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Professional Makita Power & Cordless Tools

Q: What is the difference between Makita LXT and XGT platforms?

These are Makita's two distinct cordless battery platforms:18V LXT: The industry standard. Offers the world's largest range of compatible tools (over 275+ products) balancing great power, weight, and extreme versatility for general trades.40V Max XGT: The heavy-duty industrial range. Engineered to completely replace high-draw corded tools, delivering massive sustained power for heavy construction, large-diameter drilling, and intense grinding.

Q: Can I use two 18V batteries to power a 36V Makita tool?

Yes! Makita offers a specific range of 36V (18Vx2) tools—such as heavy-duty chainsaws, large blowers, and heavy rotary hammers. These tools feature a dual-battery dock, allowing you to use two standard 18V LXT batteries simultaneously to generate 36V of massive power without needing to buy a separate battery platform.

When your livelihood depends on the tools in your hands, second-best simply isn't an option. Makita is globally recognized as a powerhouse in the power tool industry, engineering machinery that delivers uncompromising durability, precision, and relentless performance. Whether you are a professional tradesperson on a punishing commercial site, an industrial workshop fabricator, or a serious DIY renovator, Makita tools are built to outlast and outperform the competition.

At Freshway Supplies, we stock a massive, comprehensive range of 100% genuine Makita equipment. We proudly supply the legendary 18V LXT platform—the world's largest compatible cordless tool system—as well as the extreme-duty 40V Max XGT series designed for high-demand industrial applications that previously required heavy mains power.

Stop losing productive hours to dead batteries and burnt-out motors. Upgrade your tool kit with advanced brushless motor technology, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, and value-packed combo kits. Backed by Freshway's 20+ years of industry expertise and rapid nationwide delivery, we ensure you always have the right tool to get the job done.

Quick Makita Tool Selection Guide

Investing in the right battery platform is critical for your trade. Use this quick decision matrix to select the perfect Makita ecosystem for your daily operations:

Carpentry, plumbing & general construction → Choose the highly versatile 18V LXT Cordless Range.
Heavy civil engineering & heavy masonry → Choose the extreme-power 40V Max XGT Series.
Starting an apprenticeship or outfitting a new van → Choose a multi-tool Makita Combo Kit (with batteries included).
Continuous, stationary workshop fabrication → Choose heavy-duty Corded Makita Power Tools (240V).

Explore Our Makita Categories

Equip your crew with the industry's most reliable machinery. Explore our core Makita ranges below.

18V LXT & 40V XGT Cordless Tools

Experience true worksite freedom. We stock an extensive range of high-torque impact drivers, brushless hammer drills, high-speed circular saws, and heavy-duty angle grinders designed to cut cords out of your daily workflow.

Makita Value Combo Kits

The most cost-effective way to buy. Our comprehensive combo kits bundle the most essential trade tools together with high-capacity 5.0Ah batteries, rapid dual-chargers, and heavy-duty carry bags for immediate worksite deployment.

Batteries, Chargers & Accessories

Never run out of power or sharp edges. We supply genuine Makita lithium-ion batteries, rapid optimum chargers, heavy-duty masonry drill bits, specialized cutting discs, and premium reciprocating saw blades.

Unmatched Performance Across the Trades

Makita tools are strictly mandated on worksites across Australia due to their legendary reliability, superior ergonomics, and comprehensive safety features.

Carpentry & Building

Drive thousands of screws without fatigue. Utilize Makita's ultra-compact, high-torque brushless impact drivers and precision 18V circular saws to frame houses and build decks with absolute pinpoint accuracy.

Plumbing & Electrical

Navigate tight roof cavities and sub-floors easily. Deploy lightweight, high-speed recip saws and compact rotary hammer drills to rapidly cut through PVC pipes and drill anchor holes in thick masonry blockwork.

Metal Fabrication & Automotive

Cut, grind, and polish flawlessly. Rely on heavy-duty 40V XGT angle grinders equipped with active feedback sensing technology (AFT) that instantly shuts down the motor if the grinding wheel gets jammed.

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Eliminate toxic 2-stroke fumes. Adopt Makita's 36V (18Vx2) outdoor power equipment, including silent cordless blowers, heavy-duty chainsaws, and line trimmers that deliver petrol-equivalent power without the noise.

Makita Tools Buying Guides

Power Your Trade with Freshway Supplies

Whether you are an apprentice electrician needing your first 18V LXT Combo Kit, or a massive commercial construction firm requiring a fleet of 40V XGT Rotary Hammers and 5.0Ah bulk batteries, Freshway Supplies is your dedicated B2B tool distributor. Enjoy highly competitive trade pricing, expert platform-matching advice, and vast stock availability. Visit our warehouse in Arncliffe, Sydney for immediate Click & Collect, or order your genuine Makita tools online today for fast, secure shipping right across Australia.

