Friday, November 01, 2024

MAKITA RELEASES NEW BACKPACK BLOWER AND PORTABLE BATTERY FOR THE CONNECTX™SYSTEM

Backpack blower and portable power supply give users lower noise, long run times, and zero gas hassles

November 1, 2024, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, has released two new options for professional landscapers looking to make the transition to cordless with the 40V max ConnectX™ Brushless Backpack Blower (CBU04Z) and the 40V max ConnectX™ 1,500Wh Portable Power Supply, Battery Only (PDC1500). The Backpack Blower and Portable Power Supply combine to give users long run times and instant connectability.

40V max ConnectX™ Brushless Backpack Blower, Tool Only (CBU04Z) is engineered for up to 2 hours of run time, and features 25 Newtons of blowing power while running the portable power supply
40V max ConnectX™ 1,500Wh Portable Power Supply, Battery Only (PDC1500) is engineered for longer run times delivering over 1,500-watt hours of output

All Day Run Time, High Blowing Force

The ConnectX™ Brushless Backpack Blower is engineered for longer run times and efficient cleanups. It delivers the power of 64cc gas blower with 25 Newtons of blowing power to handle heavy debris. It has a tube-mounted variable speed trigger that adjusts between 0 - 696 CFM for power and run time management. There is a cruise control lever speed lock-on variable speed trigger for comfortable continuous operation. It has a sound pressure rating of 62 dB(A); measured per ANSI B 175.2 standard.

Portable Power, Ultimate Compatibility

The Makita 40V max ConnectX™ 1,500Wh Portable Power Supply, Battery Only (PDC1500) is a high-capacity power source that delivers 1,500 watt hours of output. The 1,500Wh Portable Power Supply mounts directly onto select ConnectX™ products (sold separately) and connects to select backpack harnesses (harness sold separately). The PDC1500 provides the ultimate compatibly and can provide power to ConnectX™ power equipment as well as 40V max XGT® and LXT® 18V X2 (36V) systems (40V max XGT® and LXT® 18V X2 (36V) adapters sold separately).

Specifications

Description	40V max ConnectX™ Brushless Backpack Blower, Tool Only (CBU04Z)
Form Factor:	40V max ConnectX™
Power Equivalency (cc Gas):	64cc
Blowing Force (Newtons):	25 N
Max. Air Volume:	696 CFM
Max. Air Velocity:	171 MPH
Sound Pressure (per Ansi B175.2 standard):	62 dB(A)
Net Weight (without battery):	17 lbs.

Description	40V max ConnectX™ 1,500Wh Portable Power Supply, Battery Only (PDC1500)
Form Factor:	40V max ConnectX™, 40V max XGT®, 36V (18V X2) LXT®
Battery Energy Capacity (Wh):	1,500
Battery Capacity (Ah):	43.5Ah
Voltage:	40V
Weather Resistant:	IPX4
Net Weight (Battery Only):	24 lbs.

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics, and cleaning solutions that offer a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools.

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