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Makita GFD03Z 40V max XGT drill driver, tool only

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

The Makita GFD03Z is a 40V max XGT drill driver, sold as a bare tool (tool only). Makita publishes 1,590 in-lbs max torque, 0 - 650 / 0 - 1,800 / 0 - 2,400 RPM (the GFD03SU1 kit page also says 2,600 RPM top speed) max speed, 7-3/4 in tool length. No battery or charger is in the box; it runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries. 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 - 2,400 RPM (the GFD03SU1 kit page also says 2,600 RPM top speed)
Tool length
7-3/4 in
Batteries in box
0from the box list
Battery capacity (each)
None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
Nofrom the box list

Not on Makita's US product page for the GFD03Z: Chuck type; Clutch settings; Weight, tool only; Motor. We do not guess.

Tool length as each maker publishes it: the GFD03Z 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 GFD03Z 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
  • Not includedBattery: needs a Makita 40V max XGT battery (see batteries)
  • Not includedCharger (see chargers)
  • Not includedCase or bag

Runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries.

Model number ending "Z": Tool only: no battery or charger. How Makita model numbers work.

Find GFD03Z prices on Amazon Find GFD03Z prices at Acme Tools Find GFD03Z prices at eBay New tab, US retailers. Search results open where no exact listing is on file. Check the listing says GFD03Z and tool only; marketplace sellers vary. Bare tool: add a Makita 40V max XGT battery and charger if you do not own them. All batteries and chargers.
  • US retailer, ships from the US
  • Free shipping over $199
  • Family owned since 1948
  • Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17

Same tool, different package

  • GFD03SU1 kit: 40V max XGT 4.0Ah High Power Battery [BL4040F], [DC40RC], Side Handle, GFD03 [122J21-3], Tool Bag

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
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 - 2,400 RPM (the GFD03SU1 kit page also says 2,600 RPM top speed)
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
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.

0from the box list
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.

None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
What this means

This states whether a charger is included and which type. Chargers vary in output, so the same battery can take noticeably different times to charge on different chargers. Tool-only listings usually include no charger.

Nofrom the box list
Chuck size1/2 in
Weight with battery6.7 lbs
UPC barcode197050014726

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


Find the GFD03Z at Amazon

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 GFD03Z come with a battery?

No. The GFD03Z is a bare tool: no battery and no charger in the box. It runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries.

What batteries does the GFD03Z use?

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

Is there a kit version of the GFD03Z?

Yes: GFD03SU1 (40V max XGT 4.0Ah High Power Battery [BL4040F], [DC40RC], Side Handle, GFD03 [122J21-3], Tool Bag).

Owner reviews

Read the owner reviews on MakitaTools.com

Sources

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

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