The Makita LXFD01CW Cordless Drill is an 18 volt compact lithium ion drill that has a built in 4 pole motor that delivers 480 in lbs of torque. It's also got a varied 2 speed metal transmissions for a wide variety of projects. This cordless drill comes with an ergonomic design with a non-slip grip to reduce slippage. There is even a built in LED light to light up the work area in tight spaces. The Makita LXFD 01CW Cordless Drill weighs only 3.3 pounds to reduce hand fatigue.
This Makita Cordless Drill has a lithium-ion battery that is EnergyStar rated that offers a 15 minute rapid recharge. The rapid recharger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5 times more cycles than regular NiCAD batteries. It comes with two lithium-ion batteries, a 15 minute rapid recharger, a hard shell tool case and even a tool belt clip so you can carry it with you and have hands free. This Makita LXFD01CW Drill has a 3 year warranty on the drill and a 1 year warranty on the battery and charger.
Dewalt 18 Volt Cordless
Makita LXFD01CW Cordless Drill Features and Specifications:
* Makita LXFD01CW Cordless Drill includes 18V compact lithium-ion batteries
* 15 minute rapid recharger
* Hard shell tool case
* Tool belt clip
* LED light built in to light up the work area
The Makita LXFD01CW Drill didn't stack up to the test as well as the Dewalt drills did. Overall it got a 3.5 out of 5 stars and a few user complaints. One guy commented that the batteries for all of the Makita drills are not interchangeable. You have to have the special 18V battery for this specific Makita LXFD01CW Drill. Yet he said the performance of the drill was outstanding. Another guy commented on the longevity of the drill, he's had it for a long time and it's been very durable. He liked that it was small and lightweight yet powerful enough to handle any task.
Some other people commented on the power of the drill but one guy said that the bits were spinning with a slight wobble. He thought the chuck head had something wrong with it, but then he saw other reviews complaining about the same wobbling. Another user had the older version of the Makita drill and upgraded to the Makita LXFD01CW Drill. He said that there has been many improvements to this new drill from the old one.