- What is included in this bundle?
- The XT288T two-piece 18V LXT combo kit and the BL1840BDC1 battery and charger starter pack. Both come in original Makita packaging.
- Does the drill have a hammer mode?
- Yes. The XT288T driver-drill is a hammer driver-drill with a variable 2-speed gearbox, 0-550 and 0-2,100 RPM, and 1,250 in.lbs. of max torque.
- How long does the battery take to charge?
- The included charger brings the battery to full charge in 40 minutes or less, and the pack has an LED charge-level indicator.
- Will this battery fit other Makita tools?
- Yes. It is an 18V LXT battery, so it works across the LXT platform, including other Makita 18V drills, saws and impact drivers.
- Is the drill good for masonry?
- The hammer mode handles light masonry such as brick and block. For heavy concrete drilling, a dedicated rotary hammer is the better tool.
- How heavy is the drill?
- The XT288T drill weighs 6.0 lbs. with battery, which is on the heavier side for a cordless driver-drill.
- Where is the Makita XT288T 2-Pc. Combo W/ BL1840BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack cheapest?
- At Central Valley, for $348.75, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Makita XT288T 2-Pc. Combo W/ BL1840BDC1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Starter Pack?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including Jobsite Power Tools, Central Valley, Platt Electric Supply, OakTree Supply, eBay.