If you need a product that can cut through metals easily, as well as sand and grind through difficult materials, you may need a grinder. Grinders can help you easily complete professional and at home projects. Makita offers two very similar grinders with a few key differences that you should be aware of before purchase. Let’s take a look at both, and determine which would be the best option for you!
Makita XAG03Z Grinder
The Makita XAG03Z grinder features an ergonomic design with aweight of 5.5 pounds and a length of 14-1/4 inches. This product comes with a BL brushless motor, which allows the product to run cooler and increases the lifespan of the motor. This BL brushless motor also optimizes the battery usage of the product, and allows the grinder to run 50% longer on a single charge when compared to similar grinders.
This grinder can match RPM and torque to adjust to a variety of tasks, as you need it to. This product also uses an 18-volt battery, but the battery is not included and must be purchased separately. The Makita XAG03Z also comes with soft start, which adds life to the product’s gears by starting smoothly.
The Makita XAG03Z comes with spiral bevel gears, which transfers energy more efficiently. For safety, this product also comes with an anti-restart protection. This protection doesn’t allow the motor to start up if a battery is inserted when the switch is locked on, so you don’t have to worry about accidental injuries.
This grinder comes with Star Protection Computer Controls, which keeps your product from overheating, overloading, and over-discharging. This product also comes with a wire mesh to keep debris out of the motor, which also increases the product’s life. This product also comes with a cut off wheel for convenience.
More features of the Makita XAG03Z Grinder
- Maximum speed of 8,500 RPM
- Arbor size of 5/8 inches
- Takes 4-1/2 inch wheels
Makita XAG04Z Grinder
The Makita XAG04Z grinder is very similar to the previous product with a similar ergonomic design. This product weighs only 5.6 pounds, and takes an 18-volt battery that is also not included. This battery must be purchased separately. This product does come with a BL brushless motor, which allows the motor to run for longer and more efficiently.
This product comes with an automatic adjusting toque and RPM, as the previous product did, for excellent performance to meet each task. The Makita XAG04Z also includes soft start, as well as spiral bevel gears for efficiency and safety. This product includes anti-restart protection as well, as the previous product did, for more safety while changing the battery.
Unlike the previous product, the Makita XAG04Z comes with an internal cooling engine that allows the product to maintain optimal temperature at all times. This product also comes with a 3-stage L.E.D. gauge that allows you to view the battery level at any point during working. This product also comes with a lock nut wrench, a side handle, and a cut-off wheel.
The Makita XAG04Z also comes with a slide switch and lock-on to make working for long periods of time easier. This grinder also includes a rubber grip for easy working during harsh weather conditions and added comfort. Like the previous product, the Makita XAG04Z also comes with Star Protection to prevent over-discharging, overloading, and over-heating.
More features of the Makita XAG04Z Grinder
- Maximum speed of 8,500 RPM
- Arbor size of 5/8 inches – 11 UNC
- Takes 4-1/2 / 5 inch wheels
Recommendation
If you need a product that is lightweight, durable, comes with soft start and with Star Protection, then the Makita XAG03Z may be for you. Alternatively, if you also need a product that has an internal cooling engine, an L.E.D. gauge, as well as durability and a lightweight design, then the Makita XAG047 may be a better fir for you. Both of these products offer the same RPM and brushless motors, making either an excellent choice for your grinder needs!