Makita 40V XGT Brushless 5" Variable Speed Paddle Switch Angle Grinder Review with Electric Brake

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Every time we pick up a Makita XTG tool and do a review, we end the video with a smile on our faces. While that might seem like it happens all the time, I guarantee you, it is rare. New tools come out all the time and in many cases, they are just marketing a new product with similar specs to an older model to get people to upgrade. One might feel that way about Makita's XGT line! But after using the XGT line for some time, we can see that Makita believes that to take their tools to the next level with battery power, they need more volts.
The Makita XGT line will bring 40 and 80-volt tools to high-end contractors who demand power and reliability. So far, we have only looked at the 40-volt tools and many of you have commented that your 36-volt will do the same with more runtime. We question if the 36-Volt line has the same power, but once the 80-volt stuff starts coming out, then we will see the line drawn in the sand between who wants to play with the big boys in the sandbox.
I love Milwaukee tools and their innovation. Milwaukee has said that they will not leave the 18-volt platform because they do not see a need to. At this time, Milwaukee is trailing Dewalt and Makita in circular saws, angle grinders, table saws, and miter saws. That is all due to voltage and amps. Will technology fix this issue and bring Milwaukee back to leading the pack? Who knows because Makita will be playing with 80-volts soon.
Either way, our first look into the growing Makita XGT tool line has been spectacular and we look forward to more great tools in the future.
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@darkbit1001 Ай бұрын

40v Makita tools started my addiction.

@skelley521 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! I just jumped off the Red & Yellow teams and went to Teal in the XGT 40V line and I am loving it. So much more refinement and features with the power to get the job done. I'm currently debating between the 4-1/2" & 6" grinder. I love how you show how the variable speed still delivers the torque. As a professional tradesman, I don't want X-lock as the General contractor provides all the grinder consumables (by the truck loads) and they won't pay up for that. I love my corded Metabo grinders, but after seeing your review, this is now a must have for me. Great job showing function and features, keep these reviews coming please. :)

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

I think you will like this and agree about xlock. This has the power to be a good 6" and I debated it in my head. But when I pull out my larger 6" grinders, it is normally corded since it is a larger job. Not the case for everyone, but that tells you why I went this way.

@robertrada6040 2 жыл бұрын

It's an impressive grinder. It keeps up with the 13 amp Makita grinder. It gets edged out by my Metabo 13.5 amp grinder. Cordless wise, I've owned the 18v Makita variable speed, a Metabo (that died very quickly), and a Fein/Festool 18v variable speed. The XGT is smaller than all of the above, obviously has much more torque, and it's almost as "nice" (smoothness, fit and finish) as the Fein. The 18v LXT had godly battery life (and I have a godly amount of LXT batteries). Moving over to XGT and exclusively using their 2.5ah batteries, the battery life is good...for what it is. Definitely expect to want more batteries. They improved the guard...but it still sucks infinitely compared to Fein/Metabo.

@russellcali9294 Жыл бұрын

I have the 18v version of this. I’ll never buy another grinder without the variable speed and auto speed control. One of my favorite tools to use.

@EricStrobel09 2 жыл бұрын

I literally only watch 2 things. Workshop addict on YT and occasionally ghost adventures on discovery. You should feel honored

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bud

@joer8892 2 жыл бұрын

Good catch of the grinder handle!

@ToolHombre 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment on the voltage arms race. Dewalt and Makita are well positioned for efficiency and power. Thought I’d give props on your wrote-up since you clearly spent time on it. Cheers.

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew anyone read that.

@christianness8983 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 17 and love my tools. I bought the big combo kit with the impact, hammer drill, recip saw, and light back in May. So far I'm loving the line.

@ThacMan 2 жыл бұрын

I have always favored Makita's in the 18 volt line. Mostly for their attention to detail, durability, and battery vibration dampening. This 40 volt line seems to check all the same boxes. Don't need it but, I want it.

@shanew7361 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Makitas tools have the best ergonomics.

@epiiryana5393 Жыл бұрын

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@dondonaldson1684 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Brian, nailed it.

