The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature The XBU02Z features Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™). XPT™ is a protective seal inside the tool, and is engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components.

The XBU04ZV features Makita® Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™). XPT™ is a protective seal inside the tool and is engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion 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.Makita ® LXT ® Cordless Blowers feature a compact design and weigh less for reduced operator fatigue. Delivers up to 28 minutes of run time at 15,800 RPM using two 18V LXT® 5.0Ah batteries (batteries not included) The XBU04PTV features Makita® Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™). XPT™ is a protective seal inside the tool and is engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components. You may be wondering why you see two batteries that say 18V, but the article says it’s a 36V. Makita does something different that I wish all companies did. Instead of designing different volt batteries and requiring users to invest into different platforms, Makita thought differently. Why not have users invest in one battery platform? If it only requires one battery, that is how we will design the tool. However, for the high demand applications, they add another one to increase the watts or output. An awesome idea and another reason that Makita puts its users first. Makita 36V Blower Review – Features

The Makita scored above average when we used a pitot tube and anemometer to measure the cubic feet per minute (CFM) and miles per hour (mph). It achieved 865 CFM at five inches and 132 mph airspeeds at the same distance. This was the highest recorded airspeed of any model we tested. We did notice a significant drop in performance readings when we measured at 30 inches. stage telescoping blower nozzle features an adjustment range of 5" extending pipe closer to ground for user convenience Two 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries deliver the power and run time for gas powered demands without leaving the 18V LXT® platform (batteries not included) Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (battery and charger sold separately)LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator

Model XBU02PT is a kit and includes the Blower, two fast-charging 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah batteries and an efficient 18V Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V 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-built BL™ Brushless Motor delivers speed up to 120 MPH and up to 473 CFM. Makita’s efficient BL™ Brushless Motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per battery charge than similar non-brushless tools. Electronic controls efficiently use battery energy to match the changing demands of the application for increased power and speed when needed. Makita’s Brushless Motors run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. When it comes to Outdoor Power Equipment ( OPE), it seems like every manufacturer has a tool to offer. Now when I say this, I am saying it with all respect. When it comes to OPE, I feel like most of them just offer the product to complement their line of tools and hopefully, people will buy their OPE tool and then start buying their power tools. It’s almost like when you used to buy power tool kits. They would have a kit of 4 tools and then toss in some cheap light to call it a 5 tool kit. For me, Makita is different. I feel like their OPE tools are high-quality tools. They appear to invest time and money into the line and look at this as an extension, something they believe should be high quality. So as you guessed when people ask me who makes the best OPE tools for power tool companies, I immediately point them to Makita.