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Makita XAD01 18V LXT 3/8-in Right-Angle Drill Kit
Model: XAD01 · US configuration
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Current-reference 18V LXT angle-drill kit; Makita lists two BL1830 3.0Ah batteries, DC18RC charger, chuck key/holder and a bag.
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Assessment scenario: XAD01 18V LXT battery-included right-angle drill kit
An assessment scenario for someone choosing an 18V LXT kit with a documented battery and charger in the box: Makita lists two BL1830 3.0Ah packs, DC18RC, key/holder and a bag for XAD01. The pictured side grip is not named in the written Includes list; this does not imply availability.
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- Makita’s exact XAD01 page identifies an 18V LXT kit containing the XAD01Z drill, two BL1830 3.0Ah packs, DC18RC charger, chuck key and holder, and tool bag.
- The shared model manual documents a keyed 3/8-in chuck, variable 0–1,800-rpm trigger speed, separate 3/8-in steel and 1-in wood capacity claims, and operating cautions. These are maker specifications, not independent measurements.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- The 3/8-in chuck does not meet a requirement for a 1/2-in bit shank; the separate steel capacity is not chuck size.
- Makita lists 2-5/8-in angle-head height and 12-3/8-in overall length, but not the tool-head length used by the six-inch finder rule; a tight-clearance fit is therefore unconfirmed.
- The kit photo shows a side grip that the written Includes list does not name. The exact box contents should be checked if the grip is important. No price, stock, condition or test result is asserted.
Check these before ordering
- Check that the exact offer is the XAD01 kit, not the XAD01Z tool-only package or the distinct XAD02 family. Confirm the written box list includes the two BL1830 batteries, DC18RC charger and bag if needed.
- Do not infer the pictured side grip from the XAD01 Includes list; confirm it or obtain the model-approved accessory and install it as the instructions require.
- Confirm the 3/8-in keyed chuck accepts the intended bit shank and follow the manual’s bit, material and workholding cautions. For close clearance, obtain a verified head-length drawing rather than substituting height or overall length.