Ordered The Wrong Model - But Here is the Makita XGT GAG13Z X-Lock Angle Grinder

Makita 40V max XGT 5" X LOCK Angle Grinder with Electric Brake Bare Tool - imp.i284638.net/2rOOEg
More than impressed is how we would describe our experience with the Makita XGT line of angle grinders. In this case, we were looking to get the variable speed model with the X-Lock interface. When using wire wheels and brushes, the X-Lock interface is awesome to use and worth every penny. Variable speed is not something we see on all the higher voltage angle grinders, but we wish it was.

[@dcl97]

I hope more manufacturers will adopt xlock in the future. It's been a huge time saver. In my shop I used to have 4 or 5 grinders each with a particular wheel on it, because that was a lot faster than constantly swapping them on and off. I only have one Xlock grinder now because it's faster just to swap wheels. They are still had to find at most big box stores though, so if I'm working on site I bring a regular grinder incase I need to borrow or go grab a wheel at the store.

[@jokim99]

Switching grinders let’s a grinder cool down.

[@isaaccaris9530]

I like makita grinder, i its so quiet smooth pinnions or gears and confirtable in the hand.. now, i have xlock it is very fastest work.. when your back at normal grinder boring

[@jeffmorefield]

Excellent video Brian! That grinder is a beast.

[@riba2233]

You said it all, xgt platform is awesome and very underrated. It has makita engineering, ergonomics and quality but it adds crazy power on top.

[@engineer_alv]

It also adds a big price increase on top of LXT tools and some other brands. I believe that's the biggest drawback for most people.

[@riba2233]

@Roberto Job that is very relative, rpm by itself means nothing. Power is the key, and xgt has more powerful batteries for eg. They also launched a 10k rpm model in japan

[@user-vf7gj3my9z]

​@robertojob5335А при чем сдесь скорость и мощность?

[@danabenjamin3300]

Same here,I always go straight to xgt,lxt and metabo 18v to 36v batteries

[@rudyfromsomewhere3066]

This grinder looks really awesome. 18v grinders are mostly for cutting yet

[@jonoatley4757]

I have had the Bosch GWX 18v-15 SC for over a year now. I am in Canada, but this is the UK model. I got this one because it has the green led user interface which makes changing speed very easy. For some reason the north American version doesn't have it.
I love the X-lock,
I love the power, from what I see its the same as the Makita grinder, so you can run it low but it won't stall out.
I've used it in -20c weather with no loss in performance,(although the batteries don't last quite as long when it's that cold), I usually 8ah or 12ah on this grinder.

[@snoopysrc]

Very good

[@engineer_alv]

I just found that ACME tools is throwing in a FREE 4Ah battery with some Makita 40V angle grinders. Great deal at $269 - $279.

[@bossmanz28]

Would love to see a comparison between this and the flexvolt dcg418. Is this also a 6" grinder or no?

[@michaela3330]

How is it compares to dcg418 and the dcg414?

[@kc0lif]

i like x lock.

[@SujitNair]

Is variable speed the only difference between GAG11Z and GAG13Z?

[@robertrada4783]

My XGT grinder was fantastic. Competed with a “14 amp” Makita. Not as powerful as the Metabo 14amp. Replaces your everyday grinder no problem.

[@kor_nellione]

Interesting, When dewalt show to us Flexvolt grinder both variable speed?)

[@skygreen5939]

Obviously not really apples-to-apples at different voltages, but for fun, if you could have only one of the following: DCG416VSB (20v), GAG11 (40v), DCG418 (60v), which would you pick?

[@lthegr81]

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