Makita DMP180ZX 18V LXT Cordless Inflator
- Maximum Pressure: 120 psi
- Air Flow Capacity: 11.9 gpm
- Power Source: Battery
- Voltage: 18 volts
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A portable 18V cordless inflator for Makita LXT owners who need quick air away from an outlet, not a substitute for a shop compressor.
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ASIN: B085DV34VCModel: DMP180ZXCategory: Tire Inflators
Overview
The Makita DMP180ZX is an 18V cordless inflator, weighing 3 pounds, built to run off Makita's LXT battery line rather than a shop compressor.
Cordless inflators like this are aimed at topping off tires, sports balls, and inflatables away from an outlet, trading the constant air supply of a shop compressor for portability. The 12 x 12 x 12 inch dimension listed is unusually large for a 3 pound tool, so it likely reflects the packaged box rather than the inflator itself.
- 18V LXT cordless power
- 3 pound tool weight
- Portable inflator design
- Makita brand
Who it's for
Fits Makita 18V LXT owners who want a portable inflator for tires, sports gear, and inflatables without pulling out a shop compressor. Less suited to continuous high-volume inflation jobs, where a corded compressor keeps working without a battery to recharge.
Pros and cons
- Portable, cordless inflation without a shop compressor
- Light at 3 pounds
- Shares Makita's 18V LXT battery platform
- Battery not included in a bare tool listing
- Not suited to continuous high-volume air needs
Performance notes
Running on an 18V LXT battery, the DMP180ZX trades outlet-tethered constant air for portability, at a light 3 pound tool weight that is easy to carry in a vehicle. The listed 12 x 12 x 12 inch measurement is far larger than the tool itself would need, which points to it describing the retail packaging rather than the inflator's footprint.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | DMP180ZX |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hose Length | 25.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 12 × 12 × 12 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Air Flow Capacity | 11.9 gpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 voltshigher than 67% of 22 tire inflators |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Teal |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Tool Only (battery And Charger Not Included);Presta Valve Adapter;Sports Ball Needle;Tapered Adapter |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Maximum Pressure | 120 psilower than 74% of 24 tire inflators |
| Connector Type | Makita 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery Connector |
| Item Type Name | Makita DMP180ZX 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator, Tool Only |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
Closest rivals on specs
WORX WX092L.9 20V Cordless Tire Inflator- Maximum Pressure 120 vs 145 psi (-17%)
- Voltage 18 vs 20 volts (-10%)
- Hose Length 25.5 vs 36 inches (-29%)
DEWALT DCC020IB 20V MAX Cordless Tire Inflator- Maximum Pressure 120 vs 80 psi (+50%)
- Voltage 18 vs 20 volts (-10%)
INFLATiQ by RIMiQ Portable Tire Inflator- Maximum Pressure 120 vs 150 psi (-20%)
- Voltage 18 vs 11.1 volts (+62%)
- Item Weight 3 vs 2.4 pounds (+25%)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Makita DMP180ZX do?
It is an 18V cordless inflator for tires, sports balls, and inflatables.
Does the DMP180ZX include a battery?
The spec data does not list one included, consistent with Makita's bare-tool ZX naming.
How much does the DMP180ZX weigh?
3 pounds.