No kickback sensor and no frills, but the DGA504 is light on published weight, sealed for dusty work and sits on Makita’s broad LXT battery platform.
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The Verdict
Buy this if you are already on LXT and want a grinder that will outlive the batteries. Buy the Bosch instead if you cut steel overhead or unsupported.
Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Among the lightest 125 mm cordless grinders at 2.1 kg bare
- Electric brake included at this price
- Huge LXT battery ecosystem
- Sealed switch and XPT dust and water resistance
Drawbacks
- No kickback detection
- Slide switch, which can be harder to work in thick gloves than a paddle
- Guard adjustment needs a tool
The Full Review
Makita’s approach to the cordless grinder has been consistent for a decade: keep it light, keep it sealed, keep it cheap enough that losing one on site is annoying rather than catastrophic. The DGA504 is the current expression of that approach.
At 2.1 kg bare it is among the lightest 125 mm cordless grinders sold, and weight is what you notice on the twentieth cut rather than the first. Makita publishes no cuts-per-charge figure, so treat runtime claims in this class with caution.
What you do not get is the safety net. There is no kickback sensor. An electric brake is fitted, but Makita does not publish a stop time. For bench work that gap is academic; for overhead cutting on unsupported stock it is the reason to look at the Bosch instead.
Makita’s reputation in this class rests on sealing. The DGA504 uses a sealed switch and Makita’s XPT construction, which is the specification to look for if the tool will spend its life in concrete dust.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Disc diameter | 125 mm |
| No-load speed | 8,500 rpm |
| Spindle thread | M14 |
| Brake | Electric; stop time not published |
| Weight, bare | 2.1 kg |
| Battery platform | Makita 18V LXT |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $149 | In stock | Check price |
