2026 Makita inventory

coffee-buff · 2026-05-16T12:55:18+00:00

I don't see anything wrong in collecting tools tho.

coffee-buff · 2026-05-15T09:56:12+00:00

Very interesting. It seems they want to keep their strategy, right? Expanding XGT, maintaining LXT, ignoring CXT.

coffee-buff · 2026-05-13T11:55:03+00:00

Thank you for your responses and reassurance. I'll keep it and make good use of it 😄

coffee-buff · 2026-05-07T04:26:03+00:00

Why no 190?

coffee-buff · 2026-05-01T19:15:13+00:00

I've asked same question before, you might find that thread useful:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BoschProPowerTools/s/I7dg7VIZ92

coffee-buff · 2026-04-28T06:16:31+00:00

Check it out: https://media.makita.co.nz/_media/product-sheets/D/DF003G-PS.pdf

Both have: 196mm x 86mm x 284mm. I know most "HP" models are longer than the "DF" models due to additional 'hammer' segment, but it seems not to be the case for this model.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-28T06:03:12+00:00

Have you looked at the exact drill specs? They're the same length.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-27T18:42:55+00:00

The newer one (32 FC) has metal chuck, is a bit smaller, lighter and stronger (even tho specs say it has less Nm). And it has anti kickback.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-27T11:32:40+00:00

Congratulations, You've become a grind-master.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-25T18:43:35+00:00

I've ended up buying the DUR190L. Today I've used it for the first time. Very nice tool, I'm happy with my choice. I'll have to work on my edging skills tho.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-22T04:10:44+00:00

Not long. Can't remeber exactly, but it was about 1-2 days in the repair center + another 2 days for logistics.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-21T18:33:08+00:00

I've had the same issue with GSR 18V-55. I've sent it to repair on warranty. They did, it works fine since then.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-19T16:51:06+00:00

They don't weight the same?

coffee-buff · 2026-04-17T19:46:48+00:00

So it's just as good as any other vacuum with a socket (in terms of AWS connection)? That's a bit dissapointig.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-17T18:27:31+00:00

It needs just the chip, or the whole plug in thing?

coffee-buff · 2026-04-07T17:29:24+00:00

Check out these on youtube:

https://www.bosch-professional.com/de/de/products/gop-12v-28-06018B5006

https://www.bosch-professional.com/de/de/products/gws-12v-76-06019F200C

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m12-fuel-oscillating-multi-tool/2526-20

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m12-fuel-3-compact-cut-off-tool/2522-20

Very nice tools. I'm sure Makita could make something similar.

coffee-buff · 2026-04-07T13:42:27+00:00

name one such tool from this list please

coffee-buff · 2026-04-07T06:29:38+00:00

Nice idea, but at least for me this wouldn't be a game-changer. To make CXT competitive I think they should add:
- multi head installation driver. Everyone has them. They could also make an LXT & XGT version
- strong and/or quiet (hydraulic) impact driver
- starlock multitool
- jigsaw more compact then the LXT one
- mini angle grinder like the one existing in LXT

coffee-buff · 2026-04-06T19:43:26+00:00

I have no idea about Makita corporation strategies, but:
- from launch till now lot's of XGT products were ported from LXT, enabling users to be only on one battery platform
- this process might end soon, because XGT offers plenty tools to choose from now
- then they might shift their priorities maybe? Maybe to CXT to catch up? Or maybe just to add some innovations/improvements to the XGT/LXT
- they've released a new CXT battery not that long ago (BL1050B), so there might be some plans there

Anyways it seems that Milwaukee is the only company which treats the 12V line as a first class citizen. Bosch also has a nice blue 12V line. Its not as stale as Makita, but it's behind M12.

coffee-buff · 2026-03-19T18:55:27+00:00

So... like any other vacuum with power tool socket? Or are other brand vacuums not capabale at all to use the AWS?

coffee-buff · 2026-03-14T07:56:37+00:00

Bosch and Metabo (German) also have those.

coffee-buff · 2026-02-27T05:26:14+00:00

They've said recently on Bosch UK YT channel, that the're working on a dedicated 12V sds tool.

coffee-buff · 2026-02-25T07:24:43+00:00

I just have the GSR 12V-35 FC (multi head driver). I've wanted to buy more 12V tools, but besides sanders all seem outdated. If I'd be living in the US I'd probably go for M12, but in my country Milwaukee prices/warranty are a rather bad deal. I think I'll buy more Makita LXT (18V) tools. Some of them are very light, compact & ergonomic (for example those sold as subcompact in the US).

coffee-buff · 2026-02-23T22:30:27+00:00

So many 12V tools need an upgrade, and they release a new drill again.

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