Makita 18-Volt lithium-ion is the worlds largest cordless tool line-up powered by 18-Volt lithium-ion slide-style battery. At the heart of the LXT Series are the 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion battery and the efficient Rapid Optimum Charger. The new 18-Volt lithium-ion dual port rapid optimum charger (DC18RD) charges 2 batteries simultaneously, giving tool users unparalleled charging efficiency so their batteries spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. The 18-Volt Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger offers key advantages for Makita 18-Volt lithium-ion cordless tool users. The exclusive built-in fan cools the battery by forcing air through the battery’s air vents during the charging process for faster charging. The charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. The result is category-leading charge times: two 18-Volt Compact lithium-ion 2.0 Ah batteries in only 25-minutes; two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 3.0 Ah batteries in only 30-minutes; two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 4.0 Ah batteries in only 40-minutes; two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0 Ah batteries in only 45-minutes.
- Charges two 18-Volt compact lithium-ion 2.0 Ah batteries in only 25-minutes
- Charges two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 3.0 Ah batteries in only 30-minutes
- Charges two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 4.0 Ah batteries in only 40-minutes
- Charges two 18-Volt LXT lithium-ion 5.0 Ah batteries in only 45-minutes
- Built-in USB port for charging portable electronic devices
- Makita rapid optimum charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature
- Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time
- Optimizes battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature
- 3-year limited warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Jermey Reichert (verified owner) –
With the exception of having to return the first one after burning out in the first day.
Adela Langosh (verified owner) –
Great power, smooth cut, solid construction
Luis Trantow (verified owner) –
I already had a single charger with the Makita set I bought several years ago. It makes recharging multiple batteries at the same time more cost-effective, without having to stop work.
Dora White (verified owner) –
I haven’t tested it yet. IT came with no batteries. I Will have to wait until heating them. By itself, it is a good quality product.
Rickie Fritsch (verified owner) –
Awesome
Lucienne Ledner (verified owner) –
Very good saw used all day building a deck cut alot of lumber and still have plenty of battery left
Kelly Hilpert (verified owner) –
Nice to charge 2 at a time. Also seems quicker than my old charger
Micah Welch (verified owner) –
Cuts clean and quiet motor and very light weight. No complaints so far.
Renee Moen (verified owner) –
This saw works great for straight cuts. Ideal for on-the-job long panel cuts, trim, 2X dimensional, let-ins for diagonal bracing, etc. Falls flat for bevel cuts and gets hung up 80% of the time, even with 3/4 in. pine trim. I wouldn’t try using it for stuff thicker than 2 X and PT.
Jammie Jacobs (verified owner) –
I really wanted this saw to work! I will be returning it because it will not cut 3 1/4” baseboard standing up. It would have been so easy for makita to have given a bit more clearance. Otherwise this saw is a beauty. Its powerfull and well built.
Rebekah Hane (verified owner) –
I have been using Makita brand for about 30 years. I am currently using the 18v and X2 32v platform for my cordless shop and yard tools. In all my years, this tool takes the cake, and eats it too! I purchased this tool to help me accurately cut up large sheet goods for a kitchen nook build. After using it one time, and seeing how accurate and clean the cuts were, I began leaning into it more and more. When it came to repetetive cuts, and dados, the table saw was still king, but almost every other cut on sheets was done with the track saw. It was particularly good when I needed cuts that weren’t perfectly square, due to funky wall/floor angles. I would scribe the off angle cut and in a snap, it was done. The only VERY minor gripe is that the depth gauge is metric, not imperial. I just need to brush up on my conversion. I was very briefly looking at Festool, but it made absolutely no sense due to my investment in the Makita 18v platform. This Makita track saw is amazing. Its a no brainer if you are invested into the Makita cordless platform. Even if you aren’t, this track saw us definitely worth a look.
Johanna Lindgren (verified owner) –
Works great. Charges different batteries at different times which works out great. Doesn’t over heat the other battery when charging.
Burley Boyle (verified owner) –
Lots of power easy to control
Westley Breitenberg (verified owner) –
Quick, powerful, and built with quality. All you can ask for!
Ibrahim Spencer (verified owner) –
Easy to move and very accurrate out of the box! Much better than any other saw in that group.
Maia Cruickshank (verified owner) –
Excellent saw with great battery life.
Rhea Bergstrom (verified owner) –
Very smooth running. Works well.
Colin Sanford (verified owner) –
Love it! The blade is on the right though.
Cortney Murphy (verified owner) –
Great
Devon Altenwerth (verified owner) –
Very convenient excellent power a little heavy but the convenience is worth it.First job was cutting 6 x 6 timber. No issues at max cut depth and just rolled the timber to get a complete cut