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A Powerful Mixer You Can Count On

A Powerful Mixer You Can Count On

A cordless mixer designed with reliability and power in mind 

Nevan Hagarty
Farms.com Marketing Intern
Photo Credit: Maikta

Are you looking to tackle the toughest mixing jobs out there? Whether it’s concrete, drywall joint compound, plaster or mortar, a heavy-duty cordless mixer can make short work of these necessary jobs around the farm.  

The Makita 40V MAX Brushless Mixer has been designed with reliability in mind and features a powerful DC motor that can take on a wide range of materials. It features intuitive speed control with macro and micro settings for fine tuning RPM. Constant speed control also maintains the set speed even at high load.  

Makita has designed this tool with ease of use at the forefront of their design philosophy – evident from the ergonomic handles that allow farmers to comfortably maintain full control over the unit. Another quality-of-life improvement is the soft start mechanism which suppresses the start-up reaction for improved accuracy. 

Specifications for this model: 

  • Battery capacity: 40Vmax XGT 
  • Mixing Blade Diameter: 240mm (9 ½") 
  • Net Weight: 5.4kg (11.9 lbs) 
  • RPM Ranges: 0-500 RPM (Low Speed) 0-920 RPM (High Speed) 
  • Battery and Charger Sold Separately 

This model features a protective battery cover and durable design that improves water and dust resistance, allowing the mixer to be used in difficult conditions – is there a non-difficult condition on a farm?  

Get ready to handle any mixing job that comes your way – with the help of Makita’s reliable and powerful 40V Brushless Mixer. 




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