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Makita VC005GL 40V XGT Brushless L Class Vacuum (Body Only)

L class dust7.2kg bare40V (1–2× 40V)3 years (with registration)

Makita VC005GL 40V L class vacuum: 8L container, 46.7 l/s airflow, 23 kPa suction. Body only.

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46.7l/s
Max airflow
23kPa
Max suction
8L
Container
≤70dB(A)
Noise (LpA)
7.2kg
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 airflow46.7l/s
15.9l/s lowestDeWalt DCV584Lhighest 70l/sMakita VC4210MX1
Max suction23kPa
6.7kPa lowestMakita DVC750Lhighest 24.5kPaBosch Green PAS15-220
Container8L
2L lowestMakita DVC261highest 34LMakita VC4210MX1
Weight (bare)7.2kg
2.9kg lightestBosch GAS18V-6LSheaviest 16kgMakita VC4210MX1

Full specs

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

Class & Suction

Dust classL class
TypeTank
Max airflow46.7 l/s
Max suction23 kPa
Suction power265 air W
Noise level≤70 dB(A) LpA
MotorBrushless

Power & Battery

Voltage40V (1–2× 40V)
Runtime28–220 min with 2x 40V 5.0 Ah

Tank, Hose & Filter

Container8 L
Hose diameter32 mm
Hose length1.7 m
Antistatic✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)7.2 kg
Weight (with battery)9.2 kg
Dimensions366 × 334 × 397 mm
The verdictOur take

The VC005GL is Makita's 40V XGT brushless L class vacuum, a dry-only machine with 46.7 l/s of airflow, 23 kPa of suction and 265W of suction power, with an 8L container at 7.2kg bare. L class covers general and wood dust, and with a 1.7m antistatic 32mm hose it suits XGT users after a cordless dry clean-up vacuum for sites and homes; it is sold body only. We rate it a sound dry-only choice; the VC001GL adds wet pick-up with 6L of liquid capacity and 53.3 l/s, and the twin 18V DVC866L suits LXT owners with 8L and 35 l/s.

Powered by Makita 40V XGT · 6

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

BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg 7.91kgTwo: 8.62kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg 8.14kgTwo: 9.08kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 8.2kgTwo: 9.2kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg 8.5kgTwo: 9.8kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg 9.0kgTwo: 10.8kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg 9.1kgTwo: 11.0kg 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. It runs on one battery or two, so each row shows one, then two. 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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