This is a Makita LXT 18V battery designed for use across the Makita LXT cordless tool range.
This page shows which Makita LXT tools are compatible with this battery, including tools that require a star-terminal battery
and tools that are not suitable for this model.
Compatibility depends on factors such as battery capacity, star terminal protection, and tool power requirements.
Always check compatibility before using older LXT batteries with newer high-draw tools.
Which Makita LXT tools take this battery?
Use the Will It Fit? checker below to see the Makita 18V LXT tools we have recorded as compatible with this battery. The list is drawn from our platform-level fitment data, which is checked against Makita’s published specifications; it is not a Makita-approved list. Some newer high-draw LXT tools require a star-marked (★) battery or a higher-capacity pack — always confirm against the tool’s own manual before use. For the full platform picture, see our Makita 18V LXT battery compatibility guide.
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Related Compatibility Guides
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