Nowadays when you go cordless the expectation is you are not going to lose any performance or functionality. The cordless screw guns have in many cases lacked the ability to really replace corded guns with the same speed and productivity. This new Makita 18V brushless screw gun XSF03Z ($149, tool only) not only has a much greater runtime but with Push Drive™ Technology can lock the trigger in but only run when the tip is depressed. With numbers as high as 1,800 screws on a single 4.0Ah charge this is really a game changer. Package that with the new Makita 18V drywall Cut-Out tool XOC01Z ($139, tool only) which claims up to 100 gang box cutouts per 4.0Ah charge and you have probably the best cordless drywall combo kit on the market XT255M ($399).
Having spent some time with both tools it certainly seems like these would be the perfect solution for a drywall contractor. Lots of power, more runtime than we’d care to fully test and very clever features like the above depth guide that doubles as the wrench on the cut-out tool, genius! We have also already contacted the Simpson Quik Drive folks to ask them when they are going to make an adapter for this gun and at that point the possibilities get even wider.
For more on these new cordless Makita 18V drywall tools check out both of their press releases below along with additional individual product videos. For all the Makita 18V LXT cordless visit Ohio Power Tool and let them help you find the right tool for your job.
18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Drywall Screwdriver Kit XSF03Z ($149)
La Mirada, CA – Makita® has released a new cordless solution for drywall/interior contractors with the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Drywall Screwdriver (XSF03M). The XSF03M is powered by the Makita 18V 4.0Ah battery for longer run time and the fastest charge time in the category, and is engineered to deliver the power and performance of corded drywall tools — without the hassles of a cord.
“Drywall contractors have long been connected to a cord with no real option to go cordless. Now the power and run time of the new 18V LXT® Brushless Drywall Screwdriver will completely change the way the drywall business looks at cordless tools,” said Mario Lopez, Product Manager, Cordless Products, Makita USA. “With the XSF03M, drywall contractors get a cordless tool that can keep up with their high productivity standards without the hassles of having to drag around a cord.”
The new XSF03M is part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, which offers 80+ tools and is the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.
Push Drive™ Technology for Category-Leading Run-Time
The XSF03M features new innovation that delivers unprecedented run-time and efficiency for drywall applications. With Makita’s exclusive Push Drive™ Technology, contractors can set the lock-on setting and the motor will start only when the fastener is engaged, saving battery power and reducing noise for a quieter work environment.
In addition, the efficient BL™ Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge than similar non-brushless tools. Electronic controls efficiently use battery energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application for increased power and speed when needed. And since there are no carbon brushes, the BL™ Brushless motor runs cooler and more efficiently for longer life.
For drywall contractors, the XSF03M is a cordless solution unlike any that the industry has ever seen.
“In internal testing, the XSF03M drove 1,800 screws into 1/2″ drywall through 20 gauge steel studs on a single charge of the 18V 4.0Ah battery, with each screw taking an average of six seconds to fasten into the set position,” said Lopez. “This translates to about 40 sheets of drywall in an average work day, performance that no other cordless screwdriver in the industry can match.”
For added durability, the XSF03M has all-metal gears and gear housing for maximum job site durability. In addition, the screwdriver is equipped with Extreme Protection Technology (XPT), a protective seal inside the tool engineered for improved dust resistance by channeling debris away from the tool’s key internal components. Ease-of-use features include a 3-stage L.E.D. gauge to indicate battery charge level, and a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area. It has superior balance and weighs only 3.8 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue.
18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Cut-Out Tool Kit XOC01Z ($139)
La Mirada, CA – Makita® has released a new 18V cordless solution for drywall contractors with the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cut-Out Tool (XOC01M). The XOC01M is powered by the Makita 18V 4.0Ah battery for longer run time and the fastest charge time in the category, and is engineered to deliver the power and performance of a corded cut-out tool — without the hassles of a cord.
“Drywall contractors have high productivity standards, and the new 18V LXT® cut-out tool is a cordless solution that they’ve been waiting for,” said Mario Lopez, Product Manager, Cordless Products, Makita USA. “The XOC01M is engineered to deliver the power and speed to get the job done faster, with run time that will let drywall contractors unplug the cord.”
The new XOC01M is part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, which offers 80+ tools and is the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.
The 18V LXT® Cut-Out Tool has the performance and run time to keep up with the high productivity standards of drywall contractors.
“In internal testing, the XOC01M made up to 100 cuts into 1/2″ drywall on a single charge of the 18V 4.0Ah battery,” said Lopez. “That’s enough cutting for up to 100 single gang boxes, giving drywall contractors the performance that no other cordless cut-out tool in the industry can match.”
Speed, Convenience and Comfort
The XOC01M is powered by a Makita-built motor that delivers 30,000 RPM for fast drywall cutting. The slide switch with lock-on and slim body design are engineered for user comfort. It accepts both 1/8″ and 1/4″ bits, and for added convenience the on-board bit change capability eliminates the need for a wrench. The vent slots direct air and debris away from the operator.
Star Protection Computer Controls™
For improved tool performance and extended battery life, the XOC01M features Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, overdischarging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
New Cordless Solutions for Drywall Contractors
The XOC01M is part of new game-changing innovation for drywall contractors that also includes the new 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Drywall Screwdriver (XSF03M). Both tools are also available in a new 2-piece combo kit, model XT255M.
