Tuesday, July 30, 2019

MAKITA ANNOUNCES EIGHT NEW 18V LXT COMPACT BRUSHLESS CORDLESS VACUUMS

For residential or light commercial use, these new vacuums offer more suction power and convenient features.

July 30, 2019, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of innovative cordless tools and accessories, is launching new 18V LXT^® Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless Vacuums – XLC03, XLC04, and XLC05. These hand vacuums are ideal for hard floor, upholstery, vehicle, and short pile carpet in commercial or residential settings. All are available in a kit or tool only option.

“The new Makita^® 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Vacuums are compact and powerful cordless vacuums with strong suction for fast and efficient cleaning,” states Jenny Feng, Senior Product Manager. The ergonomic design and lighter weight reduces operator fatigue, without compromising performance. Cordless vacuums eliminate tripping hazards and potential marring.

Each vacuum comes with a crevice nozzle and a flat nozzle, which features a ball-and-socket for maneuverability and access to hard to reach areas. Disposal of debris is quick and easy from the canister or dust bag. Other features for these compact vacuums include:

XLC03 - Available in black and white variations with a transparent teal, the XLC03 features a direct-disposal canister and trigger with lock. The powerful Makita-built motor delivers up to 49 CFM, 25” of lift, and 33 minutes of run time.
XLC04 - The XLC04 is black with a transparent teal, direct-disposal canister and features a 3-speed push button switch. The powerful Makita-built motor delivers up to 53 CFM, 31” of lift, and 83 minutes of run time with a 5.0Ah battery (sold separately).
XLC05 - The XLC05 is available in white with 3-speed push button switch. This model offers both a reusable and disposable dust bag option. The powerful Makita-built motor delivers up to 53 CFM, 31” of lift, and 83 minutes of run time with a 5.0Ah battery(sold separtely).

18V LXT^® System

Makita^® LXT^® Cordless System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries, takes a user from power tools to outdoor power equipment to get the job done. Makita^® 18V LXT^® Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

Star Protection Computer Controls^™

For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita^® 18V LXT^® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol indicating Star Protection inside.

For more information on Makita^® Products, please visit makitatools.com

Specifications

Model	XLC03R1BX4	XLC03ZBX4	XLC03R1WX4	XLC03ZWX4
Description	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum Kit	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum, Tool Only	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum Kit	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum , Tool Only
Switch Function	Trigger w/ Lock	Trigger w/ Lock	Trigger w/ Lock	Trigger w/ Lock
Color	Black	Black	White	White
Capacity (pint)	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
Airflow (CFM)	49	49	49	49
Static Lift	25”	25”	25”	25”
Run Time (with 5.0Ah Battery)	~33 minutes	~33 minutes	~33 minutes	~33 minutes
Battery	18V LXT Lithium-Ion	18V LXT Lithium-Ion (Sold Separately)	18V LXT Lithium-Ion	18V LXT Lithium-Ion (Sold Separately)
Overall Length	40”	40”	40”	40”
Net Weight (with 2.0Ah Battery)	2.7 lbs.	2.7 lbs. (Battery sold separately)	2.7 lbs.	2.7 lbs. (Battery sold separately)
Includes	Tool, 18V LXT lithium-ion 2.0Ah Battery (BL1820B), 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC), Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder	Tool, Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder	Tool, 18V LXT lithium-ion 2.0Ah Battery (BL1820B), 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC), Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder	Tool, Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder

Model	XLC04R1BX4	XLC04ZBX4
Description	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum Kit	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum, Tool Only
Switch Function	3 Speed Push Button	3 Speed Push Button
Color	Black	Black
Capacity (pint)	1.6	1.6
Airflow (CFM)	Up to 53	Up to 53
Static Lift	31”	31”
Run Time (with 5.0Ah Battery)	Up to 83 minutes	Up to 83 minutes
Battery	18V LXT Lithium-Ion	18V LXT Lithium-Ion (Sold Separately)
Overall Length	40”	40”
Net Weight (with 2.0Ah Battery)	2.8 lbs.	2.8 lbs. (Battery sold separately)
Includes	Tool, 18V LXT lithium-ion 2.0Ah Battery (BL1820B), 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC), Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder	Tool, Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder

Model	XLC05R1WX4	XLC05ZWX4
Description	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum Kit	18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Vacuum, Tool Only
Switch Function	3 Speed Push Button	3 Speed Push Button
Color	White	White
Capacity (pint)	1	1
Airflow (CFM)	Up to 53	Up to 53
Static Lift	31”	31”
Run Time (with 5.0Ah Battery)	Up to 83 minutes	Up to 83 minutes
Battery	18V LXT Lithium-Ion	18V LXT Lithium-Ion (Sold Separately)
Overall Length	40”	40”
Net Weight (with 2.0Ah Battery)	2.8 lbs.	2.8 lbs. (Battery sold separately)
Includes	Tool, 18V LXT lithium-ion 2.0Ah Battery (BL1820B), 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC), Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder	Tool, Wall Mount Bracket (458571-5), Cloth Vacuum Filter, Pre-Filter, Extension Attachment, 8” Floor Nozzle, 6” Crevice Nozzle, Nozzle Holder

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics and power equipment, 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. Call 800/4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

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