Cordless Concrete Vibrator
By Dan Kitchen
Lithium-ion batteries are allowing tools usually limited to cords to break out into cordless versions — Makita’s concrete pencil vibrator is one of these tools.Makita’s 18V Li-Ion concrete vibrator improves the finish and strength of your freshly poured concrete by vibrating it at 13,000 VPM.
Makita makes two models, with either a four foot or eight foot extension depending on how big the job is. The Li-Ion batteries will only run for 25 minutes of continuous vibration under load, but the batteries can completely recharge in 45 minutes, so downtime is limited.
The lighter Li-Ion battery, which makes the tool’s total weight only 12 lbs., alleviates user fatigue. The tool’s ergonomic design allows it to be held either vertically or horizontally.
With a street price of $560, the occasional user probably won’t want to shell out for it, but it might make a convenient supplement for the concrete professional.
18V Li-Ion Concrete Vibrator [Makita]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon
February 7th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Um……
February 7th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
dying to say it…
THAT’S ONE EXPENSIVE VIBRATOR!