Makita Review: Is It a Good Tool Brand?

If you are looking to buy some new tools, whether you are a home repair guru, a DIY enthusiast, a tool lover, or a professional in need of high quality and diverse tool arsenal, one of the popular brands you might be looking into is Makita.

Of course, you want the best products that your money can buy, and this means knowing what the brand has to offer. With that in mind, today we review Makita, specifically in terms of quality and product selection.

Is this a good tool brand?
Before we get into a full-blown review of the brand, it is worth knowing what its history is like. Makita is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools and related products. It was founded in Aichi Prefecture by Mosabura Makita who first started the company under the Makita Electric Works Company name.

The company first started by making and selling lighting equipment, motors, and transformers. However, the Japanese tool market seemed to be void of any big-time tool manufacturers at the time, and by 1960, Makita had realized the potential of manufacturing and selling power tools.

What is important to note is that Makita is a great brand to consider if you are looking for power tools, power tool accessories, and outdoor power equipment, as these are the product categories that it mainly focuses on.

It is also worth noting that Makita was the first brand to develop and introduce a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery tool to the market in 1978, the 6010D rechargeable drill. Later on, in 1997, Makita introduced the first nickel hydride battery tool in the world, the 6213D rechargeable driver-drill. Moreover, in 2005, the brand’s first lithium-ion battery tool, the TD130D, was introduced.

One last thing to know about Makita is that it is a true behemoth in the world of power tools. At this time, it has an estimated 17,000 employees worldwide, with a presence in over 40 different countries. It operates production plants in 10 of those. The estimated annual revenue of the company is roughly 4.5 billion dollars.

Makita Tool Quality Overview

Now that you are familiar with a bit of Makita’s history, let’s find out just how good these tools are, and yes, if you know anything about tools, you might know that this brand is well known and regarded for producing high quality products across the board. For the most part, you won’t find many complaints about Makita products.

Sure, just like with any other brand or line of products, there are always some complaints, a few outliers, but that said, when it comes to Makita tools, the vast majority of people seem to be very happy with them.

There are some really good things that people have to say about Makita power tools, accessories, and related products, such as lawn and garden equipment and outdoor tools. Some of the praise that the company has received is related to the high quality and performance of the tools they make. For instance, Makita tools are very tough, durable, and long-lasting.

Manufacturing

Something you might be interested in knowing is where Makita tools are manufactured. At this time, as mentioned before, Makita manufactures its tool in 10 different countries including Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and the United States.

As you can probably tell from this list, the majority of tools are made in countries that adhere to fairly high manufacturing standards, which is definitely a good sign for anyone purchasing these tools.
In addition to the above, all tools have at least a one-year general product warranty for defects. That said, All emissions-related (gas-powered) tools have a two-year warranty, and all lithium-ion tools come with a three-year limited warranty.

As you can see, the warranties offered by this tool brand are on par with the best of all brands out there.

Cordless Power Tools

One of the biggest tool categories that Makita has to offer is its line of cordless power tools. One of the reasons why this product category is so diverse is because Makita offers various battery systems.

Makita offers cordless power tools that use 12V, 18V, 36V, and 7.2V batteries. Moreover, one of the most impressive battery systems that Makita offers is the long-lasting LXT line. It offers a vast lineup of power tools and outdoor equipment with various battery options, and yes, the selection is huge.

It ranges from general-purpose tools like drills, impact drivers, and saws through outdoor equipment all the way to specialty tools like rebar tiers and benders.

Is Makita a Good Brand?

Yes, Makita is a good brand, plain and simple.

Source: Handy Mans World
Edited By: Lawrence Momah
Lead Business Development
Semec Agencies Nig. Ltd