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Makita XGT Battery Overview

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The presenter and Trevor showcase the range of Makita XGT 40V batteries available. They display various capacities, including 2.5 Ah, 4.0 Ah, 5.0 Ah, and 8.0 Ah batteries, and explain which types of tools each capacity is best suited for. For example, smaller capacities (2.5 Ah) are ideal for handheld tools like impact drivers, while larger capacities (8.0 Ah) are recommended for high-draw tools like the 14-inch concrete saw, chipping hammers, and concrete vibrators.

Goal: Understand the different capacities and applications of Makita 40V XGT batteries.

Tools and materials

  • Makita 18V 2.0Ah Battery Makita — Comparison of size with 40V batteries
  • Makita 18V 5.0Ah Battery Makita — Comparison of size with 40V batteries
  • Makita XGT 40V 2.5Ah Battery Makita — Powering smaller handheld tools
  • Makita XGT 40V 4.0Ah Battery Makita — Powering tools requiring longer runtime
  • Makita XGT 40V 5.0Ah Battery Makita — Powering tools requiring extended runtime and power
  • Makita XGT 40V 8.0Ah Battery Makita — Powering high-draw tools like concrete saws

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mean all right guys let's check out what Makita has in the range of batteries available right now so this is everything that Makita has in the 40 volt system Trevor these are the four options we have in the 40 volt system right here we have a couple couple of 18vt batteries just for comparative sakes that's our 2.0 amp hour 18vt this is our 5.0 amp hour 18vt we like to show that next to the 2.5 amp 40 volt size is virtually identical and this tool or this battery here is going to be perfect for some of the smaller hand tool type tools in the 40 volt platform from there you jump up into the 4 amp hour a little longer runtime five and then 8 Amp Hour battery here the 8.0 amp power we recommend for the 14-in concrete saw some of the bigger chipping hammers concrete vibrators um higher draw type tools that the guy needs all right good deal so now let's get back to our test and see how these things keep working

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