithium ion, they provide a considerable performance increase compared to normal NiCad models. Makita’s 18V Lithium-Ion batteries weigh an average of 40% less, they run much longer, and five-times lower self-discharge than any regular NiCad versions. What is most important to us is the fact that its life cycle is over twice as long as NiCad; at about 2000 cycles. We could go on and on about all the benefits, from shock absorbing mechanisms, to the 16 firm-holding contact terminals, to the built-in memory chip in the battery that communicates with the charger to ensure a perfect charge every time. Good charging is very important for the life of the battery, and many systems do not take care of this for you. In addition, you can get a convenient car charger for your Makita 18v batteries that works just like your cell phone charger.
To top it all off, you won’t have to worry about your cordless power tools breaking due to defects, because Makita offers a three year warranty on all models. Lithium ion Makita 18v batteries are covered by a one year warranty.
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