Makita DML818 18V LXT LED Underhood Work Light

The DML818 is compatible with any Makita 18V LXT slide-style battery (BL1815, BL1830, BL1840, BL1850, BL1860, etc.). It does not work with 12V CXT or 40V XGT batteries. The light is sold tool-only · no battery or charger is included.

No UL Listed or ETL Certified mark was found for the DML818 in any product listing, manufacturer documentation, or certification database search as of May 2026. Makita markets the light with XPT (Extreme Protection Technology) for dust and water resistance, but XPT is Makita's proprietary technology, not an independent electrical safety certification. This is reflected in a −0.5 health score deduction.

Yes. The light bar detaches from the telescopic hook for handheld use or placement on a surface. owners confirm using it detached for under-vehicle work on ramps. The top hook strap also provides an additional hands-free mounting option independent of the telescopic hook.

Makita rates the DML818 at up to 6 hours on high (1,700 lumens) and up to 31 hours on low (400 lumens) with a 4.0Ah LXT battery. No independent timed test has been published.

The Amazon listing for Makita DML818 18V LXT LED Underhood Work Light carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including electronics with wiring, solder joints, or plastic/metal housings — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive electronics product, Makita DML818 18V LXT LED Underhood Work Light has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.