Makita on wheels
24 April 2024
It’s hard to keep up with all the product announcements from Makita at the moment. The latest is a new battery powered wheelbarrow addition to its LXT outdoor power equipment range.
The DCU601 also has an electric lift to facilitate loading and unloading. This can only be operated on flat ground, rising from 475mm to 1020mm in approximately 30 seconds, enabling the easy transfer of materials to and from vehicles.
The machine has a maximum load capacity of 300kg on flat ground up to 3 degrees, and 180kg on slopes of up to 12 degrees. There are three speed settings and one reverse.
The DCU601 is powered by two 18V LXT Li-ion batteries, but up to four can be used in series for a longer run time of up to 100 minutes. The machine will automatically switch to the second pair once the first two batteries have depleted.
The rear wheel axle is designed to tilt, to enable the driven front wheels to maintain ground contact on bumpy surfaces. Guard rails keep materials secure during transportation and they can be lowered below the flat frame by lifting and sliding them.
Makita says the wheelbarrow has a swivel lock feature, providing control over the direction of the machine, as well as its speed.
