
Makita GT200D Specialty
- Specialty
- 2.5 amps
- Battery
- 40 volts
- Better rated than 60%
A 40 volt Makita cordless tool spinning up to 2600 RPM on a 2.5 amp draw, best suited to buyers already on Makita's 40V battery platform rather than the more common 18V line.
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How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track
4.6★ across 118 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
118 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: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Makita GT200D is a battery powered tool running on Makita's 40 volt platform, drawing 2.5 amps and spinning up to 2600 RPM. No weight or attachment type is listed, so the exact task fit should be confirmed on the product page.
Makita lists this under its Specialty category with only power figures given, no torque or bit spec. The 40 volt platform is Makita's higher voltage cordless line, which is not interchangeable with the smaller 18V tools in its lineup.
- 40 volt battery platform
- 2.5 amp draw
- 2600 RPM top speed
- Rated 4.6 stars across 118 reviews
Who it's for
Suits a buyer already invested in Makita's 40 volt cordless batteries who wants a compatible tool on that platform. Less suited to someone who owns Makita's 18V lineup, since the batteries are not interchangeable between platforms.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs on Makita's 40 volt cordless platform
- 2600 RPM top speed
- Battery powered for cordless use
- No weight listed
- Not compatible with Makita's 18V batteries
- Torque figure not specified
Performance notes
The 2600 RPM top speed on a 2.5 amp draw suggests a lighter duty cordless tool rather than a high torque unit, though no torque figure is given to confirm.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | GT200D |
| Amperage | 2.5 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 40 volts |
| Speed | 2600 rpm |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita GT200D SpecialtyThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 118 | 3.7 / 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 |
Questions about the MAKITA GT200D
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What battery platform does the Makita GT200D use?
Makita's 40 volt cordless line.
Will my 18V Makita batteries fit this tool?
No, the 40 volt and 18V Makita platforms use different batteries.
How fast does it run?
Up to 2600 RPM.







