The battery-powered Makita wheelbarrow features a brushless motor, which tends to be more efficient and resilient than brush motors. For added durability, the tool is sealed for dust and water resistance with Makita’s exclusive Extreme Protection Technology (XPT). The wheelbarrow weighs 88 pounds without a cargo compartment and has LED lights on both sides to illuminate the area in front of it.
Makita 18V LXT batteries power the wheelbarrow. You can juice the device with one battery while another is charging on standby or install both into the wheelbarrow simultaneously to double the run time. With two 5.0Ah batteries powering the device, it can run up to 100 minutes. Using Makita’s 8V Lithium-Ion Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger, both batteries can be charged simultaneously from zero to 100% in 45 minutes. The wheelbarrow is also compatible with 6.0Ah Makita batteries, which increases the run time while hauling items.
Makita offers two cargo compartment options for its battery-powered wheelbarrow, a steel bucket, and a flatbed pipe frame. What kind of projects you plan to take on with this wheelbarrow can impact what kit you should purchase. The three-cubit foot capacity steel bucket can transport loose material, making it a solid choice for gardening or transporting your Makita DIY power tools. Makita notes that this compartment is suitable for moving concrete bags or bricks. The maximum load capacity for both carrying compartments is 290 pounds.
