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Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) or Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer?

The Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer
US price $399
BrandPaslodeMakita
Released2015
Power source gas cordless_battery
Nail length range (in) 2-3.25 in 2-3.5 in
Collation angle (°) 30 21
Magazine capacity 41
Firing modes sequential sequential, bump
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear No
Weight (lb) 7.2 11.9

Sources — Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600): paslode.com (verified 2026-08-16). Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) and Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) gas vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer cordless_battery
  • Nail length range (in): Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 2-3.25 in vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 2-3.5 in
  • Collation angle (°): Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 30 vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 21
  • Firing modes: Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) sequential vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer sequential, bump
  • Weight (lb): Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 7.2 vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 11.9

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