Makita has launched a new battery for its 40VMax XGT range of high-performance tools.
The 4.0Ah BL4040F battery is the first Makita battery to include tabless technology which allows more efficient power delivery, better runtimes and cooler running. The tabless lithium-ion cells in the new BL4040F eliminates the bottleneck caused by current concentration by connecting the entire end of the electrode to the end of the cell, instead of connecting to tabs at each end.
Heat generation can be lowered thanks to a larger connection area inside the cell. When the battery is under high load, the cell temperature can be reduced compared to standard designs, which has a positive effect on the overall service life of the battery.
Aside from this, the battery can be replaced immediately after intense use without a cooling phase, meaning shorter overall charging times. Therefore, the battery can deliver up to 36% longer runtimes and operates 32% cooler compared to the standard 4.0Ah BL4040.
Additionally, the new 4.0Ah BL4040F battery delivers the same 2.1kw maximum output as the 5.0Ah BL4050F. With this feature, customers can choose either the larger and higher capacity 5.0Ah battery or the smaller and lighter 4.0Ah battery with similar performance.
Regarding the size and weight, the 4.0Ah BL4040F battery is 34% more compact and 28% lighter than the BL4050F battery.
Other features of the 4.0Ah BL4040F battery include impact resistance, shock absorbing and a triple layer structure which can protect against water and dust ingress.
Moreover, batteries for the 40VMax XGT range feature Makita’s digital communication system that connects the tool and battery to actively protect against overload, over-discharge and overheating.
Similar to all Makita F-Type batteries, the BL4040F is a high-output battery designed for enhanced performance and better runtimes on higher drain tools such as chainsaws, breakers and demolition hammers.
“The new tabless BL4040F is specifically designed for the most demanding applications and will deliver superior performance and runtimes as well as the long service life that customers expect from Makita products. The launch of this cutting edge, next generation battery is just the latest part of our ongoing drive to ensure professionals have the high-performance products they need,” said Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager of Makita.
The XGT range has over 125 40VMax and 80VMax (2x 40VMax) products including drills, impact drivers and wrenches, angle grinders, nailers, dust extractors, and circular, mitre and reciprocating saws. There is also a wide range of XGT garden and grounds maintenance machines including mowers, chain saws, blowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers and earth augers.
