Makita 40V XGT breakers are for when concrete and block need shifting fast, without dragging leads or firing up petrol kit.
On refurbs, groundworks, and heavy first-fix, Makita XGT demolition drills and demolition hammers give you proper hit energy on a cordless platform that's built for site abuse. Pick the right SDS Max or demolition hammer for the material, and get cracking.
Match the breaker to the material and the shift length, not what looks biggest on paper.
1. SDS Max demolition drill vs dedicated breaker
If you need to drill big holes as well as chisel, go Makita XGT demolition drills in SDS Max so one tool covers both jobs. If it is mostly breaking and lifting, a dedicated Makita 40V XGT demolition hammer is the better choice because it is built to sit on the chisel all day.
2. Weight and handling on real jobs
If you are working floors and slabs, heavier Makita XGT site breakers make life easier because the tool does the work. If you are up steps, on walls, or working overhead, do not overbuy weight or you will be knackered by dinner.
3. Battery plan for continuous breaking
If you are doing proper demo, budget for multiple XGT batteries and a fast charger so the tool is not sat dead while you wait. If it is snagging and small break-outs, one or two batteries will get you through without filling the van with spares.
4. Chisel types and shank compatibility
Check whether you need SDS Max or dedicated breaker steel before you order, because turning up with the wrong shank wastes a morning. If you are lifting tiles and screed, a wide spade chisel pays for itself fast compared to a narrow point.
For a lot of day-to-day break-out, yes, especially where you are moving room to room or power is not sorted yet. The only time corded still wins is long, continuous heavy breaking with no breaks, unless you have enough batteries and charging to keep the XGT tool fed.
A demolition drill is typically an SDS Max tool that drills big holes and also chisels, so it is a proper all-rounder for first-fix and refurbs. A demolition hammer or concrete breaker is more focused on chiselling and breaking, so it is the better pick when drilling is not the main job.
If the tool is SDS Max, it will take SDS Max shank bits and chisels, but always check the listing because some dedicated breakers use different steel. Do not assume, because turning up with the wrong shank is an easy way to lose half a day.
For quick break-outs and snagging, a couple of batteries can be enough. For proper demolition work, plan on multiple packs and a fast charger so you can rotate batteries and keep the tool running, because breakers drain batteries far quicker than drills and drivers.
Some are, yes, and that is not a fault, it is what makes them effective on floors. If you are mostly on walls, lintels, or overhead, pick a lighter Makita XGT demolition drill or a smaller hammer, because you will work cleaner and last longer through the shift.
Not sure whether you need an SDS Max demolition drill or a dedicated Makita 40V XGT breaker for your work? Our in-depth guide breaks down the differences between Makita XGT SDS drills and demolition hammers, explains where each type performs best on site, and helps you choose the right tool based on material, workload, and battery demands. If you want a clearer view before committing, this guide is well worth a read.
Read the Makita 40V XGT SDS drills and breakers buying guide
They all hit hard, but the way they deliver it changes what they are best at on site. Here is what matters when you are choosing.
1. SDS Max demolition drills (drill and chisel)
These use an SDS Max chuck to drive big masonry bits and also run chisels for chasing and light breaking. They are the sensible pick when the job is mixed, like drilling fixings and then opening up channels or knocking back masonry.
2. Demolition hammers and concrete breakers (break all day)
These are built to put energy into the chisel, not into drilling. For slabs, pads, tiles, and heavy rip-out, Makita 40V XGT breakers keep steady progress because the tool is designed to live on the point or spade without overheating or feeling like it is fighting you.
3. Cordless power on the XGT platform
Makita 40V XGT high power breakers are about doing corded-type work where power is not ready, access is tight, or you are moving constantly. The win is set-up time and safety, as long as you plan batteries properly for the shift.
The right steel and battery set-up is what stops a big breaker turning into a stop-start headache.
Get a point, a flat, and a wide spade to match the day's work, because trying to lift tile adhesive with a point is slow and brutal on your hands. Make sure the shank matches your Makita XGT SDS Max breaker or dedicated demolition hammer before you turn up on site.
If you are doing continuous breaking, extra batteries are not optional, they are the difference between finishing a break-out and standing around. Rotate packs and keep one cooling while the other is on charge to avoid killing runtime.
A fast charger keeps the tool in your hands instead of waiting in the corner, especially on heavy Makita 40V XGT construction breakers where you are drawing proper power. It is the easiest way to make a cordless breaker feel like a corded set-up.
Breaking and chasing makes a mess fast, so a decent extractor set-up where possible, plus proper masks, specs, and ear protection, saves you grief on compliance and clean-up. You will feel the difference by the end of the week.
Whether you need Makita XGT demolition drills for mixed drilling and chiselling, or Makita 40V XGT breakers for heavy concrete break-out, we stock the full range in the key types and specs. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get the right breaker on site without losing a day.
