Makita's New Tool Wave 2026: MacTrack Storage and the Standout 40V Max XGT Releases

Introduction

Makita has been quiet for a while, and this latest batch of launches makes up for it in volume. There is a brand new stacking storage platform called MacTrack, a pair of serious 80V Max breaker hammers, a wave of 40V Max XGT carpentry and outdoor tools, and a few oddities like a battery-powered vacuum sweeper and an under hood work light. Not everything here is groundbreaking, and a few entries arrive late to trends other brands started years ago. But several of these tools look genuinely well executed, and Makita’s reputation for precision and smooth digital controls counts for a lot. Here is a practical rundown of what matters and who each piece is really for.

MacTrack Rolling Tool Chest and Storage System

The headline launch is MacTrack, Makita’s new stacking tool storage system. Makita was actually one of the first brands to offer mobile tool storage, but weak marketing and dated looks let competitors dominate the category. MacTrack is the corrected attempt, and the rolling tool chest is the foundation of the whole platform. It serves as the large bottom tote that everything else stacks onto, with interlocking teeth on top so the boxes above it lock together securely.

Above the chest, the system includes an extra large extension toolbox, a medium toolbox, a deep medium organizer, a low profile medium organizer, a deep compact organizer, and clear-lid organizer cases so you can see contents at a glance. None of it is reinventing the category, but if you are already invested in Makita’s teal ecosystem, you no longer have to lug around boxes from other brands to get a modern stacking setup. The main risk is ecosystem depth: competing platforms have years of box types and accessories already available, and MacTrack is starting from zero.

80V Max XGT Breaker Hammer Kits

For heavy concrete work, the 80V Max XGT breaker hammer kits take two 40V Max batteries and claim to be the most powerful breakers on the market, delivering up to 70% faster breaking than corded equivalents. The 70 lb class machine with a 1-1/8 inch hex acceptance is built for demolition work where hauling a generator or hunting for an outlet is a real hassle.

That portability is the whole point. If your batteries are charged, you are ready to work immediately on sites without power. The kits are offered in configurations with four batteries or two, so crews can match the purchase to their runtime needs.

40V Max XGT Brushless Plunge Router

The new 40V Max XGT brushless plunge router is one of the more interesting carpentry releases. It runs up to 30% lighter than a corded router and cuts up to 260 linear feet per charge with a 4.0Ah battery, which is not included in the tool-only configuration. Variable speed spans 8,000 to 25,000 RPM, and the chuck accepts both half inch and quarter inch collets.

The digital interface on top handles start, stop, and locking, and there is a trigger lockout that lets the motor run continuously without holding the trigger, which is exactly what you want for long profile passes. Dust collection and an edge guide round out the package. It looks like a well thought out tool for trim carpenters and cabinet work who want corded-class performance without the cord.

40V Max XGT Brushless 6-Inch Random Orbital Sander

This sander takes a genuinely unusual approach. The 40V battery does not attach to the tool at all. Instead, the battery clips to a belt hook on your waistband, and a cord runs from the battery to the back of the sander. Technically it is battery powered, but in practice you are corded again, just corded to a battery instead of a wall outlet.

It is a divisive design. Some woodworkers will love the weight savings on the tool body and the freedom from outlets, while others will find the arrangement awkward. What is not in dispute is the intent: keep the sander itself light and balanced for long finishing sessions while still running on the XGT battery platform.

40V Max Bluetooth Job Site Speaker

The new Bluetooth job site speaker follows the multi-speaker trend every brand is chasing now, and honestly it is a welcome one. Instead of dragging a single radio around the shop and cranking it loud enough to reach wherever you happen to be working, you can wirelessly connect up to 10 of these speakers so the sound follows the work.

The hardware itself is rated for water and dust, delivers sound from a 5.5 inch woofer with a passive radiator and a 1.5 inch tweeter, and includes an AC adapter so you can run it on outlet power or batteries. Most crews will never pair ten speakers, but even two or three placed around a shop or site beats one distant radio blaring.

Outdoor Power Equipment: Trimmers, Hedges, Edgers and More

The 40V Max 24-inch articulating pole hedge trimmer arrives with a 4.0Ah battery and charger, six angle settings for trimming overhead and low hedges, a 24 inch dual action double sided shear blade running at 4,000 SPM, and a weight claim of up to 20% less than gas equivalents. It will be sold tool-only and in single and dual battery kit configurations.

