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Makita GFD03SU1 40V max XGT drill driver kit

Checked 2026-10-18 against Makita's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician

The Makita GFD03SU1 is a 40V max XGT drill driver, sold as a kit. Makita publishes 1,590 in-lbs max torque, 0 - 650 / 0 - 1,800 / 0 - 2,600 RPM (the GFD03Z page also says 2,400 RPM top speed) max speed, 7-3/4 in tool length. In the box: 40V max XGT Brushless 3-Speed 1/2" Driver-Drill [GFD03Z], 40V max XGT 4.0Ah High Power Battery [BL4040F], [DC40RC], Side Handle, GFD03 [122J21-3], Tool Bag. Source: Makita's US product page, checked 2026-10-18.

Key specs

Max torque (manufacturer rating)
1,590 in-lbsHighest of the 12 drill drivers we cover
Max speed
0 - 650 / 0 - 1,800 / 0 - 2,600 RPM (the GFD03Z page also says 2,400 RPM top speed)
Tool length
7-3/4 in
Batteries in box
1from the box list
Battery capacity (each)
4.0 Ahfrom the box list

Not on Makita's US product page for the GFD03SU1: Chuck type; Clutch settings; Weight, tool only; Motor; Charger in box. We do not guess.

Tool length as each maker publishes it: the GFD03SU1 against the shortest and longest drill drivers we cover (Milwaukee 2505-20 and Makita XFD14Z). Makers may measure differently.
Tool length as each maker publishes it: the GFD03SU1 against the shortest and longest drill drivers we cover (Milwaukee 2505-20 and Makita XFD14Z). Makers may measure differently. Open the chart as an image to share it.

In the box

  • IncludedTool: drill driver
  • IncludedBattery: 40V max XGT 4.0Ah High Power Battery [BL4040F]
  • Not includedCharger (see chargers)
  • IncludedCase or bag: Tool Bag

Also in the box: [DC40RC]

Runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries.

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  • Family owned since 1948
  • Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17

Same tool, different package

All specs

Max torque (manufacturer rating)
What this means

Torque is the twisting force the tool can apply, usually listed in in-lbs or ft-lbs. Higher figures help with large fasteners, augers and hole saws. Ratings from different makers are not always measured the same way, so treat this as a rough guide rather than a direct comparison.

1,590 in-lbs [1]
Max speed
What this means

Max speed is the top no-load speed, in RPM for rotating tools. No-load means the tool is running free, so speed drops once it is working. On drills, many makers list a figure per gear: high for small bits, low for control with large bits or long screws.

0 - 650 / 0 - 1,800 / 0 - 2,600 RPM (the GFD03Z page also says 2,400 RPM top speed) [1]
Tool length
What this means

Tool length is the front-to-back measurement published by the maker. A shorter tool fits between studs, joists and inside cabinets more easily; standard US framing is 16 inches on center, leaving about 14-1/2 inches between studs. Check whether the figure includes the chuck or bit holder.

7-3/4 in [2]
Batteries in box
What this means

This lists how many batteries come in the box, if any. Tool-only (bare) listings include no battery or charger, which suits buyers already on that battery platform. Two batteries let you charge one while working with the other.

1from the box list [1]
Battery capacity (each)
What this means

Amp-hours (Ah) is the battery's charge capacity. At the same voltage, a higher Ah pack runs longer between charges but is usually larger and heavier. Smaller packs keep the tool lighter for overhead and light work; larger packs suit saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.

4.0 Ahfrom the box list [1]
Chuck size1/2 in [1]
Weight with battery6.7 lbs [1]
UPC barcode197050014719 [1]

Ratings are Makita's published figures from its US product pages, listed under Sources. Anything not on that page is left out rather than guessed. Check this against another model.


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Left out on purpose: Makita kit and bare-tool pages publish different top speeds (2,600 vs 2,400 RPM); both stated, never ranked.

Quick answers

Does the GFD03SU1 come with a battery?

Yes: 40V max XGT 4.0Ah High Power Battery [BL4040F].

Does the GFD03SU1 come with a charger?

No. The box list does not include a charger.

What batteries does the GFD03SU1 use?

Makita 40V max XGT batteries. Any battery from that system fits; capacity (Ah) changes run time, not fit.

Can I buy the GFD03SU1's tool on its own?

Yes: the GFD03Z is the same tool without the battery and charger.

Owner reviews

Read the owner reviews on MakitaTools.com

Sources

  1. Makita US product page GFD03SU1 (features), retrieved 2026-10-18
  2. Makita US product page GFD03Z (features), retrieved 2026-10-18

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