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Makita LCT300W 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 3PC Cordless Combo | 
 enlarge | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $544.00
Buy New: $252.25
You Save: $291.75 (54%)
New (23) from $245.00
Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 101
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 11.7 x 10.8
MPN: LCT300W
Model: LCT300W
UPC: 088381087810
EAN: 0088381087810
ASIN: B000V2BRM2
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| | 1/2" LXT Driver-Drill - BDF452 | | | Makita built, 4-pole maximum torque motor delivers 450 in.-lbs. of efficient torque in a compact size | | | 2-speed design (0 - 400 / 0 - 1,500) covers a wide range of drilling and driving applications | | | Compact design at only 9-1/2" length and weighs only 3.9 lbs. for less operator fatigue |
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Product Description
Makita 3 pc Combo Kit includes BTD142HW BDF452HW BML185W
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| Customer Reviews: Read 64 more reviews...
 great value January 2, 2008
Jeff Pike (Mechanicsville, VA United States)
45 out of 45 found this review helpful
I've been using this kit heavily to finish a basement room. I did some shopping around originally to upgrade my old 9.6 V cordless. I had narrowed it down the Dewalt DC720KA, the Milwaukee 18v compact, or the BDF142 when I came upon this kit. I never used an impact driver before this, but I discovered all the pros now do their screw driving with these. I'm glad I decided to give it a try!
Impact Driver: I will never drive wood screws with a drill again! Significantly less pressure is required to keep the phillips bit in contact with the screw head. I've driven 3" wood screws all week and not a single stripped head. It can install a fastener in tight places where a drill or hammer/nail just can't go. Superior torque will bury the screw (head and all) as deep in the wood as you want to go. I will use this more than any other tool in the kit. It is a little beast!
Drill: Good combination of power and speed. Enough to push a 1 1/4" self feeding bit through 3 1/2" of pressure treated lumber the high torgue setting. 5/8" self feeding bits eat through studs in a flash on the high speed setting. It is light like a cordless tool should be, and has the best power/weight ratio of any cordless by far. It comes with a quality chuck and plenty of torque. I think the drill is slightly better than the compact 18v Milwaukee and just a shade behind the Dewalt DC720KA which are both fine products.
Light: Has four convenient head angle adjustments from 0 degrees to about 110 degrees and a strap for hanging. Not a primary reason to buy this kit, but it's come in really handy for me.
Kit positives: Nice compact case has room for drill bits and accessories. Batteries do charge in 15 minutes. These tools have serious power. The combo of the drill and impact driver is unbeatable at this price. You would spend twice this to get the equivalent from another manufacturer. All three of the tools are a pleasure to use. The led light on the drill and impact driver does come in handy when you are working in dark corners.
Kit negatives: Run time might not be enough for heavy duty users. Not a problem for me; quick charge time makes up for it. I can use the impact drive all day on two full battery charges. Most of the black on these tools is rubber except for the raised Makita logo, which is paint. I've jammed the impact driver into some tight places which has caused some of that paint to scratch off. You can buy belt clips for these tools off e-bay which is only a minor inconvenience.
Overall: Considering what you get for the price, this is a five star kit.
Awesome little tools! November 25, 2007
D. Nowakowski (Berkeley, CA)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
First off, I'm a professional fabricator, and i've been typically really hard on my tools, especially cordless tools, but these have far exceeded my expectations. I bought this setup when i was in a jam, my heavy duty 18v Milwuakee crapped out after only 2mos of service, and only a week back from its first warranty repair (I'm no longer a milwuakee fan, sadly). Well, needing to finish a project for monday, and stuck looking for a new driver/drill on a saturday night, I picked up the combo kit at a Home Depot minutes before closing, figuring it would get me through the project, and the impact driver might come in handy for some light duty projects later on.
Well I was amazed after working with these for 4 mos solid. So small yet so powerful, and far more rugged than i would have expected for their light weight and plastic-y feel. And wow, did i say they are small? I mean i can put the impact driver in the side pocket on my cargo shorts, or back pocket of my carhartts and comfortably climb a ladder like that. They seriously lighten my load when I'm lugging a bag of tools to a gig outside the shop, too.
The only drawback I've found is an entirely acceptable compromise for the light weight and easy handling, which is short battery life between charges. But Makita makes up for this by including a sophisticated and fast charger.
In short, this works really great for the sort of work that cordless tools do well for; tough intermittent tasks where access is tight. Sure it doesn't have all of the brawn of some of the full-size makita 18v line, but really when i need that sort of power, I'll want to be using something Pneumatic or AC-driven.
Buy it if you need a lightweight tool for intermittent use. If you need something to replace a corded/pneumatic tool out in the field, you might want to bump up to the full size (lxt) line.
Great set for a low price August 23, 2007
Mary A. Behm
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
The new LiOn driver usually runs near two hundred by itself. Add the impact driver that goes for close to this price AND include the spotlight and you definitely have a winner.
I've used the driver myself and it is a joy to use. It is very lightweight and the batteries charge in 15 minutes. So even if I'm using the drill full time, I can't run out of juice.
Great combo January 19, 2008
K. Myers
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was a little hesitant to order this at first because the driver is listed as model number BHP452HW, while I really wanted the newer model BDF452HW. However, the description is wrong. It does come with the latest BDF model. This really is a great deal compared to buying the driver by itself. The tools have a great feel and I'm sure I'll enjoy them for years to come.
Light, powerful and nice to look at December 21, 2007
Lando (Happy Land, IL)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
You will not regret this purchase. I can't believe these tools are so light, yet they are one of, if not the most powerful tools in their class. The LED light is awesome, obviously incredibly useful. The 15 minute charger is great. This set are really the future of cordless power tools.
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