The weirdest thing about being a long-time Makita owner in 2026 is that I still love the tools — I just barely buy them anymore. LXT feels stagnant, CXT feels forgotten, XGT is expensive, and the Makita tools I already own refuse to die.
My 2022 GMC Sierra kept displaying ‘Shift to Park’ even though the transmission was already in Park. The problem was a failing microswitch inside the column shifter — and on my truck, two zip ties fixed it without replacing the entire assembly.
This launch includes the M18 FUEL™ 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum, M18 FUEL™ 9 Gallon Dual-Battery Wet/Dry Vacuum, and the M18 FUEL™ 12 Gallon Dual-Battery Wet/Dry Vacuum, designed to outperform 3.5 to 4.25 Peak HP corded wet/dry vacuums while maintaining the most durable wheels and hoses for maximum durability and is the most versatile wet/dry vacuum system on the market today.