This article is both a deal and news as it pertains to a new 12V combo kit, the Makita CT226RX. The combo name may seem familiar to you guys as it features tools you already know and part of the similar Makita 12V combo kit CT226. It includes their newest 12V drill and impact driver which are on an entirely new to Makita 12V platform using slide pack batteries. So what’s so special about this combo kit since it’s basically the same thing as the existing CT226 combo kit, you ask? The answer is that it comes with upgraded a pair of 2.0 ah batteries with LED fuel gauges, and an upgraded tool case which is the same camera style hard case included with the previous generation Makita 12V lithium drill and impact kit. In contrast, the regular CT226 model comes with a pair of 1.5 ah slide pack batteries without fuel gauges and basic tool bag.
So now that we know what this new combo kit is all about, you guys want to know how much it’s gonna cost ya and why it’s a deal. It’s regular price is $149 but I found it on ebay (I provided the link below) for only $128.99. This brings it to the everyday price of the regular CT226 combo kit but with a few serious extras, the added fuel gauges alone on the batteries would make me want to jump, and you get larger capacity batteries for longer runtimes, and a cooler looking case on top.
Product Description
The Makita 12V max Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit delivers pro power and pro speed in an ultra-compact size, and offers two ideal additions to any tool box or tool belt. The CT226RX includes cordless solutions for drilling, driving, and fastening. The kit includes two 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries for improved balance and ergonomics over pod-style batteries. For added convenience, the batteries feature on-board L.E.D. charge level indicators for added convenience. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion cordless line-up, which includes driver-drills as well as an impact driver, impact wrench, circular saw, recipro saw, jig saw, vacuum, and flashlights. Consistent with the rest of Makita’s groundbreaking Lithium-Ion battery technology, the 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion battery delivers more power in a compact size for maximum efficiency. The CT226RX includes an ultra-compact two-speed driver-drill that weighs only 2.8 lbs. and delivers 200 in.lbs. of Max Torque. The variable speed impact driver weighs only 2.2 lbs. and delivers 800 in.lbs. of Max Torque for driving and fastening. It’s an ideal combo kit for users who require a more compact tool for less weight or for applications in tight spaces.
- 3/8″ Driver-Drill with 2-speeds (0-450 & 0-1,700 RPM) delivers up to 210 in.lbs. of Max Torque
- 3/8″ Driver-Drill features a compact design at only 7-7/16″ long and weighs only 2.8 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
- Impact Driver with variable speed (0-2,600 RPM & 0-2,400 IPM) delivers up to 970 in.lbs. of Max Torque
- Impact Driver features a compact design at only 6-1/8″ long and weighs only 2.2 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
- Ergonomically designed handles with rubberized soft grips provide increased comfort
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