Corded, Cordless or Petrol: Choosing a Makita Platform
Every main product below runs on one power source. Corded tools give full power for all-day work where mains or generator power is available. 18V LXT cordless tools share one battery system across a very wide range; twin-battery 36V tools use two 18V batteries. 40V max XGT cordless tools deliver close to corded power for heavier work; 80V tools use two 40V batteries. 12V max CXT tools are compact for light jobs. If your site already uses one battery system, staying with it saves buying more batteries and chargers.
In each table, the model is one tool and its options are kit codes: codes ending in Z are usually the tool body only, while longer codes include batteries, a charger and a case. The "What's different" column explains models that share the same headline specification. These tools are available through Bart Mining in partnership with Makita Tanzania.
Makita Power Scraper LXT
An 18V cordless SDS-PLUS power scraper with anti-vibration for chiselling and scraping.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| DHK180 | DHK180ZJ | 18V LXT • SDS-PLUS • 3.1 J |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Power Scraper
A corded SDS-PLUS power scraper for removing tiles, scale and render.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| HK1820 | HK1820 | 550 W • SDS-Plus • 3,9 J |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Concrete Planer
Corded 125 mm concrete planers for levelling and smoothing concrete with dust extraction.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification | What's different |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC5000 | PC5000C | 1 400 W • 125 mm • 10 000 min⁻¹ | Standard |
| PC5001 | PC5001C | 1 400 W • 125 mm • 10 000 min⁻¹ | Includes aluminium support |
| PC5010 | PC5010C | 1400 W • 125 mm • 9000 min⁻¹ |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Concrete Planers & Power Scrapers Specifications
The figures below describe typical industry specifications for this class of equipment rather than a single fixed model. Use them to scope a requirement, then confirm exact figures against the supplied unit before purchase.
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Makita |
| Main products | Power Scraper LXT, Power Scraper, Concrete Planer |
| Models listed | 5 models (5 kit codes) |
| Power options | 18V LXT cordless, Corded electric |
| Sizes | 125 mm planers; SDS-PLUS power scrapers |
| Availability | Through Bart Mining in partnership with Makita Tanzania; confirm the model and kit when you enquire |
Makita Concrete Planers & Power Scrapers: Uses and Applications
- Levelling concrete plinths before installing equipment
- Removing high spots and old coatings
- Removing tiles, render and scale
- Preparing surfaces for grout or coatings
Maintenance Schedule
Most premature failures in this equipment class trace back to a missed routine check rather than a design fault. The intervals below are a practical starting schedule; adjust them to your duty cycle and the manufacturer manual.
| Interval | Task |
|---|---|
| Every use | Check the cup wheel and shroud brushes; keep the dust extraction connected. |
| Weekly | Clean vents and check the cable or battery. |
| Every few months | Have brushes on corded models checked. |
| As needed | Replace worn cup wheels and chisels. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a concrete planer replace grouting?
No. It removes high spots and prepares the surface; machine bases still need correct grouting to the designer’s specification.
How do I keep dust down?
Use the dust shroud with an extractor and wear respiratory protection.
Scraper or hammer?
A power scraper suits wide flat chisels for tiles and coatings; a demolition hammer suits breaking concrete itself.
Supply and Delivery Across Tanzania
Bart Mining supplies makita concrete planers & power scrapers and related equipment to mining operations throughout Tanzania, with primary coverage of the Lake Victoria Goldfields (Mwanza, Kahama, Geita, Shinyanga and Bukombe), alongside the Lupa Goldfields around Chunya and Mbeya, and delivery nationwide from Dar es Salaam.