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Prices may varyThis product ranks #12 of 21 in Tire Inflator.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR No independent timing tests or reference-gauge cross-checks were found; fill time and gauge accuracy are unverified community-side.
The DMP180ZX is an 18V LXT cordless inflator rated to 120 PSI, drawing power from Makita's slide-style Li-ion battery (not included). No independent fill-time tests or gauge accuracy cross-checks have been found at this writing; manufacturer claims are unverified in community testing. Build quality signals are strong: a large, well-rated owner base with a low share of negative reports and a 3-year Makita warranty.
Best fit for an existing Makita 18V LXT user who wants cordless convenience at no extra battery cost. Skip it if you don't own Makita 18V batteries · adding a battery pushes total cost well above most plug-in alternatives.
No UL or ETL listing has been independently verified · all five database lookups returned errors at authoring time. No active CPSC recall on record as of May 2026. The 18V LXT battery is removable and accepted at Call2Recycle drop-off points; the tool is standard e-waste.
No independent community timing tests have been found for the DMP180ZX as of May 2026. Makita does not publish a flat-to-pressure fill-time spec in the listing. At 45 L/min airflow and 120 PSI max, the unit is likely faster than budget 12V corded units, but treat any fill-time figure as an estimate until community timing data is available. If you find and publish a timed test, it would help fill a real gap for this product.
The listing describes an auto-stop function that stops inflation when preset pressure is reached. No independent gauge cross-checks or auto-shutoff accuracy tests were found at authoring time, so accuracy cannot be independently confirmed. Some owner feedback online points to end-reading inaccuracy, which is not enough on its own to score the dimension but warrants checking with a reference gauge when you first use the unit.
Yes. The DMP180ZX is a tool-only purchase · it requires a Makita 18V LXT slide-style battery (sold separately). If you already own Makita 18V LXT batteries for other tools, you can use them here. If you don't own any Makita batteries, factor in the cost of a battery (and charger if needed) · that adds significantly to the total investment compared to a plug-in 12V or AC inflator.
No UL Listing or ETL Certification has been independently verified for the DMP180ZX in US safety databases as of May 2026. Searches of UL Product iQ and the Intertek ETL Listed Product directory both returned errors rather than results, so the question is unresolved rather than definitively negative. Makita is a major professional-grade tool brand sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Grainger · certification is probable, but cannot be confirmed without a working database search or the operator manual.
Yes · the 120 PSI max rating covers passenger cars (25·44 PSI), SUVs, and most light trucks (50·80 PSI), with significant headroom. For heavy-duty truck tires or high-volume off-road tires requiring sustained high-flow above 80 PSI, a higher-flow unit or shop compressor would be more efficient, but the DMP180ZX's rating is adequate for most consumer vehicle types.
Marketing copy from Makita, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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