68 MACHINERY JUN / JUL 2024 • farmers-mart . co . uk
68 MACHINERY JUN / JUL 2024 • farmers-mart . co . uk
MAKITA LAUNCHES NEW BATTERY POWERED BRUSHLESS BLOWER
Makita has launched a new high-power blower to join its growing range of outdoor equipment . The UB003C 36V Blower combines comfort and functionality with a high-performance brushless motor and battery system to deliver a maximum air velocity of 86m / s and long run times , making it the perfect companion for grounds maintenance professionals .
LIGHTWEIGHT and comfortable to use , the new UB003C offers an average blowing force of 24N , a maximum air volume 17.6m3 per second , and air velocity up to 86m per second . For clearing large areas , this machine can provide a continuous run time of up to 60 minutes from a single charge .
This is made possible by attaching Makita ’ s backpack battery system to the machine , for all-day work and performance without the hassle of using petrol or power cables . Specifically , rather than conventional batteries , the UB003C can either be connected to either the PDC1200 ( 33.5Ah ) or PDC1500 ( 43.5Ah ) Portable Power Packs as part of the manufacturer ’ s ConnectX system , or to Makita ’ s PDC01 battery backpack ( all sold separately ).
The UB003C blower features a 3-stage telescopic nozzle with an adjustment range of 100mm . For user comfort , the tilted nozzle reduces the reaction force and recoil of the machine , thereby reducing the burden on the arm . The machine offers a variety of usage options , including variable speed control , cruise control and constant speed control .
Matt Chilton , Product Manager at Makita UK commented : “ This is an extremely versatile tool that affords users with more flexibility over their work . The compatibility of the UB003C with our ConnectX Portable Power Packs is what makes this blower stand out – enabling maintenance professionals to complete larger tasks with ease , with up to an hour of high performance blowing .”
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