New Makita Tools Roundup: 14 Releases Worth Knowing About

Introduction

Makita rarely makes a fuss about new launches. While other brands push every release front and center, Makita tends to quietly slip new tools onto its website, leaving buyers to hunt around for them. The latest batch is a wide one: fourteen new products spanning gear, concrete work, cleaning, woodworking, and a few genuinely odd picks, including a cordless microwave.

Here is a rundown of what is new, what each tool is actually for, and which ones deserve a spot on your shopping list.

Makita LXT Heated Vest

The new LXT heated vest is a welcome addition for anyone working through cold mornings. Because it is a slow-drain product, the smaller LXT and CXT batteries suit it well, and it is easy to see why Makita chose that platform rather than the bulkier XGT packs, which would add unnecessary weight for so little power draw.

An XGT version may arrive someday, but given the battery size mismatch, the LXT platform is the natural home for this one.

Makita XGT Grinder

Makita keeps expanding its XGT grinder lineup, adding another model to what was already a deep range at launch. These grinders are known for holding up well under heavy use, and they go on sale fairly often, which softens what is otherwise an expensive purchase since the batteries alone cost nearly as much as the tool.

For fabrication, welding, and metalwork shops that need multiple grinders in rotation, the depth of choice is a genuine advantage. For everyone else, the hope is that Makita turns its attention to gaps like a framing nailer or a table saw.

Makita Backpack Mist Blower Kit

The backpack mist blower kit is an unusual sight in the US market, where these tools are rarely seen in use. They appear to be far more common in Japan and other parts of Asia, mostly in commercial applications.

The kit ships with two 8Ah batteries, which adds real weight to a pack you wear on your back, especially with liquid loaded in. The realistic guess is that pricing lands well over a thousand dollars, likely around the fifteen hundred mark, given the battery cost alone. Do not expect to find this at big-box retailers; it is squarely a commercial tool.

Makita XGT Mud Mixer

The XGT cordless mud mixer is one of the most anticipated arrivals in this batch. Mud mixers are extremely common across the trades and demand serious power, which is why brands with larger battery platforms got there first.

Expect this one to sell primarily online rather than in stores, but for tile setters and masonry trades, it is a tool worth keeping a close eye on.

Makita XPH16 Hammer Drill

The XPH16 is an interesting release. It was announced almost a year before it surfaced widely, and it sits below the current XPH14 in raw power, positioning it as a compact, mid-range hammer drill. A drill-driver-only version is also available.

The compact form factor looks very similar to the existing model, and there is a reasonable chance this drill shows up in a holiday combo deal alongside a new impact driver.

Makita 18V Vacuum

Makita’s 18V vacuums are excellent for commercial cleaning work, and they have a proven track record in places like airports. They are also easy to maintain, though regular maintenance matters to keep them running smoothly.

A few buying tips go a long way here. The Cyclone attachment is basically essential, since it keeps larger debris out of the smaller top filter. Skip the kits with smaller batteries, because these units drain packs quickly, and the runtime of a 5Ah battery is worth the extra weight. Finally, they are not jobsite vacuums; they are built for commercial and residential carpet cleaning, not sawdust and screws.

Makita LXT Cutoff Tool

The LXT brushless cutoff tool is long overdue. Competing brands have had comparable tools out for quite a while, so it is good to finally see Makita join in. An XGT version would not be surprising within the next year.

The appeal is convenience: quick cuts in metal without pulling out a reciprocating saw and a blade. Pricing will be the deciding factor, and there is a real possibility this shows up as a holiday deal free tool, at which point it becomes an easy buy.

Makita Power Scraper

It is genuinely nice to see Makita still releasing corded tools, and the new power scraper is one of them. It comes with a hard case and borrows its form factor from an SDS hammer, effectively an SDS body with the hammering function only and no rotation.

That makes it a focused demolition tool for tile, flooring, and surface removal work, and the corded design means unlimited runtime for long scraping sessions.

Makita Barrel Grip Jigsaw

The barrel grip jigsaw has finally landed in stores, and it has already been part of recent deals. It is expensive, well over two hundred dollars, but the design is appealing if you prefer the barrel grip format.

The controls sit on the side, which is a nice ergonomic touch, and it runs up to 3,000 strokes per minute.

Makita XGT Microwave

The XGT microwave is one of the strangest releases from any tool brand, but it makes more sense once you understand Japanese jobsite culture, where hot meals on site are a real part of the day.

The catch is pricing. In the US it runs over a thousand dollars, which is hard to justify when a basic microwave and a small generator would cost far less combined. The same tool is significantly cheaper in Japan, so if this genuinely appeals to you, importing it is the smarter route.

Makita LXT Brushless Circular Saw

The new LXT brushless circular saw is essentially the brushless equivalent of the current-generation saw, which is a few years old now. At close to three hundred dollars, it is one to wait on until a deal surfaces.

Makita has produced variations of this platform before, so this is more of a refresh than a radical redesign.

Makita XHU10Z Hedge Trimmer

The XHU10Z replaces a hedge trimmer that has been around for a very long time, though the older model also went up in price recently, from 129 to 139 dollars. The base version is not the most powerful hedge trimmer on the market, but it is precise, which counts for a lot in shaping work.

If you have a bit more budget, the top-end LXT model sits at around 250 dollars and adds a rotating head along with more power, lighter weight, and a quieter running experience.

Makita LXT Wheelbarrow

The LXT wheelbarrow, running on two batteries, starts at around eleven hundred dollars. Before dismissing that as expensive, it is worth noting that competitors price their powered wheelbarrows at roughly the same level, so Makita is right in line with the market.

Variations include a flat frame version, a flat bucket, and a model with a dump function. For junk removal and heavy hauling work, it is a tempting tool; the main barrier is simply the price of entry.

Makita XGT Pressure Washer

The XGT pressure washer is the hardest release in this batch to make sense of. It still requires a water line, which raises the obvious question: if you have water access, you probably have power access too.

For the expected XGT-level pricing, a gas pressure washer would deliver far more power for less money. The concept makes more sense in designs that draw water from a bucket or body of water, but as released, this one is a puzzler.

Buying Advice

Makita’s quiet release style means tools like these tend to surface on the brand’s Japanese channels roughly a year before they reach the US, which is worth following if you like staying ahead. Within this batch, the mud mixer, the 18V vacuum, and the heated vest are the most immediately practical. The cutoff tool and the XPH16 could become excellent holiday-deal buys. The microwave and the pressure washer remain curiosities that only make sense in very specific situations, and pricing is the deciding factor on most of the rest.

Conclusion

Fourteen releases is a deep drop, and it shows Makita covering everything from winter comfort gear to jobsite catering. Most buyers will find one or two genuine fits here rather than a whole cart, so match each tool to the work you actually do and wait for the deals that Makita runs regularly on both tools and batteries.