Awesome review! I just jumped off the Red & Yellow teams and went to Teal in the XGT 40V line and I am loving it. So much more refinement and features with the power to get the job done. I'm currently debating between the 4-1/2" & 6" grinder. I love how you show how the variable speed still delivers the torque. As a professional tradesman, I don't want X-lock as the General contractor provides all the grinder consumables (by the truck loads) and they won't pay up for that. I love my corded Metabo grinders, but after seeing your review, this is now a must have for me. Great job showing function and features, keep these reviews coming please. :)
I think you will like this and agree about xlock. This has the power to be a good 6" and I debated it in my head. But when I pull out my larger 6" grinders, it is normally corded since it is a larger job. Not the case for everyone, but that tells you why I went this way.
It's an impressive grinder. It keeps up with the 13 amp Makita grinder. It gets edged out by my Metabo 13.5 amp grinder. Cordless wise, I've owned the 18v Makita variable speed, a Metabo (that died very quickly), and a Fein/Festool 18v variable speed. The XGT is smaller than all of the above, obviously has much more torque, and it's almost as "nice" (smoothness, fit and finish) as the Fein. The 18v LXT had godly battery life (and I have a godly amount of LXT batteries). Moving over to XGT and exclusively using their 2.5ah batteries, the battery life is good...for what it is. Definitely expect to want more batteries. They improved the guard...but it still sucks infinitely compared to Fein/Metabo.
I agree with your assessment on the voltage arms race. Dewalt and Makita are well positioned for efficiency and power. Thought I’d give props on your wrote-up since you clearly spent time on it. Cheers.
I have always favored Makita's in the 18 volt line. Mostly for their attention to detail, durability, and battery vibration dampening. This 40 volt line seems to check all the same boxes. Don't need it but, I want it.
Thanks for the content. I've been looking for a battery operated, variable speed, grinder for a long time. I have a corded one, but it is not always handy.
The Metabo HPT models is nice also and can be used corded or with a battery. It is not as powerful as this model and is not as refined, but less money if you are looking.
What is the better battery for 40v makita tools? I mean flexvolt dewalt 60v tools for example transform 6ah flexvolt battery to 2ah because higer voltage spend more battery, is it the same in this tool? Thank you for this great review.
I bought the x lock version and I was disappointed with the battery life. I was using it all day at work today at the lowest speed and I went through 2 4ah batteries in just 2 hours. If you are a heavy fabricator and grind alot don't buy cordless grinders! Honestly spending $1000 aud for the grinder and 2 4ah batteries and a charger was not worth it. Corded is way cheap and will last forever.
They ship the kit version with the bulky 4ah battery (21700 cells) used in this video. The xgt 4ah is equivelant to an 8ah 18v battery. I use mine with the 2.5 ah (18650) cells which are only very slightly larger than the 5 and 6 ah LXT batteries.
I can see how the design makes it look that way,. It is not a compact grinder for sure, but it is the same size or smaller than the Flexvolt. I think it looks that way because of the very large grip area.
I really liked my 18v variable speed Makita. Extremely reliable. Extremely good battery life. Crappy guard. Ergonomically really good (the XGT is even slimmer). Ultimately, it comes down to: which platform do you have the most batteries and chargers for?
@@micjubba709 I would not say it is good or bad or for any sort of people. I have cases of disc's that I need to use and none are ex lax, so I went a different way.
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Awesome review! I just jumped off the Red & Yellow teams and went to Teal in the XGT 40V line and I am loving it. So much more refinement and features with the power to get the job done. I'm currently debating between the 4-1/2" & 6" grinder. I love how you show how the variable speed still delivers the torque. As a professional tradesman, I don't want X-lock as the General contractor provides all the grinder consumables (by the truck loads) and they won't pay up for that. I love my corded Metabo grinders, but after seeing your review, this is now a must have for me. Great job showing function and features, keep these reviews coming please. :)
I think you will like this and agree about xlock. This has the power to be a good 6" and I debated it in my head. But when I pull out my larger 6" grinders, it is normally corded since it is a larger job. Not the case for everyone, but that tells you why I went this way.
It's an impressive grinder. It keeps up with the 13 amp Makita grinder. It gets edged out by my Metabo 13.5 amp grinder. Cordless wise, I've owned the 18v Makita variable speed, a Metabo (that died very quickly), and a Fein/Festool 18v variable speed. The XGT is smaller than all of the above, obviously has much more torque, and it's almost as "nice" (smoothness, fit and finish) as the Fein. The 18v LXT had godly battery life (and I have a godly amount of LXT batteries). Moving over to XGT and exclusively using their 2.5ah batteries, the battery life is good...for what it is. Definitely expect to want more batteries. They improved the guard...but it still sucks infinitely compared to Fein/Metabo.
