Makita 40V vs 18V “Completely Different” Torque Power is 40V, Lightness and Convenience is 18V

Here comes the Makita topic that everyone dislikes (‘Д’) *Motorcycle rider?

Spring is coming, and this year pollen allergies are really intense .
Soon warm weather = the grass cutting crew gets active.
In the midst of all this, I finally added the 40Vmax (*´ω`*)

If you’re thinking about buying one, wondering whether to get 18V or 40V , I think there are many of you.

Let me say this upfront 18V and 40V are “completely different” . *Company comparison
I think it’s best to understand that they’re targeting different use cases.

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The 40V has torque and power that are incomparably more powerful

In other words, even under load it doesn’t stall so you can go at it without hesitation.
When cutting grass or lawn, sometimes you want to cut aggressively without being too careful, right?

With 18V it would stall, but with 40V you can go at it aggressively. ” Yes, aggressively…

To put it another way, it’s designed for professional use to save time and process large volumes .

Wouldn’t 36V (18V*2) work just as well? (*’ω’*) I thought so too



Operating with two batteries ends up getting heavier ….
If you don’t want to increase batteries and chargers, or don’t mind the slight weight difference, then it’s OK

Also, 36V seems like an odd voltage that might disappear (just speculation)
Currently, 40V is the highest battery voltage so future development will continue to progress.


The 40Vmax battery is incredibly expensive and shocking



AMAZON 40Vmax 4.0Ah is 20,500 yen

Wow! You could buy tools with that money! That’s the kind of price we’re talking about.
Of course, the charger is separate too.

You need at least two batteries plus a charger, so it requires quite a bit of money and preparation.

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マキタ(Makita)
¥15,600 (2026/09/20 20:33時点 | Amazon調べ)

Let me summarize this simply (‘Д’)

Makita 18V

  • The current Makita standard voltage
  • The strongest lineup selection
  • Reasonable pricing and good resale value
  • Lightweight and compact with excellent usability
  • Some tools require harder performance *though rare, this voltage is weak for those

Makita 40Vmax

  • Makita’s maximum battery voltage
  • Heavy-duty use ONLY lineup
  • The price of the tool and battery is quite shocking
  • Heavy-duty design for durability
  • Overwhelming torque and power

In my case, I need both 18V and 40V so I keep both.
If you’re unsure about which Makita voltage to choose, buying 18V is the safe choice.

Unless you really think “hmm, I’m not sure,” you probably don’t need it.

マキタ(Makita)
¥15,600 (2026/09/20 20:33時点 | Amazon調べ)
ケンチクボーイ
¥20,000 (2026/09/22 15:35時点 | 楽天市場調べ)

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