@@mrniusi11 How so? Milwaukee comes out with new tools all the time and for very niche tools like a eletric drain snake. They also have bigger 18v batteries and makitia just stuck on 6ah. I love makitia I have so many lxt tools, but I'll be jump ship because I have a feeling that they will be dropping it and just going XGT. Just look at this video and tell me what way the company is heading.
Great video! My first preference is always Makita. Just not the table saw as it got bad reviews on durability. And the product manager, what a passion!
i’ve been on the xgt line for 2 yrs now and i accumulated 9 different tools, so far they never fell short in power. i’m pretty impressed with them everytime. man the only thing i wish is that their batteries are cheaper. i’m still planning to get more soon too.
Makita are extremely popular in Australia with serious trades people. They are my personal favourite for good reason, they are reliable well designed and tough for the most part . We still like a mix of 240 Volt corded and battery tools .
Thanks 🙏 for showing the makita tools. Iv got plenty 18 volt gardening tools in my garden- lawn care business I wish I waited and got the 40 volt gear but no doubt I’ll probably get something at some stage. I’m sure at some stage there be a 80 volt chainsaw and 80 volt mower. And definitely having the compatibility of other tools on same battery system is a huge plus
I bought into the Makita line when the LXT18V came out. Have at least 1 dozen tools on the 18v system. Just purchased their 3/4 impact wrench on the 40v system. It's a beast. That sales rep is capable of selling me some tools I didn't know I needed. 😁
That 40v lawn mower ! When is it going to be released and is there going to be a 36v equivalent ? I like the fold handle vertical storage and rear discharge ! All great features
A compact powerful (above 200Nm of torque) ergonomic corded impact driver! Yes, I know I am a minority, but I just got tired of buying batteries. I don’t mind less mobility since I am using it in my house anyway.
Makita all the way! I have makita tools only myself. I just wish they had a bigger variety in hand tools 🥺 Home Depot usually has a small section of tools In their isles. I hate seeing Milwaukee & dewalt & rigid, or ryobi. I know you guys are more about power tools but it would be dope to see more of makita 😍
Yes have a couple of questions regarding the new 40 volt mower. Does it have a turbo button? What is the highest rpm it reaches in that turbo mode or if in normal mode if there is no turbo? What is the power difference to the previous twin 18 volt model? and or what is the equivalent foot pounds of torque / and or cc equivalent output. The cc being like 200cc petrol equivalent?
Battery powered tools are amazing because you get that much more mobility... no cord constraints... and so many of the tools stand on the workbench on the battery... such at the 1/4 inch router I love to use.
I use Milwaukee at work and it's ok, but I use Makita at home. My first power tool was a Makita Corded drill that my grandmother bought for me. It does not miss a beat, it would have to be nearly 20 years old, keyless chuck still works fine. I think this one drill has given me the trust to since buy a swag of 18v Makita cordless tools, and I have never had one fail on me. I want a Makita chainsaw now.... problem is which one? 18v? 36v? 40v? The little top handle 36v look the goods because it would probably handle most small jobs and the 18v batteries will compliment my existing skins... and it would be good for camping and day trips out bush.... think I just sold it to myself. Go the Green Machines!
Hey Mark! You gettin pretty ‘dang gone good’ at covering these trade shows/exhibits! 👍 But Makita Makita Makita… I dont know what’s going on with them anymore? I’m your original Teal Fan Boi, ha ha 😆 First Cordless drill was the 9.6 with the stick batteries, and first Circ. Saw was the ole 5007! So,, @ 02:03; 40 Volt 8.0 Amp hour battery, if I heard right? This from the Company that has repeatedly gave me lame excuse after lame excuse, as to why they didn’t or couldn’t have anything over 6.0 in their 18 VOLT LXT Line!!! 😠 And I believe she said it was only a 40 Volt mower? They need to do XGT 40 Volt X2, like in the 18 Volt line? Yeah, I have the Consumer Grade 18 volt LXT hedge trimmer, Mark. She is spot on here. I’ve trimmed, what few decent Azaleas I have, 🙄 and have trimmed for over 45 minutes, with a 3.0, or 4.0 battery! It is strange the different power requirements from different tools? The mowers are really good, but they need to keep ramping up their batteries. I’m still a little upset over Makita shutting down all their Gas OPE tools. That ConnectX stuff is just plain goofy, IMO. It’s bulky, and extra trouble and expense. NO ONE is there yet with Gas replacement stuff, and if they think they are, they are kidding themselves. Sorry for rant and negativity, Mark. Oh, BTW, I’ve probably 30-40 batteries, and around 50-55 Makita tools in all, both corded and cordless. But I am not as enthusiastic as before. I do want to give a ‘Shout Out’ to the New Jersey Makita Service Center. They are fantastic. Good coverage Mark. Thanks! 👍👍👍👊✌🙏😊
