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18V LXT Makita DBO480Z 18V LXT Orbital Sander (Body Only)
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Makita DBO480Z 18V LXT Orbital Sander (Body Only)

2-speed1kg bare3 years (with registration)

Makita DBO480: cordless orbital sander, 112 × 102mm (clamped abrasive sheet 114 × 140mm) pad, 1.5mm orbit, 11,000–14,000 orbits/min, 1.0kg bare.

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112 × 102mm (clamped abrasive sheet 114 × 140mm)
Pad
1.5mm
Orbit
1kg
Weight (bare)
≤2.5m/s²
Vibration

Full specs

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

Pad & Sanding

MotionOrbital
Pad112 × 102mm (clamped abrasive sheet 114 × 140mm)
Orbit1.5 mm
Abrasive fixingHook and loop or clamp
Voltage18V

Speed & Control

Top speed (orbits)14,000 opm
Lowest speed (orbits)11,000 opm
Speed dial positions2

Dust & Extraction

Dust port size17/22mm
Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1 kg
Weight (with battery)1.64 kg
Noise level75 dB(A) LpA
Vibration (sanding)≤2.5 m/s²

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 1.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 1.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 1.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 1.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 1.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.3kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

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