Makita extends 10.8v CXT power tool range
The Makita 10.8v CXT tool range has grown with the TD111D impact driver and ST113DZ CXT stapler. The new Makita TD111D impact driver with Brushless motor delivers 135Nm of tightening torque and weighs just 1.1kgs with an overall length of only 135mm from chuck to back of body. The new impact driver will deliver up to 3,900 […]
Makita is celebrating 45 years in the UK in 2017
Hot on the heels of opening a new training and service site in Scotland, Makita is celebrating its 45th anniversary of the establishment of its UK sales, training and distribution centre. In a period that has seen the sector transition from 100% mains to 60/40 in favour of cordless, Makita said it has had an unbroken […]
Makita launches 6,000 shot LXT 18V 10mm stapler
Makita has introduced two new 10mm battery powered staplers, replacing existing models. First up is the new Makita DST112, powered by the Makita 18v Lithium-Ion battery (3.0Ah) which generates 6,000 shots. The Makita DST111 is a 14.4v version which will deliver 5,000 shots from the 3.0Ah battery. Both new staplers have magazine capacity for 150 […]
Makita extends 10.8V range with new multi-tool
Makita has added a slim, lightweight and powerful multi-tool to its popular 10.8v range of cordless tools. Makita said that the performance of these advanced 10.8v tools is ideal for many ‘lighter’ operations – like kitchen and bathroom installations – where the power of the 18v Lithium-Ion tools is not essential. The new Makita TM30D CXT Multi […]
Makita introduces new A-Mode low-speed start for new impact driver
Makita’s new 18v Brushless motor impact driver, the new Makita DTD170 impact driver, has seen the introduction of a new operating mode designed to avoid ‘screw cam-out’ and ‘cross threading’. The latest impact driver from Makita is technically a six-function impact driver, with four speeds and matched impact power: then T-Mode is used for tightening self-drilling Tek screws and […]
Makita’s Makpac range expands with drill and bit sets
Makita has introduced three new drill and bit sets to its accessory range, supplied in moulded trays within type 1 Makpac cases. The cases include 66 piece, 69 piece and 71 piece sets that carry a variety of HSS drill bits, wood drills, hex shank flats and a comprehensive selection of 25mm and 50mm screw […]
Makita Power Tools gets behind Formula Student team
Power tool firm Makita has lent its support to Team Bath Racing Electric, supplying it with a comprehensive inventory of Lithium-ion powered cordless tools to help its car build programme. Team Bath Racing Electric is a newly formed collective taking part in this year’s Formula Student contest at Silverstone on 14th July. Up to 150 […]