https://www.old.toolrank.com/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/images/stories/toolrankcom_100x358.png https://www.old.toolrank.com/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-xwt02m-3-speed-brushless-impact-wrench-from-makita-201408291682/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-xwt02m-3-speed-brushless-impact-wrench-from-makita-201408291682/ Makita is continuing to expand their Brushless line of cordless tools, this time with a new 3-speed ½-inch Impact Wrench, model XWT02M. The new impact wrench kit will also include the new Makita 4.0Ah batteries, which have a best-in-class charge time of only 40-minutes. Utilizing Makita’s BL Brushless Motor Technology and their Star Protection Computer Control, a system that uses real-time communication between the battery and the tool, the tool is able to monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, overdischarging and overheating. What this means is that you get longer runtimes and better performance out... ]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:13:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-xph07-brushless-hammer-drill-has-over-1-000-in-lbs-of-torque-201408191677/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-xph07-brushless-hammer-drill-has-over-1-000-in-lbs-of-torque-201408191677/ Makita has just announced their newest brushless hammer drill, and it looks like they are not messing around this time. They say the XPH07 18-Volt Hammer Drill is able to deliver a full 1,090 in.lbs of torque, and leads the category in torque, speed, and run-time. To be honest, I was getting worried that Makita was not going to be able to keep up with their competitors in the Brushless drill category, but this announcement has shown that they can not only keep up, but that they can take the lead. "Simply put,... ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-announces-new-brushless-18-volt-string-trimmer-201407221666/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-announces-new-brushless-18-volt-string-trimmer-201407221666/ Makita has announced another cordless solution for landscapers with the addition of their 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless String Trimmer (XRU04Z, tool only). It comes a year after their first cordless string trimmer hit US markets, but because of Brushless technology, it offers a significant increase in runtime. While the previous model looked like it would work well for your average homeowner, the new XRU04Z Brushless String Trimmer has the look of a tool made for professionals. Boasting up to 90-minutes of runtime on a single 3.0Ah battery, it has the stamina to tackle more than just... ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:07:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-4-0ah-batteries-set-to-come-out-in-august-201407181664/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-4-0ah-batteries-set-to-come-out-in-august-201407181664/ Users, wanting greater runtimes in their tools, have been impatiently waiting for Makita to introduce their 4.0Ah batteries to the U.S. market. Though they have been available in other countries for months, we just got word that the new 2.0Ah (BL1820) and 4.0Ah (BL1840) batteries are finally starting to come out. In fact, the new 2.0Ah can already be found on sale now in new Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Kits and Combo Kits. The 4.0Ah cordless kits will follow shortly in August, and standalone 4.0Ah batteries will be available in September. But is Makita too late? Now... ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:22:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-makita-xsh01-18v-x2-lxt-lithium-ion-36v-cordless-7-1-4-circular-saw-201406201655/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-makita-xsh01-18v-x2-lxt-lithium-ion-36v-cordless-7-1-4-circular-saw-201406201655/ One tool that everyone wants to be able to have as cordless, is the circular saw, and cordless multi-kits have been including them for years. But were these cordless circular saws any good? Nope. For years we have had to suffer with cordless saws that were so underpowered we wondered why we even bothered lugging them around—because they were convenient, that’s why. When Makita announced their new XSH01 18V X2 Circular Saw, they promised us that their saw finally delivered the power and runtime that contractors need. And to make sure it is actually true, they sent us one... ]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:58:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-comes-out-with-new-portable-8-1-2-inch-slide-compound-miter-saw-201406181654/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-comes-out-with-new-portable-8-1-2-inch-slide-compound-miter-saw-201406181654/ For those of you wanting a small portable miter saw with a big cutting capacity, Makita has introduced their new Model LS0815F 8-1/2-inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Other than their 18V Miter Saw, it has been more than a few years since Makita has come out with a compact slider, and I am sure it will be a welcomed addition. At 31.1 pounds, the LS0815F is only a couple of pounds heavier than their much older 7-1/2-inch SCMS, but the bigger blade brings the benefits of a larger cutting capacity. At 90° it can cut up... ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:11:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-portable-10-inch-sliding-miter-saw-ls1018-from-makita-201405191642/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-portable-10-inch-sliding-miter-saw-ls1018-from-makita-201405191642/ Makita has come out with a new 10-inch sliding compound miter saw (model LS1018) designed to meet the needs of finish carpenters, flooring installers, and other trades who require both accuracy and portability. Weighing in at only 43.7 lbs, they have portability covered, but what about accuracy? With claims like "dead-on" accurate, Makita seems confident that the linear ball bearing system they have engineered will meet the needs of professionals, but only the reviews can tell us this for sure. The saw miters 0° to 47° left and 0 to 60° right, with positive stops at 0°,... ]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 07:22:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-xrj01-compact-18v-reciprocating-saw-from-makita-201404021613/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-xrj01-compact-18v-reciprocating-saw-from-makita-201404021613/ Makita has announced that they are adding a new 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw to their LXT cordless platform. This addition brings their LXT series to over 70 tools that can all use the same 18V battery. The new Makita XRJ01 Compact 18V Reciprocating saw looks very much like their compact 12V model, but should hopefully come with some added runtime and power due to the larger battery. Makita says they designed the saw for people that need to cut materials such as PVC, copper pipe and conduit in tight places. The saw features a unique dual-position... ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2014 07:39:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-enter-to-win-a-makita-18v-x2-cordless-7-1-4-circular-saw-201403241606/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-enter-to-win-a-makita-18v-x2-cordless-7-1-4-circular-saw-201403241606/ I am excited to announce that Makita has joined in on the giveaway fun and is offering up their brand new 18V X2 (36-volt) 7-1/4-inch Cordless Circular Saw for this month's giveaway. This saw gives you the power of a corded saw with the portability of a cordless by using two 18V batteries to give you a total of 36-volts of power. The added power that this saw offers also allows it to use a standard 7-1/4-inch saw blade rather than a typical 6 or 6-1/2-inch blade. Features ... ]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:40:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-adds-new-1-9-16-inch-hr4013c-rotary-hammer-to-their-anti-vibration-technology-line-201403121601/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-adds-new-1-9-16-inch-hr4013c-rotary-hammer-to-their-anti-vibration-technology-line-201403121601/ Makita is continuing to expand their line of concrete hammers with Anti-Vibration Technology and that includes the new 1-9/16-inch HR4013C AVT Rotary Hammer. They say is has 45% less vibration and 20% more impact energy than their own previous model, and that it is the leader of its class. Similar to what we saw with the smaller 1-inch HR26 model, Makita uses a counterbalance to help cancel out the forces that cause vibrations. In this model the counterbalance system is an air actuated cylinder. They also use a damper spring at the base... ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:37:00 -0500