Makita Set and Machine Designations: What Do All the Codes Mean?

Makita stands for diversity in the cordless tool sector like hardly any other manufacturer. The Japanese manufacturer impresses with a wide variety of models and versions for practically all areas. But hand on heart: Who can still make sense of all the model and set designations?

That's exactly why this blog exists! We show you easily what the Makita set codes, battery designations, and machine codes are all about – complete, understandable, and at a glance! 🔍

🔤 What Do the Makita Set Codes Mean?

Chargers:

• R = LXT Fast Charger (DC18RC)
• P = Double Charger (DC18RD)
• S = CXT Fast Charger (DC10SA)
• N = Multi Fast Charger for LXT & CXT (DC18RE)

Batteries:

• H1 = 1x 1.3 Ah Battery
• H = 2x 1.3 Ah Batteries
• Y1 = 1x 1.5 Ah
• Y = 2x 1.5 Ah
• A1 = 1x 2.0 Ah
• A = 2x 2.0 Ah
• F1 = 1x 3.0 Ah
• F = 2x 3.0 Ah
• M1 = 1x 4.0 Ah
• M = 2x 4.0 Ah
• T1 = 1x 5.0 Ah
• T = 2x 5.0 Ah
• G1 = 1x 6.0 Ah
• G = 2x 6.0 Ah

Case & Accessories:

• J = Makpac (note case version)
• X = Systemkoffer
• Z = Solo-Version in carton
• V = With dust extraction
• Q = Bulk-Version (without accessories & manual)

Example Combinations:
RTJ = Fast charger, 2x 5.0 Ah Batteries, Makpac
F1X = 1x 3.0 Ah Battery, Systemkoffer
ZX = Solo machine in Systemkoffer

🔋 Battery Designations at Makita: How to Read Them Correctly

Example: BL1850B

Code	Meaning
B	Lithium-ion
L	Slide-Akku (insertion)
18	Voltage in Volt (LXT)
50	Capacity → 5.0 Ah
B	With charge level indicator

Voltages at a Glance:

• 12 = CXT-System
• 14 = older systems
• 18 = LXT
• 40 = XGT series

Capacity: Ah specification in tenths

• 20 = 2.0 Ah
• 30 = 3.0 Ah
• 40 = 4.0 Ah
• 50 = 5.0 Ah
• 60 = 6.0 Ah
• 80 = 8.0 Ah (e.g., with XGT)

This number indicates the battery's "endurance" – the higher it is, the longer it lasts!

🧠 Further Codes in the Makita System (Special Machines & Functions)

• A = With brake
• B = Double insulated
• C = Constant electronics
• D = DC Tools
• F = Work light
• H = High pressure
• L = Dust class L
• M = Dust class M
• N = Anvil type
• P = Paddelschalter
• R = Anti-Neustart
• S = Soft-Start
• T = Quick change system
• U = U-Griff
• V = Variable speed
• X / Y = With accessories
• Z = Solo in carton

🛠 Machine Codes at a Glance (alphabetical)

Here is the complete overview, sorted by type:

🔍 Show machine codes alphabetically

Code	Machine type
BN	Brad nailer
BO	Random orbital sander, Orbital sander
BS	Belt sander
CB	Heated blanket
CC	Diamond cutter
CE	Cut-off grinder
CF	Fan
CG	Caulking gun
CJ	Heated jacket
CL	Vacuum cleaner
CM	Coffee machine
CO	Rotary cutter
CP	Universal shear
CS	Metal hand circular saw
CU	Wheelbarrow
CV	Heated vest
CW	Cooler/warmer box
DA	Angle drill
DF	Drill driver
DG	Earth auger
FJ	Cooling jacket
FL	Angle shut-off driver
FN	Brad nailer
FR	Magazine screwdriver
FS	Drywall screwdriver
FT	Shut-off driver
FV	Cooling vest
GA	Angle grinder
GD / GS	Straight grinder
GP	Grease gun
HK	Chipping hammer
HP	Hammer drill driver
HR	Rotary / Combination hammer
HS	Hand circular saw
HW	Pressure washer
JN	Nibbler
JR	Reciprocating saw
JS	Sheet metal shear
JV	Pendulum action jigsaw
KP	Planer / Rebate planer
LM	Lawnmower
LS	Mitre saw / Compound mitre saw
LW	Cut-off machine
LX	Kombokit
ML	Lamp
MP	Compressor
MR	Jobsite radio / Speaker
PB	Band saw
PJ	Groove cutter
PO	Random orbital polisher
PT	Pintacker / Pin nailer
PV	Polisher
RC	Robot vacuum cleaner
RS	Circular saw with Hintergriff
RP / RT	Router / Multi-function router
RV	Blind rivet tool
SC	Threaded rod cutter
SD	Drywall saw
SK	Laser tool
SL	Long-neck sander
SS	Hand circular saw
SP	Plunge saw
ST	Stapler
TD	Impact driver (Internal hex)
TL	Angle impact driver
TM	Multi-tool
TP	Quadroschrauber
TS	Impulsschrauber
TW	Impact wrench (External square)
UA	Pole saw
UB	Blower
UC	Chainsaw
UH	Hedge trimmer
UK	Cultivator
UM	Grass / Shrub shears
UN	Hedge cutter
UP	Branch cutter
UR	Trimmer / Brush cutter
UT	Mixer
UX	Multi-function power head
VC	Vacuum cleaner
VF	Pressure tip
VP	Vacuum pump
VR	Concrete vibrator
WD	Detector
WR	Ratchet wrench

An example for a machine in a complete set: 

A D before the machine code stands for compatibility with the following batteries: 1.5; 3.0; 4.0; 5.0; 6.0 Ah. 

The number directly after it is the model designation.
➔ Example: DGA513T1J 
D = Battery compatibility
GA = Angle grinder
513 = Model designation 
T1J = 1x 5.0 Ah Battery and delivery in Makpac

📌 Conclusion

Whether battery, charger, or machine designation – with this blog, you are now well-equipped to find your way through the Makita code jungle.

If you are unsure what a code stands for – just look here again or ask our Toolbrothers Customer Service. 👊

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