DVC261 Site Vacuum

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18V Twin (36V) · Brushless Makita DVC261 36V (2x 18V) LXT Brushless Backpack Vacuum (Body Only)

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Makita DVC261 36V (2x 18V) LXT Brushless Backpack Vacuum (Body Only)

Name: Makita DVC261 36V (2x 18V) LXT Brushless Backpack Vacuum (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DVC261ZX11
Availability: InStock

3.2kg bare36V (2x 18V)3 years (with registration)

Makita DVC261 36V (2x 18V) backpack vacuum: 2L container, 38.3 l/s airflow, 11 kPa suction. Body only.

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38.3l/s

Max airflow

11kPa

Max suction

Container

≤70dB(A)

Noise (LpA)

3.2kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among site vacuums

Against the 45 site vacuums we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max airflow38.3l/s

15.9l/s lowestDeWalt DCV584Lhighest 70l/sMakita VC4210MX1

Max suction11kPa

6.7kPa lowestMakita DVC750Lhighest 24.5kPaBosch Green PAS15-220

Container2L

2L lowestThis onehighest 34LMakita VC4210MX1

Weight (bare)3.2kg

2.9kg lightestBosch GAS18V-6LSheaviest 16kgMakita VC4210MX1

Compare it with: + Milwaukee M18 F2VC23L + Einhell TE-VC 36/25 Li S + Bosch GAS18V-6LS + Bosch Green AdvancedVac 18V-8

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 28/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Class & Suction

TypeBackpack

Max airflow38.3 l/s

Max suction11 kPa

Suction power105 air W

Noise level≤70 dB(A) LpA

MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3.2 kg

Weight (with battery)4.48 kg

Dimensions230 × 152 × 373 mm

LED light✓ Yes

Power & Battery

Voltage36V (2x 18V)

Runtime140 / 75 / 40 min with 2x 18V 6.0 Ah; 110 / 60 / 33 min with 2x 18V 5.0 Ah (low / mid / high)

Tank, Hose & Filter

Container2 L

Hose diameter28 mm

Hose length1 m

Antistatic✓ Yes

FilterHEPA (99.75%)

BagFilter bag 161471-7

The verdictOur take

The DVC261 is Makita's twin 18V LXT brushless backpack vacuum, with 38.3 l/s of airflow, 11 kPa of suction and a 2L container, weighing 3.2kg bare. Worn on the back with a 1m antistatic 28mm hose, a HEPA filter, three power settings and an LED, it suits cleaners and fit-out trades moving through rooms, stairs and offices; it is sold body only. We rate it a light, practical backpack; the DVC660 has a 6L container with automatic filter cleaning, and XGT owners can look at the VC009G with 18 kPa.

Powered by Makita 18V Twin (36V) · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first.

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 3.96kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 4.48kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 4.48kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 4.46kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 4.52kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 5.14kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 5.8kg 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. It takes two batteries, so each figure includes two packs. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.