Thanks for stopping by George, that's quite a big collection of Makita tools. My first Makita tool was a corded hammer drill that I bought at Builders Square. A phone installer at a job site let me borrow his so I could finish installing some anchor sleeves. I liked it so much, I went out and bought my own. On the subject of push mowers, I'd like to test their new 40V mower to see how it compares to the Milwaukee.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thanks for your reply Mark. Glad you said something as I saw my typo, regarding tools, and I just went and did a quick ‘tool count’ in the interest of honest disclosure. Seems I am down to around 38 or so. Mighta missed a few I don't know? Ive been slowing selling old stuff, for a little cash, and mainly to make more room. Ha Ha. They NEED to supply you with a mower, and that would make a great video. I know I’d like to see it! How is that big Red mower doing?? Almost time to get a video on that 36 volt blower? 😊 Take care friend! 👍
The red mower is doing well and I did get a video out last month on the 36v blower where I did a solo Cup challenge. Take care, more videos will be out soon.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Good to hear on the Big Red mower! I saw and commented on that video Mark. I really like your personal style of reviewing, and always look forward to any new ones out. Take care now
my brother and i run a small nursery business and we go to landscaping expos in california wish makita had booths in them last year just started seeing milwaukee and we run a lot of milwaukee products and was talking to their milwaukee reps about products and new features on something’s that i was interested in and see if could of bought some products at end of show or if there is discounts or even open a account with them. the hole time guy was on his phone looking for info telling me wait every couple minutes cause there was maybe new customers told him about average prices told just look at home depot prices so im slowly transitioning to makita
Now that they have a folding handle on the mower I may take a look at it. All I have at this time are Makita 18V tools and Makita 18Vx2 for my current OPE. I did not get the metal 18V x4 mower due to no folding handle.
Same. that is definitely a focus for Milwaukee while Makita went all in on OPE. I thing Milwaukee made a smarter choice with their focus. However, as far as general quality, Makita is still, dollar for dollar, an amazing tool line. But I 100% agree with your point
@@travisjazzbo3490 IDK. A lot more people have to cut their lawns--then know how to fix their cars lol. I think EGO/Ryobi are making a killing in OPE, and Makita decided they wanted in on that.
@@DESX312 EGO had a 100% focus on that and you are right... absolutely is killing it. Greenworks is doing well also. Ryobi is so well connected in Home Depot that they are crushing it also, as a tool company going into that space. Makita is light years behind everyone in distribution, marketing, name recognition, etc, in the USA... but not in most of the rest of the world. Also, generally Makita is not for homeowners like DW, Rigid and Ryobi are. So as far are focusing on professionals, Automotive is a very smart move on Milwaukee's part and they also do well in plumbing and electrical. Makita is more general construction, woodworking, and not OPE for professionals
Love Makita cordless tools. I have around ten tools on 18 volts. Going to 40 volt is fine and all until you realise you have to start from scratch. New batteries, new charger. Batteries are twice the price per watt compared to 18 volt. The charger is triple the price and can only do 40 volt. It can do 18 volt if you buy adapters that are more expensive than the dedicated twin 18 volt charger. I feel Makita screwed us, the ones invested in the 18 volt by not providing any compatibility between the platforms. Why DeWalt could but you can't?
Yeah man I'm so happy I didn't buy their 36v mower lol. I'd be so but hurt, and the fact they made xgt mower foldable is pouring salt on the wound. Rip 36v makitia mower owners... Edit: most would of been completely happy with their LXT 18x2 36v line up. It would be the best of both worlds.
Nothing wrong with Makita but I was hoping that Honda would do the same by taking a commercial lawn care trailer and outfitting it with everything lawn care needed by commercial and DIY through Honda engineering. I had to go to Ryobi 40v to take care of my chain saw, hedge trimming and blower needs. Oh well! Great for Makita solving all of our garden needs.
40v has its benefits but in drills and power tools they need to go smaller and lighter, that’s what was so special with makita light and powerful now there going bigger and heavier, that’s why little at a time I have switched to m12, I wished they would make the dust blower in a 18v. Trust me lighter and smaller is the key.
Xgt is honestly a joke. Probably going to jump ship to Milwaukee eventually. I don't see Makitia keeping their word on supporting the lxt platform. Everything new is xgt...
