Makita is running a spring mail-in promotion through April 30: buy the 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery 2-pack (BL1850B-2) and choose a free bare tool from a curated selection including sanders worth up to $149. The promotion is available at Home Depot and Acme Tools.
The Deal Breakdown
Here’s what you’re looking at:
- Buy: Makita BL1850B-2 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery 2-pack (~$289 at Home Depot)
- Get free: Choose one bare tool from the promotion lineup, including:
- 18V LXT 5″ Random Orbit Sander — retail value ~$139
- 18V LXT 1/4-Sheet Finishing Sander — retail value ~$149
- How: Mail-in redemption — submit your receipt through Makita’s promotions page
- Deadline: April 30, 2026
Doing the math: two 5.0Ah batteries at full retail run roughly $130–$160 each. Getting both for $289 plus a free sander works out to paying about $145 per battery and getting the tool for nothing. That’s a solid deal by any measure.
Who Benefits Most
This promotion is well-suited for two groups:
- Existing 18V LXT users who want a second set of batteries for job-to-job swapping — the BL1850B-2 two-pack is already one of the better battery buys at full price, and the free tool makes it even better
- New buyers entering the LXT platform — two 5.0Ah batteries plus a sander is a legitimate starter kit without paying kit-box prices
The 18V LXT platform covers over 275 compatible tools from drills and saws to outdoor power. More 5Ah batteries are rarely a bad call if you’re already on it.
Worth Noting
This is a mail-in rebate, not an instant discount at the register. Keep your receipt and submit through Makita’s promotions page promptly. Free tool selection may vary by retailer; confirm available options before buying.
If you’re using the batteries to power outdoor tools this spring, check our best cordless string trimmers for 2026 and best cordless hedge trimmers for 2026 — Makita 18V LXT options feature in both. For how Makita stacks up overall against the competition, our DeWalt vs Makita 2026 breakdown covers platform strengths, battery compatibility, and where each brand leads.
Sources: Pro Tool Reviews | Bob Vila
