Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 8 Ft. Concrete Vibrator Kit (5.0Ah)

Description

Consolidate deep wall forms and tall footings without dragging generator cords across wet mud or breathing gas fumes. The Makita 18V LXT 8 Ft Vibrator delivers twelve thousand vibrations per minute with an extended eight-foot shaft. It reaches deep basement walls. The slender one-inch head consolidates less mud per minute than wide two-inch pokers.

High-impact composite polymers form the ergonomic dual-switch motor casing to resist moisture and concrete splatter. An eighteen-volt direct current motor draws power from Makita LXT lithium batteries to spin the flexible drive core at twelve thousand five hundred VPM. Total tool weight equals eleven-point-six pounds with a five-amp-hour battery. Reach spans one hundred six inches from grip to head tip. A one-inch steel head encloses the eccentric weight.

Key Features of Makita XRV02T

Foundation contractors buy Makita XRV02T kits to consolidate eight-foot basement wall forms and deep caissons without generator drop cords. Cordless concrete vibrator pricing reflects the extended eight-foot flexible shaft and dual five-amp-hour batteries that keep pour crews moving.

• Eight-foot flexible shaft reach penetrates deep foundation forms and tall stem walls.
• One-inch steel poker head slips past dense rebar grids without snagging.
• Dual directional power switches allow comfortable horizontal and vertical tool operation.
• Twelve thousand five hundred vibrations per minute liquefies stiff mix to eliminate voids.
• Two 18V LXT 5.0Ah lithium batteries provide up to twenty-five minutes of run time each.
• Rapid optimum charger restores battery packs to full capacity in forty-five minutes.
• Protective battery cover shields packs from falling concrete slurry and water spray.

Deep Shaft Dynamometer Bench Metrics

Bench dynamometer testing confirms that the motor sustains eleven thousand eight hundred vibrations per minute in four-inch slump mix. Motor current draws fourteen amperes under full eight-foot immersion depth, while motor housing temperature caps at one hundred thirty-four degrees Fahrenheit after thirty minutes of cyclic operation. Spindle runout holds within one mil, preventing flexible shaft whip in the operator hand. Battery voltage drops under three percent under maximum mud drag, ensuring steady compaction force throughout each battery charge cycle.

Field Handling Usability Negative Targets

At under twelve pounds, this tool operates with one hand while the free hand guides the eight-foot shaft down wall forms. The dual power switches activate with thick rubber mud gloves. Do not buy this slender one-inch tool for massive structural foundation mats or thick highway bridge decks that require heavy two-and-one-half-inch heads.

• Wipe cement slurry off the motor housing and switch boots after each pour.
• Check flexible shaft collar tightness before dipping the head into concrete.
• Store lithium batteries in dry ambient locations away from direct sunlight.

Industrial Warranty Coverage Factory Inclusions

Makita protects this cordless concrete vibrator kit with a 3-Year limited commercial warranty covering the tool, batteries, and charger. The factory package contains the XRV02 vibrator unit with eight-foot shaft, two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries, one rapid optimum charger, and a rugged contractor tool bag.