Makita DCL180Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Vacuum Cleaner - Batteries and Charger Not Included(Assorted Color)

Item was as described. Worked very well after fitting a makita battery which I already had. Suction was very good . Vacuum was easy to handle and operate with one switch. I can now clean inside of my car with ease and without trailing cables and cumbersome tubes.

Love it.Very quiet compared to almost every other vacuum cleaner I've used, except my huge expensive mains-powered Bosch ProSilence, which I'll now be selling since I like this one so much, and I anyways want to move into a tiny house on wheels where there's no space for a huge vacuum cleaner.Sucks well. It's fairly weak compared to a mains device, so don't expect it to remove all the pet hairs that are stuck really well onto a fabric, or pull dirt out from the inside of a rug, but for hard floors or removing dirt from the top of the rug, this works great. Able to pick up huge amounts of dirt very quickly, until it's full of course.Has a small compartment, but it's so easy to empty that it doesn't bother me.SO much more convenient than a huge vacuum that I have to drag behind me! This little thing is so dang easy to use!Has a trigger rather than an on-off button like most others, which I love. So easy, and helps you extend the battery life.Unfortunately no speed control, but it's not a big issue.I was surprised that this worked with my 14.4v Makita battery, but of course I cannot tell you if that's safe or recommended. In my experience it worked great, a little less suction and also a little less noise.Love this thing. Perfect for my needs.I've cleaned my whole house and of course the battery is still fine. Knowing these batteries from power tools, I'd expect you can get a LOT of cleaning done on one 3AH battery. Of course this doesn't include a battery or charger. I'd recommend spending the £38 or so for a genuine Makita battery, rather than £30ish for a third party one. My third party one failed after 3 months with my Makita stapler, big waste of money. I have friends who still have 10 year old genuine Makita batteries working great, so I'm now using genuine batteries.As for the charger, I don't know. I read that the original Makita charger can have problems, although it mostly has good reviews so it's probably a fairly decent device most of the time.

The first thing to make clear is that this is not suitable a a replacement for your normal household vacuum cleaner. The wand is too short for serious use on floors, and it doesn't come with an appropriate assortment of tools for all household surfaces. However, this is a great little vac for localised cleaning - for the workshop for example - with strong suction, and easy emptying. My only disappointment is the lack of a brush attachment, as the head provided is really not suitable for all surfaces.In many ways, this is a typical Makita product. It's well-built and robust, and should last well. On the other hand, for reasons I don't fully understand, it's the first Makita product I've owned that has left me feeling just slightly underwhelmed - perhaps it's just a little too simple! Nonetheless, I am finding it useful, and the purchase price makes it something of a steal so long as you already have batteries and a charger.

Good suction, reasonable weight, utilises existing Makita batteries and ideal for the car

Providing you have a Makita LXT battery and charger already (because you own other Makita tools), this is good value and a great addition to your collection.When you get it (and within the 30 day limit) don't forget to register it directly with the manufacturer (Makita) for the free extended warranty (3 years). This vacuum is still a tool and as such it's still eligible for the extended warranty.I find that the suction is better than I expected. If you point it at a pile of sawdust and wood chippings it sucks it up strongly leaving nothing behind. If you see some hairs, dried mud, dust etc on the floor or carpet, it will do a good job getting rid. It is ideally suited to clearing up after small jobs that have involved drilling, chiselling and so on, or car interior cleaning. You could get someone to point it at the hole you are drilling and it would suck up the dust before it even hits the floor. It is NOT suitable for clearing large debris. It is a handheld vacuum with a small bin capacity. It is what it is and you won't be picking up huge chunks of anything up with it.Due to the strong suction and small capacity, it does need emptying often. It's quite easy. Unscrew it, dump the contents and then wipe anything that's clinging to the filter. I'm used to bagless, but I am getting used to it. As for battery consumption, I have a 5Ah battery and the only thing that zaps that quickly is my SDS drill, any other Makita tool seems to last forever on this battery and this vacuum is no exception!

This has exceeded my expectations. Makes cleaning van & car much easier. Great suction and brilliant on battery use.Yet another Makita product for my growing collection. Would highly recommend .

I bought this vacuum to supplement our main, larger vacuum. It's light weight and has no power cable, so is easier to grab when needing to capture some crumbs. However, it's more powerful than I'd anticipated and has substantially replaced my main vacuum. The carpets still require occasional full-sized vacuuming, but for the most part, this Makita vacuum is fantastic.I already use Makita tools from the same range, so have multiple compatible batteries and a couple of chargers, so it's convenient to have another tool from the same line. It can be a little messy to empty the collection chamber, but that's not unusual for a bagless vacuum.The build quality is tough and the charge of the 5Ah batteries lasts a long time.I would fully recommend this product.