Article archive for Makita (UK) Ltd
Compact versions of Combi-Drill and Impact Driver (06 May 2018)
The latest Makita 2 piece DLX2221J kit features two powerful 18v Brushless motor machines: the DHP483 combi drill and the DTD155 impact driver.
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10.8v tools that deliver remarkable power (02 January 2018)
The new Makita CLX205AJ CXT 2 piece kit features the 10.8v Brushless HP332D combi drill and the TD111D 10.8v Brushless impact driver, and they deliver remarkable power yet take up minimum space.
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Rotary hammer drills deliver more impact and punch (03 November 2017)
Two new SDS+ rotary hammer drills have been added to Makita's ever expanding inventory of cordless tools.
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Pencil drivers' have been sharpened up (03 September 2017)
The latest versions of the compact but powerful 7.2v pencil drill driver and impact driver, from Makita, have a host of enhanced features – more rpm, more tightening torque and enhanced controls.
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New rotary hammer is big on power, small on size (04 August 2017)
A new rotary hammer drill has been introduced to an increasingly popular 10.8v range of power tools, all of which offer superb machine power performance coupled with compact physical size of the machines.
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Music while you work (04 March 2017)
The latest version of Makita’s very popular jobsite radio features the DAB digital broadcast system and twin large 76mm diameter speakers.
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Extension to Power Tool range (02 February 2017)
A tool range is growing in popularity, driven by the very compact size and low weight advantages combined with outstanding performance and durability. The new Makita TD111D impact driver with Brushless motor delivers an outstanding 135Nm of tightening torque yet weighs just 1.1kgs with an overall length of only 135mm from chuck to back of body. With performance like this the Makita 10.8v CXT range is proving attractive to all property installation professionals.
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New compact 18v drill driver and combi drill with brushless motors (01 October 2016)
Two new 18v Brushless motor LXT drills, the DDF483 13mm drill driver and the DHP483 combi drill, have been lauched by Makita. Both new products are notable for their very compact size: the drill driver has an overall body length of just 162mm and the combi drill has a very neat 176mm overall length. Both are ideally suited for tight space installation work, such as kitchen and bathroom installations.
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Battery update choices for Job Site Radios and introduces Bluetooth Speaker (02 July 2016)
Makita's Job Site radios can now be powered by the full range of Lithium-Ion batteries found in the Makita power tool range including the latest 10.8v CXT slide battery. This capability includes the 7.2v and 10.8v stick type batteries; the new 10.8v CXT slide type batteries and the popular 14.4v and 18v LXT slide type Li-Ion batteries.
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Introducing the slide battery for growing 10.8V Tool range (01 March 2016)
Makita has launched a fresh ‘CXT’ range of 10.8V tools featuring a new slide battery as an addition to their current 10.8v tools featuring the cluster style batteries. The new 10.8V Lithium-Ion slide battery, similar to the market leading 18V Li-Ion battery used in the heavier tool range, has multi-contact terminals to ensure stable contact even under extreme work vibration conditions.
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Rugged mains/cordless LED work-light is just one of the latest additions (20 October 2015)
Makita continues to expand their accessory range constantly adding useful new lines and improved blades, bits and cutters for best possible performance. The latest additions include a rugged site work-light that can be powered by mains or by Makita’s high performance Lithium Ion batteries; a new series of carbide tipped reciprocating saw blades that will efficiently cut through timber and nails, and a new set of diamond tipped hole-saws ideal for cutting accurate holes in tiles for bathroom inst
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Wall-chaser has high efficiency dust protection (28 April 2015)
The MAKITA 125MM wall-chaser has a New aluminium blade case design for precise depth control, a Super Joint System for motor overload protection, and gives up to 30mm cutting depth and width
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A 'ton' of tools powered by one battery (24 March 2015)
A portfolio of 100 different cordless power tools, that all use the same 18 volt Lithium-Ion battery, are available from Makita. This means that if a Makita power tool owner has only one 18v Makita Lithium-Ion battery he could still power 100 different products with that single battery.
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Combo Tool Kits with Battery options (14 December 2014)
· 2-tool Combo kit with either 4.0Ah or 5Ah batteries · 6-tool Combo kit with three 3.0Ah batteries · Complete with chargers and carry systems Makita Combo kits offer multiple tool packages sold as a single kit which represent exceptional value for money and provide the tradesman with a useful combination of tools. The two latest Combo kits also offer a variety of battery options from the Makita 18v Lithium-ion range including 3.0Ah, 4.0AH and the latest, long-running 5.0Ah bat
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Boxing Clever with Connector Case System (03 March 2014)
A neat and comprehensive range of connector cases has been introduced, for tool owners who have purchased Makita tools that were supplied without a carry case, or who have purchased additional "body-only" cordless machines to suit their battery and charger inventory.
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Power tools drive productivity (24 July 2012)
Power tools are meant to supplement, even eliminate most handtool operations and the performance and versatility of modern power tools continues to make tasks more efficient and less of a burden.
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Makita celebrates 40 years in UK with power tool market leadership (27 June 2012)
2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the UK sales office of power tool manufacturer Makita. In three years' time, Makita Worldwide will celebrate a century of growth since the company was formed in Anjo, Japan. Read more
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Makita expands 10.8v cordless range with impact wrench and pink charity model (20 January 2012)
Makita is further expanding the popular 10.8v cordless power tool range.
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Self-levelling laser (09 August 2011)
Makita has expanded its intelligent measurement equipment range with the release of a new cross line laser which provides a rugged, reliable line laser for all site operations.
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New cross line laser (20 July 2011)
Makita expands its intelligent measurement equipment range with the introduction of a new cross line laser which provides a rugged, reliable line laser for all site operations. The new Makita SK102Z has a laser range of 15 metres and can operate at up to 30 metres if a separate receiver is used. The fine tolerance cross line accuracy is just 0.3mm per metre distance in both horizontal and vertical planes.
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