EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW REVIEW
Cordless newcomers
Alan Guthrie gives a quick overview of new battery powered products introduced by Makita.
Makita introduced new additions to its professional power tools line-up at the start of the year, and several of these were displayed on the company’s stand at the Show.
The newcomers include two rivet guns, the DRV150Z and DRV250Z, which are powered by the manufacturer’s 18V LXT batteries that incorporate indicator lights to show the remaining charge level. The tools are compatible with Makita’s 5Ah and 6Ah LXT batteries.
Both have brushless motors and are designed for use with steel and stainless-steel rivets. The DRV150Z can pull rivets up to 4.8mm in diameter and the DRV250Z can accommodate those with diameters up to 6.4mm. Both can be adjusted to install 2.4mm rivets up to their maximum capacity by changing the nose cone and push rod assembly. A mechanism in the nose cone is designed to ensure that, once a rivet is inserted, it is held in place if the tool is being used in any position.
The new DKP181 18V brushless LXT planer is claimed to combine the speed and capacity of a corded model with the convenience of cordless operation. It offers a planing capability to depths of up to 3mm, 82mm wide and a rebating depth of 25mm.
The WR100DZ cordless ratchet wrench can be used in various industries - tattoos optional.
Another newcomer is the WR100DZ cordless ratchet wrench, a compact model designed for extended use across a number of applications, including automotive, manufacturing, building, HVAC and fabrication. A variable speed trigger is incorporated and, as well as enhancing safety, a trigger lock enables operation as a hand ratchet when the motor is not engaged.
The tool is supplied with two socket adaptors (6.35mm square drive and 9.5mm square drive) that can be removed to convert it into a pass-through ratchet wrench, for applications such as tightening 13mm nuts.
Makita has also added the DUR368AZ LXT brush cutter to its range of cordless outdoor machinery. It is designed for commercial operators and is powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries. The tool uses the same counter-clockwise blade rotation as petrol brush cutters, making handling comfortable and familiar for traditional users, says the manufacturer.
A brushless motor and an electric blade brake are incorporated, and some model variants are fitted with Makita’s Auto-start Wireless System (AWS), which connects to compatible dust extractors via Bluetooth. The manufacturer’s Automatic Torque Driver (ATD) system changes the cutting speed according to the load conditions for efficiency.
The DKP181 18V brushless planer can connect to compatible dust extractors via Bluetooth.
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The U-handle grip has been designed so that the centre line of the handlebars stays aligned with the user’s centre of gravity, and an active-feedback system is included so that, should the metal blade hit a solid object, the sudden decrease in rpm triggers the brake, preventing kickback. Power comes from a brushless motor and there is a choice of three speed settings.
Also new to the cordless garden machinery line up is the DUB184Z LXT brushless blower. Power is provided by one Makita 18V battery and the tool creates an air flow with a maximum speed of 52.1m per second. Operating speed can be varied and can be set to constant to eliminate the need to hold the trigger, providing more user comfort over long periods. The DUB184Z weighs only 3kg with the battery attached.
The machine also uses Makita’s Extreme Protection Technology (XPT), which has been developed to provide increased resistance to moisture and water droplets, facilitating year-round use in outdoor environments.
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The DRV250Z can pull rivets
with diameters up to 6.4mm.
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