Makita XFD15ZB Drill
- Drill
- 18 amps
- Battery
- 1.98 pounds
A compact, light 18 volt Makita drill sized for everyday use, worth considering for its low weight and small footprint, with the caveat that the amperage figure on the listing should not be taken as a firm performance number.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.5★ across 322 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
322 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Makita XFD15ZB is a battery powered drill on the 18 volt platform, weighing just under 2 pounds at 31.75 ounces. Its listed dimensions of 6.5 by 8.78 by 8 inches describe a compact tool sized for one handed drilling.
Running at 1700 RPM, this drill is geared more toward driving and general boring work than high torque tasks. The amperage figure listed alongside it reads unusually high for a compact 18 volt tool, and since it is not clarified elsewhere in the data, it should be treated with some caution rather than taken as a precise performance figure. What is solid here is the physical footprint: at under 2 pounds and roughly 8 inches in each dimension, it is built for maneuvering in tight spaces.
- 18V battery powered
- 1700 RPM
- 31.75 oz weight
- 6.5 x 8.78 x 8 inch footprint
Who it's for
Good for someone who wants a compact, lightweight 18 volt drill for general use around the house or job site. Less suited to anyone needing documented torque specifications for heavy duty boring, since that figure is not clearly given.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at under 2 pounds for one handed control
- Compact footprint suited to tight spaces
- Runs on Makita's 18V battery platform
- Amperage figure on the listing looks inconsistent and should not be relied on
- No stated torque figure for heavier boring work
Performance notes
At 1700 RPM this drill favors speed over raw torque, which fits general purpose driving and drilling rather than heavy gauge work. Its compact 6.5 by 8.78 by 8 inch footprint and sub 2 pound weight make it easy to control one handed, particularly in overhead or confined spots where a full size drill would be awkward.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XFD15ZB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.5 × 8.8 × 8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 1700 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 18 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XFD15ZB DrillThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 322 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XFD15ZB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What battery platform does the Makita XFD15ZB use?
Makita's 18 volt cordless platform.
How much does it weigh?
31.75 ounces, just under 2 pounds.
What are its dimensions?
About 6.5 by 8.78 by 8 inches, a compact footprint for one handed use.