High performance digging with even and consistent holes for landscaping, construction and soil sampling Torque limiter; built-in clutch reduces gear damage by disengaging gears if the bit binds (low speed only) With a no load speed of 0-1400 rpm, this earth auger is supplier with 2 easy to fit adaptors, which enable use of popular auger bits. It features a mechanical 2-speed dial (with gear 1 recommended for most applications) - and when equipped with 2x 6.0Ah batteries, the DDG460 can drill approximately 155 holes with a 150mm earth auger, and 90 holes with a 200mm auger. Other features include built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work area, Automatic Speed Change to adjust drill speed and torque during drilling, and a torque limiter, which is a built-in clutch that reduces gear damage by disengaging gears if the bit binds. This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. In the unlikely event of a fault the item returned is subject to fair wear & tear and must not have been used beyond the scope of it's design. Please note that cordless products will normally have a shorter warranty of just 1 Year for the battery and or charger supplied.

Automatic Torque Drive Technology: Automatically changes the cutting speed according to load condition for optimum operation The Makita-built brushless motor delivers power equivalent to a 36cc gas earth auger. The XGD01PT can drill holes up to 8” wide and 41” deep. The extension bar, auger bit and blades are sold separately. There are 2 speed options (0-350 RPM, 0-1,400 RPM) to manage power and run time. A reverse switch clears the earth auger bit from high-resistance soil.I think under certain conditions, this could be used as a gigantic right angle drill, should that be useful to you. The Makita-built brushless motor delivers power equivalent to a 36cc gas earth auger. The XGD01Z can drill holes up to 8” wide and 41” deep. The extension bar, auger bit and blades are sold separately. There are 2 speed options (0-350 RPM, 0-1,400 RPM) to manage power and run time. A reverse switch clears the earth auger bit from high-resistance soil.

With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Earth Auger (XGD01Z, tool only) is a welcome solution for landscapers. The earth auger provides high-performance digging with even and consistent holes. It is ideal for post-hole digging, fence installation, large planting jobs, soil sampling, and construction projects. With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Cordless Earth Auger Kit (XGD01PT) is a welcome solution for landscapers. The earth auger provides high-performance digging with even and consistent holes. It is ideal for post-hole digging, fence installation, large planting jobs, soil sampling, and construction projects. One other small annoyance was the play/loose-fitting aspect of the connections between the extender bar and the auger itself, which resulted in quite a bit of jittery shakiness with the extender attached. If you're getting this to dig >4' depth, I wouldn't recommend drilling in volume. If doing a dozen or fewer holes, I wouldn't see any problem. Drilling 600...the extender makes it a bit shaky and increases fatigue so I ended up removing the extender and making peace with shorter holes.

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It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita® 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

Received in May 2022. FYI, for those interested, the country of origin statement is “Made in Japan.” Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. [Learn More] The Makita DDG460 is a cordless earth auger powered by 2x 18v LXT Li-Ion batteries, which supply energy to the powerful 36v DC motor drive system. Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating