Makita BML185 18V Cordless Torch

I have been using my makita torch for about a year and is a brilliant torch though expensive for what they are. Nice and bright but I found it wasnt a massively wide beam angle so nice for work up close and would easily lights a 2m radius I found but wouldnt light a loft like some of my other torches. I have the makita kit so was an obvious choice as I dont have to charge it separately as my batterys are kept charge

Had this torch with a kit and for an apprentice like me this was really good and helped me a lot when I first used it, grip is really good in the hand, only thing is that it’s not led but I’m sure you can get one to replace the bulb, head on it dose feel a bit flimsy but for a start it’s really good

Got this as part of a cordless kit. Thought it would be just a filler to make up the numbers and I'd throw it away. But it's been put to good use on many occasions. Handy to have in the van/bag just in case.

As part of the kit, I thought it was just filler. However, with an led bulb off amazon, it works like a charm. For anyone who remembers the old 6v lanterns, this is better in so many ways.

Having owned this torch from a Makita kit I bought 4 years ago I have to say it’s been very handy on the odd occasion you are in a badly lit area.
Due to using the cordless batteries you haven’t got to worry about finding loose batteries to power.
Well worth having certainly as part of the kit.

Great little torch. The head is moveable to get in most of the stupid angles we all seem to get ourselves into. The light itself in very bright.

I'd recommend the led stick torch more. but still quite handy for jumping into a loft with battery last ages on torch mode and i often take the battery that wont turn my drill any longer to use in torch.

Currently used along with many other items from the range which is great with the interchangeable batteries. Another one to add to the collection :)

Used but I do like head touches they work better and last longer if u dont use for ages they are mint but not for a long time but each to there own

I mean it does what it says on the tin but is very cheap and nasty the clicking of the light when you push it up and down is very annoying out of the DEWALT Milwaukee and Makita this is the worst

Handy torch that runs off all my existing batteries. Lasts for ages off a 3amp battery. Lightweight and robust with a variable angle head. Spare bulb holder in the head too.

A cracking little torch for the money.I use this when my phone light is not enough and the best bit is I don’t have to remember to change it.

It’s ok not the one I would recommend they do led one which is far better i wouldn’t waste my money getting one of these to old hat not very bright at all

If your looking for a very bright, quality and long lasting light and this is for you! I'm more then happy with this light. In my small dark area this brightens the whole area up

Good solid torch, good brightness although it would be good to select different levels.
Lasts a long time on the battery and always good to use the same batteries as the rest of my Makita kit.

Nice solid torch and very bright, doesnt drain the batteries like other branded torches ive user,Would benifit from seperate settings for brightness.

Nice little light, good make and sturdy! Would recommend for all round use not just as a builder.. Good buy!

Great torch from makita good price build quality brilliant easy to use flexible new led one is fantastic

Great torch, nice and bright great when you tidying tour gear away on these dark nights seems flimsy but has survived over a year now on the same bulb.

Best torch ive ever owned, i have to purchase the battery but this bad boy just gives hours and hours of use, comfortable to grip, easy to charge, just don’t leave it in someone’s house or you wont get it back

Use my torch quite a lot and does the job it's supposed to. The build feels very flimsy and plastic which isn't ideal for some one as clumsy as myself but that said it's survived so far

Good torch. Takes the makita batterys. Had this a year now and haven’t had to change a bulb yet. Great to get into small spaces or where an extension lead light isn’t viable.

Had this for about a year now and within the first few weeks the lamp went complete waste of money. Worked well up till then.

Not the best quality light. Has taken a beating over the last year and still works but can be temperamental at times.

Had one for a while now, already had other makita 18v products. Very robust, took plenty of hammer and still works fine. Only ever used 2 bulbs in it in over 5 years, strong bright buld too

Nice bright light easy to use torch , it does feel a little on the flimsy side but I've dropped mine a few times and it's still going

Useful addition to your kit as the batteries fit, would not go out and buy just as torch/charger and battery as it would be far too pricey! As you can get LED flood lights now that you charge up for around the same price as this torch bare! Which I have and use more often than the Makita torch, it's not very robust if you were to drop it from a height I rekon you may only come away with the battery still intact lol

Good as a stand up torch but is very limited. Build is cheap and a bit crap. Bulbs are rubbish and can blow easily.

Feels cheap and flimsy and isn't very bright although it is lightweight and easy to use 1 handed. Would buy the fluorescent torch as I have that too and is much better

Nice little torch. Give you a big bright light. Last long. Came as part of the kit. Doesn't drain battery to quick

A great addition to the toolkit if you already have the batteries and charger. Good bright light and doesn't drain the battery too quickly.

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Great torch

Brillent useful addition to the tool box