Makita U.S.A. has announced the ML014G, a cordless tower light that runs on either 40V max XGT or 18V LXT batteries. The company’s release is dated August 4, 2026. The light reaches 8 ft when extended, and a power dial sets the output anywhere from 1,100 lumens to 15,000 lumens.
What Makita lists
According to the release, the ML014G has these main features:
- Daylight White LEDs on three adjustable heads, each rotating 180 degrees
- A folding tripod with room to attach weighted bags or spikes
- A raised, lockable battery compartment
- Handles and a shoulder strap for carrying
- A weight of 28.2 lbs with a battery installed
- Runtime of up to 28 hours on the low setting with a 40V max XGT 8.0Ah battery
Makita says the LED design avoids the high heat of halogen work lights. Product manager Robert Monroe called the light “a great addition to Makita’s extensive jobsite illumination lineup”.
Runtime on one 40V max 8.0Ah battery as reported by Pro Tool Reviews: up to 28 hours on the lowest setting, up to 2 hours at 15,000 lumens.
Where the sources add detail
The US release leaves out a few numbers that other pages supply. Pro Tool Reviews lists an IP56 ingress rating, a 3 year warranty and up to 2 hours of runtime at 15,000 lumens on the same 8.0Ah battery. It also notes there is no AC port, and that with two batteries loaded the light uses one and switches to the second when the first runs down.
Makita’s Hong Kong product page agrees on IP56 and adds a 5,000K colour temperature. It lists 2.0 to 28 hours of runtime with a BL4080F battery and 3.6 to 48 hours when a BL4080F and a BL18120 battery are fitted together. Pro Tool Reviews gives no runtime for 18V batteries alone, so LXT-only owners should not assume the 28 hour figure applies to them.
For context, Pro Tool Reviews says the 15,000 lumen top end is 5,000 lumens more than the DML809, which tops out at 10,000 lumens. It names the Metabo HPT UB18DGQ4 and the Ryobi PCL691 Tri-Power Tripod Light as lower cost multi-platform alternatives with less output, and expects Makita to price the ML014G at the premium end. None of the sources report an independent test.
Price and availability
Makita has not announced a price. The US release says the battery and charger are sold separately, and Pro Tool Reviews says the light will be sold as a bare tool. The Hong Kong page, however, lists a fast charger among the standard accessories, so check exactly what is in the box at your retailer.
On timing, the US release is dated August 4, 2026, while Pro Tool Reviews says there was no official release date yet. The sources do not give Canadian pricing or Canadian retailers, so Canadian buyers should ask a Makita dealer about stock and price before planning around it.
Who it suits
Professional tradespeople. Electricians, drywallers and finishers get 8 ft of height, a dial for output and a folding frame. Check that 28.2 lbs with a battery is acceptable for carrying up stairs, and budget for at least one 8.0Ah battery, since the headline runtimes use that size.
Crews already on XGT. Existing 40V max batteries fit, which keeps the extra cost to the light itself. The two-battery slot lets a crew leave a spare loaded for a long shift.
LXT-only owners. The light accepts 18V LXT batteries, but no runtime figure is published for 18V alone, so test it on a real job before relying on it overnight.
Serious DIYers and homeowners on a budget. Pro Tool Reviews expects premium pricing, and it names cheaper lights with lower output. If you rarely need more than a few thousand lumens, compare those first.
Fleet and rental buyers. The lockable battery compartment and, per Makita Hong Kong, a padlock hole for battery theft protection are useful on shared sites. The US release does not list an IP rating, so confirm IP56 with Makita before buying for wet conditions.
