Included in the Makita CX200RB combo kit is the XFD11 drill and the XDT15 impact driver. In addition, the kit includes two 18-volt 2Ah batteries, as well as the Makita rapid charger. The whole kit is available from the Home Depot for $239. Makita includes their 3-year warranty as well.

Makita Sub-Compact CX200RB 18V Combo Kit Testing

We ran the drill and impact driver through some various testing to give us an indication of power and run-time. Using the XFD11 drill, we drilled 70 holes through 3/16″ angle-iron, 1/4″ in diameter on a single battery. With the Makita XDT15 impact driver we installed 10 self-tapping screws, twenty construction screws 2-1/2″ long, and six large spax-style screws ranging 4-1/2″ to 5-1/2″ long. The impact driver powered through with no problem.

The Makita sub-compact drill actually lost power on the 70th hole, just before puncturing through the backside of the 3/16″ angle iron. Our assumption marks this pretty impressive for a 2Ah battery in a small form-factor drill. We didn’t do full run-time testing on the impact driver. However, after the self-tapping screws installed, 20 construction screws and the ~5″ spax screws, the battery still displayed 3 out of 4 bars.

Makita XFD11 18V Sub-Compact Drill Specifications

• Model: XFD11ZB
• Power Source: Makita 18V battery pack
• Capacity (steel): 1/2″
• Capacity (wood): 1-7/16″
• No Load Speed: 0 – 500 / 0 – 1,700 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 350 in.lbs./40N•m
• Overall Length: 6-3/8″
• Overall Height: 8-7/8″ with compact battery
• Weight: 2.04 pounds (bare), 2.88 pounds (with compact battery)
• Warranty: 3 years

Makita XDT15 Sub-Compact 18V Impact Driver

• Model: Makita XDT15ZB
• Power Source: Makita 18V battery pack
• Hex Shank: 1/4″
• No Load Speed: 0 – 1,300 / 0 – 3,000 RPM
• Impact Rate: 0 – 1,600 / 0 – 3,900 IPM
• Maximum Torque: 1,240 in.lbs./140N•m
• Overall Length: 5-5/16″
• Overall Height: 8-1/2″ with compact battery
• Weight: 21.82 pounds (bare), 2.66 pounds (with compact battery)
• Warranty: 3 years

Conclusion

We like the compact design of the Makita Sub-Compact CX200RB 18V Combo Kit. In addition, the power delivered using the 18v platform far exceeds any 12v performers. This is not the end-all be-all tool combo, but it will handle a lot of work, with less fatigue. If you want a lighter tool to carry around the shop, or you just want great performance in a small package, the Makita sub-compact is a definite choice. At only $239 from the Home Depot and a 3-year warranty, you get a great value as well.

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