Makita LXT is an 18V nominal platform, sold as 20V MAX in markets that quote no-load voltage. Makita states on its official pages: 440 machines (makita.fr), 380 products (makita.fr).
What the maker claims
Makita states on its official pages: 440 machines (makita.fr), 380 products (makita.fr).
Neighbouring platforms
The same maker sells these platforms side by side. They look alike, they are not compatible, and this is the single most common cause of a wasted purchase.
| Platform | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Makita XGT 40 V max | Not compatible with the platform on this page |
| Makita CXT 12 V max | Not compatible with the platform on this page |
| Makita LXT 2x18 V (36 V) | Not compatible with the platform on this page |
Adapters that exist
A Makita LXT battery can power, through a third-party adapter, tools from:
- DeWalt 20V MAX (North America) / XR 18V (Europe)
- Parkside (Lidl) X20V Team
- Einhell Power X-Change
- Bosch Professional AMPShare
- Milwaukee M18
- Ryobi ONE+
In the other direction, these batteries can power a Makita LXT tool:
Retrieved price
The price of a battery on this platform at the time it was retrieved. It is the figure that matters: the cost of leaving the platform is this price multiplied by the number of batteries you own.
$87.24checked 2026-09-18 10:09 UTC
Frequently asked questions
Will an older Makita LXT battery run a recent tool?
Within one platform, yes in the large majority of cases: that is the platform's promise and its whole reason to exist. The exceptions are the hungriest tools, which refuse a low capacity or older generation pack because it cannot deliver the current they ask for. The tool is not damaged; it either will not start or cuts out under load.
What does switching platform really cost?
The price of every battery you own, plus the chargers, minus whatever you recover by selling. Bare tools resell reasonably well; used batteries resell badly, because no buyer knows how many cycles they have been through. This is the line everyone forgets.
Are cheaper compatible batteries worth it?
There are plenty of them and they cost far less. The risk is not performance but charge management: a poorly protected cell heats up. On a hand-held tool, indoors, on a site where you are working alone, that is a risk to weigh rather than ignore.