Hear is a secret 36v and 40v is really the same thing. Now of course Maktia may not use the same eletric motor, but 36v and 40v is marketing speak to separate the product lines.
i wonder if any of the sales staff actually use the tools at home or they just go to a Makita marketing course and get taught the sales pitch. goes for all the tool companies. the number of times someone can say "im really excited about this"
I'm sure they get to use these products a fair amount, so they know it inside and out. What's helpful is to get the tools into the hands of people like myself who have years of lawn care and landscaping experience, so we can give honest feedback.
Love Makita tools but they need to start making newer tool options instead of the same tools with more batteries that's why Milwaukee is leading they know how to get their tools in their customers hands and have a variety of tools for different trades now also !
They all have 3 year warranty,like most tools ,but Makita still asleep all the 40v batteries won’t work with all my 18 v and 36 v tools unlike Dewalt flexvolt out years ago, I’m not changing
Makita tools are really quality and get the job done but now I'm kind of regret going with their platform because of the variety thing , Dewalt and Milwaukee have way more tools if you just going to pick something from the store
Bro that battery is $1659.00 for 4 hours of run time on LIGHT. I love the idea but they are way behind their competitors who have 2x longer lasting, water proof not resistant, $700 less, and have better dealer representation, meaning I can easily get support from a human on the spot if my things go down, be given loaners, and Im back up and running until fixed. Box Stores are not doing that! As a professional landscaper the aforementioned companies above also offer fleet incentive programs but even with that, to honestly build out a crew of 2 at the lower prices above specd out to my current set up is $80K. These tools aren't helping me replace the dying employee shortage market, so at the price like the Shark Tank, I'm out! Yo also, the last time I used a 21" mower was like 10 years ago, so not sure how this is that at all geared for the commercial user. Just so we understand I love Makita Power Tools. I run their 40V XGT and 18V LXT platform of tools and love them, its just Ill never be using their outdoor equipment at their current prices. Man they really need to call small company owners like myself if they really want to hear what would benefit my crew and I. I get it if they want to get into the HOME DEPOT consumer game, but I'm not sold on their commercial roll out. Again, this coming from a guy who knows and loves their power tools and their build quality on said tools. Just my 65 cents lol Nice vid though I watched the whole thing hoping for a innovative tool.
With all these new products, still no dedicated lawn edger, just the Mickey Mouse set up with a power head and edger attachment. About time they introduced new lawn mowers - finally addressed run time issues with 40v system for commercial users and hopefully corrected the major issues with their original 36v LXT system mowers. These mowers have to be the worst, most poorly designed Makita cordless products ever dropped on consumers!
@@MarkThomasBuilder Dolmar was a very well regarded chainsaw manufacturer that was owned by makita since the mid 90s but makita fully absorbed Dolmar in 2016/2017 and then back in march of this year they discontinued the makita version of the Dolmar saws.
@@benjaminleslie3155 Hi Benjamin, I hear ya, big Dolmar fan here. The Makita badged saws aren’t so bad, but I’m like you, and you do know they also killed off ALL Gas OPE stuff this past March 31, 2022? I had to laugh at the ‘Rep’ talking to Mark, about the backpack blower, and how you could use that stupid arse ConectX or w/e system. They had a great 4 stroke backpack blower, that was quiet, reliable, and had air cooling for your back. NO MORE! Take care!
@@MarkThomasBuilder He is right Mark. Makita bought into Dolmar back in 1991, I believe, and shut them down on March 31, 2022! There were red Dolmars at one point, along with Teal ‘DolKitas,’ and finally Red Makitas. I have a EA5000 (My Mistress 😂) And an EA6100. Love them. Ive been stocking up on parts, and crossing my fingers. Take care
@@georgedavall9449 yep, I have the 4 stroke backpack blowers and handheld blower and they all work great! I have all of the makita red Dolmar saws from the 4300 all the ways to the 7900 including a teal 6421 Excellent power saws! It truly breaks my heart that these legendary saws are gone. And don't even get me started on Solo those saws were even better than the mighty Dolmars! 665, 675, and 681 all were amazingly well built monster saws!
So I have to put up with using cardboard cue tips which are useless, to cut down on plastic, yet here these guys are pumping out plastic like their lives depend on it!
What a load of crap. Gas trimmers, especially Stihl trimmers, are a fundamental part of my tool set up when doing landscaping. The reason is power. I use battery powered hedge trimmers but they do not out perform gas. There is a reason why professionals aren't running around with electric mowers and blowers. I would not buy any of these tools from Makita and I'm being serious. They are home owner tools, not for the professional. If Makita was serious about getting into commercial, they would make a line of hand trimmers because there is a need for that. Right now, the best electric trimmers in my opinion are Husqvarna but they have some major flaws.
