Tuesday, January 28, 2025

MAKITA LIGHTS UP WORLD OF CONCRETE 2025 WITH NEW PRODUCTS, DYNAMIC HANDS-ON DEMOS, AND MORE

Makita’s outdoor booth drew heavy traffic with contractors trying out solutions for concrete, formwork and storage, as well as the world’s first 40V max 16-gauge rebar tying tool

January 27, 2025, Las Vegas, NV – Makita^® U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in cordless tools, power equipment and accessories, drew heavy traffic at World of Concrete 2025 in Las Vegas last week with an expansive and interactive booth featuring several tons of concrete, 16 demo stations featuring new and recent releases, a display showcasing the Makita® edition Can-Am outfitted with a full MAKTRAK™ Modular Storage System, and much more.

Best-in-Class Tools and Equipment, Modular Storage, and Accessories

Attendees from across the concrete trades were the first to see the 40V max XGT® 16 ga. Rebar Tying Tool, a world’s first. Other highlights included the new MAKTRAK™ Modular Storage System and the new 40V max XGT® 4-Sp. High-Torque 1" Square Drive Impact Wrench, as well as key demo’s featuring Makita solutions in key concrete, formwork and storage applications.

Makita gives contractors a total solution with premium accessories for increased efficiency. Key accessories were featured including Makita Diamond Cutting Blades engineered to increase efficiency, Makita Rotary Hammer Carbide Bits and Demolition Steel for faster drilling and breaking, as well as abrasive wheels for grinders, cutting blades for circular saws, and more.

Experience Makita Innovation

“World of Concrete is an opportunity for contractors to experience Makita innovation and run the products for themselves, there’s just no other trade show quite like it,” said Wayne Hart, senior communications manager, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “This year was no different, and our booth was jammed as attendees experienced the very latest Makita cordless tools and equipment that are replacing products powered by cords, gasoline, and compressed air.”

The Makita booth offered WOC attendees the opportunity to experience more solutions for nearly every stage in concrete construction.

Below is a summary of Makita tools, equipment and accessories featured at World of Concrete 2025.

NEW 40V max XGT® 16 Ga. Rebar Tying Tool - The expanding 40V | 80V XGT® System offers more tools and equipment for concrete applications, and a key addition is the new 40V max XGT® Brushless 16 Ga. Rebar Tying Tool. It is the world’s first 40V max 16 gauge wire rebar tying tool. The GRT01 delivers up to 65% stronger ties, up to 3,600 ties per charge, and deep tying capcity (#9 x #8 rebar).

COMING SOON

NEW MAKTRAK™ Modular Storage System - MAKTRAK™ is designed, engineered, and manufactured in the U.S.A. with global materials, and has a range of unique features including a horizontal design that redefines the category. Concrete pros can use the MAKTRAK™ system to transport, access, store, and organize larger tools (including rotary hammers, long bits, and more). The Makita booth featured a Ford F-150 truck bed so users could try out the easy load-in and load-out capabilities.

AVAILABLE NOW

NEW 80V max (40V max X2) XGT® 70 lb. AVT® Breaker Hammer (GMH04) – WOC attendees experienced the most powerful cordless breaker in its class. The XGT model GMH04 is an 80V Breaker Hammer powered by two 40V max batteries, the same batteries that power over 125 tools and equipment in the XGT System. It delivers up to 70% faster breaking than corded, and can demolish up to an 8ft. x 6ft. x 4in. thick 5000 psi concrete slab on a single charge.

AVAILABLE NOW

80V max (40V max X2) XGT® 28 lb. AVT® Demolition Hammer (GMH02) –The XGT® 28 lb. Breaker Hammer, model GMH02, delivers a full 27.5 Joules of impact energy. It’s also equipped with Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT®) for significantly less vibration. Users win with the power, speed and run-time of a corded model, but without the cord.

