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 Hole Puncher LXT
An 18V cordless hole puncher for clean 6 to 20 mm holes in steel plate and channel.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| DPP200 | DPP200ZK | 18V LXT • Ø 6-20 mm |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Nibbler LXT
An 18V cordless nibbler for shaped cuts in steel sheet.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| DJN161 | DJN161RFE | 18V LXT • 1 900 min⁻¹ |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Nibbler
Corded nibblers for cutting shapes in steel sheet without distortion.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| JN1601 | JN1601 | 550 W • 2 200 min⁻¹ |
| JN3201 | JN3201 | 710 W • 1 300 min⁻¹ |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Metal Shear LXT
18V cordless metal shears for cutting steel sheet up to 2.0 mm.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| DJS101 | DJS101RTJ, DJS101Z | 18V LXT • 4 300 min⁻¹ |
| DJS131 | DJS131Z | 18V LXT • 1.3 mm (Offset) • BL |
| DJS200 | DJS200Z | 18V LXT • 2.0 mm • BL |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Cement Shear LXT
An 18V cordless shear for cutting fibre-cement board up to 13 mm.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| DJS800 | DJS800Z | 18V LXT • 13 mm • BL |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Metal Shear
Corded metal shears for straight and curved cuts in steel sheet.
| Model | Options (kit codes) | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| JS1601 | JS1601 | 380 W • 4 500 min⁻¹ |
| JS1602 | JS1602 | 380 W • 4 000 min⁻¹ |
| JS3201 | JS3201 | 710 W • 1 600 min⁻¹ |
Specifications are as published by Makita Tanzania; confirm the model, kit and availability when you request a quotation.
Makita Shears, Nibblers & Hole Punchers 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 | Hole Puncher LXT, Nibbler LXT, Nibbler, Metal Shear LXT, Cement Shear LXT, Metal Shear |
| Models listed | 11 models (12 kit codes) |
| Power options | 18V LXT cordless, Corded electric |
| Sizes | Sheet up to 2.0 mm (shears); holes 6–20 mm (punch) |
| Availability | Through Bart Mining in partnership with Makita Tanzania; confirm the model and kit when you enquire |
Makita Shears, Nibblers & Hole Punchers: Uses and Applications
- Cutting sheet steel for guards and covers
- Cutting shapes and openings in ducting
- Punching holes in plate and channel for fixings
- Cutting fibre-cement board (cement shear)
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 blades or punch and die for wear; keep them clean. |
| Weekly | Lubricate as the manual specifies; check the cable or battery. |
| As needed | Replace blades, punches and dies as a set. |
| Every few months | Have brushes on corded models checked. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Shear or nibbler?
A shear cuts straight and gentle curves quickly with clean edges. A nibbler cuts tighter shapes and openings without distorting the sheet.
Why punch instead of drill?
A punch makes a clean hole in seconds without swarf or a drill bit wandering, which speeds up fitting brackets and channel.
What thickness can they cut?
Check each model’s capacity; the cordless shears listed cut up to 1.3 mm or 2.0 mm steel.
Supply and Delivery Across Tanzania
Bart Mining supplies makita shears, nibblers & hole punchers 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.