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The Makita XT442 bundles four 18V LXT tools: a 2-speed 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill, a 6-1/2-inch circular saw, a recipro saw and a 4-position flashlight. It ships with two 3.0Ah batteries, a Rapid Optimum Charger and a tool bag. The drill's 480 in.lbs. of torque and the saw's ability to cut 2X material at 45 degrees cover most framing and remodeling tasks. It suits pros and serious DIYers already in the LXT system; rivals like DeWalt and Milwaukee kits often add a fifth tool or bigger batteries, but Makita's fast charging and Star Protection battery monitoring are the draw.
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Owners of Makita LXT kits generally praise the tools' power and durability and the fast charger. The common complaint is that 3.0Ah batteries drain quickly in the saw and recipro saw, and some wish an impact driver were included.
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit (model XT442) includes four cordless tools for drilling, driving, cutting, demolition and lighting. It is part of Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion system, which runs on slide-style batteries.
The kit has a 2-speed ½" hammer driver-drill with 480 in.lbs. of max torque. The 6-1/2" circular saw cuts 2x material at 45°. The reciprocating saw runs at 0-2,800 strokes per minute. The 4-position rechargeable flashlight (DML185) has a Xenon bulb.
Star Protection Computer Controls let the tool and battery exchange data in real time. They monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. The tools can also run on other Makita 18V LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries marked with the star symbol, which shows Star Protection inside.
