Makita XAG04Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5" Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, Tool Only
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$129.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Verified-purchase reviewers rate the Makita XAG04Z at 4.8 across roughly 3,100 ratings, praising its brushless motor and the versatility of running 4.5- and 5-inch wheels on the LXT platform. For buyers invested in Makita 18V batteries, it's the cordless grinder with the strongest consensus in this pool. We had no independent testing or specialist-community signals for this candidate, so the verdict is drawn from retailer customer feedback.
What reviewers liked
- 4.8 average across 3,100+ verified-purchase reviews
- Brushless LXT motor and 4.5"/5" wheel compatibility noted by reviewers
- Strong fit for existing Makita 18V battery owners
Where it falls short
- Sold tool-only, so batteries and charger add cost
- No independent lab or specialist-community data available
- Cordless runtime varies with battery capacity, per reviewers
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Verified-purchase reviewers rate the Makita XAG04Z at 4.8 across roughly 3,100 ratings, praising its brushless motor and the versatility of running 4.5- and 5-inch wheels on the LXT platform. For buyers invested in Makita 18V batteries, it's the cordless grinder with the strongest consensus in this pool.
We had no independent testing or specialist-community signals for this candidate, so the verdict is drawn from retailer customer feedback. That feedback is both high-volume and strongly favorable, which gives the rating credibility even without corroborating lab data.
- Automatic Speed Change technology adjusts speed and torque during operation for optimum performance
- Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT) turns the motor off if rotation of the wheel is suddenly forced to stop
- The BL Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL Motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
- Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
- The electronically-controlled BL Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
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