Call 1300 567 002 for Wholesale Trade Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Makita LXT and XGT platforms?

These are Makita's two distinct cordless battery platforms:

18V LXT: The industry standard. Offers the world's largest range of compatible tools (over 275+ products) balancing great power, weight, and extreme versatility for general trades.
40V Max XGT: The heavy-duty industrial range. Engineered to completely replace high-draw corded tools, delivering massive sustained power for heavy construction, large-diameter drilling, and intense grinding.

Are Makita 18V LXT and 40V XGT batteries interchangeable?

No. The 18V LXT and 40V Max XGT platforms use completely different physical battery slides and internal communication microchips. An 18V battery will not fit an XGT tool, and vice versa. However, Makita does sell an adapter (ADP10) that allows you to charge 18V LXT batteries on a 40V XGT rapid charger.

What does a 'Brushless' motor mean on a Makita tool?

A brushless motor eliminates the physical carbon brushes used in older tools. By using an electronic circuit board to create a magnetic field, the motor generates absolutely zero internal friction. This results in the tool running significantly cooler, producing more torque, and delivering up to 50% longer battery runtime per charge.

What is included in a Makita Combo Kit?

Combo kits are highly cost-effective bundles designed to get you working immediately. A standard kit typically includes 2 to 6 bare tools (e.g., hammer drill, impact driver, circular saw, grinder), two 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion batteries, a rapid dual-port charger, and a heavy-duty canvas carry bag.

How long does it take to charge a Makita 18V 5.0Ah battery?

Makita possesses industry-leading charging technology. Using the genuine Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC), a completely depleted 18V 5.0Ah battery will reach a 100% full charge in just 45 minutes. The charger uses an internal fan to actively cool the battery cells during the charging process.

Can I use two 18V batteries to power a 36V Makita tool?

Yes! Makita offers a specific range of 36V (18Vx2) tools—such as heavy-duty chainsaws, large blowers, and heavy rotary hammers. These tools feature a dual-battery dock, allowing you to use two standard 18V LXT batteries simultaneously to generate 36V of massive power without needing to buy a separate battery platform.

Are corded Makita tools still relevant?

Absolutely. While cordless technology has taken over mobile worksites, 240V Corded Power Tools remain the undisputed choice for stationary, high-volume workshop environments. For tools like 2000W drop saws, heavy metal cut-off saws, or massive industrial routers running continuously all day, corded power is still essential.

What is Makita AFT (Active Feedback sensing Technology)?

AFT is a critical safety feature built into high-torque Makita tools, particularly grinders and large drills. If the internal sensors detect a sudden, violent drop in rotation speed (e.g., the cutting disc jams in a piece of steel), the tool will instantly shut down the motor in milliseconds to protect the operator's wrists from a dangerous kickback.

Do you sell genuine Makita accessories and consumables?

Yes. Freshway Supplies stocks a massive range of genuine Makita accessories perfectly optimized for their tools. This includes high-impact torsion driver bits, SDS-Plus and SDS-Max masonry drill bits, specialized circular saw blades, grinding discs, and premium sanding pads.

Is Makita Outdoor Power Equipment as powerful as petrol tools?

Yes. Makita's 36V (18Vx2) and 40V XGT outdoor equipment ranges—which include heavy-duty chainsaws, line trimmers, and leaf blowers—deliver the exact same high-torque cutting and blowing power as traditional 2-stroke petrol engines, but with zero toxic emissions, zero pull-starts, and 50% less noise.

Does Freshway offer bulk trade pricing for construction companies?

Yes. Freshway Supplies specializes in B2B equipment distribution. We provide highly competitive, tailored wholesale pricing for civil construction firms, plumbing franchises, and facility managers looking to outfit their entire fleet with new Makita combo kits and bulk batteries.

How fast is delivery for Makita power tools across Australia?

We know downtime costs tradesmen money. Freshway provides rapid next-day delivery across the Sydney metro area (with Click & Collect available), and highly secure, fully tracked shipping to all states, territories, and regional worksites across Australia, typically arriving within 1 to 3 business days.

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Makita DHS680Z 18V Mobile Brushless 165mm Circular Saw

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Makita DTD152 18V Mobile Impact Driver

Makita DHP484 18V Mobile Brushless Heavy Duty Compact Hammer Driver Drill

Makita DLX2145T 18V Mobile 2 Piece Combo Kit

Makita DHK180Z 18V Li-ion Brushless SDS-Plus Power Scraper

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