Powerful battery-powered machines for construction and infrastructure

Demolition hammers, cut-off saws, impact wrenches

With its XGT 40V max platform, Makita is fully committed to the use of cordless tools for heavier-duty applications. The product line is continually being expanded for sectors such as construction and infrastructure. ‘Experiencing it for yourself often works best.’.

Makita’s 40V XGT platform was developed for intensive professional use and now includes about three hundred tools. XGT batteries communicate digitally with the tool and charger for optimal performance, efficient charging, and a longer service life. In addition to the ‘standard’ 40V XGT batteries, Makita also offers the BL4080H 8.0 Ah battery with tabless cell technology. It offers exceptional energy density and a long service life. The battery delivers a consistently high current, even during the toughest jobs. “Especially in tenders, requirements regarding emission-free operation are becoming increasingly common, or additional requirements are being imposed to offset emissions,” says Koen Maas, Business Development Manager for Power Tools at Makita. “With our powerful XGT 40V max platform—and in particular the powerful, tabless BL4080H 8.0 Ah battery—we can meet a large portion of the demand. For example, we offer large demolition hammers, cut-off saws, and impact wrenches.”

Power with the benefits of a battery

The large, heavy-duty HM004 demolition hammer runs on two 40V batteries and has an impact force of over 70 joules. “A prime example of why XGT exists: the power of a gas-powered tool, but with the benefits of a battery: zero emissions and more freedom while working.” Another category that’s steadily growing is cut-off saws. The powerful CE001G cut-off saw, for example, also runs on two 40V batteries. “With the new battery technology, we can build increasingly powerful tools. Take, for example, the TW009G and TW010G impact wrenches—the largest and heaviest battery-powered tools of their kind. Previously, impact wrenches were powered by compressed air. This required hoses, a compressor, and in some cases, a generator. With these battery-powered models, professional users can work for a considerable amount of time. The impact wrenches have a maximum tightening torque of 3,150 Nm and a maximum loosening torque of 4,000 Nm. This makes them ideal for tightening bolts and nuts in, for example, large steel structures.”

With the HR009G combination hammer, the user can both break concrete and drill holes in concrete up to about 30 mm in diameter. In addition, there is a wide range of lamps, which are used extensively, especially during the dark winter months. The ML014G tripod lamp, for example, has a light output of 15,000 lumens to adequately illuminate construction sites.

Correct battery

Koen emphasizes that every machine performs optimally when used with the right battery. That’s why Makita clearly specifies on its website which battery is best suited for each machine. “A drill/driver simply requires less power than a cut-off saw, which needs our most powerful tabless battery to get the most out of the machine. Incidentally, this powerful battery can also be used in lighter machines, but that’s not necessary. After all, it’s also a bit heavier than the standard XGT 40V battery.”

Not yet convinced of the power of battery-powered tools? “It often works best to experience it for yourself. We have a large team of advisors. They’re out on the road every day with a van full of tools. Users can request a demonstration and try out the machines. The advisors can also recommend which machine is best suited for specific applications.”