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Makita

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Professional cordless tools engineered by a Japanese power-tool specialist.

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01 / Buying facts

What you can check.

Warranty & support

Warranty, return and support terms are not yet documented. Check the policy for the exact product, seller and country.

History on record

1915 — Motor repair in Nagoya

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02 / Company & ownership

Behind the brand.

Makita began as an electric-motor repair business in Nagoya in 1915. Its current platform strategy centres batteries, motors and tools engineered to work as one system.

Sources · previous brand research
  1. 1915

    Makita begins selling and repairing electric motors.

  2. 1958

    The company shifts decisively toward power tools.

  3. Today

    Tools, motors and batteries are engineered as a connected system.

03 / Design & manufacturing

What happens where?

Design and production process

  • Makita began as an electric-motor repair business in Nagoya in 1915. Its current platform strategy centres batteries, motors and tools engineered to work as one system.
  • Current production spans Japan, China, Romania, United Kingdom and other factories.
  • Production location changes by model and market; only some Makita tools are made in Japan.
Sources · previous brand research

04 / Product guide

Start with the right product.

Representative products from our brand research; popularity and current availability are not independently ranked.

18V LXT Impact Driver

18V LXT Impact Driver

A compact high-torque cordless driver.

40V max XGT Circular Saw

40V max XGT Circular Saw

A high-output cordless cutting tool.

18V LXT Blower

18V LXT Blower

A portable workshop and garden blower.

Sources · previous brand research
Categories in our shortlist

Power tool systems · Cordless drills · Impact drivers · Circular saws · Jigsaws · Miter saws · Power sanders · Angle grinders · Wood routers · Nail guns · Oscillating multi-tools · String trimmers · Leaf blowers · Chainsaws · Hedge trimmers · Air compressors · Work lights · Tire inflators · Abrasive Blasters · Sandblasting Cabinets · Grass Edgers · Anvils · Axe Handles · Lawn Aerators & Dethatchers · Axes · Axe Heads · Riding Mowers · Carpentry Jointers · Nibbler Dies · Robotic Mowers · Carving Chisels & Gouges · Drill & Screwdriver Bits · Tow-Behind Mowers · Caulking Tools · Drill Bit Extensions · Walk-Behind Mowers · Chimney Brushes · Drill Bit Sharpeners · Lawn Vacuums · Compactors · Drill Chucks · Outdoor Power Equipment Base Units · Compressors · Drill Stands & Guides · Outdoor Power Equipment Sets

These category assignments are editorial selections, not product testing.

What is still unknown?

We do not yet have documented answers for these parts of Makita’s profile. Missing evidence is not a negative finding about the brand.

  • Ownership
  • Warranty and aftercare

05 / Compare

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Power tool systems

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