Alongside it, Makita released a 40V cordless edger claiming more power than a 31cc gas edger, with skid plates protecting the gearbox. Neither is revolutionary, since every brand is going battery powered outdoors, but both look competent for homeowners and crews already on the XGT platform.

The most interesting outdoor entry is the 25.2 inch cordless vacuum sweeper kit. Competing sweepers have handled large debris fine but failed badly on fine dust because they lacked real suction, and Makita appears to have fixed that. It handles dry debris only, cleans up to 93,000 square feet per charge using two 40V Max 8.0Ah batteries, and folds flat at just 65 lb, over 38% lighter than other sweepers. If the suction is as strong as claimed, this could genuinely earn its place on job sites.

The brushless couple shaft power head string trimmer is Makita’s answer to the quick-attach attachment systems other brands offer. It comes with a 13 inch string trimmer attachment, a 10 inch pole saw attachment, and a 20 inch hedge trimmer attachment, sold in different kit configurations. There are no invented marketing names here, just honest descriptions of what each head does, which is refreshing.

40V Max Brushless Chainsaw and Blower

The new brushless chainsaw delivers performance equivalent to a 42cc gas chainsaw and comes in multiple bar lengths ranging from 12 inches up to 18 inches. For anyone moving off gas, that is a meaningful capability level for felling and firewood work on the XGT platform.

The new 40V blower is more modest, and that is clearly the intent. It claims up to 44% more blowing force than a 24.5cc gas blower, 565 CFM, 143 MPH, and up to 35 minutes of runtime with a 40V battery. It is not aimed at clearing acres of leaves. It is a smaller cleanup blower, and it includes two 40V Max batteries in its kit configuration so one is always charged.

40V Max XGT Rear Handle Jigsaw

Makita has long set the benchmark for digital controls on cordless tools, and the new 40V Max XGT rear handle jigsaw continues that tradition. It claims up to 20% faster cutting than top competitors, up to 30% less vibration, and cuts up to 180 feet per charge with a 2.5Ah battery. The ergonomically designed barrel grip allows closer-to-work control, and the digital power and lock switches sit in sensible, well placed positions.

It is not the most powerful jigsaw on paper, and Makita tools rarely are. What they consistently deliver is precision, smooth control, and refined ergonomics, which is exactly what jigsaw work rewards. There is also a matching D-handle version with the same 20% faster cutting claim and constant speed control, for those who prefer that grip style.

Quick Hits: The Rest of the Lineup

A few more releases round out the wave. The 40V Max XGT LED under hood work light puts out 1,700 lumens with multiple illumination modes and a hooking mechanism for mounting under an open car hood, joining a category where competitors have already proven how useful these are. The 40V Max connect 1200W portable power supply lets professionals load it with batteries and plug it into tools like string trimmers for dramatically extended runtime, a serious upgrade for full-day landscaping work.

The 40V Max 1300 PSI pressure washer delivers 1.5 gallons per minute and is best understood as a convenience tool for boats, RVs, garage floors, and small work site cleanup rather than a gas replacement for large jobs. The 40V Max brushless shear wrench kit claims up to 14% faster fastening than Makita’s own corded model, 593 ft-lbs of maximum fastening torque, and a design 3.5 lb lighter than the previous LXT version, a refreshingly honest benchmark. Finally, the 1.3 gallon HEPA 15 inch upright vacuum is CRI gold certified for commercial use, claiming up to 18% more suction at 64 CFM, a 15 inch cleaning path for 25% more coverage, and a low profile base for maneuvering under furniture.

Buying Advice

If you are already running Makita’s 40V Max XGT platform, this launch cycle is good news across the board: the storage system fills a real gap, the router and jigsaws look like precision-first carpentry tools worth serious consideration, and the vacuum sweeper solves a known weakness in its category. If you are on another battery platform, the MacTrack system is the hardest sell simply because competing stacking ecosystems are far more mature. The breaker hammers and shear wrench speak directly to construction crews, while the pressure washer and blower are sensible but unremarkable additions. As always, match the tool to the platform you already own before jumping brands for a single product.

Conclusion

Makita’s latest wave is less about reinvention and more about catching up thoughtfully in storage, outdoor power, and site cleanup, while pushing its usual strengths in precision carpentry tools and honest performance claims. The vacuum sweeper, plunge router, and rear handle jigsaw stand out as the most compelling releases here, and the MacTrack system finally gives loyal Makita users a storage option worth stacking.