MAKITA

Makita XT288T Specialty

Specialty
5 amps
Battery
1 pound

4.7/ 5 on Amazon744Amazon ratings200+bought last month4.2ProductDome score

Better rated than 81%
More reviewed than 68%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou are on Makita's 18V LXT platform and need a higher speed specialty tool.

Worth considering mainly if you are already on Makita's 18V LXT battery system, given the higher speed 3600 RPM rating listed here.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track

4.2/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.7

4.7★ across 744 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 351 ratings3.6

744 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.1

200+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

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

Makita's XT288T runs on the brand's 18V battery platform, with a 5 amp motor reaching 3600 RPM and a listed weight of 16 ounces, placed under Makita's specialty tools category.

The 18V rating puts this tool on Makita's main LXT battery system rather than a compact 12V line, giving it more headroom than an entry level tool. The 3600 RPM ceiling points toward a higher speed application rather than low speed drilling torque.

18V battery power
5 amp motor
3600 RPM top speed
16 ounce weight

Who it's for

Buyers already on Makita's 18V LXT battery platform who need this specific specialty tool. Not a fit for those expecting drill and driver style low speed torque, given the high RPM rating.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Runs on Makita's common 18V battery platform
5 amp motor for sustained power
High 3600 RPM top speed

What to check first

Exact tool function is not detailed beyond the specialty category
High RPM makes it a poor fit for low speed torque work

Performance notes

The 5 amp motor and 3600 RPM top speed point to a tool built around speed rather than heavy low speed torque, in line with what the listed figures support.

Specifications

Brand	MAKITA
Model	XT288T
Amperage	5 amps
Power Source	Battery
Item Weight	1 pound
Voltage	18 volts
Speed	3600 rpm

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.

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Makita XT288T SpecialtyThis product	4.7 / 5	744	4.2 / 5
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Stanley SL18116P SpecialtySTANLEY	4.6 / 5	14,157	4.5 / 5
DEWALT DCV580H SpecialtyDeWALT	4.5 / 5	8,646	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the MAKITA XT288T

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What voltage battery does the Makita XT288T use?

18 volts.

What is its top speed?

Up to 3600 RPM.

How much does it weigh?

16 ounces as listed.