@AjGalloway95 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap that is incredible

@kevingongora6272 15 күн бұрын

What is the better battery for 40v makita tools? I mean flexvolt dewalt 60v tools for example transform 6ah flexvolt battery to 2ah because higer voltage spend more battery, is it the same in this tool? Thank you for this great review.

@amateurmountainradio 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea how this XGT compares to the 6” Bosch profactor brushless?

@Tom-Travels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content. I've been looking for a battery operated, variable speed, grinder for a long time. I have a corded one, but it is not always handy.

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

The Metabo HPT models is nice also and can be used corded or with a battery. It is not as powerful as this model and is not as refined, but less money if you are looking.

@jesusmelendez8976 2 жыл бұрын

@marvinbenjamin3015 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but I would buy that mainly for sanding wood for I use one before and saw great results.

@xrpmula 10 ай бұрын

Makita for life

@automoto95 Жыл бұрын

Hi does the paddle switch is better and more practical than slide switches or not?

@micjubba709 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if they bring out a xlax circular saw will save a clart about with Allen wrench🤣🤣

@zorbaseatery4745 2 жыл бұрын

So, on average, you're getting about 10-15 min on a 4 Ah battery? Or did you mean a 2.5 Ah? Solid review. Thanks.

@boosted2.4_sky 2 жыл бұрын

BEAST!...💪

@master11pizza63 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea when we we will have available stock of the XGT Makita miter saw / kit ?

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

I keep watching Acme Tools for it. I do not know.

@timmortimer5726 2 жыл бұрын

You can re position the head .thats another feature

@jesusblessthesecommentsamen Жыл бұрын

Just use the adapter then you can use 18 volt tools also if you dond have a charger

@jayortiz2326 2 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on Milwaukee grinder compared to the Makita

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Makita is more refined and I love the variable speed. Both are similar on power but Makita has the edge.

@shanew7361 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the Makita and Milwaukee battery 18v platforms. What grinder would you recommend?

@robertrada6040 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked my 18v variable speed Makita. Extremely reliable. Extremely good battery life. Crappy guard. Ergonomically really good (the XGT is even slimmer). Ultimately, it comes down to: which platform do you have the most batteries and chargers for?

@orijimi 2 жыл бұрын

Makita. Slightly better tool, way better price.

@shanew7361 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertrada6040 Same # of batteries in each platform.

@user-fg2qp4sz3v 2 жыл бұрын

It would be better to rotate the head 90 degrees cross the body ... for slider version almost

@johnbailey9682 2 жыл бұрын

So now you have a brick on the end of the tool ? Looks like a grinder on the end of a pole what happen to compact ?

@leemarchant7191 2 жыл бұрын

Looks almost like there are two batteries back there.

@robertrada6040 2 жыл бұрын

They ship the kit version with the bulky 4ah battery (21700 cells) used in this video. The xgt 4ah is equivelant to an 8ah 18v battery. I use mine with the 2.5 ah (18650) cells which are only very slightly larger than the 5 and 6 ah LXT batteries.

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

This battery is much smaller than a flexvolt! It is the same size as a M18 6 or 8Ah battery.

@johnbailey9682 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict but the over all tool looks very long ?

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

I can see how the design makes it look that way,. It is not a compact grinder for sure, but it is the same size or smaller than the Flexvolt. I think it looks that way because of the very large grip area.

@konamanstudio2447 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🍻🍺🍕

@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear 11 ай бұрын

I bought the x lock version and I was disappointed with the battery life. I was using it all day at work today at the lowest speed and I went through 2 4ah batteries in just 2 hours. If you are a heavy fabricator and grind alot don't buy cordless grinders! Honestly spending $1000 aud for the grinder and 2 4ah batteries and a charger was not worth it. Corded is way cheap and will last forever.

@kc0lif 2 жыл бұрын

no xlock c'mon

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

In the 7 models Makita makes of this angle grinder, they might have an ex lax model. I did not want that!

@micjubba709 2 жыл бұрын

Xlock is for dim people

@micjubba709 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict lol ex lax model

@micjubba709 2 жыл бұрын

Don't like xlax lock

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

@@micjubba709 I would not say it is good or bad or for any sort of people. I have cases of disc's that I need to use and none are ex lax, so I went a different way.