Maybe the old crap. This is what the new line of stuff is for: Power. Makita is already experimenting with 80v (2x 40v batteries) on OPE equipment. I'll take an 80v hedge trimmer, hedge cutter, and even small lawnmower over pretty much any gas equivalent. I've seen what the 36v crap can do. I'm drooling thinking about the 80v stuff.
Now if only Makita could get their shyt together and supply enough inventory to their authorized retailers.... Slowly switching over to Milwaukee. What a let down.
I can't wait until gas powered lawn tools are outlawed everywhere. Summer time sounds like a chainsaw fest. We take the noise as the norm now but we will appreciate the quiet in time.
@@shortyorc121 I know that huffing exhaust fumes is a way to numb one's life's problems, but it's just an easy escape. There are treatment facilities that will help you. Good luck and god bless!
@@frenchyroastify yeah you should be thanking the children slaves digging in the rare earth mines so you don't have to smell exhaust from a SMALL engine lol. Now that you have a battery lawn mower your smug a$# can huff your own farts..
I wish Makita gets into camping stuff like an electric heater and an air-conditioner some different types of lights won’t about a bbq a beach trolley small air compressor and and a tv and a power station to run normal 12v and 24v next year
Makita говно не держит качество все обладатель этой техники не успеваешь работать как несёшь в сервис чтобы делали стоимость завышенная короче говоря говно
I love Makita tools their ergonomics and quality is the best!
Yes, I agree that ergonomics are an important feature that should be taken into consideration when buying tools.
Mmm feels good in the hand.
Nicole knows her s**t. She gave all that information without any guessing or stuttering like I’ve seen many guys do in these types of videos.
Yeah Nicole she knows how to do her own job fantastic it’s hard to realise but I’ve been very sarcastic
Makita- Great tools, long time Cabinetmaker, Festool and Makita our go-to tools. Thanks for the video
That's good to know, Mike. Thanks for sharing.👊
lot of people feeling so neglected by milwaukee... and an 18v mower was a dumb and very late move.
@@mrniusi11 How so? Milwaukee comes out with new tools all the time and for very niche tools like a eletric drain snake. They also have bigger 18v batteries and makitia just stuck on 6ah.
I love makitia I have so many lxt tools, but I'll be jump ship because I have a feeling that they will be dropping it and just going XGT. Just look at this video and tell me what way the company is heading.
Great video! My first preference is always Makita. Just not the table saw as it got bad reviews on durability. And the product manager, what a passion!
i’ve been on the xgt line for 2 yrs now and i accumulated 9 different tools, so far they never fell short in power. i’m pretty impressed with them everytime. man the only thing i wish is that their batteries are cheaper. i’m still planning to get more soon too.
Makita are extremely popular in Australia with serious trades people.
They are my personal favourite for good reason, they are reliable well designed and tough for the most part .
We still like a mix of 240 Volt corded and battery tools .
That's good to hear, thanks!
all my drills and saws are makita,excellent products,this lady really knows her products,excellent video
Yes she does!😀
Thanks 🙏 for showing the makita tools. Iv got plenty 18 volt gardening tools in my garden- lawn care business I wish I waited and got the 40 volt gear but no doubt I’ll probably get something at some stage. I’m sure at some stage there be a 80 volt chainsaw and 80 volt mower. And definitely having the compatibility of other tools on same battery system is a huge plus
You're welcome Daniel. I like your idea of a 80v chainsaw someday.
Xgt ools on my wishlist:
Mower
Multitool
Framing nailer
And cable stapler
I bought into the Makita line when the LXT18V came out. Have at least 1 dozen tools on the 18v system. Just purchased their 3/4 impact wrench on the 40v system. It's a beast.
That sales rep is capable of selling me some tools I didn't know I needed. 😁
I bought the wrench too in the kit .. it's a monster
What tool from Makita is your favorite and would you like to get? Please share your questions or comments!
That 40v lawn mower ! When is it going to be released and is there going to be a 36v equivalent ? I like the fold handle vertical storage and rear discharge ! All great features
My 40V 12" Mitre Saw would be my favourite tool, but the hedger is a close 2nd.
A compact powerful (above 200Nm of torque) ergonomic corded impact driver! Yes, I know I am a minority, but I just got tired of buying batteries. I don’t mind less mobility since I am using it in my house anyway.