40v Makita tools started my addiction.
I have the 18v version of this. I’ll never buy another grinder without the variable speed and auto speed control. One of my favorite tools to use.
I'm 17 and love my tools. I bought the big combo kit with the impact, hammer drill, recip saw, and light back in May. So far I'm loving the line.
I agree with your assessment on the voltage arms race.
Dewalt and Makita are well positioned for efficiency and power.
Thought I’d give props on your wrote-up since you clearly spent time on it. Cheers.
I never knew anyone read that.
I literally only watch 2 things. Workshop addict on YT and occasionally ghost adventures on discovery. You should feel honored
Thanks Bud
I have always favored Makita's in the 18 volt line. Mostly for their attention to detail, durability, and battery vibration dampening. This 40 volt line seems to check all the same boxes. Don't need it but, I want it.
I agree, Makitas tools have the best ergonomics.
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Thanks for the content. I've been looking for a battery operated, variable speed, grinder for a long time. I have a corded one, but it is not always handy.
The Metabo HPT models is nice also and can be used corded or with a battery. It is not as powerful as this model and is not as refined, but less money if you are looking.
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Good catch of the grinder handle!
Makita for life
Holy crap that is incredible
Great review Brian, nailed it.
Great video but I would buy that mainly for sanding wood for I use one before and saw great results.
What is the better battery for 40v makita tools? I mean flexvolt dewalt 60v tools for example transform 6ah flexvolt battery to 2ah because higer voltage spend more battery, is it the same in this tool? Thank you for this great review.
So, on average, you're getting about 10-15 min on a 4 Ah battery? Or did you mean a 2.5 Ah?
Solid review. Thanks.
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You can re position the head .thats another feature
I bought the x lock version and I was disappointed with the battery life. I was using it all day at work today at the lowest speed and I went through 2 4ah batteries in just 2 hours. If you are a heavy fabricator and grind alot don't buy cordless grinders! Honestly spending $1000 aud for the grinder and 2 4ah batteries and a charger was not worth it. Corded is way cheap and will last forever.
Just use the adapter then you can use 18 volt tools also if you dond have a charger
So now you have a brick on the end of the tool ? Looks like a grinder on the end of a pole what happen to compact ?
Looks almost like there are two batteries back there.
They ship the kit version with the bulky 4ah battery (21700 cells) used in this video. The xgt 4ah is equivelant to an 8ah 18v battery. I use mine with the 2.5 ah (18650) cells which are only very slightly larger than the 5 and 6 ah LXT batteries.
This battery is much smaller than a flexvolt! It is the same size as a M18 6 or 8Ah battery.
@@WorkshopAddict but the over all tool looks very long ?
I can see how the design makes it look that way,. It is not a compact grinder for sure, but it is the same size or smaller than the Flexvolt. I think it looks that way because of the very large grip area.
Wonder if they bring out a xlax circular saw will save a clart about with Allen wrench🤣🤣
It would be better to rotate the head 90 degrees cross the body ... for slider version almost
Hi does the paddle switch is better and more practical than slide switches or not?
Any idea how this XGT compares to the 6” Bosch profactor brushless?
Guys, cordless isn't for big jobs. Stick with corded on the heavy jobs!!
Any idea when we we will have available stock of the XGT Makita miter saw / kit ?
I keep watching Acme Tools for it. I do not know.
What is your opinion on Milwaukee grinder compared to the Makita
Makita is more refined and I love the variable speed. Both are similar on power but Makita has the edge.
I'm in the Makita and Milwaukee battery 18v platforms. What grinder would you recommend?
I really liked my 18v variable speed Makita. Extremely reliable. Extremely good battery life. Crappy guard. Ergonomically really good (the XGT is even slimmer). Ultimately, it comes down to: which platform do you have the most batteries and chargers for?
Makita. Slightly better tool, way better price.
@@robertrada6040 Same # of batteries in each platform.
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no xlock c'mon
In the 7 models Makita makes of this angle grinder, they might have an ex lax model. I did not want that!
Xlock is for dim people
@@WorkshopAddict lol ex lax model
Don't like xlax lock
@@micjubba709 I would not say it is good or bad or for any sort of people. I have cases of disc's that I need to use and none are ex lax, so I went a different way.
They had the chance, with this new battery platform, to drop the two battery nonsense, but they double down smh. Guess I’ll never be a Makita guy.