18V LXT Cordless Hammer Drill Makita makes some of the best drills on the market, and its 18V LXT Cordless Hammer Drill is a great example of why the brand is so prominent. The tool weighs just 3. ...

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Impact Driver features the same Star Protection Computer Controls to prevent overloading and overheating as several other Makita drills on our list.

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).

Makita 36V LXT Tools & Batteries Before dual-battery platforms became the norm, Makita also made an early push into high-powered cordless tools with its original 36V LXT lineup.

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).

The Makita's 10-piece LXT Woodworking Combo Kit has product code XT1001SM and sells for around $1,179. It's available from various hardware chains and retailers, including Acme Tools and Amazon.

Top Makita models The Makita we tested, the 18-Volt LXT, really wowed us in every aspect, especially with its impressively long battery life. It should be more than enough drill for the average DIYer.

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).

Makita benefits Battery efficiency: Most of the drills we tested from other brands lasted 30 to 45 minutes. The Makita 18-Volt LXT Drill was the only one that lasted over an hour (about 65 minutes).