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Makita BO005CG Sheet & Palm Sander
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40V XGT · Brushless Makita BO005CGZ 40V Max XGT Brushless Orbital Sander (Body Only)
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Makita BO005CGZ 40V Max XGT Brushless Orbital Sander (Body Only)

0.93kg bare40V3 years (with registration)

Makita BO005CG: cordless orbital sander, 80 × 130mm (Makita: Sanding Pad Dimensions; launch article calls it a square pad) pad, 3mm orbit, 6,000–10,000 orbits/min, 0.93kg bare.

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80 × 130mm (Makita: Sanding Pad Dimensions; launch article calls it a square pad)
Pad
3mm
Orbit
0.93kg
Weight (bare)
2.6m/s²
Vibration

Full specs

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

Pad & Sanding

MotionOrbital
Pad80 × 130mm (Makita: Sanding Pad Dimensions; launch article calls it a square pad)
Orbit3 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage40V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.93 kg
Noise level73 dB(A) LpA
Vibration (sanding)2.6 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)

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BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
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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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