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Makita Adds Five 15A Corded Angle Grinders to the Commercial Lineup

Makita has no shortage of grinder offerings, with a total of more than 60 individual models in both the cordless and corded sectors. Engineered for commercial grinding applications, five new corded 15-Amp angle grinders are now joining Makita’s lineup. We’re going over each model to see what they bring to the table for metalworking Pros.


Makita 7-inch Angle Grinder with Rotatable Handle and Lock-On Switch (GA7080)

  • Model: Makita GA7080
  • 15-Amp motor
  • Up to 8500 RPM
  • Soft start for longer gear life
  • Rotatable back handle
  • Tool-free wheel guard
  • Three-position side handle
  • Large rubber tool rest
  • Labyrinth construction prevents debris from entering the motor, bearings, and gears

Price: $299 with a 1-year warranty

Makita 15-Amp 7-inch Angle Grinder, with Lock-On Switch, Soft Start (GA708)

  • Model: Makita GA708
  • 15-Amp motor
  • Up to 8500 RPM
  • Lock-on/off power switch
  • Rear-handle, dual-action trigger
  • Anti-restart
  • Soft start
  • Brush door provides easy access to brushes for maintenance
  • Three-position side handle
  • Large spindle lock button
  • Labyrinth construction prevents debris from entering the motor, bearings, and gears

Price: $230 with a 1-year warranty

Makita 7-inch Angle Grinder with Lock-On Switch (GA7082)

  • Model: Makita GA7082
  • 15-Amp motor
  • Up to 8500 RPM
  • Lock on/off power switch
  • Rear-handle, dual-action trigger
  • Soft start
  • Brush door provides access to the brushes for easy maintenance
  • Three-position side handle
  • Large spindle lock button
  • Labyrinth construction prevents debris from entering the motor, bearings, and gears

Price: $219 with a 1-year warranty

Makita 9-inch Angle Grinder with Rotatable Handle and Lock-On Switch (GA9080)

  • Model: Makita GA9080
  • 15-Amp motor
  • Up to 6500 RPM
  • Soft start
  • Vibration-absorbing rotatable rear handle
  • Tool-free wheel guard
  • Three-position side handle
  • Large rubber tool rest
  • Externally accessible brushes for easy maintenance
  • Labyrinth construction prevents debris from entering the motor, bearings, and gears

Price: $299 with a 1-year warranty

Makita 9-inch Angle Grinder with Lock-On Switch (GA9081)

  • Model: Makita GA9081
  • 15-Amp motor
  • Up to 6600 RPM
  • Lock on/off power switch
  • Rear-handle, dual-action trigger
  • Soft start
  • Brush door with access to brushes for easy maintenance
  • Three-position side handle
  • Large spindle lock button
  • Rubberized back handle
  • Labyrinth construction prevents debris from entering the motor, bearings, and gears

Price: $239 with a one-year warranty

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