Description
Extreme mechanical vibration shatters wrist joints and shakes internal motor switches loose during heavy commercial demolition runs. The Makita 40V Max XGT Brushless cordless AVT orbital reciprocating saw eliminates shock transfer through an internal counter-balance mechanism. Long continuous demolition cuts through concrete-embedded nail grids deplete single 40-volt battery packs in under fifteen minutes.
An internal anti-vibration counterbalance mechanism utilizes dual reciprocating steel counterweights to cancel out stroke shock directly at the drive crank. The high-performance brushless motor routes direct current from high-density 40-volt XGT battery cells, regulated by a microprocessor that matches motor torque to material resistance. A sealed gear housing prevents drywall grit and metal filings from contaminating the needle roller crank bearings.
Orbital Reciprocating Drive Hardware Specifications
Demolition contractors require massive cutting speed through wood framing studs without suffering severe white-finger vibration trauma. Orbital blade motion digs aggressively into structural timber to accelerate wall knockdowns.
- 40-volt brushless motor delivers 3000 strokes per minute to sever wood, pipe, and embedded nails
- Anti-Vibration Technology counterweight system drops operating vibration to minimize hand fatigue
- Orbital cutting action switch engages aggressive blade arc motion to accelerate timber demolition
- Tool-less blade clamp allows fast ejection of red-hot broken blades without touching bare metal
- 1-1/4-inch stroke length drives tooth gullets through thick stock to clear chips in single passes
- Reinforced shoe mechanism adjusts depth using a push-button release to utilize fresh blade teeth
- 4.0 Ah XGT battery pack delivers steady high-amperage discharge under stall-level cutting loads
Bench Load Telemetry Amperage Draw
Idle motor draw averages 3.4 amps DC from the 40-volt platform. Forcing bi-metal blades through four-inch commercial cast iron soil pipe elevates current draw to 31.2 amps while stroke speed holds at 2780 strokes per minute. Housing vibration measures under 8.0 meters per second squared due to counter-balance cancellation. Operating noise peaks at 89 dBA under full demolition cutting friction.
Field Service Trade-Offs Application Filter
Do not use this demolition saw for fine interior cabinet trim or precision veneer plunge work. Operators who twist the blade inside deep wood framing bind the reciprocating shaft and strip internal crank pins. Clean drywall dust out of the quick-change blade chuck using compressed air each shift. Spray light machine oil into the blade clamp slider mechanism after wet pipe cutting. Store 40-volt battery packs off cold shop floors.
Warranty Protection Standard Package Items
A 3-Year limited warranty covers the reciprocating saw, battery pack, and charger against manufacturer defects. The bundle includes the bare saw unit, 4.0 Ah battery, rapid charger, five-pack all-purpose reciprocating blades, and heavy-duty contractor tool bag.
