XCV11Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2 Gallon HEPA Filter Portable Wet/Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum, Tool Only

Oddly, this is by far my FAVORITE cordless tool. I use it daily and it’s so much handier than extension cords and shop vacs. It isn’t a replacement for a 120v wet/dry vac but it excels at drywall dust, metal shavings, sawdust, small water spills and the like. The usefulness is only enhanced by the fact that it runs off the same batteries as the rest of my cordless tools.

I’m a carpenter and I’ve had this for about two years now without any issues. Picking up everything from rotted wood to drywall dust from sanding. Easy to clean the different filter parts and empty the bin out. It’s my go to for quick clean ups. Solid performance for a cordless vacuum. It has limitations as its suction is not strong enough to pick up nails. And for big messes I rely on the classic Rigid. But it’s really great for its size, highly recommended.

Love the size and portability. I feel the suction is lacking and could be a matter of Makita changing to a 36v with 2nd battery. I also feel the battery door is unnecessary and limits the size of battery and makita should remove it from the design.

I love this little Makita vacuum. It is small, takes a standard Makita 18v battery, and has two attachments (a broad wand hose attachment and a narrow hose attachment). It is lightweight and compact. It is about the size of two show boxes stacked on top of one another. I give it 5 starts because it does exactly what I want. Which is to pick up debris and go wherever I want it. No, you're not going to vacuum an entire room with this. But you're not looking for that if you are thinking of this tool. I have a bigger shop vac (Fein vacuum) and while I love that vacuum I wanted something that could go anywhere and cordless and not have to fuss. Battery life is good. I haven't yet run it nonstop to point of battery dying. Which is good in that it should tell you in an average day's use for me, a home DIY guy, that I put a fresh battery in it and it hasn't run out yet. And yes I've done some decent use with it. Even if battery did run out I suspect if you're looking at this vacuum it is because you already have other Makita 18v tools. Meaning you likely already have several batteries. Filtration is excellent. It has a sock over a foam cover over a pleated canister filter. It is HEPA rated and while I can't verify that, it seems to be accurate. Again, I'm a DIY guy...how to verify HEPA? Cleaning it is easy, undo the two latches (one each side) and lift top off and empty bottom. No bags. Cleaning the filter is like any shop vac, meaning easy if dusty. I don't know the volume but would guess near a gallon? I've never filled it so that's a good thing. Complaints? Only two and nothing big, so not knocking a star off. One, the hose could be a bit longer. I don't know exactly how long it is but seems about 30". Of course, by keeping it that small it stores on the body of the vacuum very well. And as light and small as the body is the hose length isn't really an issue since you just the body closer. Second, the handle collapses. I read about this another review and didn't think much of it...but it happens. So the handle swings up, pivots/hinged. It has a detent but doesn't lock. The issue is once in a while the handle will collapse and pinch you hand between the handle and the body. Nothing huge, but does hurt for a few seconds. Nothing so bad as to take a star off, but it is real. Anyway, if you have a need for this, or think you do...get it.

Years ago I could muscle my big wet/dry vac up a ladder and onto the 2nd floor of the shop. That was years ago. There's no way I can do that anymore. So I needed something easier to handle. I'm in the Makita 18v system so this was a no brainer. It came in today (early Christmas) and operation is common sense, I had it without even reading the manual. It has all sorts of suction but I don't expect it to do the job of a big "floor" vacuum. I read the horror reports where folks stated it was lacking. Mine sure doesn't lack suction. I haven't used it in the shop yet, just in the home on my keyboard and around the wood stove. I can see this getting lots of use. The fact that a shoulder strap doesn't come with it? Yes maybe it should come with one, but just go into the box of spare rifle slings and get out a cheap one with spring hooks that you'd never put on a rifle. Maybe not the "right" color but it works. It also doesn't come with a wet HEPA filter and one needs to be purchased separately. There's a warning in the manual that suction will be lessened if the dry HEPA filter is used for water. Maybe that's what people complain about low suction? One thing I need to do is get an extension so that I can stand upright and use it for the floor on the 2nd floor of the shop. Hopefully PVC pipe or old vacuum attachments will work. I'll figure something out. edit: since writing this review I've realized a use for it that I never thought of when I purchased it. We have a ceiling fan and in years past we would muscle up the floor vacuum putting it on a shelf on a stepladder. That was awkward at best. The wife would hold it there while I would vacuum the fan blades. This unit will work soooo much better!

This portable vacuum is a versatile tool that impresses with its strong suction power, spacious debris bin, and durable construction, all packed into a lightweight design. It excels in dust extraction when paired with other tools, although compatibility with all Makita dust ports may vary due to different sizes. For instances where the fit is not perfect, users have successfully 3D printed adapters to ensure a seamless connection. The inclusion of connectors for a duffle bag shoulder strap enhances portability and allows for hands-free operation, especially useful for tasks like portable dust extraction and cleaning. While the battery life is estimated at around 30-40 minutes on the high setting with a 6Ah battery, the low setting offers a longer runtime with decent suction. Consider investing in a 6Ah battery for optimal performance. Despite the need for adapters for certain attachments, this vacuum remains a highly adaptable and efficient cleaning solution for various needs.

Not massively powerful but sucks most of the sawdust from my machines away well.

Bought for hubby for Christmas. He Aleman happy!