Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 750 in. Lbs. of maximum torque in a lightweight, variable 2-speed 1/2″ hammer Driver-Drill (0-400 & 0-2,000 RPM) with variable speeds (0-400 & 0-2,000 RPM). When using a batter.
A variable speed impact driver (0-2,900 RPM & 0-3,500 IPM) delivers 1,460 in. Lb. of force per revolution. It is light and only weighs 3.3 lbs, but it has maximum torque. When using a batter.
In addition, the hammer driver-drill and impact driver are both equipped with extreme protection technology (XPT), which is designed to provide increased dust and water resistance in difficult job site conditions.
Star protection computer controls are installed to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and over-heating of the system.
Incorporated into the BL1840B is an L.E.D. battery charge level indicator for the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery.
Makita is the world’s leading innovator in cordless tool technology, and the XT263M Combo kit provides you with two cordless solutions that can handle the majority of drilling, driving, and fastening applications on the market. The 18V LXT impact driver is lightweight, weighing only 3.3 pounds. To provide a superior power-to-weight ratio, the 18V LXT hammer driver-drill produces 750 in.Lbs. of torque, which is sufficient for even the most demanding drilling and driving applications. With a charge time of only 40 minutes, the 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery offers 35 percent more run time per charge than the BL1830 battery while also providing less downtime and increased productivity. The batteries are equipped with an on-board L.E.D. charge level indicator for additional convenience. The XT263M is a kit that includes two 18V LXT 4.0Ah batteries, a Rapid optimum charger, and a tool case, among other things. Both tools are equipped with extreme protection technology (XPT), which is designed to provide increased dust and water resistance for use on job sites with harsh conditions.
If not for the fact that I have had to deal with Makita customer service and the fact that they will not cover my hammer drill under the 3 year warranty that they claim it comes with, I would have given this Makita set a 5 star rating. I purchased this combo kit in March of 2018, and I use the impact driver on a regular basis because it is lightweight, compact, and has a lot of power. The fact that the hammer drill is a little bulky and that I haven’t really used it much is what bothers me about it. I’ve only used this drill a handful of times for small projects because I’m a homeowner rather than a professional contractor. The first issue was that it started cutting off at random while I was drilling some pilot holes, which was very frustrating. Then the directional switch stopped working, so there was no way to go forward or back. So I called Makita, and they told me to ship it to them at my expense, and they would take a look. A month has elapsed since the warranty was originally issued. I just received it back, and they informed me that this is not covered under warranty and that the motor has been burned. As a result, I will never purchase another Makita product again because they do not stand behind their product. If your product fails to perform as expected for a homeowner who has barely used it, don’t label it as contractor grade.
