GA044G Angle Grinder

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40V XGT · Brushless Makita GA044GZ01 40V max XGT Brushless 125mm X-LOCK Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (Body Only, MakPac)

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Makita GA044GZ01 40V max XGT Brushless 125mm X-LOCK Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (Body Only, MakPac)

Name: Makita GA044GZ01 40V max XGT Brushless 125mm X-LOCK Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (Body Only, MakPac)
Brand: Makita
SKU: GA044GZ01
Availability: InStock

2.3kg bare40V3 years (with registration)

40V Max XGT brushless 125mm X-LOCK angle grinder. 9,000rpm, tool-free disc changes, paddle switch, brake, soft start, AFT, XPT, AWS ready. Body only, MakPac.

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125mm

Disc

9,000rpm

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 depth31mm

20mm lowestMakita GA5040Chighest 35mmMakita GA5030R

Max speed9,000rpm

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)84dB(A)

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

Compare it with: + Bosch GWS 18V-11 + Bosch Green PWS 18V-70 + DeWalt DCG416VS + Einhell TP-AG 18/125 F Li BL

Full specs

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

Disc & Cutting

Disc diameter125 mm

Disc mount systemX-LOCK

Max cut depth31

Voltage40V

Performance

No-load speed9,000 rpm

MotorBrushless

Safety

Electronic brake✓ Yes

Soft start✓ Yes

Electronic kickback brake✓ Yes

Kickback technologyAFT (Active Feedback sensing Technology)

Overload protection✓ Yes

Handle & Control

Switch typePaddle

Side handle✓ Yes

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)

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

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.3 kg

Weight (with battery)3.3 kg

Case typeMakPac

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 92 dB(A) LwA

Vibration5.0 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The GA044G is the paddle-switch 125mm X-LOCK XGT grinder, the counterpart of the slide-switch GA041G: tool-free disc changes, brake, soft start, AFT and AWS.

Powered by Makita 40V XGT · 6

All 6 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

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.