Makita XAD03PT Drill
- Drill
- 5 amps
- Battery
- 29 pounds
A 36 volt, 5 amp cordless drill geared for higher-torque work than a standard single-battery drill, best suited to buyers already invested in Makita's battery platform.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.6★ across 114 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
114 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.
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Overview
The Makita XAD03PT is a cordless drill built on Makita's 36 volt (18Vx2) battery platform, pulling 5 amps and running up to 1400 RPM. That spec combination points to a torque-focused drill rather than a light everyday driver.
Makita's 18V LXT batteries pair into a 36 volt setup on tools like this one, aimed at more torque than a single-battery drill provides. The listed 29 pound weight is far beyond what a handheld drill body alone would weigh, so it most likely reflects a full kit figure rather than the tool by itself.
- 36 volt (18Vx2) Makita battery platform
- 5 amp draw, up to 1400 RPM
- Listed weight of 29 lb, likely a full kit figure
- Model XAD03PT
Who it's for
Users already in the Makita 18V or 36V battery ecosystem who need a higher-torque cordless drill for heavier drilling and driving tasks. It is less suited to anyone wanting the lightest possible single-handed drill.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 36 volt platform for higher torque output
- Rated 4.6 from 114 reviews
- Makita's established cordless battery ecosystem
- Listed 29 lb weight likely reflects full kit
- Zero units bought in the past month
Performance notes
Running on a 36 volt, 5 amp setup at up to 1400 RPM, this drill is built for more torque than an entry-level cordless drill, trading some top-end speed for driving power. The heavier listed weight also suggests a kit built around control and torque rather than portability.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XAD03PT |
| Amperage | 5 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 29 pounds |
| Voltage | 36 volts |
| Speed | 1400 rpm |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XAD03PT DrillThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 114 | 3.7 / 5 |
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| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XAD03PT
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What battery platform does the XAD03PT use?
It runs on Makita's 36 volt system, built from two 18 volt batteries.
Why is the listed weight so high at 29 pounds?
That figure is far above what a handheld drill body alone would weigh, so it most likely covers the full kit including batteries, charger and case rather than the drill by itself.
How fast does it run?
Up to 1400 RPM at 5 amps, a torque-oriented spec rather than a high-speed one.