When is that 40V chainsaw coming to the US?
I would love to see more of the hydralic dump barrow.
Watching this video reminds me of how excited I got as a kid when my family received a copy of the new Sears catalog.
Haha, yeah I remember those days.😁 🙌
I loved those times!
Makita all the way! I have makita tools only myself. I just wish they had a bigger variety in hand tools 🥺 Home Depot usually has a small section of tools In their isles. I hate seeing Milwaukee & dewalt & rigid, or ryobi. I know you guys are more about power tools but it would be dope to see more of makita 😍
I ditched all my Stihl 40V battery equipment for Makita last year, soooooo happy I did!
Can we see photos of old kit and new kit please.
Makita make a freaking snow blower already preferably on the 36v lxt platform, but you must do a xgt it is way for me to jump on it. MAKE ONE!
Yes have a couple of questions regarding the new 40 volt mower.
Does it have a turbo button?
What is the highest rpm it reaches in that turbo mode or if in normal mode if there is no turbo?
What is the power difference to the previous twin 18 volt model? and or what is the equivalent foot pounds of torque / and or cc equivalent output. The cc being like 200cc petrol equivalent?
She knows her products!
Yes 💯
Battery powered tools are amazing because you get that much more mobility... no cord constraints... and so many of the tools stand on the workbench on the battery... such at the 1/4 inch router I love to use.
Yes, 100% I sure don't miss using the corded tools.
I use Milwaukee at work and it's ok, but I use Makita at home. My first power tool was a Makita Corded drill that my grandmother bought for me. It does not miss a beat, it would have to be nearly 20 years old, keyless chuck still works fine. I think this one drill has given me the trust to since buy a swag of 18v Makita cordless tools, and I have never had one fail on me. I want a Makita chainsaw now.... problem is which one? 18v? 36v? 40v? The little top handle 36v look the goods because it would probably handle most small jobs and the 18v batteries will compliment my existing skins... and it would be good for camping and day trips out bush.... think I just sold it to myself. Go the Green Machines!
Hey Mark! You gettin pretty ‘dang gone good’ at covering these trade shows/exhibits! 👍
But Makita Makita Makita… I dont know what’s going on with them anymore? I’m your original Teal Fan Boi, ha ha 😆 First Cordless drill was the 9.6 with the stick batteries, and first Circ. Saw was the ole 5007! So,, @ 02:03; 40 Volt 8.0 Amp hour battery, if I heard right? This from the Company that has repeatedly gave me lame excuse after lame excuse, as to why they didn’t or couldn’t have anything over 6.0 in their 18 VOLT LXT Line!!! 😠 And I believe she said it was only a 40 Volt mower? They need to do XGT 40 Volt X2, like in the 18 Volt line?
Yeah, I have the Consumer Grade 18 volt LXT hedge trimmer, Mark. She is spot on here. I’ve trimmed, what few decent Azaleas I have, 🙄 and have trimmed for over 45 minutes, with a 3.0, or 4.0 battery! It is strange the different power requirements from different tools?
The mowers are really good, but they need to keep ramping up their batteries. I’m still a little upset over Makita shutting down all their Gas OPE tools. That ConnectX stuff is just plain goofy, IMO. It’s bulky, and extra trouble and expense. NO ONE is there yet with Gas replacement stuff, and if they think they are, they are kidding themselves. Sorry for rant and negativity, Mark. Oh, BTW, I’ve probably 30-40 batteries, and around 50-55 Makita tools in all, both corded and cordless. But I am not as enthusiastic as before.
I do want to give a ‘Shout Out’ to the New Jersey Makita Service Center. They are fantastic.
Good coverage Mark. Thanks! 👍👍👍👊✌🙏😊
Thanks for stopping by George, that's quite a big collection of Makita tools.
My first Makita tool was a corded hammer drill that I bought at Builders Square. A phone installer at a job site let me borrow his so I could finish installing some anchor sleeves. I liked it so much, I went out and bought my own.
On the subject of push mowers, I'd like to test their new 40V mower to see how it compares to the Milwaukee.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thanks for your reply Mark. Glad you said something as I saw my typo, regarding tools, and I just went and did a quick ‘tool count’ in the interest of honest disclosure. Seems I am down to around 38 or so. Mighta missed a few I don't know? Ive been slowing selling old stuff, for a little cash, and mainly to make more room. Ha Ha.
