Makita adds 19 new XGT cordless tools and equipment to expanding system

The XGT system gives users one battery platform for a full range of equipment and tools, from demolition hammers and high-capacity saws to core handheld tools like drills and impact drivers, and more. The new releases further extend the XGT System, taking battery-powered products into spaces that have historically been dominated by products powered by cords, gas, and compressed air.

100 XGT solutions by the end of 2022
inchThe May launch further expands XGT across trades and applications, and it includes seven new cutting and trimming solutions for pro landscapers.inch says Wayne Hart, senior communications manager, Makita U.S.A. inchThe new XGT string trimmers, brush cutter and pole saws are true gas-replacement solutions, and there is more XGT outdoor power equipment on the way to meet the strong demand for commercial-duty battery-powered OPE. It’s all part of the continued growth of the XGT system, which will reach 100 tools and equipment by the end of 2022.inch

The following are the new XGT products announced for May 2022:

Outdoor power equipment
XGT outdoor power equipment delivers commercial-duty performance but with lower noise, less maintenance, zero emissions, and no pull starts. Below are seven new solutions for landscapers and arborists.

• 40V max XGT brushless 10- inch pole saw, 8 feet long (GAU01); 40V max XGT brushless 10-inch telescoping pole saw, 13 feet long (GAU02): Both pole saws deliver the power of a 35cc gas pole saw with performance features that allow users to reach higher and trim branches with ease. An additional benefit is lower weight than gas-powered pole saws.
• 40V max XGT brushless 24-inch single-sided hedge trimmer (GHU04); 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 30-inch single-sided hedge trimmer (GHU04): – Both hedge trimmers have the power of a 22.7cc gas-equivalent hedge trimmer and up to 13 percent more torque for cutting thick branches.
• 40V max XGT brushless 17-inch string trimmer (GRU04); 40V max XGT brushless cordless 17-inch string trimmer (GRU03): Both string trimmers provide the power equivalent to a 30cc string trimmer and feature a steel drive shaft for lower vibration. Model GRU03 includes a brush cutter debris shield to convert for use with a trimmer head or brush cutter blade.
• 40V max XGT brushless brush cutter (GRU02): The efficient brushless motor delivers the power equivalent to a 30cc string trimmer and features a steel drive shaft for lower vibration. It includes a bike handle design for improved grip and ergonomics.

Metal-cutting saws
Two new metal cutting solutions feature cutting speed that meets and exceeds corded saw performance.

• 40V max XGT brushless deep-cut portable band saw (GBP01): The Makita-built brushless motor delivers up to two times faster cutting than the 18V LXT model XBP02. Also features a full 5-inch x 5-inch cutting capacity.
• 40V max XGT brushless 7-1/4-inch metal-cutting saw with electric brake and chip collector (GSC01): The Makita-built brushless motor delivers up to two times faster cutting performance than a comparable corded saw (Makita model 4131), and up to 160 cuts per charge (XGT 4.0Ah battery).

Carpentry and woodworking
Makita has a deep legacy in woodworking, carpentry and residential construction. These five new releases extend XGT into more spaces for cutting, fastening and finishing.

• 40V max XGT brushless AVT orbital reciprocating saw (GRJ02):This saw combines fast cutting with lower vibration. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers the power of a corded 15-amp corded saw with an orbital action setting for faster cuts in wood. It’s equipped with Makita’s exclusive Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT), an internal counterbalance system that significantly reduces vibration.
• 40V max XGT brushless 9-1/4-inch circular saw with guide rail-compatible base, AWS-capable (GSH03); 40V max XGT brushless 10-1/4-inch circular saw with guide rail-compatible base, AWS-capable (GSH04): These saws combine efficient cutting and increased capacity with the convenience of a guide rail compatible base. When used with a guide rail (sold separately) these saws offer a more portable option over a table saw for precision cuts and breaking down sheets of materials.
• 40V max XGT brushless 23-gauge pin nailer (GTP01): This pin nailer delivers up to 15 percent faster firing than the 18V LXT model XTP02. It will drive six different lengths of 23-gauge nails, with a max magazine capacity of up to 120 pin nails.
• 40V max XGT brushless compact router (GTR01Z): Delivers up to 1.5 horsepower for faster cutting. Includes five speed settings to match the speed to the application.

Vacuums and dust extractors
There is increasing awareness of the importance of dust extraction on job sites. At the same time, there’s increasing demand in janitorial-sanitation for more battery-powered cleaning options. Makita is meeting demand with an expansive line of vacuums, including three new additions to the XGT System.

• 40V max X2 XGT brushless 2.1-gal. wet/dry dust extractor/vacuum (GCV01): Ideal for use on construction job sites and in janitorial-sanitation applications. It has strong suction power (148 cfm, 92-inch water lift), and has a two-battery bay for a second 40V battery for extended run time.
• 40V max XGT brushless 2.1-gal. HEPA filter dry dust wxtractor, with AWS-capability (GCV02): This HEPA filter dry dust extractor has the same strong suction power as the GCV01  and is also ideal for use in construction and jan-san applications. It’s AWS-capable for use with AWS-equipped tools and equipment for Bluetooth wireless power-on/power-off.
• 40V max XGT brushless four-speed compact stick vacuum (GLC02): The compact portability of cordless stick vacuums takes cleaning power into tight spaces. The GLC02 has 42 cfm and 84-inch static water lift, with four speed settings and up to 64 minutes of run time (40V max XGT 2.0Ah battery).

XGT extension
These two additional XGT products further extend the system into more applications.

• 40V max XGT brushless 7-inch polisher (GVP01): A cordless polishing solution when mobility is important. The Makita-built brushless motor with variable-speed trigger and control dial enables the user to match the speed to the application.
• 40V max XGT brushless high-speed dust blower (GSA01): The in-line fan design and a shorter length provides improved balance and ergonomics over conventional blower designs. It also has power (447 mph of air speed, 39 cfm) and includes five nozzles for precision clean-ups.

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