Air release function: In case of over-inflation hold the air release button to release air. (Not available when you are using British adapter.) It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT® System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita® 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. The Makita DMP181Z is a handy cordless inflator powered by any 18v LXT battery suitable for inflating tyres, boats and camping equipment, to name a few. With three inflation modes (high, low and ball), a digital pressure gauge with auto-stop function and LED light, this handy tool is sure to save getting out of breath pumping up inflatables. Main switch is equipped with Auto-off function to prevent accidental start-up during transportation At road.cc every product is thoroughly tested for as long as it takes to get a proper insight into how well it works.

The Makita 18V LXT Inflator Bare Unit is an ideal unit for trade professionals as well as DIY enthusiasts. It is designed with an LED job light to increase visibility during a task, this will help to improve the condition of working and the job. To increase tool life and to ensure there are minimal mishaps this inflator has protection from overheating, enabling the user to use this tool for as long as possible without needing to repair or replace the unit as often. To make sure any job can be fulfilled the adapter holder is perfect for holding all different sizes and shape adapters. For increased accuracy and ease during use, it has an auto-stop at a pre-set target pressure. Its easy-grip handle ensures maximum comfort and reduces user fatigue. It has an air release function to help in over-inflation circumstances, the digital pressure gauge displays relevant information for safe and easy inflation. This is a bare unit and supplied on its own. Features and Benefits:

Personally, I wish Woods valves would just go away, but it worked really well on the one Woods valve in my fleet I haven't got round to replacing. The on is a bit off How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc? It's possibly a bit unreasonable to criticise a general-purpose device like this for its shortfalls as a cycling tool, but the adapters to inflate Presta valves, balls and other inflatables feel like afterthoughts. You get a screw-on brass Schrader-to-Presta adaptor, a sports ball needle and a tapered plastic widget for airbeds and like that. Perfect if you've just played a hard match of sports ball and need a lie down. I'm in exactly the same situation. I would say if you already have Makita LXT kit buying one of these is a no brainer - it's a fantastic bit of kit. If you have to buy the battery and the charger as well then it all depends on how much you are prepared to pay. BTW Makita cordless tools and their associated batteries and charger are amazing. I've had all sort of cordless tools over the years and wasted a lot of money. I should have paid more for Makita in the first place and saved myself money. Of course if you're into a bit of DIY why not treat yourself to a Makita cordless drill complete with battery and charger and a spare battery at the same time! Cordless inflator for inflating tyres of cars, bicycles, sports balls and more. Features a main power switch with auto power off, trigger switch, 3 x inflation modes, digital pressure gauge and easy-to-grip handle. Equipped with a battery protection circuit.

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A company with the resources and general cleverness of Makita could surely source or invent a better system. I used a Prestacycle EZ-Grip Big Presta Head instead of the brass adapter, which does the job a treat. Not out of the Woods

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it? As a newly converted LX battery bloke I seem to be looking for excuses to buy handy 'bare' tools to use with the TWO batteries in my Makita drill's box. One charge of the first battery last summer an it's only just down to one red bar. The second battery is untouched. Recommended brand.

The Makita DMP180Z is an easy-to-use small compressor specifically designed for tyres and other small or low-pressure inflatables. It's powered by the same interchangeable 18V lithium-ion LXT batteries used in a vast array of Makita tools – but this price doesn't include one, or a charger.