Does this battery fit all Makita 18V tools?

Yes. It is an 18V LXT pack and works with any tool and charger in the LXT line. It does not fit Makita 12V CXT or 40V XGT tools.

Is a charger included?

Not usually. This is the battery on its own, so you need an LXT charger, which many owners already have from a kit.

How does it compare with the larger LXT packs?

It is lighter and smaller, which suits drills and drivers. Larger packs run longer in saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.

Can I leave it on the charger?

Makita's LXT chargers manage the charge and the pack has no memory effect, so topping it up between jobs is fine.

Does cold weather affect it?

Lithium-ion LXT packs hold up better in cold than older battery types, though run time drops in freezing conditions.

Is one compact pack enough?

For light drilling and driving, yes. For saws or all-day work, most owners keep two or step up to a larger pack.

Where is the Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact cheapest?

At Strobels Supply, for $179.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact?

14 stores we checked sell it, including ToolUp.com, Strobels Supply, Ace Tool Group, Acme Tools, Amazon.

Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact

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Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact

Best price now

$179.00at Strobels SupplyChecked 7 h ago

Compared across 2 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $179.00 at Strobels Supply (checked Nov 15, 2026).
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Our take on the Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact

This is a single Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion battery in the compact format, the smaller pack in Makita's 18V line. It fits every tool and charger in the LXT system, which now spans well over 300 tools. The compact size keeps weight down for drills, drivers and light cutting, while high-draw tools like circular saws and grinders run longer on the larger packs. Owners like the shared platform and the battery's resistance to cold and self-discharge; the main complaint is run time in heavy tools.

Best forOwners already in the Makita 18V LXT systemDrills, drivers and light-duty toolsCold-weather and outdoor workKeeping a spare pack in the bag

Pros

Fits the whole Makita 18V LXT tool and charger range
Compact and light, so it balances well on drills and drivers
Lithium-ion cells hold charge in storage and resist cold
No memory effect, so it can be topped up any time
Slides on and off the tool quickly

Cons

Shorter run time than larger LXT packs in saws and grinders
Not compatible with Makita's 12V CXT or 40V XGT tools
Needs a matching LXT charger, which is often sold separately
Older packs lose capacity over years of heavy cycling

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Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact price history

Lowest price we've seen: $149.00 on Nov 15 at Arbor. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as the standard spare pack for their LXT drills and drivers. They praise the fit across the range and the light weight, and criticise run time in high-draw tools and the cost of buying packs one at a time.

What people mention

CompatibilityPraisedOwners say it clicks into every Makita 18V LXT tool and charger they own.
Run timeCriticisedReviewers say it empties quickly in circular saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.
WeightPraisedThe compact pack keeps drills and drivers balanced and light in the hand.
ChargingMixedSome buyers note the charger is often sold separately, so the pack alone is not ready to use.
DurabilityMixedLong-term owners report capacity fading after several years of heavy cycling.

About the Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact

Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact

Questions and answers

Does this battery fit all Makita 18V tools?: Yes. It is an 18V LXT pack and works with any tool and charger in the LXT line. It does not fit Makita 12V CXT or 40V XGT tools.
Is a charger included?: Not usually. This is the battery on its own, so you need an LXT charger, which many owners already have from a kit.
How does it compare with the larger LXT packs?: It is lighter and smaller, which suits drills and drivers. Larger packs run longer in saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.
Can I leave it on the charger?: Makita's LXT chargers manage the charge and the pack has no memory effect, so topping it up between jobs is fine.
Does cold weather affect it?: Lithium-ion LXT packs hold up better in cold than older battery types, though run time drops in freezing conditions.
Is one compact pack enough?: For light drilling and driving, yes. For saws or all-day work, most owners keep two or step up to a larger pack.
Where is the Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact cheapest?: At Strobels Supply, for $179.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Makita 18v Lxt Lithium-ion Compact?: 14 stores we checked sell it, including ToolUp.com, Strobels Supply, Ace Tool Group, Acme Tools, Amazon.