Does the XPH16Z come with a battery and charger?

No. It is a bare tool, so you need a Makita 18V LXT battery and charger, or an existing LXT kit.

Can it drill into concrete?

It has a hammer mode for light masonry work such as anchor holes in brick and block. For repeated or large holes in concrete, a rotary hammer is the better tool.

How does it compare with Makita's sub-compact drills?

It is longer and heavier but delivers more torque. The sub-compact line trades power for less weight and a shorter body.

What chuck does it have?

It uses a 1/2-inch keyless chuck, which takes standard drill and driver bits up to 1/2 inch shank.

Is it worth it over a cheaper brushed drill?

The brushless motor runs cooler and gets more runtime per charge, and the higher torque handles larger fasteners. If you only drive cabinet screws, a lighter brushed drill is enough.

Which batteries work with it?

Any Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion battery. Larger packs add runtime but also weight.

Makita XPH16Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only

Q: Where is the Makita XPH16Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only cheapest?

At WoodArtSupply, for $124.81, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Makita XPH16Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only?

14 stores we checked sell it, including WoodArtSupply, Amazon, M&M Tool and Machinery, Tool Nut, Acme Tools.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the XPH16Z praise the torque and compact length for a brushless Makita, and many treat it as a do-everything drill on the LXT platform. Criticism centers on it being a bare tool and on its weight next to sub-compact models.

What people mention

TorquePraisedOwners say it drives lag screws and large bits that stall smaller drills.
SizePraisedThe short body is called out for fitting between studs and inside cabinets.
WeightMixedSome find it heavier than sub-compact 18V drills for overhead work.
Battery runtimePraisedThe brushless motor is said to get more work done per LXT battery charge.
Bare toolCriticisedBuyers note it arrives without a battery or charger, so LXT owners are the target.
Hammer modeMixedIt handles anchor holes in masonry but is not a replacement for a rotary hammer.

About the Makita XPH16Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only

The Makita XPH16Z is a compact 18V LXT cordless hammer driver-drill with a 1/2 in. chuck. It is used for drilling, driving and hammer drilling in wood, steel and masonry, such as drilling anchor holes, boring through framing and driving large fasteners. It is sold as a tool only, so the battery and charger are sold separately.

It is 6-7/8 in. long, which helps in tight spaces such as between studs, inside cabinets and overhead. The brushless motor is electronically controlled to match torque and speed to the job. It runs cooler and uses less battery power than a brushed motor. Max torque is 970 in-lbs, and the 2-speed transmission covers both low-speed driving and high-speed drilling.

The gear housing is all metal, and the chuck is an all-metal, keyless, self-ratcheting design. Extreme Protection Technology provides increased dust and water resistance. Dual LED lights light up the work area, and a rubberized soft grip adds comfort. It runs on Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Star Protection Computer Controls let the tool and battery communicate and monitor overload, over-discharge and overheating when used with Makita batteries that have the star symbol.

Model

XPH16Z

Tool type

1/2 in. hammer driver-drill

Voltage

18V

Motor

Brushless

Chuck

1/2 in., keyless, all-metal, self-ratcheting

No-load speed

0-550 / 0-1,800 RPM

Blows per minute

0-8,250 / 0-27,000 BPM

Max torque

970 in-lbs (110 N·m)

Length

6-7/8 in.

Weight

4.9 lbs with 5.0Ah battery

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