What is included in the Makita XT289PT combo kit?

The kit includes the 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill, the 7-1/4-inch circular saw, two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries and a charger. Blades and bits are not part of the kit.

Can the drill handle masonry?

Yes. It is a hammer driver-drill with 1,250 in-lbs of max torque, so it can drill in masonry as well as wood and metal.

How deep does the circular saw cut?

The saw has a 2-9/16-inch cutting capacity at 90 degrees and runs at 5,100 RPM.

Do the batteries work with other Makita tools?

Yes. The 18V LXT slide batteries fit the wider Makita 18V LXT lineup, which Makita describes as the largest 18V cordless tool range.

What is Star Protection?

It is Makita's communication system that lets tool and battery exchange data in real time to guard against overloading, over-discharging and overheating.

Is this kit enough for a framing job?

The saw's depth and the drill's torque cover most framing and remodeling cuts and fastening, but you may want additional tools for a full framing crew.

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (5.0Ah)

Q: Where is the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (5.0Ah) cheapest?

At eBay, for $550.00, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of Makita's 18V LXT brushless tools generally praise the power, run time and fast charging, and the drill and saw are well regarded as a working pair. Complaints tend to center on the left-blade saw orientation and the kit's limited tool count.

What people mention

Drill powerPraisedOwners say the hammer driver-drill has the torque for masonry and heavy driving tasks.
Battery run timePraisedThe 5.0Ah packs are reported to keep tools working through long jobs.
Charging speedPraisedFast charge times and on-board indicators are called convenient.
Saw orientationMixedThe left-blade circular saw design draws mixed reactions from users used to right-blade saws.
Kit contentsCriticisedSome buyers note the kit has only two tools and no work light.

About the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (5.0Ah)

This Makita 18V LXT combo kit (model XT289PT) includes two brushless tools: a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill and a 7-1/4-inch rear handle circular saw. Each tool has a Makita BL brushless motor. The motor is electronically controlled and has no carbon brushes, so it runs cooler and more efficiently. It matches torque and RPM to the demands of the job.

The 2-speed hammer driver-drill runs at 0-550 and 0-2,100 RPM and delivers 1,250 in.lbs. of max torque. It is used for drilling and fastening in wood, metal and masonry, and it can hammer drill. The circular saw runs at 5,100 RPM and has a 2-9/16" cutting capacity at 90°.

The kit comes with two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries (BL1850B), each with an on-board LED charge level indicator. A battery reaches a full charge in 45 minutes or less. The Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan and communicates with the battery's chip to control current, voltage and temperature. Star Protection Computer Controls let the tool and battery exchange data to guard against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. The tools also accept Makita 18V LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries marked with the star symbol. They include Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) for increased dust and water resistance.

Model

XT289PT

Tool count

Voltage

18V LXT

Motor

Brushless

Battery

18V LXT Lithium-Ion, 5.0Ah (BL1850B)

Charge time

45 minutes or less

Drill/driver