Makita BCL180Z 18V LXT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

This is a great vacuum, works much better than my old Dyson, poweful and long lasting charge. This is expensive if you just have the vacuum (still comparable cost to Dyson)but as part of a tool kit its hard to beat. My old Dyson needed charging after every use, I only need to charge this once a month, with resonable use. Crums round the kitchen hair cuts etc. Its not a replacement for a mains vacuum. Cleans the car a treat. Easy to empty and clean the filter.

If you already have L-ion Makita equipment (I.e. already have a battery to spare and a charger) this is an excellent vacuum cleaner, beating certain others I've tried. Suction is good for the sort of occasional dust, mud, food solids spillage that one would want such an appliance for. By the same token, good for car valeting. Battery life is good. I've been able to do a daily five minute tidying for a week now without any declinie in power. Has a fine nozzle for high powered suction and crevices and a broad floor tool. Can be used with or without an extension tube for floor use. Simple to empty and reassemble, with a simple quarter turn twist all that is required. The contents are completely visible and accessible for waste disposal. Not such good value if you have to buy the battery and charger ! These could treble the appliance price.

I love this little vacuum cleaner. It does a great job despite its size. I install fitted bedrooms and kitchens and this does everything I need. I create a fair amount of chipboard sawdust and this deals with it just fine. It's great for vacuuming the inside of the car as well. Very pleased with this purchace. A lot of customers comment on how good it is and many ask if they can have a try.

Having done a lot of research in advance, I was impressed by the reviews given for this item/brand. I had never heard of Makita before. It turns out that this is because it is mostly used by tradesmen (that impressed me, too, as they know what they are doing...unlike me!). It came down to the wire between this and a Dyson. Even with the cost of a battery and charger added on, it was about £100 cheaper than the Dyson handheld...but would it be as good? The clincher, I suppose, was the long tube option. As bending is an issue for me, this was very appealing. A Dyson cordless vac would have been even dearer. I decided to go with the great reviews and give Makita a chance. I am so glad I did. It is brilliant! Easy to use, easy to empty and the battery goes on forever on one charge. I have been using it for more than a week now, every day and several times a day, and still haven't had to change the battery. I found removing the dust collector very simple and was amazed at what it picked up. It is lightweight and well-balanced too. The suction is excellent It isn't terrific on cat hair, but then nothing is...not even my regular Dyson....so I cannot complain.

Only 3 stars. Because it doesn't come with a battery and when listed as body only doesn't tell me there's no battery included. The complete prise with battery and charger and vacuum is no different from a dyson hand held. Which are far superior. Hoover needs emptying frequently and the filter blocks very easily. The length of the handle is to short when full length. And it's difficult to push forward due the the brushes on head. I'm only 5.11" and go to the gym so I'm not too tall or weak.

DO NOT buy this item, it doesn't come with necessary parts, which you then have to buy separately to be able to use it!!! The sellers are really unprofessional and charge £15 to return the item which doesn't work! AVOID at all costs! I would put zero stars if possible, but i had to put a minimum of 1.

I already have 2 Makita 3ah batteries with my drill, which fit this vacuum cleaner, and each battery lasts much longer than our Black & Decker Dustbuster. It is extremely handy to use, has good suction and is easy to empty. Plus you get the Makita quality.When necessary we clean the filter with our Henry cleaner. My wife now uses it for a quick clean of our large tiled kitchen, because it is so easy to use, rather than get out our Henry.

First, I need to state that I am a bid Makita Fan, as most of my kit is made by that manufacturer and has stood the test of time for both quality and durability and so value for money. I have a number of 18v cordless tools and was looking for a small vacuum instead of the wife having to lug our upright up and downstairs. I researched this one apron this site and others and in general it is a good machine, but the issues about the size of the collection capsule are valid as it needs emptying regularly. I also have a slight concern over how long it will be before I have to replace the filter, but that being said, the time saved, the quality of the job it does compensate for a couple of seconds emptying it. If you are looking for an auxiliary vacuum to do small jobs then I would recommed it. If you are fortunate enoug to have 18v batteries already in your possession, even better as you could not buy an equivalent machine for the same money, complete with power. I would recommend with the slight downsides mentioned above.

all good thank you

Light weight and easy to clean. Excellent suction for a battery operated unit. Quick charge and long lasting on one charge. The unit exceeded my expectations. Bought one for my sister who also likes the fact it is always ready to take on a quick cleaning job without the awkwardness of cord and plug-n vacuums.

For years I've been constantly reminded of how nice it would be to have a cordless vac for quick clean ups in the garage and house. I finally ordered this Makita and use it almost every other day. Works great! So much quicker than hauling out the big old corded beast.

Erst einmal ganz kurz auf den Punkt : perfekt,spitze,erstklassig in Leistung, Handhabung, Bedienung...einfach in allem! Jetzt ausführlicher :Wir haben diesen Akku-Staubsauger von Makita jetzt ein paar Tage - er ist wirklich dauernd in Betrieb. Erst wollte ich den Akku meines Makita - Schraubers nicht für einen "Staubsauger" hergeben, aber dem Akku macht es ja nichts aus.... Dank Li-ion macht auch meine Frau nichts falsch beim Laden :-) ! Der kleine Sauger ist tatsächlich ein perfekter Akku-Handstaubsauger, der mit keinem anderen Akku-Handstaubsauger zu vergleichen ist. Wir hatten auch schon mehrere dieser Geräte diverser Hersteller "verschlissen" und jetzt haben wir DAS perfekte Gerät gefunden. Sogar unsere 6jährige Tochter macht jetzt den Dreck der Meerschweinchen freiwillig weg. Manchmal frage ich mich, ob jetzt absichtlich die Krümel auf den Boden "geschubbst" werden und die Knetreste "unten" statt auf dem Tisch landen.... Die Bedienung des Akku-Saugers ist sehr einfach ,der Akku läßt sich sicher und leicht wechseln, das Gerät ist sehr handlich und leicht,das Entfernen des Aufsaugbehälters zum Leeren ganz einfach. Dank des Verlängerungsrohres ist er auch für längere Staubsaugaktionen sehr praktisch. So nutzt meine Frau immer öfter den Akku-Sauger auch für grössere Flächen im Haus, statt des grossen "Kabel"-Staubsaugers.....Der tatsächlich beste Kauf seit langem !

Bastante poder de succión, muy manejable, pesa poco, muy practica para el dia a dia, se puede llevar a cualquier parte facilmente. No le doy 5 estrellas porque no se mantiene de pie y para aspirar hay que estar pulsando el botón de funcionamiento todo el tiempo.