Makita 18V LXT Inflators & Pumps
Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps keep tyres, mats and kit topped up fast, without hunting for a socket or dragging a noisy compressor round site.
When you're bouncing between jobs, the last thing you need is a flat wheelbarrow tyre, a van tyre warning light, or dust sheets and air beds that take forever to inflate. Makita 18V LXT inflators and pumps run on the same batteries as your drills and impacts, so you can grab one tool that lives in the van and just gets it done. Pick the right type for tyres, high-volume inflating, or water transfer, and you'll save time every week.
What Jobs Are Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps Best At?
- Sorting van, trailer, wheelbarrow and trolley tyres on the hop, so you are not losing half an hour finding a garage air line.
- Inflating site kit like dust sheets, inflatable wedges, air beds and pool liners quickly, where a small high volume pump beats a tyre inflator.
- Topping up footballs, bike tyres and small inflatables for schools, caretaking and maintenance teams, with the right valve adaptors kept in the case.
- Shifting clean or dirty water on maintenance call outs when you need a compact transfer pump for emptying tanks, trays, or small flooded areas.
Choosing the Right Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps
Match the tool to what you are moving: pressure for tyres, volume for inflatables, or flow for water, and you will stop buying the wrong thing twice.
1. Tyre inflator or high volume pump
If you are doing car and van tyres, you want a proper inflator that can hit and hold pressure accurately. If you are filling dust sheets, air beds or big inflatables, go high volume, because an inflator will do it but it will take ages.
2. Digital gauge and auto shut off
If you are regularly setting tyre pressures, get the model with a clear digital readout and auto stop, because it saves over pumping and constant checking. If it is only for occasional top ups, a simpler gauge is fine, but you will spend more time hovering over it.
3. Hose length, storage and adaptors
If it is living in the van, look for decent hose length and onboard storage so the valve adaptors do not disappear on day two. For bikes, balls and awkward valves, the right adaptors matter as much as the tool itself.
Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps FAQs
What are the features of Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps?
Expect cordless convenience on the Makita LXT battery platform, with models aimed at either high pressure tyre inflation, high volume inflating, or water transfer. Many have a clear gauge or digital display, sensible hose storage, and the adaptors you actually need for common valves, but check the spec because features vary by model.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps available with batteries and charger?
Yes, you will typically see both body only and kit versions. If you already run Makita 18V LXT, body only makes sense, but if it is your first LXT tool, get a kit so you are not stuck with a tool you cannot power on day one.
Is there a warranty on Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps?
Makita tools come with a standard manufacturer warranty, and many are eligible for an extended warranty when you register the tool with Makita within their stated timeframe. Keep your proof of purchase and do the registration straight away, because nobody remembers once the tool has lived in the van for a month.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps suitable for professional tradesmen?
Yes, they are a proper site friendly solution for topping up tyres, inflating kit, and dealing with small water jobs, especially if you are already on Makita LXT. Just buy the right type, because a high volume inflator will not replace a tyre inflator for pressure work, and neither replaces a transfer pump for moving water.
Do you offer next day delivery on Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps?
Yes, next day delivery is available on in stock lines. Order in time and you can have your Makita inflator or pump on site tomorrow, which is handy when a flat tyre or a small flood is stopping the job.
Who Uses Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps?
- Maintenance engineers and facilities teams who need a quick fix for tyres, small inflatables, and minor water problems without waiting for stores.
- Groundworkers and landscapers keeping barrows, dumpy wheels and small plant rolling properly, especially when you are moving materials all day.
- Sparks, chippies and fitters who already run Makita LXT and want a van tool that uses the same batteries for day to day site niggles.
How Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps Works for You
These are different tools that look similar on the shelf. The simple bit is knowing whether you need pressure, volume, or water flow for the job in front of you.
1. Inflators build pressure for tyres
A tyre inflator is designed to push air up to a set PSI or bar and hold it steady, which is why it is the right choice for vans, trailers and plant wheels where pressure is the whole point.
2. High volume pumps fill big items fast
A high volume inflator shifts a lot of air quickly at lower pressure, so it is the one that makes sense for dust sheets, air beds and larger inflatables where speed matters more than a precise pressure reading.
3. Transfer pumps move water, not air
A water transfer pump is for shifting liquid from A to B through a hose, which is what you need for small floods, draining trays, or emptying tanks, not for tyres or inflatables.
Makita Inflator and Pump Accessories That Save Time
A couple of small add ons make these tools far more useful on site and stop the usual lost parts drama.
1. Valve adaptor set
This covers presta and schrader bike valves, balls, and odd inflatables, so you are not bodging it with taped up fittings when the right adaptor has gone missing.
2. Makita 18V LXT batteries and charger
If you are buying the tool body, make sure you have a battery with enough capacity for repeated top ups, and a charger that lives in the van or workshop so it is always ready for the next call out.
3. Spare hose and nozzle fittings
Hoses and nozzles are the bits that get kinked, stood on, or left behind on site, and a spare keeps the tool working instead of becoming dead weight in the van.
Why Shop for Makita 18V Lxt Inflators Pumps at ITS?
Whether you need a compact tyre inflator, a high volume pump for inflatables, or a transfer pump for water, we stock the full Makita 18V LXT range in the key types and kit options. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery, so you can order today and have it on site for tomorrow's shift.
