Makita tools, especially their cordless lineup, are known for being compact and lightweight. With almost 90 years of experience in their trade, Makita is a brand that knows how to build a quality motor. Makita places a lot of emphasis on using only quality materials and on making sure their products will make the grade through rigorous testing.

Materials:

• Armature shafts and Gears made of Premium-Grade Steel
• Superior Current Flow and Extreme Temperature Resistance from 97% Pure Magnetic Copper Wire
• Effective Current Flow and More Power from Premium-Grade Magnetic Steel

Tests:

• Motor Quality Checks: 19 Total
• Durable Heat Treated Shafts and Gears
• Long Lasting Performance from Keeping to the Industry’s Tightest Tolerances
• Rigorous Electrical Resistance, Surge Durability and Mechanical Efficiency Testing
• Maximum Performance Ensured by a 3-Minute Final Run Test

One advantage to the cordless motors that Makita offers is their serviceability. Because Makita makes many of the most common replaceable parts actually replaceable, including the armature and field, the tool can be serviced at home or by professionals as needed.

Makita also holds up well when compared to other tool brands. In a comparison test run by Popular Mechanics between 10 brands of drills, Makita was selected as the Best Overall Drill from among its competitors. All three of their expert testers agreed that Makita had created a quality, performance-geared power tool with an excellent industrial design. You can learn more from their comparison test here:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/power-tools/4292657

And more about Makita’s Tools and Product Standards Here:

http://www.makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Company/FeelInnovation.aspx

Meanwhile, visit our lineup of Makita Cordless and Power Tools. We also carry Makita replacement parts, if you need to repair your equipment.