They NEED to supply you with a mower, and that would make a great video. I know I’d like to see it! How is that big Red mower doing?? Almost time to get a video on that 36 volt blower? 😊 Take care friend! 👍
The red mower is doing well and I did get a video out last month on the 36v blower where I did a solo Cup challenge. Take care, more videos will be out soon.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Good to hear on the Big Red mower! I saw and commented on that video Mark. I really like your personal style of reviewing, and always look forward to any new ones out. Take care now
she's right I was a believer on my makita hedge trimmer last year
Wouldn't have thought any employee is as excited about power tools as I am as a customer 😂
Haha, yep it was a fun experience.
my brother and i run a small nursery business and we go to landscaping expos in california wish makita had booths in them last year just started seeing milwaukee and we run a lot of milwaukee products and was talking to their milwaukee reps about products and new features on something’s that i was interested in and see if could of bought some products at end of show or if there is discounts or even open a account with them. the hole time guy was on his phone looking for info telling me wait every couple minutes cause there was maybe new customers told him about average prices told just look at home depot prices so im slowly transitioning to makita
Her name tag says Nicole Tougas. MAKITA, you seriously need to hold on to Nicole and pay her more! She's in a league of her own!
She did an awesome job! I hope she's there again this year.
I want a cordless wall chaser, nail gun for fixing socket boxes and a core drill up to 6" holes please😁
Any plans on getting a cordless table-saw in the making yet?
That's sounds like a popular request.
Great video !! thanks
You bet Michael, thanks for stopping by.
Now that they have a folding handle on the mower I may take a look at it. All I have at this time are Makita 18V tools and Makita 18Vx2 for my current OPE. I did not get the metal 18V x4 mower due to no folding handle.
Cool Mark, my preference would be folding handles too.
I heard from roofers that cordless makita sucks. Battery gets loose on the socket was a big part of why.
Interesting, I haven't heard that yet, but will have to look closer at my Makita impacts and see if that's true.
She is definitely knows her subject
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I really wish Makita would sell the earth auger handle and brace separately so I could just use it with my 36V right angle drill.
Actually they do!!!!
All this new stuff also would be available at Germany? Thx
I wish makita would make more automotive tools like Milwaukee
That's true, there's a big demand for automotive tools.
Same. that is definitely a focus for Milwaukee while Makita went all in on OPE. I thing Milwaukee made a smarter choice with their focus. However, as far as general quality, Makita is still, dollar for dollar, an amazing tool line. But I 100% agree with your point
@@travisjazzbo3490 IDK. A lot more people have to cut their lawns--then know how to fix their cars lol.
I think EGO/Ryobi are making a killing in OPE, and Makita decided they wanted in on that.
@@DESX312 EGO had a 100% focus on that and you are right... absolutely is killing it. Greenworks is doing well also. Ryobi is so well connected in Home Depot that they are crushing it also, as a tool company going into that space. Makita is light years behind everyone in distribution, marketing, name recognition, etc, in the USA... but not in most of the rest of the world.
Also, generally Makita is not for homeowners like DW, Rigid and Ryobi are. So as far are focusing on professionals, Automotive is a very smart move on Milwaukee's part and they also do well in plumbing and electrical.
Makita is more general construction, woodworking, and not OPE for professionals
Thanks Mark.
Mike M.
You bet Mike 🙌
Great to see the XGT mower inbound. A great rival to the superb new Milwaukee mower.
Yeah, it would be interesting to see them side by side.
Love Makita cordless tools. I have around ten tools on 18 volts. Going to 40 volt is fine and all until you realise you have to start from scratch. New batteries, new charger. Batteries are twice the price per watt compared to 18 volt. The charger is triple the price and can only do 40 volt. It can do 18 volt if you buy adapters that are more expensive than the dedicated twin 18 volt charger.
I feel Makita screwed us, the ones invested in the 18 volt by not providing any compatibility between the platforms. Why DeWalt could but you can't?
Yeah man I'm so happy I didn't buy their 36v mower lol. I'd be so but hurt, and the fact they made xgt mower foldable is pouring salt on the wound.
Rip 36v makitia mower owners...
Edit: most would of been completely happy with their LXT 18x2 36v line up. It would be the best of both worlds.
At least their backpack battery that holds 4 18v batteries works with the new xgt 40v tools so there is some compatibility.
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When will the wheel barrow be available?
Second this!, just bought the three wheeled version but the 4 wheel one is exactly what I need
i need one of those Makita lanyards
Yeah, they're pretty cool!
Nothing wrong with Makita but I was hoping that Honda would do the same by taking a commercial lawn care trailer and outfitting it with everything lawn care needed by commercial and DIY through Honda engineering. I had to go to Ryobi 40v to take care of my chain saw, hedge trimming and blower needs. Oh well! Great for Makita solving all of our garden needs.
