Is the drill a hammer drill?

No. It is a two-speed drill/driver with 440 in-lb of torque, so it drills wood, metal and plastic but not masonry.

How long do the batteries take to charge?

Each 3 Ah 18V LXT battery reaches a full charge in about 30 minutes on the included charger.

Do the batteries fit other Makita tools?

Yes. They are slide-style 18V LXT batteries that work across Makita's 18V LXT lineup.

What is included in the kit?

The drill/driver, the impact driver, two 3 Ah batteries and a charger. Bits and a case are not part of the core package.

Is this kit enough for a homeowner?

For drilling, driving and fastening around the house, yes. For masonry or long runtime on big jobs, you would want a hammer drill or larger batteries.

Makita 2-Tool 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Cordless Tool Combo Kit

Q: Where is the Makita 2-Tool 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Cordless Tool Combo Kit cheapest?

At The Home Depot, for $199.00, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Makita 2-Tool 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Cordless Tool Combo Kit?

16 stores we checked sell it, including United Supply Corp., The Home Depot, Arbor, eBay, Pacific Power Tools.

Best price now

$199.00at The Home DepotChecked 1 h ago

26% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 16 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners of Makita's 18V LXT brushless tools generally praise the power-to-weight balance, the fast charging and the durability of the platform. Complaints tend to center on runtime from the smaller 3 Ah batteries and on kits arriving with minimal accessories.

What people mention

Battery runtimeMixedOwners like the fast 30-minute charge but say the 3 Ah packs run down quickly during sustained drilling and driving.
TorquePraisedThe impact driver's 1,500 in-lb is repeatedly called out as strong enough for heavy fastening.
WeightPraisedUsers describe both tools as light and comfortable for extended overhead work.
Charging speedPraisedThe quick full charge on the included batteries is a common point of satisfaction.
Kit contentsCriticisedBuyers note the kit is sparse on bits and storage compared with some rival combos.

About the Makita 2-Tool 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Cordless Tool Combo Kit

This Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion combo kit (model XT281S) includes two brushless tools: a variable-speed 1/2 in. drill driver and a variable-speed impact driver. Both are made for drilling, driving and fastening.

The drill driver has two speed settings and a brushless motor that delivers 440 in-lbs of max torque. The impact driver delivers 1,500 in-lbs of max torque.

The kit includes 18V LXT 3 Ah batteries, which each reach a full charge in 30 minutes. The batteries work with other tools and accessories in the Makita 18V LXT system. Star protection Computer Controls lets the tool and battery exchange data in real time during use. This helps protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating.

Model

XT281S

Voltage

18V LXT Lithium-Ion

Motor

Brushless

Drill driver

Variable speed, 1/2 in. chuck, 2-speed settings, 440 in-lbs max torque

Impact driver

Variable speed, 1,500 in-lbs max torque

Battery capacity

3 Ah