Makita USA, which calls themselves the innovation leader in cordless technology, announced 19 new XGT cordless power tool products.
Makita says they will offer 100 XGT solutions by the end of 2022.
Unfortunately, the list of announcements does not include highly anticipated XGT 40V Max solutions that have been previously announced and launched internationally, such as their XGT brad nailer.
Makita USA has only provided a list of new products with very limited details. The announcement lacks product images and leaves out features and specs outside of primary selling points. There’s also no pricing or clear availability info.
The seemingly hasty release says that these new XGT products are “announced for May 2022,” but it is unclear whether these will be May 2022 releases, or simply May 2022 announcements.
USA Makita tool dealers and retailers don’t seem to have preorder pages for any of the new products yet.
All of these tools are 40V Max XGT products. We covered Makita USA’s 3 spring 2022 18V cordless power tool announcements separately.
Makita XGT Reciprocating Saw (GRJ02)
- “fast cutting with lower vibration”
- “delivers the power of a corded 15A saw”
- internal counterbalance system
What’s the stoke length? Speed? Weight? What does it look like? How much will it cost? When/where will it be available?
Makita XGT 9-1/4″ (GSH03) and 10-1/2″ (GSH04) Circular Saws with Guide Rail-Compatible Base
- “efficient cutting and increased capacity”
- “convenience of a guide rail compatible base”
- “AWS capable”
- “more portable option over a table saw for precision cuts and breaking down sheet”
So… Makita won’t develop a cordless table saw yet, because 9-1/4″ and 10-1/2″ saws can be used for breaking down plywood and sheet goods?
Makita XGT 40V Max Pin Nailer, 23-Gauge (GTP01)
- “powerful and portable”
- “up to 15% faster firing than the 18V LXT model”
- “will drive six different lengths of 23-gauge nails”
Read More: Makita Announces XGT 40V Cordless Pin Nailer
Makita XGT 40V Max Compact Router (GTR01Z)
- “full-featured compact router”
- “delivers up to 1.5HP of performance”
- 5 speed settings
Read More: New Makita XGT Cordless Router – 35% Faster than 18V
It’s curious – Makita Japan describes how the new XGT cordless router is 35% faster than their 18V model, while Makita USA’s biggest marketing selling points is that it’s “full-featured” with “up to 1.5HP performance” and featuring 5 speeds.
What’s the top speed of the USA model?
Makita XGT 2.1 Gallon Wet/Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum (GCV01)
- “ideal for use on both construction job sites and in janitorial-sanitation applications”
- 148 CFM, 92” water lift
- 2-battery bay for a second battery for extended run time
Makita XGT 2.1 Gallon HEPA Filter Dry Dust Extractor (GCV02)
- “also ideal for use in both construction and jan-san”
- 148 CFM, 92” water lift
- “AWS-capable”
2.1 gallons with small plastic wheels and low floor clearance sounds… cute. Is that hose diameter going to suit construction jobsite use?
Does the vacuum not have any top carrying handle? I see what looks to be a side handle, and rear accessory storage. Is there on-board hose storage? Ideally, such a small vacuum would have an on-board hose dock and a top handle for portability, easier carrying, and more compact storage.
Makita XGT 4-Speed Compact Stick Vacuum (GLC02)
- “compact portability of cordless stick vacuums take cleaning power into tight spaces”
- 42 CFM and 84″ static water lift
- four speed settings
- up to 64 minutes of run time w/ XGT 40V Max 2.0Ah battery
Note: Makita USA has not yet announced or launched an XGT 2.0Ah battery in the USA (Makita BL4025). Outside the USA, the 2.0Ah battery is similar to the 2.5Ah (18V 5.0Ah size and watt-hour-equivalent) battery, but just with lower charge capacity. The 2.0Ah battery presumably exists as a lower-cost battery option.
Makita XGT 7″ Polisher (GVP01)
- “cordless polishing solution when mobility is important”
- variable speed trigger
- control dial
Makita XGT High-Speed Dust Blower (GSA01)
- in-line fan design and a shorter length
- improved balance and ergonomics over conventional blower designs
- “has power”
- 447 MPH of air speed
- 39 CFM
- includes 5 nozzles for precision clean-ups
It sounds like this is the same as the Makita XGT air duster that came out elsewhere 6 months ago.
Read More: New Makita XGT Cordless Air Duster Looks Very Multi-Functional
Makita XGT Deep Cut Portable Band Saw (GBP01)
- “up to two-times faster cutting than the 18V LXT model XBP02”
- 5” x 5” cutting capacity
Makita XGT 7-1/4″ Metal Cutting Saw (GSC01)
- electric brake
- chip collector
- “delivers up to two times faster cutting performance than a comparable corded saw (Makita model 4131)”
- up to 160 cuts per charge (XGT 4.0Ah battery)
Makita XGT 10″ Pole Saw, 8’L (GAU01), 10″ Telescoping Pole Saw, 13’L (GAU02)
- “deliver the power of a 35cc gas pole saw”
- “performance features that allow users to reach higher and trim branches with ease”
- “lower weight than gas-powered pole saws”
performance features that allow users to reach higher and trim branches with ease
It is unclear whether there’s anything more to these “performance features,” or if Makita USA is simply explaining that pole saws can be used to trim higher branches.
Makita XGT 24″ (GHU04) and 30″ (GHU04) Single-Sided Hedge Trimmers
- “the power of a 22.7cc gas-equivalent hedge trimmer”
- ” and up to 13% more torque”
* Makita provided the same model numbers for both models, presumably in error.
Makita XGT 17″ String Trimmers (GRU03, GRU04)
- “power equivalent to a 30cc string trimmer”
- “steel drive shaft for lower vibration”
- “GRU03 includes a brush cutter debris shield to convert for use with a trimmer head or brush cutter blade”
Makita XGT Brush Cutter (GRU02)
- “power equivalent to a 30cc string trimmer”
- “steel drive shaft for lower vibration”
- “bike handle design for improved grip and ergonomics”
Discussion
Some of these new Makita XGT cordless power tools seem like they could be interesting, but it’s hard to tell giving the scarcity of information provided in Makita USA’s official announcement.
I couldn’t even say “here’s a look at the latest Makita XGT cordless power tools” on our front page as the post excerpt, because there’s nothing to look at – Makita announced 19 tools with only 3 images.
Maybe Makita USA rushed to announce all of these tools so that they could update their website to say “100 products in 2022.”
Ah, there it is. I’m sorry, “100+ products in 2022.”
And there’s the “one system” claim again. Where’s the Makita XGT jig saw? Brad nailer? Cordless table saw? Cordless air compressor?
