What Makes Makita Brushless Motors Different? - Pro Tool Reviews
May 12, 2021Right now, the Makita LXT line uses at least 5 different BL motors to power their brushless tools. That's not the whole story, though. Those brushless motors need a power source—Makita 18V LXT battery packs. With that 18V battery platform, Makita gives you four levels of cordless tools to work with. Sub-compact replaces the need for 12V.