Then, just a few years later, on September 3, 2009, Makita announced its original 36V system. The first tool to be powered by this system was the 36V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1" Rotary Hammer Kit ...

The 18V X2 LXT (36V) Backpack Dry Vacuum is powered by TWO 18V batteries, and is a powerful and portable clean-up solution that eliminates extension cords that trail corded backpack vacuums.