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Makita XAD05Z 18V LXT Brushless 1/2-in Right-Angle Drill (Tool Only)
Model: XAD05Z · US configuration
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Assessment scenario: Makita LXT tool-only right-angle drill with a keyed half-inch chuck
An assessment scenario for a person comparing current-reference LXT tool-only angle drills and requiring a documented keyed 1/2-in chuck. It does not claim the visitor selected this need.
Explore this buying guide ↗Why consider this model?
- Makita identifies this exact Z SKU as an 18V LXT brushless right-angle drill and states a keyed 1/2-in chuck, meeting the inclusive bit-shank threshold.
- The page excludes battery and charger; the shared manual lists compatible LXT batteries and approved DC18-series chargers.
- The page lists the chuck key and key holder; the discontinued XAD05T kit contents are not transferred to this Z package.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- Makita lists 17-1/8 in overall length, not tool-head length; exact head clearance remains unknown.
- The manual gives bit-, material- and gear-specific drilling limits; chuck size does not promise a 1/2-in hole in every material.
- The published 7.6-lb weight is with a battery; the manual gives a separate 6.8–7.5-lb range depending on battery and attachments. Neither is bare-tool weight.
Check these before ordering
- Verify XAD05Z, not XAD05T or a different XAD-family suffix; the package excludes battery and charger.
- Check the battery and charger model against the exact shared manual and inspect the written package list for the chuck key and holder.
- Measure the actual full-tool, bit, battery, hand and approach envelope; no six-inch head measurement is supplied.