
Makita DGA504 125mm Brushless Lithium Electric Angle Grinder Rechargeable Polishing Machine Cutting Machine High Power
Makita DGA504 – “Powerhouse 18V Brushless, 125 mm Cordless Angle Grinder”
🔧 Key Features & Specifications
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Model | Makita DGA504 |
Type | Cordless / Battery Operated (Li-ion), Brushless motor |
Voltage | 18 V (Makita LXT series) makitauk.com+2makita.es+2 |
Wheel / Disc Diameter | 125 mm (5") (also compatible with some 115 mm wheels) powertoolsonline.co.nz+2makita.com.hk+2 |
No-Load Speed | 8,500 rpm makitauk.com+3makita.es+3makita.com.hk+3 |
Spindle Thread / Arbor | M14, bore ~22.23 mm makita.es+2bright-buy.eu+2 |
Weight | ≈ 2.5 kg with battery (net) makita.com.hk+2lectura-specs.cz+2 |
Dimensions | Approx 362 × 140 × 145 mm makita.es+2makita.com.hk+2 |
Noise Level | ~79 dB(A) sound pressure (with typical K-factor ~3 dB) buyaparcel.com+1 |
Vibration | Surface grinding: ~6.0-6.5 m/s²; with side handle (AVT) somewhat reduced. buyaparcel.com+2bright-buy.eu+2 |
🌟 Stand-Out Features
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Brushless Motor – More efficient, less maintenance, cooler operation, longer life. makitauk.com+2nationalpowertools.com.au+2
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Automatic Speed Control / ADT (Automatic Torque / Drive Technology) – Adjusts speed & torque under load for optimized performance and protection. makita.es+1
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Soft Start – Helps reduce startup kick, smoother ramp-up to full speed. nationalpowertools.com.au+1
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Electronic Overload Protection – Protects motor & battery from overcurrent and overheating. makitauk.com+1
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Anti-Restart Protection – Prevents accidental restarts (if battery inserted while switch locked on) makita.es+1
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LED Battery / Status Indicator – 3-stage LED indicator for battery level, overload, overheating. makita.es+1
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Robust Build & Handling – Slim body design with side handle (often AVT anti-vibration type), well balanced for both cutting & grinding. makita.es+1
👍 Pros & What Customers Like
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Very powerful for a cordless 125 mm grinder; many say it rivals small corded models in many tasks.
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Flexibility: works for cutting, grinding, polishing depending on accessory.
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Quality signalling & safety – user feedback is good about features like battery indicators, overload protection.
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Good build, durable in heavy/demanding work conditions.
💡 Use Cases
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Cutting steel bars, pipe, rebar, sheet metal.
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Grinding welds, removing rust, smoothing rough edges.
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Polishing / finishing work (with appropriate disc or pad).
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Construction sites, metal fabrication shops, renovation, heavy-duty DIY.
📌 Why It’s Highly Recommended
Because Makita DGA504 combines:
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High power & speed (8,500 rpm) with a brushless motor, which provides better torque and efficiency.
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Robust safety and user features like soft start, overload protection, anti-restart.
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Good compatibility (125 mm discs are common & widely available).
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Battery-powered portability (no cords), especially useful in worksites, for mobile jobs, remote areas.
These features make it a strong investment for professionals and serious hobbyists who need both performance and mobility.