AVAILABLE NOW

Makita Premium Carbide - Makita gives concrete contractors the right accessory for their Makita concrete hammers and breakers. The Makita premium rotary hammer carbide system is engineered to tackle concrete drilling, chipping and breaking as well as tile and flooring removal, and more.

AVAILABLE NOW

NEW 40V max XGT® 9” Power Cutter (GEC03) - Makita broke new ground with the XGT® 14” Power Cutter, freeing users from the hassles of gas. The new 9” XGT Power Cutter gives users a new solution with a cutting capacity of 3-1/2” on concrete, masonry, and more. And with zero emissions it’s OK for use indoors and out.

AVAILABLE NOW

NEW 40V max XGT® 4-Sp. High-Torque 1" Sq. Drive D-Handle Extended Anvil Impact Wrench kit w/ Friction Ring (GWT10) – Get the power of a pneumatic impact wrench with the convenience of cordless. The new GWT10 delivers a full 2,950 ft.lbs. of nut-busting torque and 2,320 ft.lbs. of fastening torque, allowing it to out-power similar models in heavy load applications.

AVAILABLE NOW

80V max (40V max X2) XGT® 14" Power Cutter (GEC01) - The 14” Power Cutter delivers 75.6cc Gas Power with a max cutting depth of 5". The GEC01 delivers up to 45% more power than the Makita model XEC01, with up to 55% lower vibration.

AVAILABLE NOW

NEW 18V LXT® 21-Degree Framing Nailer - In 2017 Makita broke open the category with a cordless 7-1/4” rear handle circular saw engineered for framers (LXT® XSR01). Makita is extending cordless convenience to framers with a new 18V LXT® Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailer. Framers win with powerful fastening, but without compressors, hoses or gas cartridges.
COMING SOON

40V max XGT® Rear Handle 7-1/4” Circ Saw (GSR01) - The 7-1/4” Circular Saw delivers the power of a 15-AMP corded saw, with faster cutting than corded. The GSR01 cuts 3x material in a single pass (2-9/16” cutting depth) and features an automatic torque drive that adjusts cutting speed under load for optimum performance.

AVAILABLE NOW

40V max XGT® Rear Handle 10-1/4” Circ Saw (GSR02) – The 10-1/4” Circular Saw delivers up to two-times faster cutting than corded and can cut 4x material in a single pass (3-3/4” cutting capacity at 90-degrees). It delivers up to 150 cuts per charge (cutting 4x4 SPF, 4.0Ah battery).

AVAILABLE NOW

18V LXT® Rebar Cutter (XCS01) – The LXT® Rebar Cutter features a cutting capacity of 1/8” – 3/4” and can cut up to #6 rebar spark-free. The XCS01 features a 360° rotating head and delivers up to 125 cuts of #6 (3/4") rebar on a single charge using 5.0Ah LXT® battery.

AVAILABLE NOW

18V LXT® Rebar Cutter (XCS06) Flush Cutter - Users looking for a minimal spark rebar cutting solution can reach for the 18V LXT® Steel Rod Flush Cutter (XCS06). It will cut up to #8 Rebar or 1” threaded rod up to 1/8” flush to the surface.

AVAILABLE NOW

NEW 40V max XGT® Rebar Cutter (GCS01) – The new XGT® Rebar Cutter delivers up to 250 cuts of #5 rebar with one 40V max XGT® 4.0Ah battery. It features fast and efficient cutting speed of #5 rebar in 1.7 seconds.

COMING SOON

World of Concrete 2025 opened at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday morning, January 21, and ran through Thursday, January 23. For more information on Makita at World of Concrete: www.makitatools.com/events/worldofconcrete

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, outdoor power equipment and cleaning solutions, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X @makitatools.

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CONTACTS:

Media:

Wayne Hart
Communications Manager
Makita U.S.A.
(714) 522-8088 x 4410
whart@makitausa.com

Consumer:

(800) 4-MAKITA
makitatools.com

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