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Makita XFD16Z 18V LXT drill driver, tool only

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

The Makita XFD16Z is a 18V LXT drill driver, sold as a bare tool (tool only). Makita publishes 970 in-lbs max torque, 0 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPM max speed, 6-7/8 in tool length. No battery or charger is in the box; it runs on Makita 18V LXT batteries. Source: Makita's US product page, checked 2026-10-18.

Key specs

Max torque (manufacturer rating)
970 in-lbs
Max speed
0 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPM
Tool length
6-7/8 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 XFD16Z: Chuck type; Clutch settings; Weight, tool only; Motor. We do not guess.

Tool length as each maker publishes it: the XFD16Z against the shortest and longest drill drivers we cover (Milwaukee 2505-20 and Makita GFD03Z). Makers may measure differently.
Tool length as each maker publishes it: the XFD16Z against the shortest and longest drill drivers we cover (Milwaukee 2505-20 and Makita GFD03Z). Makers may measure differently. Open the chart as an image to share it.

In the box

  • IncludedTool: drill driver
  • Not includedBattery: needs a Makita 18V LXT battery (see batteries)
  • Not includedCharger (see chargers)
  • Not includedCase or bag

Runs on Makita 18V LXT batteries.

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

Find XFD16Z prices on Amazon Find XFD16Z prices at Acme Tools Find XFD16Z prices at eBay New tab, US retailers. Search results open where no exact listing is on file. Check the listing says XFD16Z and tool only; marketplace sellers vary. Bare tool: add a Makita 18V LXT 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

  • XFD16T kit: 2x 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery [BL1850B], 18V LXT Rapid Optimum Charger [DC18RC], 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.

970 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 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPM
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.

6-7/8 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 battery4.65 lbs
UPC barcode088381775694

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.


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Quick answers

Does the XFD16Z come with a battery?

No. The XFD16Z is a bare tool: no battery and no charger in the box. It runs on Makita 18V LXT batteries.

What batteries does the XFD16Z use?

Makita 18V LXT batteries. Any battery from that system fits; capacity (Ah) changes run time, not fit.

Is there a kit version of the XFD16Z?

Yes: XFD16T (2x 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery [BL1850B], 18V LXT Rapid Optimum Charger [DC18RC], Tool Bag).

Owner reviews

Read the owner reviews on MakitaTools.com

Sources

  1. Makita US product page XFD16Z, retrieved 2026-10-18

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Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia), 18 years on the tools. Found an error? Tell us.

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