Makita XDT11Z-R Impact
- Impact
- 3 amps
- Battery
- 18 volts
A straightforward bare-tool pickup for tradespeople already running Makita's 18V LXT battery system, not a standalone starter kit for someone starting without batteries or a charger.
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How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track
4.5★ across 177 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
177 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 impacts we track - how the scorecard works · full impacts data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The XDT11Z-R is Makita's 18-volt LXT brushless impact driver, spinning to a maximum 2,900 RPM. As a Z-suffix listing it ships as a bare tool, so a compatible LXT battery and charger are needed separately.
Makita's 18V LXT platform is one of the more widely stocked cordless systems among tradespeople, which is why this driver is sold on its own rather than in a kit. At 4.5 stars across 177 ratings it sits among the more consistently rated entries in its class, though no purchase count is reported this month.
- 18V LXT brushless impact driver
- 2,900 RPM max speed
- Bare tool, battery not included
- Makita XDT11 platform
Who it's for
Suits anyone already holding Makita 18V LXT batteries who wants an extra or replacement driver without paying for hardware they don't need. Not a fit for a first-time buyer who needs a battery and charger included.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits Makita's established 18V LXT battery system
- 2,900 RPM top speed
- Brushless motor construction
- Battery and charger sold separately
- No torque or impact-rate figures given
Performance notes
The brushless motor drives to 2,900 RPM at 18 volts, with the amperage rating tied to the battery pairing rather than the tool body itself. Brushless construction typically runs cooler and lasts longer per charge than brushed motors in the same line.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XDT11Z-R |
| Amperage | 3 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Speed | 2900 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XDT11Z-R ImpactThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 177 | 3.7 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCF845B ImpactDeWALT | 4.7 / 5 | 12,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE | 4.6 / 5 | 8,078 | 4.5 / 5 |
| GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH | 4.7 / 5 | 4,983 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN | 4.4 / 5 | 10,707 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XDT11Z-R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XDT11Z-R come with a battery?
No. The Z designation marks it as a bare tool, so an 18V LXT battery and charger need to be bought separately.
What is the top speed of the XDT11Z-R?
It runs up to 2,900 RPM.
Is this a brushless impact driver?
Yes, it uses a brushless motor, part of Makita's 18V LXT lineup.