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Certified Refurb: Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit

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$299

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CPO Commerce via eBay has Certified Refurbished: Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Variable Speed Impact Driver Kit w/ 1.5Ah Battery & Charger (XDT18SY1B) for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SickerDealer for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Compact and ergonomic design at only 5-1/4"
  • Weighs only 2.6 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
  • Ideal for working in tight spaces
  • Variable 2-speed (0-1,300/0-3,000 RPM & 0-2,000/0-4,100 IPM) for a wide range of fastening applications
  • Assist Mode (A-mode) feature helps eliminate "screw cam-out" and "cross threading" by driving at low speed until tightening begins
  • BLâ„¢ Brushless Motor delivers 1,240 in.lbs. of Max Torque in an ultra compact design
  • Ball bearing design is engineered to minimize bit wobble when fastening
  • Dual L.E.D. lights illuminate the work area
  • Ergonomically designed handle with rubberized soft grip provides increased comfort
  • Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
Includes:
  • (1) 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Impact Driver (XDT18ZB)
  • (1) 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Charger (DC18SD)
  • (1) 18V 1.5Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery
  • (1) Tool Bag

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
    • The item is in a pristine, like-new condition.
  • About this store:
    • 60 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.

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Written by SickerDealer
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CPO Commerce via eBay has Certified Refurbished: Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Variable Speed Impact Driver Kit w/ 1.5Ah Battery & Charger (XDT18SY1B) for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SickerDealer for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Compact and ergonomic design at only 5-1/4"
  • Weighs only 2.6 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
  • Ideal for working in tight spaces
  • Variable 2-speed (0-1,300/0-3,000 RPM & 0-2,000/0-4,100 IPM) for a wide range of fastening applications
  • Assist Mode (A-mode) feature helps eliminate "screw cam-out" and "cross threading" by driving at low speed until tightening begins
  • BLâ„¢ Brushless Motor delivers 1,240 in.lbs. of Max Torque in an ultra compact design
  • Ball bearing design is engineered to minimize bit wobble when fastening
  • Dual L.E.D. lights illuminate the work area
  • Ergonomically designed handle with rubberized soft grip provides increased comfort
  • Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
Includes:
  • (1) 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Impact Driver (XDT18ZB)
  • (1) 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Charger (DC18SD)
  • (1) 18V 1.5Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery
  • (1) Tool Bag

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
    • The item is in a pristine, like-new condition.
  • About this store:
    • 60 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.

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Wasser
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Dunno, I have the XDT19 and yet to find anything it can't do (obviously excluding changing of truck tires and such). Would not call it light duty despite being subcompact.

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Mar 11, 2026 7:50 PM
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paraciteMar 11, 2026 7:50 PM
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Decent for DIY and light duty work due to the subcompact impact driver and 1.5 aH batt. Price is good, but look for more robust models for heavy duty work.
Mar 11, 2026 8:46 PM
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WasserMar 11, 2026 8:46 PM
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Quote from paracite :
Decent for DIY and light duty work due to the subcompact impact driver and 1.5 aH batt. Price is good, but look for more robust models for heavy duty work.
Dunno, I have the XDT19 and yet to find anything it can't do (obviously excluding changing of truck tires and such). Would not call it light duty despite being subcompact.
Mar 11, 2026 9:01 PM
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paraciteMar 11, 2026 9:01 PM
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Quote from Wasser :
Dunno, I have the XDT19 and yet to find anything it can't do (obviously excluding changing of truck tires and such). Would not call it light duty despite being subcompact.
Depends on use case. In the XDT18, max torque 1,240 in. lbs vs XDT19, max torque 1590 in. lbs. Both have their uses, even in professional settings.
Mar 11, 2026 9:11 PM
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AgainstFooIsMar 11, 2026 9:11 PM
168 Posts
this inch vs ft pound is confusing. why not just measure it in ft?
Mar 11, 2026 9:11 PM
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e rockMar 11, 2026 9:11 PM
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The subcompact is my favorite form factor in the 18v lineup. It doesn't have quite as many options or bells & whistles as the XDT20, but the small head size just feels nice and light.

To address some criticisms:

1240 in-lbs is plenty for any job you would ask of a 1/4" driver. If you need more, you should be shopping for a 1/2" torque wrench.

1.5Ah battery really isn't a drawback to me. Light, powerful tools make long days suck less. If you're doing repetitive work driving hundreds of screws, it makes sense to get a bigger battery. But 1.5 goes quite a ways on a brushless motor. I'd rather carry another 1.5 in my bag (or swap it from the charger) than have the extra weight of a 3.0 or 4.0 on the tool the whole time.
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Mar 11, 2026 10:37 PM
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sheboygenzMar 11, 2026 10:37 PM
59 Posts
Decent price, great tool manufacturer. This has been on the market for some time. The newer offerings are more compact, the unit in the deal is slightly lighter as well as less powerful and polished with features. I love my xdt19 and look forward to adding an xdt20 someday. But if looking for something to hold above
your head all day driving suitable fasteners for little $ this is a great option that should repel disappointment.
Mar 11, 2026 10:57 PM
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LavenderMustang7811Mar 11, 2026 10:57 PM
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If you're the kind of user to only have one impact, subcompact is all you need and more in a Makita or other top tier tool.

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Mar 11, 2026 11:39 PM
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DarnCrazyMar 11, 2026 11:39 PM
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If I didn't already snag the past Bosch deal from Lowes, this seems like a great buy if you just need an sub-compact impact driver.
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Mar 12, 2026 5:32 AM
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Mar 12, 2026 5:32 AM
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Quote from paracite :
Depends on use case. In the XDT18, max torque 1,240 in. lbs vs XDT19, max torque 1590 in. lbs. Both have their uses, even in professional settings.
I used the original subcompact impact for 3 months on a construction site, driving mostly 3" screws, building an insane castle mostly out of 1" plywood. It was adequate to the task, but I found I had to put a fair amount of arm or shoulder into it. My xdt16 crushes it in terms of speed and smoothness. The extra weight is negligible and it drives the long screws with less fatigue for me.
The impact that really replaced the subcompact for me is the xst01 soft impact. It can still drive a 3" screw now and then but for most assembly, it's fast, quiet, and has a great touch.
I gave the subcompact to a friend bc there was really no job that I would reach for it. I've also envied the cxt dt04 which is essentially a 12v version of the subcompact but actually, I'm good.

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