This is the new Makita XCV02Z cordless 3/4 gallon portable dry dust extractor and blower tool.
Makita currently offers mini cordless vacs, full-sized corded wet/dry vacs, an 18V X2 brushless backpack vac, a $1200 robotic vac, a cordless/AC vac with HEPA filter option.
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What makes this new vac different from their existing solutions? It’s smaller and more portable, equipped with a carrying strap so you can sling it over your shoulder during use.
From this photo, it seems that Makita designed the new compact dust extractor for sanding applications. I can see that – a lot of sanding operations produce very fine dust, but not huge volumes of it.
They also show the vac being worn over the shoulder and used to collect chips from a cordless circular saw. The 3/4 gallon dust bag can probably handle this with ease.
Thinking aloud here, I’m wondering if this new dust extractor might be a good pair for the Makita 18V X2 brushless plunge-cutting track saw.
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While not as compact as a mini blower, it seems convenient that you can remove the dust bin and hose and attach a blower nozzle.
Features & Specs
- 49 CFM airflow
- 24″ static water lift suction power
- Dry dust extraction only
- High and low suction modes
- Up to 42 minutes using 5.0Ah battery pack
- Weighs 5.3 lbs with battery
- 3/4 gallon capacity dust cloth bag
- 8.2′ anti-static hose
- 2 cuff adapters, for connecting to most Makita dust extraction tool attachments
- Soft start for added control when in blower mode
- Carrying strap
- 84 dB(A) noise level
- 210 MPH max air velocity (blower mode)
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First Thoughts
Amazon is the only retailer listing the vac at the moment. While I’m hesitant to consider their $233 price as reflective of MSRP, I’d be very surprised if the eventual retail price was less than $200.
One thing to note is that Makita makes no mention of the bag’s filtration capability. If it were HEPA rated, they’d mention it. And given that it’s a cloth bag, this is a dry material-only dust extractor.
Festool’s CT SYS has become my favored portable dust extractor. But it’s not cordless. This new Makita model is cordless, but lacks a HEPA-rated filter. Not that a lot of dust-creating work requires HEPA filtration, but I generally like it. A lot of cloth bags (most notably those that come with miter saws) release a cloud of sawdust every time they’re touched or moved. Will this cloth bag do the same?
The 2-in-1 Makita dust extractor and blower tool comes with an 8.2′ hose.
When talking about dust extractors and wet/dry vacuums, longer hoses are a good thing. Most of the time, only budget models are equipped with 6′ hoses. Sometimes they’re a little longer. But for a vac that’s marketed as being handheld during use, or worn with the carrying strap? Will more than 8 feet of hose get in the way?
Anti-static properties? This is a welcome upgrade that helps to reduce static build-up.
The new vac looks to complement Makita’s diverse dust extractor and vacuum lineup. It doesn’t look like it will fit into the projects that I work on, but maybe you feel differently. What would you want to use a portable vac like this for?
Frank D
Would be great for use with the 5” oscilating sander … and if properly filtered and bagged for drywall dust from small repairs … I often spot with a regular shop vac with a cleanstream filter, but trouble is there’s no equivalent filters for a <5 gallon vac, that I know of.
Stuart
Dewalt’s is washable and resuable and HEPA-rated.
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/dewalt-cordless-vacuum-dcv581h-review/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
I don’t know who makes it, but it’s Cleanstream-like.
For those who haven’t heard of Cleanstream: https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/cleanstream-hepa-shop-vacuum-filters/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
fred
I think the Dewalt is made by Alton:
https://altonindustries.com/collections/dewalt-wet-dry-vacuum
Stuart
The new wet/dry vacs?
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/dewalt-shop-vacuums-dxv09p-dxv16pa/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/more-new-dewalt-wet-dry-vacuums/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Yes.
The 20V Max cordless model? I don’t think so – that’s a Dewalt product, or at least not a licensed product.
fred
I think you are correct:
The DXV09P has a UPC: 871613008406 – which denotes Alton
The DCV580H has a UPC: 885911260510 – which is associated with Black &Decker
Frank
I like it for the 36v miter saw, mine doesn’t have AWS so having A small dust collector right next to it that you can turn on would be nice.
Good article Stuart!
Michaelhammer
84 dB! Ouch! This thing is going to scream at you while you work. No Hepa means no drywall without a mask and air filtration. Love my Makita stick vac, but will pass on this under powered little unit. 49 cfm and 24” static lift will , in no meaningful way, capture the output of a saw, any saw.
Julian Tracy
It’s been available for at least 2-3 years on the european sites.
Stuart
You’re right! (Not that I doubted it.)
There are some Amazon.co.uk user reviews, but not a lot of added insights to go by.
Wayne R.
I’m always amazed that vacs can double as blowers. Who knew? Duh.
Rob
Cordless vacuums at a higher price point should have brushless motors. When you consider the usage cycle, dusty/dirty environment, and the need for high performance (long run time with decent suction), Makita releasing a product like this vacuum with a brushed motor is just bad engineering. Consider also that since most brushless motors are controlled by digital MCU chips (microcontrollers), desirable features such as variable speed can be added almost without cost. Sorry Makita…this isn’t 1998…back to the “drawing board.”
Rory
Had them for years down in Australia.
From what ive been told by users they work OK until the bag fills with fine dust and after that, even once washed it doesn’t work too well… at all.
Id save your money for something worthwhile.
Ken
I’ve had this vacuum for a few years, and the cloth bag definitely releases clouds of very fine dust. I use mine mainly as a blower.
Do I recommend it? No.
Curtis
This is an awesome little tool. I’ve had mine for about 4 or more years. It works great on any saw. Electric planers are OK if only doing thin cuts. Sanders and concrete dust its better than nothing. It’s good as a blower when you aim it across a dusty task where visibility is important and dust extraction isn’t an option. It can be used to blow fresh air into a closed off work area by hanging the hose in an area with fresh air and not attaching the dust bag. The dust bag is washable. It can be used as a vacuum for cleanup of small material rubbish. Best basic dust extraction I’ve come across.