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 Portable Band Saw LXT
18V cordless portable band saws for spark-free cutting of pipe, bar and bolts up to 120 mm.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| DPB180 | DPB180Z | 18V LXT • 120 mm • 1,4 – 2,7 m/s |
| DPB183 | DPB183Z | 18V LXT • 66 mm • 0 – 3.2 m/s |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Portable Band Saw XGT
A 40V cordless portable band saw for spark-free cutting up to 127 mm.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| PB002G | PB002GM201, PB002GZ | 40V MAX XGT • 127 mm • 0 – 3,2 m/s |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Portable Band Saw
A 710 W corded portable band saw for spark-free cutting of pipe and bar up to 120 mm.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| 2107 | 2107FK | 710 W • 120 mm • 1 – 1,7 m/s |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Portable Band Saws 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 | Portable Band Saw LXT, Portable Band Saw XGT, Portable Band Saw |
| Models listed | 4 models (5 kit codes) |
| Power options | 18V LXT cordless, 40V max XGT cordless, Corded electric |
| Sizes | Cutting capacity 66 mm to 127 mm |
| Availability | Through Bart Mining in partnership with Makita Tanzania; confirm the model and kit when you enquire |
Makita Portable Band Saws: Uses and Applications
- Spark-free cutting near fuel and solvents
- Cutting pipe and bar on installed equipment
- Cutting bolts and threaded rod
- Quiet cutting in occupied areas
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 blade tension and teeth; clear swarf from the wheels. |
| Weekly | Check blade guides and tyres; clean vents. |
| As needed | Replace blades with the right tooth pitch for the material. |
| Every few months | Have the corded model’s brushes checked. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a band saw over a grinder?
It cuts with very few sparks and less noise, and leaves a square cut. That matters near flammable materials.
Which blade should I use?
Use a finer tooth pitch for thin-wall pipe and a coarser pitch for solid bar.
Cordless or corded?
Cordless for work on installed equipment around the plant; corded for regular workshop cutting.
Supply and Delivery Across Tanzania
Bart Mining supplies makita portable band saws 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.