40v has its benefits but in drills and power tools they need to go smaller and lighter, that’s what was so special with makita light and powerful now there going bigger and heavier, that’s why little at a time I have switched to m12, I wished they would make the dust blower in a 18v. Trust me lighter and smaller is the key.
0:07 product manager. 😂 that title way to high for this girl.
1:16 yeah right! all day long 😂
Yeah all day run time if you buy freaking 5 of them. Makitia that will be 7 grand please. Lol
2 40 v 8 ah batteries probably 800 dollars just for 2 batteries
I'm always getting sticker shock on battery costs.
Xgt is honestly a joke. Probably going to jump ship to Milwaukee eventually. I don't see Makitia keeping their word on supporting the lxt platform. Everything new is xgt...
40v mowers hurt. Would suck if you just bought the 36v two 18v mower lol
how wide is the new mower?
Hi Noel, I think it's 21" but I'll find out for sure and get back with you.
That 40v mower seems really good ! Will it come in a 36v equivalent?
And when will it be released ?
I'll see what I can find out for you.
there's 36v (2x18+2x18) version line for years, and this 40v line is probably just upgrade from same base.
Hear is a secret 36v and 40v is really the same thing. Now of course Maktia may not use the same eletric motor, but 36v and 40v is marketing speak to separate the product lines.
Where can we buy the dump little car?
That's a good question. I'll have to look into that and let you know.
i wonder if any of the sales staff actually use the tools at home or they just go to a Makita marketing course and get taught the sales pitch. goes for all the tool companies. the number of times someone can say "im really excited about this"
I'm sure they get to use these products a fair amount, so they know it inside and out. What's helpful is to get the tools into the hands of people like myself who have years of lawn care and landscaping experience, so we can give honest feedback.
They're excited about it because they're being paid. That would excite me.
The wheelbarrow running on 18v battery is a bit of disappointment.
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it sucks the new wheelbarrow is only 18v
Shes a good sales women hard enough remembering what my impact driver setting are.
Yes, she did an amazing job! I'm going to look for her again this year.
@@MarkThomasBuilder yeah good women 👍
what's the specs on my backpack blower?
I'll see what I can find out for you. I'd love to get one on the channel to review.
Love Makita tools but they need to start making newer tool options instead of the same tools with more batteries that's why Milwaukee is leading they know how to get their tools in their customers hands and have a variety of tools for different trades now also !
They all have 3 year warranty,like most tools ,but Makita still asleep all the 40v batteries won’t work with all my 18 v and 36 v tools unlike Dewalt flexvolt out years ago, I’m not changing
Good point. the flexvolt is nice to have and it's been around for awhile now.
Makita tools are really quality and get the job done but now I'm kind of regret going with their platform because of the variety thing , Dewalt and Milwaukee have way more tools if you just going to pick something from the store
? If you're talking about JUST in-store selection you're right. If you're talking about overall tool selection then Makita has more than either.
Bro that battery is $1659.00 for 4 hours of run time on LIGHT. I love the idea but they are way behind their competitors who have 2x longer lasting, water proof not resistant, $700 less, and have better dealer representation, meaning I can easily get support from a human on the spot if my things go down, be given loaners, and Im back up and running until fixed. Box Stores are not doing that! As a professional landscaper the aforementioned companies above also offer fleet incentive programs but even with that, to honestly build out a crew of 2 at the lower prices above specd out to my current set up is $80K. These tools aren't helping me replace the dying employee shortage market, so at the price like the Shark Tank, I'm out! Yo also, the last time I used a 21" mower was like 10 years ago, so not sure how this is that at all geared for the commercial user. Just so we understand I love Makita Power Tools. I run their 40V XGT and 18V LXT platform of tools and love them, its just Ill never be using their outdoor equipment at their current prices. Man they really need to call small company owners like myself if they really want to hear what would benefit my crew and I. I get it if they want to get into the HOME DEPOT consumer game, but I'm not sold on their commercial roll out. Again, this coming from a guy who knows and loves their power tools and their build quality on said tools. Just my 65 cents lol Nice vid though I watched the whole thing hoping for a innovative tool.
Where is Makita’s cordless tablesaw????????
That's a good question, maybe that will be released at another upcoming show.
It's in the back next to the cordless framing nailer.
Put the camera on the tool she is talking about
I have a shotgun mic which makes it tricky to hear the person when it's pointed away and down. I'm looking at other options for next time.
