In the latest expansion of its range
of outdoor power equipment, Makita has
launched the UB004C 36V Battery Backpack Blower.
Easy and comfortable to use, the new
blower delivers outstanding levels of air volume and blowing force and is
powered by the Makita PDC1200 or PDC1500 portable power packs to achieve
excellent runtimes.
The powerful and versatile UB004C has
a variable speed trigger with cruise control and three speed modes to regulate
the maximum blowing force, allowing it to be used for a wide range of
applications.
In the highest setting it delivers a
blowing force of 25 newtons (N) and an air volume of up to 20.9m3 per minute
(in boost mode). The UB004C also features a boost mode that provides 28N of
blowing force for a limited time.
The new blower has a telescopic
nozzle and depending on the user requirements, it can be fitted with three
different nozzle ends.
The UB004C is powered by either the
Makita PDC1200 or PDC1500 ‘Connect X’ portable power packs. These
backpack-mounted power sources feature 33.5Ah and 43.5Ah batteries respectively
and can be used with a wide range of Makita’s twin 18V (36V) LXT or 40VMax XGT
tools as well as machines like the UB004C, that have a direct connection.
Using the PDC1500, the UB004C has a
continuous runtime of up to 200 minutes, which provides ample trigger time for
a typical day’s work. For ease of use, there is a clear and simple to read
battery-level gauge on the grip.
The backpack configuration of the
UB004C means that the weight of the battery and machine is comfortably
distributed across the user’s shoulders, back and waist meaning it can be used
for longer without fatigue.
The backpack harness has been
redesigned from previous similar models to provide a further reduction of
stress on the user’s shoulders. It also features an adjustable control grip to
suit the user’s size and preferred working posture with 180mm of forward and
backward movement and 180º of left to right adjustment.
Mark Earles, Business Development
Manager OPE at Makita said: “The UB004C delivers the power and easy control
that professionals require. It is ideal for landscape and grounds maintenance
contractors as well as in-house facilities maintenance teams, especially those
already using the portable power packs with other tools.
“With a performance that easily
matches that of the petrol alternatives, the UB004C provides a quieter, safer
and more sustainable option for even the most demanding tasks.”
