Is the XFD13 a hammer drill?

No. It is a drill and driver only, with two drilling/driving speeds and no hammer mode. For masonry you need a hammer drill or rotary hammer.

What comes in the kit?

The kit includes the drill, an 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery, a charger and a carrying case. It does not include drill bits or driver bits.

Does it use the same batteries as other Makita 18V tools?

Yes. It runs on Makita's 18V LXT batteries, so it shares packs with other LXT tools. Larger LXT packs fit and extend runtime.

How does it compare with the XFD12?

The XFD13 is the newer brushless model with more torque and a slightly more compact body. Both use 18V LXT batteries, so the choice comes down to power and size.

What size chuck does it have?

It has a 1/2-inch keyless chuck, which takes standard round and hex shank bits up to 1/2 inch.

Is it good for driving screws?

Yes. The low 0-500 RPM range and clutch give control for driving, and the high range handles drilling. It is a solid all-round driver-drill.

Makita Xfd13Sm1 18V Lxt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Driver Drill Kit

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What reviewers say

Owners of Makita's 18V LXT brushless drills generally rate them highly for power, balance and build quality. The compact size and light weight are recurring points of praise, while runtime on the included 4.0Ah battery draws some complaints.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say the brushless motor drives large bits and long screws without bogging down.
Size and weightPraisedReviewers like the short body and light weight for tight spots and overhead work.
Battery runtimeCriticisedSome owners find the single 4.0Ah battery runs down quickly on heavy drilling.
Build qualityPraisedThe all-metal gearbox and chuck are described as durable on job sites.
ChuckMixedA few users report the chuck slipping on small bits under load.

About the Makita Xfd13Sm1 18V Lxt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Driver Drill Kit

This is an 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless 1/2" driver-drill kit with a 4.0Ah battery. It has a Makita-built brushless motor that delivers 440 in.lbs. of max torque.

A mechanical 2-speed transmission (0-500 and 0-1,900 RPM) covers a range of drilling and fastening jobs. All metal gears are built for job site durability.

The design is compact and ergonomic, at only 6-5/8" long. It weighs 3.6 lbs. with the battery.

Power source

Battery

Voltage

18V LXT lithium-ion

Motor

Makita-built brushless

Chuck size

1/2"

Speed

2-speed mechanical transmission: 0-500 and 0-1,900 RPM

Max torque