Makita 40V XGT Garden Power Tools
Makita 40V XGT garden power tools give you proper cordless muscle for clearance, cut-backs, and tidy-ups, without petrol grief or trailing leads.
When you're doing grounds maintenance or a site handover, you need outdoor kit that starts first pull, runs hard, and doesn't fade halfway through a hedge line. Makita XGT garden tools are built around the 40V XGT platform for longer run time and serious cutting speed, so you can strim, blow, trim and saw with the same batteries you trust on heavy-duty jobs. Pick the right bare unit or kit, match it to your battery size, and get your Makita 40V cordless garden tools sorted for the next job.
What Are Makita 40V XGT Garden Power Tools Used For?
- Clearing site perimeters and access routes by cutting back brambles, scrub, and overgrowth where petrol kit is a pain or not allowed.
- Blowing down paths, car parks, and hardstanding after cutting and drilling, so the place looks right for handover without dragging a broom for an hour.
- Hedge trimming and shaping on maintenance rounds where you need clean lines, decent reach, and a tool that will run all day without messing about with fuel.
- Strimming edges, kerbs, and fence lines around compounds and new builds, especially where a quick, quiet cordless setup keeps you moving.
- Light tree work and cut-ups for landscaping and grounds maintenance, where a cordless saw gets you in and out without cables or starting issues.
Choosing the Right Makita 40V XGT Garden Power Tools
Sort the right kit by matching power and runtime to the workload, not the other way round.
1. Battery Size and Runtime
If you are only edging and blowing up after yourself, smaller packs will get you through. If you are strimming long runs or trimming hedges all day, step up to higher Ah batteries so the tool stays strong and you are not swapping packs every half hour.
2. Bare Unit or Kit
If you are already on Makita 40V XGT, buy bare units and keep costs down. If you are starting from scratch, a kit with batteries and a charger is the sensible route so you are not stuck with a tool and nothing to run it.
3. Tool Type for the Job
For tight edges and quick tidy-ups, a strimmer and blower covers most jobs. For regular cut-backs, add a hedge trimmer. If you are doing heavier clearance or cut-ups, pick a saw that matches the material and do not expect a light pruning tool to behave like a ground saw.
Makita 40V XGT Garden Power Tools FAQs
Is the Makita 40V any good?
Yes, if you are buying it for proper trade use. Makita 40V XGT is built for higher output and longer, harder running than lighter-duty cordless platforms, which is exactly what you feel on strimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers and saws when the work is constant and the material is heavy.
Does Makita make a 40 volt multi tool?
Yes, Makita has XGT multi-tools on the 40V platform. If you are already on XGT, it makes sense because you can run the multi-tool off the same batteries as your Makita 40V cordless garden tools and your heavier site kit.
Is Makita XGT better than LXT?
It depends what you are doing. XGT is the better choice when you need higher output and sustained performance for heavier work and longer run times. LXT is still spot on for lighter tools and smaller jobs, but for demanding Makita XGT grounds maintenance tools, XGT is the platform built for it.
What is the difference between BL4040 and BL4040F?
Both are Makita 40V XGT 4.0Ah batteries, but the BL4040F is the updated version. In real terms, you buy the newer version for improved performance and cooling under heavier loads, which helps when you are running high-draw Makita XGT outdoor power tools for long periods.
Can I use Makita 18V LXT batteries on Makita 40V XGT garden tools?
No. XGT tools are a different battery system, so they only run on 40V XGT packs. If you are mixing platforms on the van, keep the chargers and batteries clearly separated so you do not turn up to a job with the wrong kit.
Who Uses Makita XGT Garden Tools?
- Grounds maintenance teams and landscapers who need Makita XGT outdoor power tools that will run shift after shift without petrol downtime.
- Site managers and handover crews keeping plots, paths, and communal areas tidy fast, using Makita 40V professional garden tools to blitz the finishing jobs.
- Builders and maintenance fitters doing property clearances and regular cut-backs, especially when you want one battery platform across tools and outdoor kit.
How Makita 40V Cordless Garden Tools Work for You
The big win with Makita 40V XGT garden power tools is simple: you get high output cordless performance with less noise, less faff, and no fuel to mess about with.
1. One Battery Platform Across Outdoor Kit
Makita XGT garden tools run on the same 40V XGT batteries as the rest of the platform, so you can share packs between tools and keep the van setup simple instead of carrying petrol, oil, and spares.
2. Power Delivery You Can Feel on the Cut
Higher output cordless tools hold their speed better under load, which is what matters when you hit thick hedge growth or wet grass and you do not want the tool bogging down.
3. Runtime is Mostly Battery Choice
On grounds maintenance tools, runtime is the difference between a quick tidy and an all-day shift, so plan your packs around the job and keep a spare charged if you are working away from the yard.
Makita XGT Landscaping Tool Accessories That Keep You Moving
The right add-ons stop downtime on site and keep your Makita XGT grounds maintenance tools cutting and clearing properly.
1. Spare 40V XGT Batteries
A second or third battery is what stops the job grinding to a halt halfway through a long strim or hedge run, especially if you are working away from power or doing maintenance rounds back to back.
2. Fast Chargers
A faster charger keeps packs turning over during the day, which matters when multiple lads are sharing tools and you cannot afford to wait around for batteries to catch up.
3. Replacement Lines, Blades, and Cutting Heads
Strimmer line and blades disappear quickly in rough ground and around kerbs, so keep spares in the van or you will end up bodging the last bit of the job with worn gear and poor cutting.
4. Harnesses and Support Straps
If you are on a strimmer or brushcutter for hours, a proper harness saves your back and shoulders and keeps the tool controlled, which is safer and gives a cleaner finish.
Shop Makita 40V XGT Garden Power Tools at ITS
Whether you are building out a full grounds maintenance setup or just need a Makita XGT garden tool to match your existing batteries, we stock the range in the types and kits trades actually use. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get the right Makita XGT outdoor power tools on site fast.
