3/23/2024

Makita cordless shear wrench

For the upside down work environments on buildings, cell phone towers and bridges.

The company described it as, “an essential tool in steel building frames, cell phone towers and bridges.”

Makita U.S.A., Inc., has released the 40V max XGT shear wrench (GTW01).

The wrench is a cordless fastening solution, said the tool maker, engineered for up to 14% faster fastening, with 593 foot pounds of maximum fastening torque.

It’s powered by one 40V Max XGT battery and a brushless motor for maximum fastening performance without the cord.

The wrench features an electric brake which allows the tool to be repositioned faster for increased productivity; and a bolt tip ejecting lever located by the power switch for easy tip disposal.

“This new XGT cordless shear wrench is truly going to be a gamechanger in the industry. It gives the Steel Erector a cordless option that takes corded tools out of the jobsite,” said Rufus Richardson, senior product manager for commercial products at the firm.

The wrench is part of the company’s XGT line, an expanding system of 40V max and 80V max cordless equipment and tools.