Makita XT505 Specialty
- Specialty
- 3 amps
- Battery
- 32 pounds
- Better rated than 81%
- More reviewed than 71%
The high 4.7 star average across 880 ratings backs this up as a dependable 18 volt kit, though the listing's Specialty labeling and lack of a piece count mean it's worth checking exactly what's included before ordering.
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How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track
4.7★ across 880 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
880 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 273 specialties we track - how the scorecard works · full specialties data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Makita XT505 is an 18 volt battery powered tool listed at 32 pounds, with a stated speed of 3700 RPM and a 3 amp rating. It holds a 4.7 star average across 880 ratings, though the listing shows no purchases in the past month.
Makita's XT500 series model numbers are typically sold as multi tool combo kits rather than a single tool, and the 32 pound total weight here is far heavier than any single 18 volt driver or drill, supporting that reading even though the listing's category just says Specialty. The 3700 RPM figure likely describes one tool in the kit, such as a driver drill, rather than the whole bundle.
- Model XT505
- MAKITA brand
- 880 ratings, 4.7 average
- 18V, 32 pounds total
Who it's for
Fits tradespeople building out an 18 volt cordless platform who want several tools on one battery system. Not for anyone expecting a single lightweight tool, given the 32 pound combined weight.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 4.7 star average across 880 ratings
- 18 volt platform allows battery sharing across tools
- Substantial 32 pound total suggests a multi tool kit
- No purchases recorded in the past month
- Piece count and tool list not specified
Performance notes
An 18 volt, 3 amp battery platform is a common mid range choice for cordless tools that need enough runtime for a full day's use without the bulk of a larger pack. The 3700 RPM figure fits a driver drill's no load speed, consistent with this being one tool among several in a combo kit rather than a single specialty item.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XT505 |
| Amperage | 3 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 32 pounds |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Speed | 3700 rpm |
Other MAKITA specialties
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XT505 SpecialtyThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 880 | 3.9 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCK200C2 SpecialtyCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 8,953 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Worx WX082L.2 SpecialtyWORX | 4.4 / 5 | 18,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Stanley SL18116P SpecialtySTANLEY | 4.6 / 5 | 14,157 | 4.5 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCV580H SpecialtyDeWALT | 4.5 / 5 | 8,646 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XT505
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Makita XT505 a single tool or a kit?
The 32 pound total weight is far heavier than any single 18 volt tool, which points to a multi tool combo kit rather than one item.
What voltage does the Makita XT505 run on?
18 volts.
What is the Makita XT505's rating?
4.7 stars across 880 ratings, though there were no purchases recorded in the past month.