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18V Twin (36V) · Brushless Makita DVC865L 36V (2x 18V) LXT Brushless L Class Wet & Dry Vacuum (Body Only)
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Makita DVC865L 36V (2x 18V) LXT Brushless L Class Wet & Dry Vacuum (Body Only)

L class dustWet & dry6.3kg bare36V (2x 18V)3 years (with registration)

Makita DVC865L 36V (2x 18V) wet & dry L class vacuum: 8L container, 35 l/s airflow, 11 kPa suction. Body only.

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35l/s
Max airflow
11kPa
Max suction
8L
Container
≤70dB(A)
Noise (LpA)
6.3kg
Weight (bare)

Where it sits among site vacuums

Against the 45 site vacuums we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max airflow35l/s
15.9l/s lowestDeWalt DCV584Lhighest 70l/sMakita VC4210MX1
Max suction11kPa
6.7kPa lowestMakita DVC750Lhighest 24.5kPaBosch Green PAS15-220
Container8L
2L lowestMakita DVC261highest 34LMakita VC4210MX1
Weight (bare)6.3kg
2.9kg lightestBosch GAS18V-6LSheaviest 16kgMakita VC4210MX1

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 28/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Class & Suction

Dust classL class
TypeTank
Wet & dry✓ Yes
Max airflow35 l/s
Max suction11 kPa
Suction power105 air W
Noise level≤70 dB(A) LpA
MotorBrushless

Power & Battery

Voltage36V (2x 18V)
Runtime40–100 min with 2x 18V 6.0 Ah

Tank, Hose & Filter

Container8 L
Liquid capacity6 L
Hose diameter32 mm
Hose length1.7 m
Antistatic✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)6.3 kg
Weight (with battery)7.58 kg
Dimensions366 × 334 × 368 mm
The verdictOur take

The DVC865L is Makita's compact twin 18V LXT brushless L class wet & dry vacuum, with 35 l/s of airflow, 11 kPa of suction, an 8L container and 6L of liquid capacity at 6.3kg bare. L class covers general and wood dust; a variable dial and a 1.7m antistatic 32mm hose suit clean-up on jobs with no power. It takes two packs and is sold body only. We rate it a handy cordless wet & dry for smaller jobs; the DVC155L has a 15L container and 12L of liquid, and the DVC866L is the dry-only 8L version.

Powered by Makita 18V Twin (36V) · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first.

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 7.06kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 7.58kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 7.58kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 7.56kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 7.62kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 8.24kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 8.9kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. It takes two batteries, so each figure includes two packs. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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