Makita DMP181Z 18V Li-ion LXT Inflator – Batteries and Charger Not Included

Bought this for trackdays in my car just received it today so I’ve tested it. As usual with makita it feels very robust and a quality item. The noise from it wasn’t so loud although you wouldn’t use it in the middle of the night with the neighbours When I tested it I set it at 25psi and it takes it to 27.5psi before automatically stopping which is ok as I just let 2.5psi out then it’s right. The pressure gauge on this was coming up 0.5psi out which ain’t bad either. The cheaper model you can use it for 5mins then you have to rest it for 5mins whereas this model you can use for 10mins and rest it for 5mins which for me is much better. The air connection that is chained on to it I have to say is next to USELESS. you need to buy a connector that just clips on plus you don’t lose any air taking the hose off the wheel. Also it doesn’t seem to use much battery up which was a surprise. I may update this after my first trackday which is soon. Also don’t forget to register this on line within 30 days of buying it to get your 3 year warranty that’s always worth having. UPDATE on further testing this I’ve found rather than waiting for it to stop itself which gives you 2.5lb over just stop it yourself at whatever you need then it’s bang on. Or if you prefer to keep the button down with something and do it that way just set the pressure 2.5lb less than you want. I put 25psi in my tyres for my track car and just set it at 22.5 and it’s right. This is a hundred times better than them 12v things. If you have the battery and charger then go for it. Even if you don’t have the battery and charger I would recommend it as you only need a low ah battery

If you are already on the Makita platform, as I am, it makes sense to buy this newly uprated 18v cordless inflator. It works well and is reasonably quiet, and a great improvement on the previous model in most areas. The duty cycle is double that of the DMP180z at 10 on / 5 off which is handy, and it feels much more substantial. now the bad point....For whatever reason, they STILL have not put a trigger lock on the unit, which means you have to stand there holding the trigger to use it, or zip tie the trigger in place, which you should not have to do. You can buy an aftermarket trigger clamp from E Bay for about £10, but Come on Makita ! lets have a bit of better design.

very fast compared to the older version.

Dead easy to use for car tyres.

Fantastic product

This is extremely smaller than the one it is replacing so very good on size the only thing which is obviously a safety feature you have to keep hold of the trigger for it to work

Yeah, impressive for a battery inflatorOn car size tyres , really quickOn bigger stuff like hgv tyres 365/80.r22.5Not quick but easily handles 120 psiThink max is 161 psiNot overly noisy , and overall very happy with it

Good product