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Makita Tools DHR263ZJ & DHS710ZJ – Danger danger, high voltage!

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Introducing the Makita DHS710ZJ 36v Circular Saw & DHR263ZJ 36v SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill With the forthcoming release of two new power tools, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the tech guys down at Makita have been watching too much top gear (if there is such a thing) because they’re starting to use Jeremy Clarkson’s philosophy of …

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Makita 100 years and still powering on!

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We check out the history of Makita and celebrate their 100thbirthday Makita are 100 years old and far from being an old-biddy waiting for a letter from the Queen, Makita are pushing ever further forward into the future. The past 100 years has seen a ridiculous number of technological milestones that have had an enormous impact on …

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Our rundown of new Makita models

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Continuing our rundown of new Makita models coming in Autumn 2014, we introduce you to the DTW281 Cordless Impact Wrench, The DLX2040MJ and DLX2040TJ 2 piece kits and the DLX6017 6 piece cordless kit. Makita DLX2050MJ and DLX2040TJ 2 Piece Kits Following on from the release of the DHP481 (read more in part 1) Makita have wasted …

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What is the difference between 1.3Ah & 3.0 Makita batteries?

Makita 1.3Ah vs 3.0Ah Batteries

We have had a lot of customers ask us just exactly what the difference is between the Ah rating on batteries for cordless tools and in particular the 18V Makita batteries. A common question is: “Do all Ah ratings power all cordless power tools?” We’ve put this guide together to help you choose your cordless tools wisely as a …

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