Makita 40V XGT breakers are for when concrete and block need shifting fast, without dragging leads or firing up petrol kit.
On refurbs, groundworks, and heavy first-fix, Makita XGT demolition drills and demolition hammers give you proper hit energy on a cordless platform that's built for site abuse. Pick the right SDS Max or demolition hammer for the material, and get cracking.
Match the breaker to the material and the shift length, not what looks biggest on paper.
1. SDS Max demolition drill vs dedicated breaker
If you need to drill big holes as well as chisel, go Makita XGT demolition drills in SDS Max so one tool covers both jobs. If it is mostly breaking and lifting, a dedicated Makita 40V XGT demolition hammer is the better choice because it is built to sit on the chisel all day.
2. Weight and handling on real jobs
If you are working floors and slabs, heavier Makita XGT site breakers make life easier because the tool does the work. If you are up steps, on walls, or working overhead, do not overbuy weight or you will be knackered by dinner.
3. Battery plan for continuous breaking
If you are doing proper demo, budget for multiple XGT batteries and a fast charger so the tool is not sat dead while you wait. If it is snagging and small break-outs, one or two batteries will get you through without filling the van with spares.
4. Chisel types and shank compatibility
Check whether you need SDS Max or dedicated breaker steel before you order, because turning up with the wrong shank wastes a morning. If you are lifting tiles and screed, a wide spade chisel pays for itself fast compared to a narrow point.
For a lot of day-to-day break-out, yes, especially where you are moving room to room or power is not sorted yet. The only time corded still wins is long, continuous heavy breaking with no breaks, unless you have enough batteries and charging to keep the XGT tool fed.
A demolition drill is typically an SDS Max tool that drills big holes and also chisels, so it is a proper all-rounder for first-fix and refurbs. A demolition hammer or concrete breaker is more focused on chiselling and breaking, so it is the better pick when drilling is not the main job.
If the tool is SDS Max, it will take SDS Max shank bits and chisels, but always check the listing because some dedicated breakers use different steel. Do not assume, because turning up with the wrong shank is an easy way to lose half a day.
For quick break-outs and snagging, a couple of batteries can be enough. For proper demolition work, plan on multiple packs and a fast charger so you can rotate batteries and keep the tool running, because breakers drain batteries far quicker than drills and drivers.
Some are, yes, and that is not a fault, it is what makes them effective on floors. If you are mostly on walls, lintels, or overhead, pick a lighter Makita XGT demolition drill or a smaller hammer, because you will work cleaner and last longer through the shift.
Not sure whether you need an SDS Max demolition drill or a dedicated Makita 40V XGT breaker for your work? Our in-depth guide breaks down the differences between Makita XGT SDS drills and demolition hammers, explains where each type performs best on site, and helps you choose the right tool based on material, workload, and battery demands. If you want a clearer view before committing, this guide is well worth a read.
Read the Makita 40V XGT SDS drills and breakers buying guide
They all hit hard, but the way they deliver it changes what they are best at on site. Here is what matters when you are choosing.
1. SDS Max demolition drills (drill and chisel)
These use an SDS Max chuck to drive big masonry bits and also run chisels for chasing and light breaking. They are the sensible pick when the job is mixed, like drilling fixings and then opening up channels or knocking back masonry.
2. Demolition hammers and concrete breakers (break all day)
These are built to put energy into the chisel, not into drilling. For slabs, pads, tiles, and heavy rip-out, Makita 40V XGT breakers keep steady progress because the tool is designed to live on the point or spade without overheating or feeling like it is fighting you.
3. Cordless power on the XGT platform
Makita 40V XGT high power breakers are about doing corded-type work where power is not ready, access is tight, or you are moving constantly. The win is set-up time and safety, as long as you plan batteries properly for the shift.
The right steel and battery set-up is what stops a big breaker turning into a stop-start headache.
Get a point, a flat, and a wide spade to match the day's work, because trying to lift tile adhesive with a point is slow and brutal on your hands. Make sure the shank matches your Makita XGT SDS Max breaker or dedicated demolition hammer before you turn up on site.
If you are doing continuous breaking, extra batteries are not optional, they are the difference between finishing a break-out and standing around. Rotate packs and keep one cooling while the other is on charge to avoid killing runtime.
A fast charger keeps the tool in your hands instead of waiting in the corner, especially on heavy Makita 40V XGT construction breakers where you are drawing proper power. It is the easiest way to make a cordless breaker feel like a corded set-up.
Breaking and chasing makes a mess fast, so a decent extractor set-up where possible, plus proper masks, specs, and ear protection, saves you grief on compliance and clean-up. You will feel the difference by the end of the week.
Whether you need Makita XGT demolition drills for mixed drilling and chiselling, or Makita 40V XGT breakers for heavy concrete break-out, we stock the full range in the key types and specs. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get the right breaker on site without losing a day.
