Everyone write that it lighter than old makita how come the shipping weight is 26.1p while lxt218 is only 16.4?
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not sure why its listed that way. This is likley the lightest 18v I have ever used.
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The drill feels slightly lighter than my old model. Shipping weight may be a packaging issue ( paper instead of plastic?) or a heavier plastic case. I just went to a "big box store" & pulled up the online price & big store matched the price. You may want to look into getting an Amazon card --which enables free shipping with "Amazon Prime" status
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The model is only a couple pounds. I don't know why the shipping weight would be so much.
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Hi, The manual says that the tool weight is 1.0lb(0.45kg).Nothing is mentioned about with or without battery. Too me the battery is very light, not an issue All the guys that work in the shop use cordless drills or pistol type cordless screwdriver. This Hitachi is a hell of bit lighter. I never feel fatigued using it and I use it for long hours. I can't weigh it since it's at work to confirm. When I get back, I'll try to weigh it Hope this helps, Take care, Frank
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shipping prices is the main reason. Shipping from the manufacturer $25 then shipping to you another $25 makes it hard. The prices on Amazon are actually still about what the old MSRP was even though the price has gone up.
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Hi Gene - well, I just ordered one, so we'll see how she looks when it arrives.I ordered a Makita 12" planer a while back. I have to say the packing looked like it wouldn't do much good - but it was in perfect shape. People reviewing the planer also said there were some issues with damage. So it sounds like crap-shoot: hopefully the percentage of shipped units ending up with damage appears high on the reviews since people with problems are more likely to write back.Anyway - I will reply when I get mine!cheers-Rob
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the 44 weighs 22lbs... Amazon sets the shipping, that is why the price is so low. If you combine product cost and shipping cost together, it is an extremely good price!
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The shipping weight is 92 pounds. I got this from the technical specs on Amazon. Most of that (I'd guess 80lbs) is the hoist arm and pump. That is the part that has to be lifted into the stinger/foot assembly. It's not too awkward if you experiment a little and find out the best place to grab it.
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110. FYI I can only speak on behalf of mine but I did alot of research on different brands seeking advice from people I know personally and read alot of customer reviews before settling on Makita. I have no regrets.
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Mine said 12amps on the factory sealed box and 9.6amps on the tool. I think they messed up the print on the box because if you look at the official tool data sheet on makitas main site it says 9.6amp.
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I am going to say that is a misprint..... the shipping weight is over 5 lbs. The Jig itself is 5 lbs. I weighed it on my scale because I wanted to be sure. I needed a lightweight jig and this is actually the lightest one I found, but it weighs 5 lbs. I went back to the product info page and sure enough there it was 1 lb. but it is 5 lbs. I have never seen one that weighed less than 5, I would have bought it. Hope this helps. Just checked at Black and Decker they say Product Weight (lb.) 6 lb so its 5-6 lbs for sure.
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Love the Makita line and performance, pure pussy. The parts were parts were manufactured in Japan and assembled in China. Its hard to beat the price/performance unless one is a USA all the way buyer and if that is the case, let me know who in the USA can produce quality products at these prices. If money was not an object and where is was produced, POTUS Reagan would still be running this country or a better "person". The USA sold its soul for cheap iPhones and raised a new class of economic prisoners, "elsewhere". Great product well made and well built, majority of my power tools are from Makita. Love the Makita line and performance, pure pussy. The parts were parts were manufactured in Japan and assembled in China. Its hard to beat the price/performance unless one is a USA all the way buyer and if that is the case, let me know who in the USA can produce quality products at these prices. If money was not an object and where is was produced, POTUS Reagan would still be running this country or a better "person". The USA sold its soul for cheap iPhones and raised a new class of economic prisoners, "elsewhere". Great product well made and well built, majority of my... » Read More Love the Makita line and performance, pure pussy. The parts were parts were manufactured in Japan and assembled in China. Its hard to beat the price/performance unless one is a USA all the way buyer and if that is the case, let me know who in the USA can produce quality products at these prices. If money was not an object and where is was produced, POTUS Reagan would still be running this country or a better "person". The USA sold its soul for cheap iPhones and raised a new class of economic prisoners, "elsewhere". Great product well made and well built, majority of my power tools are from Makita. « Show Less
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I agree with Jeffery. The Makita, being an oiled compressor is extremely quiet. One of the best I've ever been around. Excellent compressor. We just did a garage roof about 16 square. Two Bostich coil guns and never a hitch. Yes, the compressor ran a lot but it never failed and the pressure control was very good so that we didn't drive nails through the architectural grade asphalt shingles. My only complaint is I'm old and it's heavy and tough to carry.
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Sorry, was curious so checked out Makitas site. The Specs all seem the same, part breakdowns show different part numbers though. Only difference I saw was when you buy the kit one is a bag the other a hard plastic case.
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It's the lightest i have found. Has to be under a pound. Amazon lists ship weight at 1.25 lbs with charger, etc. i got mine because of problems with my wrist using a fullsize drill all day at work to drive small screws. Does the job a bit slower but solved the wrist problem.
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Hi, since I don't have either a decibel meter or a Makita to compare it too, I can not answer the question very precisely. I found the noise level very tolerable when working out side and did not feel the need for ear protection like I do with my chain saw. I really appreciate the fact it is definately lighter than the Makita and since I was doing a lot of precise notch cutting on posts for a post and beam building. And the Dewalt left hand handle worked much better (fit my hand better for control) than the Makita. Note that I have several Makita tools that I really like.
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Its not worth $964.35. I paid under $500.00 for mine, but comparing the weight between my makita 10" to the 7.5" makita about 1/3 the weight, plus 1/3 the size. Its my go to saw for every day use.
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I will tell you exactly how much torque it (craftsman bolt on 20v, same tool, diff color and label)makes because I just tested it today, And it is way below the advertised 1300 in lbs. I broke loose one lug nut on my vehicle , I held the trigger until it would turn no more with a fully charged battery. It only made 40 foot pounds which is about 460 inch pounds according to my brand new digital torque wrench. I will say this, the Bosch 12 volt impact I also own made the same Torque. Neither impact would drive it past 40 foot pounds. the 20 volt just did it 3 times faster. I will say this, the speed of the impact attachment when put on the power handle is very serious, more than twice what the drill attachment is. again I am commenting on the craftsmen but its the same tool. The impact will drive 4"x 1/4" lag bolts into a six by six treated post very quick. I actually did a test between the 12 Volt and the 20 Volt just to see the difference and again the 20 v is three times faster. however it's also much larger and not something you want to use when replacing small hardware which is why I opted to get a 12 volt. This however does not have a light which is nice once you get used to having one. Porter-cable makes a nice impact 12/18/20v all very reasonable with an led light.