Makita XGT New Tool Roundup: 19 New 40V Solutions Worth Watching

Introduction

Makita’s XGT 40V lineup keeps expanding, and a new wave of roughly 19 solutions has just been announced. The batch covers outdoor equipment, metal-cutting tools, vacuums, and long-awaited additions like nailers and a compact router. Here is what stands out, what to realistically expect on pricing, and who each tool makes sense for.

Why the Makita XGT Line Matters

XGT is Makita’s 40V platform, and the most common battery shipping with these kits right now is the 4.0Ah pack. One genuinely appealing claim across the line: the tool, battery, and charger are all advertised as dust and water resistant, which is not something you see emphasized often on new tool platforms.

The trade-off is price. XGT kits are expensive, even compared to Makita’s own 36V line, and many of these tools are not yet widely available in stores. If you buy into the platform, you are paying for runtime and heavy-duty capability first.

New 10-Inch Pole Saw Kit

The new pole saw comes as a kit with a 10-inch blade, an 8-foot total length, and a 4.0Ah battery. No official pricing yet, but early estimates put it in the $500 to $600 range. If you need serious runtime and a heavy-duty pole saw, the XGT version is a logical pick. The main question to ask yourself is whether you genuinely need more power than a quality 18V or gas pole saw already delivers.

Deep Cut Band Saw

This one appears to be entirely new, with no prior show coverage to speak of. The full kit includes the band saw, a charger, and a 4.0Ah battery, with expectations around the $400 to $500 mark. Makita claims it cuts twice as fast as leading competitors’ 18V band saws, but that claim needs real testing before it can be taken at face value.

Commercial-Grade Vacuum Kit

The hospitality-oriented vacuum kit is notable for including a dual-port charger and two 4.0Ah batteries, which is the first kit seen with that combination. It leans more commercial than job-site, though nothing stops you from using it on site. With two batteries and the dual charger included, expect this kit to sit at the pricier end of the lineup.

40V Stick Vacuum: Great Tool, Steep Price

The 40V stick vacuum is not actually new, but it appears in the new section of the website. The 18V LXT stick vacuums it sits above are widely praised: light, powerful, and very handy with the cyclonic attachment, which picks up larger debris and keeps the filter cleaner. The 40V version kit runs about $400, which is a hard pill to swallow next to the 18V version at roughly $120, or even less on clearance. Even for professional cleaning use, the price gap is difficult to justify right now.

Specs worth noting: about 4 pounds with the 2.5Ah battery installed, and roughly 10 pounds shipping weight including the charger. Waiting for a sale is the sensible move here.

New Reciprocating Saw With Orbital Action

This is the headline tool. The new XGT reciprocating saw finally adds orbital action, something the current version lacks. The original XGT recip kit cost about $340 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger, and this new version is expected to land around $399. Worth watching for deals, since XGT pricing is already a stretch.

Other Additions Worth Knowing About

The rest of the wave rounds out the platform nicely:

• Hedge trimmer delivering the power of a 22.7cc gas model, with an angle deflector and an aggressive cutting pattern, shipped with a 4.0Ah battery.
• Brush cutter and string trimmers joining the outdoor lineup.
• A small blower/dust blower that could be handy, though anything near $100 would be a tough ask for its size.
• Metal cutting saw with a chip collector, pricing still unknown.
• Another circular saw and a 10-1/4-inch saw for the framing side of the line.
• A brushless pin nailer, finally bringing nailers to XGT. The open question is whether a 40V nailer justifies its price over a solid 18V one, since driving nails fast and reliably matters more than raw power.
• Compact router kit and a polisher, the latter likely landing in the $500 to $600 range.
• A cooler/warmer unit, spotted around $600 on Canadian retailer sites but not yet in the US.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Two cautions. First, not every announced tool ships on schedule: a top handle chainsaw shown at a US trade show a couple of months ago has had no further news and still is not listed on the website. Second, imported Japanese-market XGT tools sometimes hit eBay and ship to the US before domestic release, and they tend to be slightly better made, but can cost up to 50 percent more.

Buying Advice

If you are already committed to Makita, the reciprocating saw with orbital action and the deep cut band saw are the most interesting of this batch, followed by the pole saw for anyone with heavy tree work. For everyone else, patience pays: wait for sales, battery deals, or kit promotions before jumping in. Until prices soften or these tools hit store shelves, the 36V line remains the more economical path for many buyers.

Conclusion

The XGT line keeps growing in the right direction, with genuinely useful new categories like nailers, routers, and orbital recip saws. The tools look strong on paper, but pricing and availability are the deciding factors. Watch for deals, confirm official pricing as kits land, and buy into the platform where it matches a real need.