Makita makes a bunch of LED work lights and flashlights, but unfortunately, they don’t go on sale very often, like the lights from other top tool brands, such as DeWalt and Milwaukee. So, if you’re a Makita loyalist — or simply someone searching for a top-notch light to use while working on your car and home improvement projects — and you’re lucky enough to spot one of the brand’s lights marked down, it’s a good idea to seriously consider snatching it up.
The Makita 18V LXT Cordless LED Flashlight is the latest lighting option from the brand to see its price reduced, and it’s one of the better Makita-related deals we’ve seen in recent months. For the first time ever, this LED flashlight is now available for under $50 at Amazon. It normally retails for $71, but thanks to a discount of almost 40%, you can currently purchase it for only $45.
As you can probably tell by looking at this product, it isn’t just any old flashlight. Measuring almost 16 inches long, it’s a substantial lighting source that functions more like a work light than a traditional flashlight. It features three distinct modes — low (100 lumens), medium (250 lumens), and high (500 lumens) — giving you complete control over the amount of light it produces to suit your specific lighting needs. It also has an adjustable head that you can fold up and down or rotate side to side, guaranteeing you can always shine light at the right angles.
Still, the thing that truly sets this light apart from similar options is its impressive lifespan. When equipped with a Makita 18V LXT 6Ah Battery, it can provide lighting for up to 75 hours, meaning you could theoretically use it for two whole work weeks without worrying about charging its battery. We also appreciate that it comes with a hanging hook, which lets you position it wherever you want while reducing the risk of it being knocked over and damaged.
“This is a very good light,” one reviewer wrote. “It’s very bright, and I love that the head rotates and tilts easily. I’ve tried other lights that were actually too bright for working on cars at times, so I like that this one has three levels of brightness.”
“It’s an excellent flashlight,” another reviewer remarked. “I bought it specifically for working on cars, but since then, I have found it invaluable for many tasks that require bright, glare-free light.”
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The Makita 18V LXT Cordless LED Flashlight is 37% off at Amazon. Deals like this on Makita products usually don’t last long, so order one today before the sale ends.
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Chris Yuscavage
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