Makita Factory Service Center Offers Free Labor and Shipping
Makita Factory Service Centers Ready to Serve Makita knows that these are trying times for Pros in the construction and trade fields. They also know that, sometimes, when it rains, it pours. Tools can still break down—even during a worldwide pandemic. That’s why, effective immediately, Makita has initiated temporary free labor and free shipping at […]
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Inflator | DMP180 | First Look
Compact and Portable Makita Cordless Inflator Comes in Handy We’ve noticed an influx of portable and lightweight tire inflation options hitting the market recently. Makita just released its own battery-powered inflator on the 18V LXT battery platform. It features a more familiar design with the same type of handle you’d find on a drill. The […]
Makita 36V X2 Battery Lawn Mowers
Makita 36V Battery Lawn Mower Line Aims at Pro OPE Market Makita now has 7 different battery-powered lawn mowers models in its 36V commercial OPE lineup. The Makita XML02, XML03, XML05, XML06, XML07, XML08, and XML09 offer various features and capabilities fr both Pro and consumer use. Makita makes two composite deck models and five […]
Makita MM4 4-stroke Technology
The use of 4-stroke technology is over a century old, which came along with the combustion engine. OPE tools are another story. Several companies have tried their hands at it over the past couple decades, however only in recent years has it seemed to possibly stick. Still today you hear the high-rpm pitch of 2-stroke […]
Makita XCU08 Cordless Top Handle Chainsaw Review
Makita XCU08 Cordless Top Handle Chainsaw Kisses Gas Goodbye The Makita XCU08 cordless top handle chainsaw is a specialty model that targets the needs of arborists and utility workers. Our test model is the 14″ version and it’s also available with a 16″ bar as the XCU09 or you can simply swap out the stock […]
Makita Top Handle Cordless Chainsaws – XCU08 and XCU09
Can These Two New Makita Cordless Chainsaws Compete With Gas? Makita has just announced the launch of the new brushless cordless 14″ and 16″ top handle chainsaws, adding yet another layer to their already diverse chainsaw portfolio. The XCU08 and XCU09 feature a compact design, making them the ideal choice for arborists and utility workers. […]
Makita Upgrades LXT Cordless String Trimmer
Makita’s Classic Cordless String Trimmer Gets A Tech Overhaul Replacing the previous-gen XRU09, the XRU15 comes to us with a whole bunch of upgrades to an already pretty solid string trimmer model. The new Makita LXT string trimmer offers a bigger cutting swath and a significant upgrade to the power management. New Upgrades and Features […]
Makita Cordless Lawn Mower Review XML03PT1
Makita Cordless Lawn Mower Takes Home First Place for Battery-Powered Push Mowers When we tested 24 mowers for our Best Gas Mower and Best Battery-Powered Mower articles, we weren’t entirely sure how the newest Makita cordless lawn mower would handle its competition. It’s clearly a well-built mower, but its 18″ blade diameter had to compete […]