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July 21, 2023
The Power to Go Anywhere
Outdoor Adventure products feature a distinctive camo-green color inspired by outdoor environments. They operate within the existing Makita LXT® System, giving users seamless compatibility and one system of cordless products for use at work, at home and the outdoors.
"Makita cordless technology revolutionized construction job sites, and now Outdoor Adventure brings new levels of cordless performance for camping, hiking, fishing, tailgating, and more," said Brent Withey, vice president, brand marketing, Makita U.S.A., Inc.
"There is a greater appreciation of the outdoors as people are spending more time outside," he continued. "At the same time, there are no battery-powered systems in the outdoor products category with the advanced technology and proven performance of LXT®. With Outdoor Adventure, users now have battery-powered products they can count on when they hit
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May 22, 2023
Direct Connection is a run-time and high power solution for use with our Direct Connection cordless garden and construction products, and is fully compatible with XGT and LXT tools and equipment when used with an adaptor. It accelerates the transition to battery power with a Backpack Power Supply (PDC1200A02), which packs a high-capacity 1,200Wh battery for all-day work and performance without the hassles of petrol or power cords. It’s the ultimate in versatility, offering easy compatibility with the premium line of Direct Connection equipment including commercial-grade lawn mowers and trimmers, as well as 40V max XGT and 36V (18V X2) LXT products when used with an adaptor. Direct Connection is commercial output on demand.
Direct Connection is a replacement solution for petrol and mains electric powered professional machines, engineered for exclusive use
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April 19, 2023
We are extremely excited to introduce the new Makita MW001GZ 40V XGT Microwave - the latest addition to Makita's line of amazing cordless inventions. This new microwave is designed to provide convenience and portability to professionals who need to heat up their lunch on-site!
The Makita MW001GZ 40V XGT Microwave is powered by Makita's 40V XGT platform, which provides power and performance similar to corded tools. This means that the microwave can be used for extended periods of time without the batteries needing to be charged, making it an ideal companion for long days on-site.The Makita MW001GZ 40V XGT Microwave is designed with the needs of professionals in mind. It is made with
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July 22, 2021
In 2014, Makita launched their new DHP481 flagship cordless, high torque hammer drill, overtaking many other types of high torque hammer drills with an enviable Hard Application Max torque of 115-130 Nm.
Now in 2021, Makita have seemingly announced the launch of the DHP486 18v LXT combi hammer drill and DDF486 drill driver in some countries. Stats for both the combi drill and drill driver are the same, including RPM range (0 – 2,100rpm), lock torque (125Nm 130Nm), size (178 x 81 x 248mm) and majority of features. The new DHP486 combi drills will eventually replace the DHP481Z and DHP481RTJ, which of course were previously considered the best in the range.
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July 20, 2021
If you’re in the market for a battery-operated coffee maker, there are a few basic choices you’ll need to make. To begin with, what kind of coffee do you want to use? The most common choices tend to be whole beans, ground coffee, pods and capsules.
If you’re a fan of using ground coffee or 60mm coffee pods, the best choice for you may be the Makita coffee maker which is available in the standard Makita blue colour or a special edition red colour. In terms of ground coffee, you can choose either pre-ground shop-bought coffee, or grind your own favourite beans.
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February 22, 2021
It’s the tool that Makita lovers have been crying out for, and it might be arriving in the UK very soon - get ready for the DMR300 & DMR301 cordless Bluetooth Makita radio chargers and speakers!
Soon to be launched elsewhere in the world, these products will allow Makita lovers in the UK to play music through their job site speaker AND charge their 18v LXT or 10.8v/12v Max CXT batteries at the same time, by inserting the battery cartridge into the radio and powering it by plugging the AC power adaptor into the mains.
The on-screen battery capacity indicator lets you know how much the battery is charged, lighting up fully when it has reached maximum capacity. You can then use the battery it has charged to power another tool, reducing downtime and the need for additional plug sockets for conventional chargers - or make your radio more portable and versatile by unplugging from the mains and moving around the job site as needed.
There are two models of the radio
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October 15, 2019
Makita have launched the 40V max XGT™, a new standalone cordless system in 2020. 40V Max XGT is engineered for select higher-demand applications and although the 40V max XGT batteries look similar in size to 18V LXT batteries, XGT is a completely new system with its own tools, equipment, batteries, and chargers. Innovative tool design and higher output from the batteries means a practical solution for those users with industrial tasks with a higher demand.
Makita made a promise for XGT to be the most reliable fast charging platform on the market, delivering more power and run time in as little as 28 minutes charge time and the tools and batteries will come with a built-in smart technology program, providing digital communication between the battery and tool.
Check out the video:
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January 29, 2019
Makita takes another step towards a truly cordless job site with the new Auto-start Wireless System (AWS) using Bluetooth technology for wireless power-on and power-off communication between the equipped tool and dust extractor.
The AWS system is intelligent communication, as once connected a power tool via AWS, to your dust extractor it will automatically power on or off when your cordless tool starts or stops, running only when your cordless tool is in use. For added convenience, you can link up to 10 AWS tools to one AWS dust extractor/vacuum.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR TOOL TO THE EXTRACTOR
THE BENEFITS OF AWS SYSTEM:
- It means no more grounding issues, no re-plugging the cord
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August 08, 2017
Here is a small comparison of Makita combi drills according to their BPM against torque. You can find small pieces of information here in one place in hope it makes your purchase easier.
The infographic is interactive - hover over question mark for more info on each drill or click on the drill name to go to the product page
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October 05, 2015
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My discussions with various tradespeople who use these types of drivers (drywallers, metal roofers and cladders) showed a split between those who thought that cordless was the only way to go and others who thought that corded drivers had the power and ease of use to ensure a perfect result every time. Generally speaking, those who worked on drywalling or smaller cladding jobs were cordless oriented, but those who worked on bigger industrial projects preferred corded, their reasons being that most corded drivers were slightly more compact and lighter than cordless.
I guess that time will tell, because at least one major power tool manufacturer has declared that the cordless worksite is the future. Makita also says it is aiming to match the power of the equivalent mains tool with this one. Of course, the new brushless motor and 5Ah Li Ion battery packs are a huge step in the right direction, but in the meantime, we have a choice, so maybe we have the
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