Makita 18V LXT Breakers & Demolition Drills
Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills are for when SDS drilling turns into proper breaking and you need cordless power that keeps moving, not a lead.
On refurbs and service work, you're forever opening up concrete, chasing out block, or knocking off tile beds where a cord is just in the way. Makita's 18V LXT platform lets you stay mobile, share batteries with the rest of your kit, and get the job done without dragging a generator round. Pick the right chuck and impact energy for what you're actually breaking, then crack on.
What Jobs Are Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills Best At?
- Chasing and opening up masonry for first fix, like cutting channels for conduit, pipework, and back boxes without being tied to a lead.
- Breaking out tile adhesive, screed edges, and small concrete pads on refurb work where you need controlled demolition, not a full-size breaker.
- Drilling and light breaking in awkward spots such as stairwells, lofts, and external elevations where extension leads are a trip hazard and a time sink.
- Knocking out mortar, removing stubborn fixings, and lifting small sections of blockwork when you're doing repairs and alterations and need quick access.
Choosing the Right Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills
Match the tool to the material and how long you'll be on it, because breaking power and battery drain go hand in hand.
1. SDS Plus demolition drill vs dedicated breaker
If you need one tool to drill anchors and also do light chiselling, go SDS Plus. If your day is mostly lifting tiles, breaking screed, or knocking out concrete, a dedicated breaker is the better shout because it hits harder and feels less like you're forcing it.
2. Impact energy and tool weight
If you're working overhead or on ladders, keep the weight sensible or you'll be wrecked by lunch. If you're down at floor level breaking slabs or thick beds, choose the higher impact energy option so the tool does the work instead of your arms.
3. Battery size and run time
For proper breaking, small batteries disappear fast, so plan on higher capacity packs and a spare on charge. If it's only short bursts for access holes and chasing, a lighter pack keeps the tool balanced and easier to control.
4. Vibration control and comfort
If you're chiselling for long spells, prioritise lower vibration and a decent side handle setup, because it's the difference between steady progress and numb hands. For quick punch-out jobs, it matters less, but you'll still feel it by the end of the week.
Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills FAQs
What are the features of Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills?
They're built around the Makita 18V LXT battery platform for cordless breaking and SDS drilling, with models offering hammer-only for chiselling and rotary hammer modes for drilling. Expect trade essentials like adjustable side handles, depth stops on drilling models, and chucks and controls designed to take site dust and daily use.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills available with batteries and charger?
Yes, you'll find both body-only tools and full kits with batteries and a charger. If you're already on Makita LXT, body-only is usually the sensible buy, but for demo work it's worth checking you've got higher capacity packs and a charger that can keep up.
Is there a warranty on Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills?
Yes, Makita tools come with a manufacturer warranty, and some products may qualify for an extended warranty if you register them with Makita within their required timeframe. Always check the individual product page and keep your proof of purchase, especially for site fleets.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills suitable for professional tradesmen?
Yes, they're made for trade use, particularly refurbs, maintenance, and day-to-day breaking where cordless access matters. Just be realistic: if you're doing all-day heavy slab breaking, you'll want the higher impact models, plenty of batteries, or you may still choose a bigger mains machine for continuous demolition.
Do you offer next day delivery on Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills?
Yes, we offer next day delivery on in-stock Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills from our own warehouse. Check the product page for the latest stock status and order cut-off times to get it on site when you need it.
Who Uses Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills?
- Sparks and plumbers doing upgrades and rewires who need to chase walls, open floors, and make runs without fighting extension leads all day.
- General builders and joiners on refurbs for lifting tile beds, trimming back concrete, and making openings where a big breaker is overkill.
- Facilities and maintenance teams who want cordless, grab-and-go demolition for repairs in occupied buildings, corridors, and plant rooms.
The Basics: Understanding Breakers and Demolition Drills
They all "hammer", but they don't all do the same job. The simple bit is knowing whether you need to drill, chisel, or just break fast.
1. Demolition drills (rotary hammer with hammer-only mode)
These are your SDS tools that drill holes in masonry and can switch to hammer-only for chasing and light chiselling. They're ideal when the job is mixed, because you can go from drilling fixings to opening up without swapping machines.
2. Breakers (hammer-only)
A breaker is built to hit, not drill, so it shifts more material with less effort when you're lifting tiles, breaking screed, or nibbling concrete. If you try doing that all day with a drill, you'll cook it and you'll hate your life.
3. Cordless reality check
Cordless is about access and speed of setup, but heavy breaking eats batteries. On bigger demo, you either run multiple packs and a fast charger, or you accept you'll be rotating batteries while you clear up and mark out.
Accessories That Keep Makita 18V LXT Breakers Working
The right consumables and power setup stop you losing time to blunt steel and dead batteries halfway through a break-out.
1. SDS Plus chisels and points
Keep a couple of profiles in the box, because a wide chisel for tile beds and a point for starting cracks saves you fighting the material. Blunt steel just makes the tool bounce and drains the battery faster.
2. Spare Makita 18V LXT batteries
Breaking is high draw, so one battery is never enough on a real job. A spare pack means you can keep moving while the other is on charge instead of standing around waiting.
3. Fast charger
If you're using these daily, a fast charger is what makes cordless viable on demo because it tightens the turnaround between packs. It's the difference between continuous work and constant battery juggling.
4. Dust extraction and drill dust attachments
If you're drilling as well as chiselling, a dust attachment keeps the mess down and stops you breathing it in, especially indoors on refurbs. It also keeps holes cleaner so fixings seat properly.
Shop Makita 18V LXT Breakers and Demolition Drills at ITS
Whether you're after a compact SDS for chasing or a cordless breaker for lifting floors and tile beds, we stock the Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills range in the key options, including kits and body tools. It's all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can buy Makita 18V Lxt Breakers Demolition Drills online UK and get back on the job.
