Makita PV001GZ 40V max XGT Brushless 180mm Polisher - BODY ONLY (No Battery, No Charger) - Parallel Import

BODY ONLY. NO BATTERY AND NO CHARGER ARE INCLUDED.
You are buying the polisher on its own.

This is 40V max XGT, not 18V LXT. Your existing Makita 18V batteries will NOT fit.
XGT is a separate Makita battery platform with its own batteries and its own charger. If you own 18V LXT tools, none of that equipment works on this machine. Please read the compatibility section below before ordering.

Rotary polishing power without a cord, for people who correct paint for a living.

The PV001GZ is Makita's 40V max XGT rotary polisher. It takes a 180mm wheel and runs from 0 to 2,200 rpm, which puts it in the same working class as a corded professional rotary rather than a hobby machine. The 40V platform is what makes that possible on a battery. This is a production tool for panel shops, marine and paint correction work, not something to buy for the occasional weekend polish.

Why people choose the PV001GZ

• Full rotary speed on a battery. 0 to 2,200 rpm with constant speed control that holds the speed as the pad loads against the panel.
• 180mm capacity. Covers ground faster than a 150mm machine on bonnets, roofs, boat hulls and truck panels.
• Soft start and anti restart. It winds up gently instead of snatching, and it will not fire up on its own if a battery is fitted with the switch left on.
• Lock on with a trigger lock. Hold it running for long passes, with a safety catch so it is not switched on by accident.
• Brushless, with a dust cover. No brushes to replace, and the motor is protected from polish dust and compound spray.

Battery compatibility, please read this

Makita runs two separate cordless systems in South Africa. 18V LXT is the common one, the slide-on battery used on most Makita cordless drills, grinders and blowers. 40V max XGT is a different, higher voltage system with a physically different battery.

This polisher is XGT. An 18V LXT battery will not fit it and no adapter makes it fit. To run this tool you need an XGT battery such as a BL4040, and an XGT charger such as the DC40RA. Neither is included, and both are a meaningful additional cost. If you do not already own XGT equipment and are not planning to build into the platform, the 18V DPO600Z is the more sensible buy.

Worth knowing before you buy

• No battery, no charger. And XGT batteries and chargers are more expensive than 18V ones.
• No backing pad or polishing bonnet. The pads shown in the photographs are not included. You receive the tool only, and you will need a backing pad and bonnets to use it.
• It is a rotary, so it can burn paint. A rotary spins in one direction and builds heat in one spot. In inexperienced hands it will strike through an edge or a panel line. If you are learning, buy a dual action machine.
• Weight. 3.0kg bare and up to 4.4kg once a large XGT battery is fitted. That is a lot to hold at arm's length over a roof.
• Runtime is short at full tilt. Makita quote 9 to 42 minutes on a 2.5Ah battery depending on how hard you work it. Plan on at least two larger batteries for a working day.
• XGT support in South Africa is thinner than LXT. Batteries, chargers and spares are less widely stocked. Factor that in.

Specifications

• Model: PV001GZ
• Battery platform: 40V max XGT Li-ion (battery not included, not compatible with 18V LXT)
• Motor: Brushless with electronic control
• Max wheel diameter: 180mm
• Backing pad: 165mm (not included)
• Spindle thread: M14
• No load speed: 0 to 2,200 rpm (600 to 2,200 rpm under electronic control)
• Runtime: 9 to 42 minutes on a 2.5Ah XGT battery, depending on load
• Weight: 3.0kg to 4.4kg depending on battery
• Sound pressure: 91 dB(A)
• Vibration: 1.8 m/s²
• Features: Soft start, lock on switch, trigger lock, anti restart, constant speed control, dust cover
• In the box: Polisher body only
• Warranty: 12 months, provided by Tasty Tech (parallel import)
• EAN: 0088381761116