Makita DMP180Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Cordless Inflator (Bare, body only) review
Households already on the Makita 18V LXT battery platform who want a fast inflator without buying another charger.
By Tom Calder · Price last checked 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · price-tracked
A genuinely quick inflator with a digital auto-stop gauge, though Makita doesn't publish an accuracy tolerance for it, so treat readings as a helpful guide rather than a precise instrument. It's sold body-only, so factor in an 18V LXT battery and charger if you don't already own one. For most households a mains or 12V inflator with its own battery is the simpler buy.
as of 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · Details
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- Rated by Makita to inflate a tyre to 36psi in under 3 minutes
- Digital backlit gauge with auto-stop that recalls your last-used pressure, reads psi/bar/kPa
- Runs off the same 18V LXT batteries as other Makita cordless tools, so no separate charging cable to keep track of
- Sold body-only, with no battery or charger. If you don't already have Makita 18V LXT batteries, Makita's own kit with a battery, charger and case (DMP180RT1J) costs considerably more.
- Bulkier and heavier than a compact 12V or USB-C inflator once a battery is fitted
Who shouldn't buy this
you don't already own Makita 18V LXT batteries and only need an inflator — a self-contained 12V or rechargeable model will be cheaper and simpler.
Key specs
| Power source | 18V Li-Ion (Makita LXT platform) |
| Max pressure | 8.3 bar / 121 psi max |
| Inflation speed | Inflates a car tyre to 36psi in under 3 minutes |
| Extras | Auto-stop at pre-set target pressure |
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