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Makita XT505 18V LXT five-tool combo kit (3.0Ah)
Model: XT505 · US configuration
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Assess XT505 when a buyer needs a 1/2-in LXT hammer drill with batteries and charger and has use for four additional tools.
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Assessment scenario: Makita XT505 LXT hammer-drill package with two 3.0Ah batteries
Assessment scenario for the exact XT505 five-tool package: an XPH10Z hammer driver-drill, separate impact driver, reciprocating and circular saws, light, two BL1830B 3.0Ah batteries, DC18RC charger and a tool bag. It does not assert that the visitor owns LXT packs or asked for five tools; actual quiz choices remain separate.
Explore this buying guide ↗Why consider this model?
- Makita’s exact XT505 U.S. page lists an XPH10Z 1/2-in hammer driver-drill, a separate XDT11Z impact driver, XRJ04Z reciprocating saw, XSS02Z circular saw, DML185 flashlight, two BL1830B 3.0Ah batteries, a DC18RC charger and a tool bag.
- The XPH10 detail page and linked XPH10 manual support the brushed drill’s rotation-only, clutch screwdriving and hammer-drilling modes; a supported plan uses Makita 18V LXT and the two included packs.
- The manual lists a 1/2-in chuck and material-specific drilling capacities. The chuck size indicates bit-shank fit and is kept separate from hole size or workpiece performance.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- XT505 is a five-tool package, not a drill-only purchase; its impact driver and two saws may be unwanted duplicates.
- The drill is brushed, not brushless. Its 7-3/4-in measurement is overall length, while a separate tool-head length is not documented.
- Makita’s exact pages state 3.4 lb with battery, but the XPH10 manual gives 3.9 lb for a group including the supplied BL1830B battery. A precise included-pack drill weight remains unresolved.
- Manufacturer torque and capacity figures are published specifications, not independent tests or promises for any particular material, hole or task.
Check these before ordering
- Confirm the exact XT505 suffix and the seller’s written list: XPH10Z, XDT11Z, XRJ04Z, XSS02Z, DML185, two BL1830B 3.0Ah packs, DC18RC and bag. The photo is not a substitute for the written package.
- Check the manual for approved battery cartridges, mode selection, bit choice and the hammer-drilling reaction warnings; do not treat the XDT11Z impact driver as a drill mode.
- If a six-inch-or-shorter head or an exact battery-installed weight is essential, request specific documentation instead of using the overall-length number or resolving the weight conflict by assumption.
- Compare XPH10R or XPH10Z if only the XPH10 drill is needed; they are distinct packages and do not share XT505’s five-tool contents.
