tool hire brand
Makita
One of the two cordless platforms most British trades have already committed to, and battery platform lock-in is the real story in power tools - once a van is full of LXT batteries, the next tool is usually a Makita too.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Japan
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
Available everywhere tools are sold or hired in Britain.
What Makita builds
Makita model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| LXT and XGT battery platforms | The cordless systems the range is built around |
How Makita compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Makita.
Makita vs DeWalt
The other half of the cordless duopoly on British sites. FlexVolt, which runs higher-draw tools off the same battery family, is the specific reason a lot of trades picked this side.
Makita vs Hilti
The professional end, sold on a direct model with tool fleet management rather than over a merchant counter. Contractors choose it for breaking, coring and anchoring where downtime costs more than the tool does.
UK companies hiring and selling Makita
No listed company has told us they carry Makita yet.
That does not mean nobody near you does - most tool hire firms carry several makes and list none of them. Start with the companies covering your area:
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Makita dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Makita. The Makita name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.