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40V XGT · Brushless Makita GA029GZ01 40V max XGT Brushless 125mm Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (Body Only, MakPac)

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Makita GA029GZ01 40V max XGT Brushless 125mm Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (Body Only, MakPac)

Name: Makita GA029GZ01 40V max XGT Brushless 125mm Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (Body Only, MakPac)
Brand: Makita
SKU: GA029GZ01
Availability: InStock

2.3kg bare40V3 years (with registration)

40V Max XGT brushless 125mm angle grinder. Variable 3,000–8,500rpm, M14, paddle switch, brake, soft start, AFT, XPT, AWS ready. Body only, MakPac.

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125mm

Disc

8,500rpm

Max speed

2.3kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among 125mm angle grinders

Scaled against the 59 angle grinders with a 125mm disc we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Cut depth34mm

20mm lowestMakita GA5040Chighest 35mmMakita GA5030R

Max speed8,500rpm

7,000rpm lowestDeWalt DCG412highest 12,000rpmDeWalt DWE4117

Weight (bare)2.3kg

1.57kg lightestEinhell TP-AG 18/125 F Li BLheaviest 2.9kgMakita GA5021C

Noise (LpA)85dB(A)

79dB(A) lowestMakita DGA513highest 95dB(A)Bosch GWS 14-125 S

Compare it with: + DeWalt DCG409VS + Einhell AXXIO 18/125 Q + Milwaukee M18 FSAGF125XPDB + Bosch Green UniversalGrind 18V-75

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 25/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Disc & Cutting

Disc diameter125 mm

Disc bore22.23 mm

Disc mount systemM14 (Standard)

Spindle threadM14

Max cut depth34

Voltage40V

Performance

No-load speed8,500 rpm

MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.3 kg

Weight (with battery)3.3 kg

Case typeMakPac

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level85 dB(A) LpA / 93 dB(A) LwA

Vibration6.5 m/s²

Safety

Electronic brake✓ Yes

Soft start✓ Yes

Electronic kickback brake✓ Yes

Kickback technologyAFT (Active Feedback sensing Technology)

Overload protection✓ Yes

Tool-free nutNo (standard nut + spanner)

Handle & Control

Switch typePaddle

Side handle✓ Yes

Lock wrench✓ Yes

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)

Auto-start systemMakita AWS (AWS ready; wireless unit 198900-7)

The verdictOur take

The GA029G is the paddle-switch 125mm XGT grinder with variable speed, brake, soft start and AFT, supplied in a MakPac. The GA023G is the lock-on slide-switch version.

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BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg 3.01kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg 3.24kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 3.3kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg 3.6kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg 4.1kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg 4.2kg from £289.95at 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.