We've engineered LXT Sub-Compact tools to be smaller and lighter than our premium tools for jobs that require quick and efficient tools. Our Sub-Compact line includes the most compact and lightweight reciprocal saw, rotary hammer, drill and impact driver in the 18V lithium-ion cordless tool category.

The LXT® System is the world's largest compatible cordless tool system powered by 18V slide-style batteries. Makita's purpose-built motors, battery technology, and enhanced communications work together to deliver unmatched power, speed, and run time.

Makita-built Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life because of no friction loss and reduced heat production caused by brushes.

Since 1985 Makita has produced products here in the U.S.A. at a facility just outside of Atlanta in Buford, Georgia.

What Does Subcompact Mean? While compact vehicles offer between 100-109 combined cubic feet for passengers and cargo, subcompact vehicles have much smaller dimensions-typically 85-99 combined cubic feet for passengers and cargo.

Compact drill/drivers go a step lighter with slightly smaller bodies and half-sized batteries; subcompacts are smaller yet. All the compact drill/drivers we tested are similar, with two speed ranges, multiple clutch settings, and 1/2-inch chucks.

The LXT range, or LXT tools, uses 18V batteries. This range also offers tools using 36V but powered by two 18V batteries. The LXT brushless products are very durable, and they are considered the best in the world.

The Makita Brushless motor is precision engineered to be up to 50% more efficient than a comparative model. This means a fully charged 18v lithium-ion battery will last almost twice as long as a product running on a standard motor.

According to Consumer Reports, brushless motors are more energy-efficient than brushed, often running on battery power for up to 50 percent longer. Since brushless motors don't contain brushes that lose energy to friction, they have a longer battery life than brushed tools. Many models can run for hours.

Makita Corporation (株式会社マキタ, kabushiki gaisha Makita) (TYO: 6586) is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools. Founded on March 21, 1915, it is based in Anjō, Japan and operates factories in Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, the United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Canada, and the United States.

Makita's Origins The Makita Electric Works was originally founded in March 1915 by Mosaburo Makita in Nagoya, Japan. It began as a workshop, repairing electric lighting, motors, and transformers.

The main determinant comes down to how often you travel with a lot of passengers and cargo. If it's rare, you could probably get away with a subcompact car. If you carry passengers and a lot of cargo more often, it may be better to consider a midsize car or compact SUV that can carry miscellaneous cargo.

Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV.