Last Updated on August 9, 2019 by Marc Smith The Makita 18 Volt 2 piece combo kit is designed for the professional or serious DIYer that requires top quality tools to get the job done. The LCT200W kit includes an ½ inch drill/driver(LXFD01CW) and a powerful impact driver (LXDT04CW) that weighs only 2.8 pounds. Both of these are best-in-class tools. The drill/driver deliver an impressive 480 in/lbs of torque and has an all metal two speed gearbox.(0-400 rpm/ 0-1500 rpm) A Makita-built four-pole high torque motor is used in this drill.
The light and powerful impact driver deliver 1,280 in/lbs of torque, 2,300 rpm and 3,200 impacts per minute for a wide range of fastening tasks. Both tools are compact and ergonomically designed and fit perfectly in the hand. An LED work light illuminates the work area. The kit comes with two 18 Volt Lithium-ion batteries, rapid optimum charger and contractor bag.
We have chosen this combo kit from Makita as our best value for money buy in the cordless drill category. It will cost you double the money if you have to buy two separate tools of similar quality.
Product Features and Specifications
LXFD01CW Drill/Driver
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Max Torque: 480 in/lbs
- Max Speed: 1500 rpm (dual speed)
- LED work light
- Heavy Duty
LXDT04CW Impact Driver
- Weight: 2.8 pounds
- Max Torque; 1,280 in/lbs
- Max Speed: 2,300 rpm
- Impacts/min: 3,200
- LED work light
- Heavy Duty
- Three year warranty on both tools and one year warranty on batteries and charger.
The Reviews
This quality kit from Makita has received excellent reviews from customers. From over three hundred reviews on Amazon it received an average of 4.6 out of a possible 5 stars. This is top notch tools and great value for money according to most customers. Users like the build quality, power and rapid charging.
A contractor of thirty years says: “This is the best battery powered drill kit I’ve ever owned” A large amount of customers say that the performance of these tools are second to none. Makita have proved itself as a top quality power tool for the job site and feedback from the industries involved confirm that.
Verdict:
This combo kit from Makita provides excellent quality, performance and value. It received a big thumbs up from our crew and was chosen as best value for money buy. It is not very likely that you will find two better tools at a lower price. Both the cordless drill and the impact driver are very good tools in their own right, but combined they form a very solid package. If you think that you may need a impact driver as well , this combo kit is ideal for you. Visit our main reviews page to see all the latest reviews on the top cordless drills.
Update: The Makita LCT 200 W Combo kit has been replaced by the CTR 200 RW combo kit. This kit feature two upgraded tools for better performance and durability. The new kit consists of the Makita 18 Volt LXT drill/driver and the Makita 18 Volt LXT impact driver. The link below will direct you to the new CTR 200 RW combo kit as the previous model is no longer available.
