Before you dive too deep into which battery system to consider, it's a good idea to have information about Makita and its ...

Makita tools usually have a good rep with owners, but these particular ones don't seem to have hit the mark, according to actual reviews from buyers.

The tool might not be for everyone ... said Jack in their Home Depot review of the apparently underwhelming 18V LXT Makita handheld canister vacuum. Several others on the site echoed the claim ...

According to Makita, "The LXT System is the world's largest compatible cordless tool system powered by 18V slide-style batteries." Makita has produced over 325 tools that are compatible with this ...

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