# Makita 18V LXT vs STIHL AP

> Makita 18V LXT and STIHL AP batteries don't swap: we have no source saying either pack runs the other's tools. Makita 18V LXT: 5 battery packs (2–6 Ah) and 46 garden tools listed. STIHL AP: 3 battery packs (4.8–7.8 Ah) and 33 garden tools listed. Strongest blower: 473 CFM against 459 CFM.

| | [Makita 18V LXT](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/makita-18v-lxt/) | [STIHL AP](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/stihl-ap/) |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage on the label | 18 V | 36 V |
| Batteries | 5 packs, 2–6 Ah | 3 packs, 4.8–7.8 Ah |
| Garden tools listed | 46: 8 lawn mowers, 9 string trimmers, 5 leaf blowers, 7 hedge trimmers, 10 chainsaws, 2 power heads & attachments, 5 other yard tools | 33: 4 lawn mowers, 4 string trimmers, 6 leaf blowers, 3 hedge trimmers, 4 chainsaws, 6 pole saws, 4 power heads & attachments, 2 other yard tools |
| Widest mower | 21 in (36V (18V X2) Brushless 21 in Self-Propelled Mower) | none listed |
| Strongest blower | 473 CFM (36V (18V X2) Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher) | 459 CFM (BGA 86 Blower) |
| Widest string trimmer | 17 in (36V (18V X2) 17 in String Trimmer) | none listed |
| Self-propelled mowers | 3 of 8 | 0 of 4 |
| Longest tool warranty | 3 years | none listed |
| Where it's sold | Several stores | Several stores |

Counts are what the catalogue lists so far, not each brand's whole range.

## Questions

**Do Makita 18V LXT batteries work with STIHL AP tools?**
No. We have no source saying a Makita 18V LXT battery runs STIHL AP tools, or the other way round, so owning both means two sets of packs and chargers.

**Which has more garden tools, Makita 18V LXT or STIHL AP?**
In this catalogue so far: 46 for Makita 18V LXT and 33 for STIHL AP. Both brands may make more than are listed yet.

**Which has the bigger battery, Makita 18V LXT or STIHL AP?**
By the brands' amp-hour figures, the largest Makita 18V LXT pack listed is 6 Ah and the largest STIHL AP pack is 7.8 Ah. Amp-hours only compare fairly at the same voltage (18 V against 36 V); watt-hours, where the brand states them, are on each battery's page.

**Which has the stronger leaf blower, Makita 18V LXT or STIHL AP?**
By the brands' own figures: 473 CFM for Makita 18V LXT ([36V (18V X2) Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/makita-18v-lxt-xbu04zv/)) and 459 CFM for STIHL AP ([BGA 86 Blower](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/stihl-ap-bga-86/)).

Full product lists with specs and sources: [Makita 18V LXT](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/makita-18v-lxt/index.md), [STIHL AP](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/stihl-ap/index.md). Every platform side by side: https://powertoolgrid.com/platforms/. Page: https://powertoolgrid.com/vs/makita-18v-lxt-vs-stihl-ap/

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PowerToolGrid lists cordless yard-tool battery platforms from every brand side by side, with a source for every spec. [How we compare](https://powertoolgrid.com/how-we-compare/). Data as of 2026-10-29.