With all these new products, still no dedicated lawn edger, just the Mickey Mouse set up with a power head and edger attachment. About time they introduced new lawn mowers - finally addressed run time issues with 40v system for commercial users and hopefully corrected the major issues with their original 36v LXT system mowers. These mowers have to be the worst, most poorly designed Makita cordless products ever dropped on consumers!
I will never forgive makita for what they did to Dolmar
Huh, I'm not familiar with that story.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Dolmar was a very well regarded chainsaw manufacturer that was owned by makita since the mid 90s but makita fully absorbed Dolmar in 2016/2017 and then back in march of this year they discontinued the makita version of the Dolmar saws.
@@benjaminleslie3155 Hi Benjamin, I hear ya, big Dolmar fan here. The Makita badged saws aren’t so bad, but I’m like you, and you do know they also killed off ALL Gas OPE stuff this past March 31, 2022? I had to laugh at the ‘Rep’ talking to Mark, about the backpack blower, and how you could use that stupid arse ConectX or w/e system. They had a great 4 stroke backpack blower, that was quiet, reliable, and had air cooling for your back. NO MORE! Take care!
@@MarkThomasBuilder He is right Mark. Makita bought into Dolmar back in 1991, I believe, and shut them down on March 31, 2022! There were red Dolmars at one point, along with Teal ‘DolKitas,’ and finally Red Makitas. I have a EA5000 (My Mistress 😂)
And an EA6100. Love them. Ive been stocking up on parts, and crossing my fingers.
Take care
@@georgedavall9449 yep, I have the 4 stroke backpack blowers and handheld blower and they all work great! I have all of the makita red Dolmar saws from the 4300 all the ways to the 7900 including a teal 6421 Excellent power saws! It truly breaks my heart that these legendary saws are gone. And don't even get me started on Solo those saws were even better than the mighty Dolmars! 665, 675, and 681 all were amazingly well built monster saws!
So I have to put up with using cardboard cue tips which are useless, to cut down on plastic, yet here these guys are pumping out plastic like their lives depend on it!
This is a woman I can talk to forever
She did a great job presenting!
What a load of crap. Gas trimmers, especially Stihl trimmers, are a fundamental part of my tool set up when doing landscaping. The reason is power. I use battery powered hedge trimmers but they do not out perform gas. There is a reason why professionals aren't running around with electric mowers and blowers. I would not buy any of these tools from Makita and I'm being serious. They are home owner tools, not for the professional. If Makita was serious about getting into commercial, they would make a line of hand trimmers because there is a need for that. Right now, the best electric trimmers in my opinion are Husqvarna but they have some major flaws.
Maybe the old crap. This is what the new line of stuff is for:
Power.
Makita is already experimenting with 80v (2x 40v batteries) on OPE equipment.
I'll take an 80v hedge trimmer, hedge cutter, and even small lawnmower over pretty much any gas equivalent.
I've seen what the 36v crap can do. I'm drooling thinking about the 80v stuff.
No I have a donkey he only cost $30 he eats all of my leaves 🍁
🤣💯
she needs to slow down a bit
Now if only Makita could get their shyt together and supply enough inventory to their authorized retailers.... Slowly switching over to Milwaukee. What a let down.
I can't wait until gas powered lawn tools are outlawed everywhere. Summer time sounds like a chainsaw fest. We take the noise as the norm now but we will appreciate the quiet in time.
I'll make sure my gas mower will last another 20 years thanks to your comment alone.
@@shortyorc121 I know that huffing exhaust fumes is a way to numb one's life's problems, but it's just an easy escape. There are treatment facilities that will help you. Good luck and god bless!
@@frenchyroastify yeah you should be thanking the children slaves digging in the rare earth mines so you don't have to smell exhaust from a SMALL engine lol.
Now that you have a battery lawn mower your smug a$# can huff your own farts..
@@shortyorc121 I wish to correct my comment: you can't be helped.
I wish Makita gets into camping stuff like an electric heater and an air-conditioner some different types of lights won’t about a bbq a beach trolley small air compressor and and a tv and a power station to run normal 12v and 24v next year
40v is to heavy it’s shit for hand tools
They need to make a snow blower already.
That girl will sell you anything
cfm specs on that backpack would of been nice.........model number?
Good question, I'll see what I can find out and comment back here.
Fantastic unfortunately way way overpriced. Ego way to go.
Makita is dead for me. They bring shit tools in hardware stores...
Then order online dummy.
Makita говно не держит качество все обладатель этой техники не успеваешь работать как несёшь в сервис чтобы делали стоимость завышенная короче говоря говно