Makita XSF03Z Drill
- Drill
- Battery
- 3 pounds
- 18 volts
- More reviewed than 67%
An 18 volt Makita drill running at a fast 4000 RPM, weighing 3 pounds and suited to high speed fastener driving.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.6★ across 687 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
687 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Makita XSF03Z is an 18 volt cordless drill spinning at 4000 RPM, weighing 3 pounds with a body measuring roughly 10 by 5 by 6 inches.
A 4000 RPM top speed is high for a standard drill and points to a tool geared toward fast fastener driving rather than slow, high torque boring, which lines up with Makita's 18V lineup built around its LXT battery platform. At 3 pounds it stays manageable for one handed overhead or repetitive work.
- 18 volt cordless drill
- 4000 RPM top speed
- 3 pound weight
- Approximately 10 x 5 x 6 inch body
Who it's for
Suits users driving a high volume of screws or fasteners where speed matters, from framing to general trade work on the 18V Makita platform. Someone needing low speed, high torque drilling into masonry or thick hardwood may find a dedicated drill driver a better match.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4000 RPM speeds up fastener driving
- 18V Makita LXT platform battery compatibility
- Compact body at 3 pounds
- High RPM favors speed over high torque drilling
- Battery and charger sold separately if not included
Performance notes
At 4000 RPM the XSF03Z spins well above typical drill and driver speeds, which shortens the time spent on each fastener when driving screws in volume. The 18 volt battery draws on Makita's broader LXT platform, so batteries and chargers are often shared across other Makita tools in the same line. The compact roughly 10 by 5 by 6 inch body keeps it maneuverable in one hand.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XSF03Z |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Dimensions | 10 × 5 × 6 inches |
| Speed | 4000 rpm |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XSF03Z DrillThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 687 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XSF03Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage battery does the Makita XSF03Z use?
18 volts.
How fast does the XSF03Z run?
Up to 4000 RPM.
How much does the Makita XSF03Z weigh?
3 pounds.