

The grip is quite bulky as well measuring 7-5/8″ around, compared to the field of 18 Volt OMTs on the market the only larger barrel gripped tool is the Bosch MXH180BL. Not including the blade, the tool measures about 17-inches from the nose of the tool to the bottom of the battery. Regardless, my first impression of the tool was that it is quite large. This is a exclusive release from Makita that we got a hold of for our 18 Volt Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Head to Head test, so as this was a special shipment it came bare, with no packaging, or kit box, so the literal out of the box characteristics don’t exist. Battery: 18 Volt Lithium Ion slide pack.Oscillating Angle: 1.6 degrees (3.2 total).Given the reliability of Makita tools and it’s popularity with carpenters, we were excited to check it out on the job-site, but first let’s take a look at specifications and features in this Makita 18V Cordless Multi Tool Review XMT03Z.


Makita is releasing a new OMT that we feel is right up there with the brushless high end models from competing companies. Often the multi-tool is most needed when you least expect it, so having an extremely mobile and reliable oscillating tool is becoming a must have for every carpenter. The multi-tool is often the perfect choice for tight spaces, awkward angles, and generally tough cuts. In addition to the time and labor savings these tools have delivered to the job-site, cordless models have made there use even more convenient. The Oscillating Multi-Tool has changed the carpentry industry with it’s ability to quickly and accurately make cuts that in the past required tedious and meticulous use of utility knives and chisels.
