Makita 40V max 24-inch Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer GNU01
Also announced at Power On 2024, the new GNU01 hedge trimmer is another first for the brand. It’s Makita’s first dedicated articulating hedge trimmer—that is, it’s not part of the Couple Shaft attachment system. It features a double-sided 24-inch blade, and its brushless motor delivers top speeds of 4000 SPM. Its 1 1/2-inch tooth spacing also lets you trim branches up to 1 inch in diameter.
- Model: GNU01
- Power equivalency: 24cc
- Blade length: 24 inches
- Max speed: 4000 SPM
- Tooth spacing: 1 1/2-inch
- Length: 89.5 inches
- Weight: 10.8 pounds (w/ battery)
Price: $669 kit with a 4.0Ah battery and rapid charger
Makita 40V max Brushless 9-inch Power Cutter GEC03
Makita recently added two new power cutters to the roster. The smaller of the two, the GEC03, is the brand’s first 40V power cutter. It features a brushless motor that delivers speeds of up to 6600 RPM. With a max cutting capacity of 3 1/2 inches, you can cut through masonry and metal materials for a variety of applications. To keep dust at a minimum when cutting concrete, it also has a water flow adjustment knob that continuously feeds water to the blade. Plus, the GEC03 features an electric brake that stops the cutting wheel in under 2 seconds, allowing for quick repositioning.
- Model: Makita GEC03
- Wheel diameter: 9 inches
- Max speed: 6600 RPM
- Max cutting depth: 3 1/2 inches
- Length: 23.75 inches
- Weight: 15.8 pounds (w/ battery)
Price: $559 bare; $949 kit with two 5.0Ah 40V batteries and charger
Makita 40V max Brushless 1/2-inch Right-Angle Drill
The Makita 40V Right-Angle Drill features a brushless motor that delivers top speeds of 1400 RPM. This drill actually comes in two separate models—the GAD01, which has a 1/2-inch chuck, and the GAD02, which has a 7/16-inch chuck. Both models can achieve cuts up to 6 1/4 inches using a hole saw and 4 5/8 inches with a self-feed bit. Additionally, safety features like a torque limiter and an electric brake make this tool worth considering if you want to beef up your drilling arsenal.
- Model: Makita GAD01 / GAD02
- Two speed modes
- Max speed: 1400 RPM
- Variable speed trigger
- 1/2-inch or 7/16-inch keyed chuck
Price: $559 bare; $759 kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger
Makita 18V Multi-Surface Scanner
If you’re planning on drilling into concrete, wood, drywall, or block surfaces, it’s important to know what’s underneath beforehand to avoid injury or damage. That’s where the Makita 18V Multi-Surface Scanner comes into play. It lets you scan at a depth of up to 7 inches below your working surface to detect materials like metal, wood, plastic, and more. This scanner features a 4-inch digital interface that displays the center, edge, and relative dimensions of embedded objects. Makita tells us it has a 3/16-inch range of accuracy, helping you and your crew drill confidently and avoid objects under the surface.
- Model: Makita DWD181ZJ
- Max detectable depth: 7 inches
- Multi-detection mode
- Weight: 3 pounds
- 4-inch digital display
- Laser guide
Price: $1,589 bare; $1,699 kit with a 2.0Ah battery and rapid charger
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Cut-Out Saw XDS01
The XDS01 is the latest cut-out tool in Makita’s 18V lineup. Unlike the standard drywall cut-out tool design, it uses a more traditional saw blade that cuts into your material instead of carving it out. Makita tells us it’s ideal for drywall and plywood applications, with a maximum blade depth of 1 3/16-inch in drywall and 9/16-inch in wood. A 1/4-inch stroke length also helps prevent damage to objects behind the surface of walls, like wires and pipes.
- Model: Makita XDS01
- Max cutting depth: 1 3/16-inch
- Stroke length: 1/4-inch
- Max speed: 6000 SPM
- Length: 10.4 inches
- Weight: 4.2 pounds
Price: $259 bare
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