Top Makita Tools of 2025: Five Standout Cordless Releases

Introduction

Every year brings a fresh batch of Makita releases, but 2025 delivered an unusually strong mix. This list rounds up the tools that made the biggest impression across the year: new vacuums buyers had been asking for, a genuinely enormous impact wrench, an 18V angle nailer, a pair of chainsaws at opposite ends of the size scale, a beam saw running a huge blade off batteries, and the long-awaited high-output battery packs.

Whether you are deep in the Makita ecosystem or just battery-curious, there is something here worth a closer look.

How This List Was Put Together

The criteria are simple. Every tool on this list was released and reviewed during 2025, and each one earned its spot by doing something the rest of the range had not quite managed before. Some entries group related tools together, because a few of the year’s best launches arrived as small families rather than single products.

The picks also lean toward tools that solve a clear problem: cleanup, heavy fastening, trim work, cutting, and runtime. That practical framing makes it easier to decide which of these deserves a place on your own bench.

Number 5: A Fresh Wave of Cordless Vacuums

Kicking off the list at number five is a trio of vacuums: the VC013G and its close sibling the VC014G, plus the CL004G, Makita’s new motorized-head stick vac. These fill gaps that users had been requesting for a long time, and interest in them has been strong ever since they landed.

The motorized head stick vac in particular is a first for the platform, giving Makita users a proper cordless option for everyday site and workshop cleanup.

The VC013G and VC014G bring a 40V max compact wet/dry vacuum option with AWS, Makita’s automatic wireless system that lets the vacuum start and stop with a connected tool. That kind of integration is exactly what a dusty jobsite needs, and it is nice to finally see it in a compact wet/dry format.

Number 4: Makita TWW010G, a Torque Monster

The TWW010G was the second tool reviewed this year and it is an absolute beast. It delivers 3,150 Nm of tightening torque and 4,000 Nm of nut-busting torque, which puts it firmly in heavy industrial territory. Just look at the size of the socket it drives.

There are two models available: the long-shafted TWW010G shown here and the shorter TWW009G. Both are seriously powerful, but the 010 weighs around 10 kg, and with this much torque on tap you need to brace properly before pulling the trigger.

It is also more fun than it sounds. Beyond putting on bolts and nuts, a tool with this kind of output opens up jobs that would otherwise mean dragging out compressed air or a hydraulic setup.

Number 3: Makita DBN610 Angle Nailer

Coming in at number three is the first 18V tool on the list: the DBN610, a 16 gauge angle finish nailer. Its sibling, the DBN601, is the straight version, and the difference comes down to how you work.

The angled magazine earns its place because it gets into tighter spaces and, ergonomically, feels better in the hand. Even though it is fractionally heavier than the straight model, the angle and the natural pistol grip make it feel lighter in use. If you do a lot of trim and casing work, that balance matters more than the spec sheet suggests.

Number 2: Chainsaws Big and Small

Like number five, this slot groups more than one tool: the biggest and the smallest chainsaws Makita released this year both land at number two.

The smallest is the UC029G, with a 150 mm (6 inch) bar. There is also an even shorter option, the UC028G with a 4 inch (100 mm) bar, though that starts to feel a little small for a chainsaw, which probably explains why the 6 inch version is the more popular choice around the world.

At the other end of the scale sits the UC030G, a genuine beast of a saw. Makita claims it is the equivalent of a 50cc petrol chainsaw, with a power output of 2,800 W, roughly 3.75 horsepower, which is impressive for a battery saw.

One important note: to hit those numbers, you need to pair the UC030G with the new Makita 40V max BL4080H, the 8 amp class battery. This is the battery that unlocks the big saw’s full output, and it is a meaningful upgrade for anyone running demanding XGT tools.

Number 1: Makita HS013G Beam Saw

Taking the top spot is the HS013G, the first tool reviewed this year and a clear standout. It is a 415 mm circular saw, a beam saw, and it is remarkable that a blade this massive can run off a 40V max battery platform.

For anyone framing, cutting beams, or tackling sheet goods at scale, this saw brings capability that previously demanded a corded or petrol tool. It earns the number one spot by showing just how far the battery platform has come.

Bonus: New High-Output Batteries

One more release deserves a mention before closing out the year: the BL1890, the new 9 amp 18 volt battery. It has been one of the most talked-about launches in the Makita community, and a 12 amp version is on the bench alongside it.

Makita has finally made large high-output 18V batteries, which changes the runtime equation for anyone with a big LXT collection. Questions about the cells inside, the construction, the size differences, and the weights compared with older packs are all worth digging into before you commit.

Buying Advice

If you are choosing from this list, match the tool to the job. The vacuum trio suits anyone tidying up a messy workflow, with the wet/dry models especially useful when paired with AWS-compatible tools. The TWW010G is for heavy fastening work where raw torque is the whole point, and the DBN610 is the pick for trim carpenters who value handling over straight-magazine capacity.

On the cutting side, the UC029G covers light pruning and quick jobs, the UC030G replaces a small petrol saw if you pair it with the BL4080H, and the HS013G is the serious investment for structural cutting. The new high-output batteries are a smart add-on for anyone already running a large Makita collection, since they extend runtime across every tool you own.

Conclusion

2025 was a strong year for Makita, with releases spanning cleanup, fastening, carpentry, and cutting at every scale. The HS013G beam saw takes top honors for proving how much work a battery platform can now handle, but the real takeaway is that the lineup matured across the board. Whichever category your workshop is missing, one of these tools is likely a solid place to start.