According to Makita, "The LXT System is the world's largest compatible cordless tool system powered by 18V slide-style batteries ... handheld tools, such as drills and oscillating multi-tools ...

Makita, founded in 1915, recently ranked at the very top of SlashGear's worst-to-best list of major power tool brands, based in large part on its impressive line of 300-plus 18-volt LXT battery ...