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Makita BO5030 240V 125mm Random Orbital Sander
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Makita BO5030 240V 125mm Random Orbital Sander

1.3kg240V3 years (with registration)

Makita BO5030: random orbital sander, 125mm pad, 2.8mm orbit, 12,000 orbits/min, 300W, 1.3kg.

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125mm
Pad size
2.8mm
Orbit
1.3kg
Weight
4.5m/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.

Orbit2.8mm
2mm lowestFestool ETSC 125highest 5mmMirka DEROS II 550
Weight1.3kg
0.9kg lightestFestool ETSC 125heaviest 1.9kgBosch Green PEX 400 AE
Vibration4.5m/s²
1.5m/s² lowestBosch GEX 18V-125highest 9.0m/s²Bosch Green PEX 300 AE
Noise (LpA)81dB(A)
71dB(A) lowestMirka DEROS II 550highest 88dB(A)Bosch Green PEX 300 AE
Compare it with: + Einhell TE-RS 40 E + Mirka DEROS II 550 + HiKOKI SV13YA + Bosch Green PEX 220 A

Full specs

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

Pad & Sanding

MotionRandom orbit
Pad size125 mm
Orbit2.8 mm
Abrasive fixingHook and loop

Speed & Control

Top speed (orbits)12,000 opm
Pad brake✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input300 W
Cable length2 m

Physical & Build

Weight1.3 kg
Noise level81 dB(A) LpA / 92 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (sanding)4.5 m/s²

Warranty · 3yr

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