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40V XGT · Brushless Makita BO001CGZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 125mm Random Orbital Sander (Body Only)
Random Orbital Sanders · Makita 40V XGT

Makita BO001CGZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 125mm Random Orbital Sander (Body Only)

0.92kg bare40V3 years (with registration)

Makita BO001CG: cordless random orbital sander, 125mm pad, 5mm orbit, 6,000–10,000 orbits/min, 0.92kg bare.

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125mm
Pad size
5mm
Orbit
0.92kg
Weight (bare)
3.2m/s²
Vibration

Where it sits among 125mm random orbital sanders

Scaled against the 38 random orbital sanders with a 125mm pad we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Orbit5mm
2mm lowestFestool ETSC 125highest 5mmThis one
Weight (bare)0.92kg
0.9kg lightestFestool ETSC 125heaviest 1.9kgBosch Green PEX 400 AE
Vibration3.2m/s²
1.5m/s² lowestBosch GEX 18V-125highest 9.0m/s²Bosch Green PEX 300 AE
Noise (LpA)78dB(A)
71dB(A) lowestMirka DEROS II 550highest 88dB(A)Bosch Green PEX 300 AE
Compare it with: + Bosch Green PEX 400 AE + Festool ETSC 125 + DeWalt DCW211 + Bosch GEX 185-LI

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 10/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Pad & Sanding

MotionRandom orbit
Pad size125 mm
Orbit5 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage40V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.92 kg
Noise level78 dB(A) LpA
Vibration (sanding)3.2 m/s²

Speed & Control

Top speed (orbits)10,000 opm
Lowest speed (orbits)6,000 opm
Variable speed✓ Yes
Constant speed electronics✓ Yes
Soft start✓ Yes
Pad brake✓ Yes

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)
Auto-start systemMakita AWS (Bluetooth, wireless unit sold separately)
App / BluetoothMakita AWS (Bluetooth)

Powered by Makita 40V XGT · 6

All 6 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg from £289.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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