Best Power Tool Deals Right Now: Makita XGT, Craftsman Combo Kits, and DeWalt PowerStack

Introduction

Power tool deals come and go, but every so often a batch of promotions lands that is genuinely worth rearranging a shopping list for. This roundup covers six picks across Makita, Craftsman, and DeWalt, including entry points into the Makita XGT line with a free battery, two aggressively priced Craftsman combo kits, and a battery bundle that unlocks a free bare tool.

Makita XGT Drill and Hammer Drill Kits

The Makita XGT drill and hammer drill kits are currently down $100, landing at $349, and each includes a free 4.0Ah battery. For anyone who has been waiting to get into the XGT platform even a little, this is one of the better entry points seen recently.

It is worth noting the trade-off: an earlier promotion offered two free 4.0Ah batteries, and a battery-return hack could push that deal as low as around $228 with 2.5Ah packs. The current offer essentially trades one battery for $100 off. Neither is clearly better, so the right choice depends on whether you value cash savings or extra battery capacity more.

The hammer drill version of the kit carries the same promotion: $100 off and a free 4.0Ah battery included. If your projects lean toward masonry or heavier drilling, this is the variant to look at, and the same entry-point logic applies.

Makita XGT 10-1/4 Inch Circular Saw

The standout of the Makita promotions is the 10-1/4 inch circular saw. It previously shipped with two free 4.0Ah batteries and could be hacked down to roughly $200 through battery returns, but the current deal sits at an excellent $440 with a 4.0Ah battery included, about $99 more.

If you want to jump into the XGT line now and would actually use the larger capacity battery, this is a very good time to do it. For a saw of this blade size, the current package price is described as excellent.

Craftsman 4-Tool Combo Kit

Craftsman is pushing hard on value right now, and the 4-tool combo kit makes that obvious. For $99 you get a drill, a reciprocating saw, a sander, and a light, plus two 2.0Ah batteries. It is an odd mix of tools on paper, but the pricing is what makes it compelling.

The comparison that sells it: the drill alone with one battery is $60 at Lowe’s. For $40 more, you add the light, the sander, the reciprocating saw, and a second battery. Even if you only need one of those extra tools, it is hard to beat. The kits have been widely visible in stores and are also available online.

Craftsman 6-Tool Combo Kit

Step up to the 6-tool combo kit and you add roughly $100 to the price for a multi-tool, an impact driver, and a circular saw on top of the drill, reciprocating saw, and light. The sander drops out of the bundle at this tier, which is the main trade-off.

At $199 with two 2.0Ah batteries included, it is not an upgrade in battery capacity, but two batteries are still in the box and the per-tool cost is remarkably low. For a starter collection or a backup set, it is a genuinely impressive value from Craftsman.

DeWalt PowerStack 1.7Ah Two-Pack

Over at Acme Tools, buying the two-pack of the compact DeWalt PowerStack 1.7Ah batteries gets you a free bare tool. The two bare tools most worth targeting are the half-inch and 3/8 inch impact wrenches, both well-regarded compact wrenches.

An SDS option was also available at Lowe’s for around $230, but it sold out quickly. The caveat there is practical: two 1.7Ah batteries will not deliver much runtime on an SDS hammer, even though you save about $30 with the two free batteries. For impact wrench use, though, this bundle is a pretty fantastic deal.

Makita GWT07 XGT Impact Wrench: The Import Play

The Makita GWT07 XGT half-inch impact wrench typically runs around $370 in the US, which is a lot for an impact wrench. The interesting alternative: ordering the Japanese-market version, model TW07GZ, through Amazon Japan for about $237, shipped directly from Makita.

Shipping came in at $21.62, and consolidating a larger order can bring the per-item shipping down to roughly $10. There is no sales tax on the purchase, orders have been arriving in about two days, and the total saving exceeds $100. The model number differs from the US version, and while it is assumed to be the made-in-Japan variant at this price range, that is not confirmed. For anyone comfortable with a slightly different model designation, it is a notable way to save.

Buying Advice

If you want into Makita XGT, the circular saw at $440 with a 4.0Ah battery is the strongest single deal, while the drill and hammer drill kits at $349 suit anyone building out the platform. If budget comes first, the Craftsman combo kits at Lowe’s are the clear value plays, especially the 4-tool kit at $99. DeWalt users should look at the PowerStack two-pack paired with a free impact wrench, and patient shoppers comfortable with importing can save over $100 on the GWT07. As always with promotions like these, it pays to shop around and compare against previous battery bundles before committing.

Conclusion

This batch of deals covers nearly every kind of buyer, from a first battery-platform purchase to a bare-tool freebie for existing DeWalt owners. The Craftsman kits deliver the most tools per dollar, Makita’s XGT promotions make entry into the platform more approachable, and the import route on the GWT07 shows how much price variation still exists between markets. Pick the one that matches the tools you will actually reach for.