Makita XUC01PTX1 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Power-Assisted Wheelbarrow Kit (5.0Ah)
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- Up to 100 minutes of run time with two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries
- Powered by (1) 18V LXT battery with the option to insert (1) additional battery for extended run time
- Makita-built BL Brushless Motor for optimal performance
- 290 lbs. maximum load capacity
- Steel bucket provides 3 cu. ft. capacity
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 45 x 24.5 x 33 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.24 pounds |
Manufacturer | Makita |
ASIN | B075KHVR15 |
Item model number | XUC01PTX1 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #258,986 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #128 in Wheelbarrows |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
18V X2 LXT Brushless Power-Assisted Wheelbarrow is a convenient solution for material transport on job sites. You can use one or two Makita 18 Volt LXT batteries: Use one 6 amp-hour battery and get up to 60 minutes of run time under load. For longer run time, drop in a second LXT battery and double the run time (kit includes 5.0Ah batteries, 6.0Ah batteries sold separately). Makita brushless motors are engineered for up to 50% longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life, and the Hand-Truck/Wheelbarrow has a Makita-built BL Brushless Motor that provides high power efficiency for transporting up to 275 lbs. of material on job sites. It has 2 speed settings, with a maximum speed of 2.5 MPH on a 12-degree incline. For versatility and convenience, the wheelbarrow is reversible with side rails on the flat bed for easy up and down installation. Additional accessories include a steel tube flat bed (sold separately) and steel bucket (included). For added convenience, the rear wheels adjust from 19" to 30" to accommodate the work environment, and can also be detached and replaced with easy-installed L-shaped legs. L.E.D. lights are located on each side of frame help illuminate the work area. The Power-Assisted Hand Truck features Extreme Protection Technology (XPT), engineered for increased dust and water resistance for operation in harsh job site conditions.
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Customers like the quality, ease of operation, performance, appearance and capacity of the material handling truck. They mention that it's well built, works wonderfully and is a useful tool for those who garden. Some appreciate the rear castors and flat free wheels. That said, opinions are mixed on the speed.
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Customers like the quality of the wheelbarrow. They mention it's well built, and the outriggers help stability. Customers also say that Makita is known for quality and the wheel barrow can be run with one hand.
"...3. I own many other Makita tools, their quality is usually above average. And having multiple battery systems is also undesirable.4...." Read more
"Exceeded my expectationsQuality throughout down to the nuts and bolts, The barrow or tub, designed for this, is heat treated and..." Read more
"...I only used 1/3 of the battery life during this project. Heavy duty and a smart purchase for older people who have knee or back problems...." Read more
"...can push a full load up a 10-degree slope on firm ground, but the motor strains...." Read more
Customers find the material handling truck easy to operate. They mention that it can be assembled by one person, is simple, and can be maneuvered for small jobs. Customers also say that it clears any obstacles without efforts.
"...First is a 1 wheel contractor grade. Simple, heavily used, now over 20 years old and still useable as new with only mimimal care and maintenance...." Read more
"...Assembly is not difficult; however, all the nuts and bolts and 2 wrenches had escaped their envelopes (but not the box) upon delivery; I suspect..." Read more
"...The instructions were very easy to follow and did not take long to assemble...." Read more
"...Still, the dolly is very good in its current form, easy one-man assembly and easy to operate. I would buy it again without reservations." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the material handling truck. They mention that it is well designed, has fantastic design features, and is well thought out. Some say that the product is a nicely painted prototype with at least a dozen design flaws. However, most are happy with the product's performance and functionality.
"...Its multi-use design and size makes it light duty in comparison to the full size contractor barrow.And now this Makita...." Read more
"...The back-up alarm is cute, as are the headlights...." Read more
"...Zero quality assurance. Zero testing. This a nicely painted prototype with at least a dozen design flaws." Read more
"...Still, the dolly is very good in its current form, easy one-man assembly and easy to operate. I would buy it again without reservations." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the material handling truck. They mention that it has impressive carrying power, is helpful pushing heavy loads, and has a powerful front wheel that delivers constant power whether loaded or unloaded. Some say that it easily moves three sacks of concrete uphill and that it can easily drive itself up a motorcyle ramp. They also appreciate the long battery life and the fact that it does an unbelievable amount of work per battery charge.
"...Two speed front wheel are both powerful delivering constant power whether loaded or unloaded. High speed ,2nd gear, is faster than walking...." Read more
"...One battery lasts impressively, I use it several hundred yards away from my house and it has always gotten us back home after use an hour's use..." Read more
"...Going uphill, the power-assist makes it possible to move heavy loads...." Read more
"...I use this cart for everything. Since its carrying power is so impressive you need to be careful. It is a “tripod” ...you can tip it over...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the material handling truck. They mention that it works wonderfully, is built like a tank, and has fantastic design features. The rear castors and flat free wheels work well, and it's a useful and must have tool for those who garden.
"...and the rear castored flat free wheels work very well !..." Read more
"Once assembled, everything functioned as expected. As you can see from the 2nd picture, the box was damaged when received...." Read more
"...It works great! Going downhill, the brakes help to control speed. Going uphill, the power-assist makes it possible to move heavy loads...." Read more
"Works WONDERFULLYBuilt like a tankFantastic design features prove Makita TRIED to find out what users want and serve their needs..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the material handling truck. Some mention that the two speed is fine with them, while others say that it moves slowly.
"...High speed ,2nd gear, is faster than walking. Instead OF CONSTANTLY balancing when using a traditional barrow...." Read more
"...The slow speed can be a little slow so usually use the higher speed. No problem and it zips right up at a near decent walking speed...." Read more
"...The low speed has enough power to travel slowly over very rough terrain. and the rear castored flat free wheels work very well !..." Read more
"...This machine runs on two 5.0 Ah batteries. It has 2 speeds and reverse. It is capable of carrying up to 290 pounds of material...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing pieces in the material handling truck. They mention that several pieces were nowhere to be found, including a tool, parts, and key.
"...However, the hardware bag was torn open and several pieces were nowhere to be found...." Read more
"Mixed feelings about this. It’s expensive. It was missing some hardware. It does make it up serious trails. It carries a lot...." Read more
"Missing tool- parts and key...." Read more
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5 Stars because now that there's is something to compare this barrows weaknesses, described below, is still better than a competitor’s strengths. Shop them for yourself.
If you read nothing else. READ the next 3 paragraphs.
Be aware of your sellers return policies. For heavyweight items the return shipping cost may exceed fixing it yourself.
My unit came in a box that appeared to have been previously opened. A bit bumped up but not usually a cause for concern. I accepted it as undamaged.
However, the hardware bag was torn open and several pieces were nowhere to be found. Hardware is standard metric, but 2 handle screws have a special shoulder and not easily replaced. Thankfully both of those were still in the box.
1 caster wheel was damaged or defective on manufacture. The rear caster wheels pivot on bearings on a 1+” steel shaft. The bearings are held between thick stamped steel race/washers.
Unfortunately, the design forms the cup for the bearing races open upward, which will trap dirt etc causing failure. This is partially compensated for by a grease fitting and ring gasket. The grease fitting is not connected such that adding grease helps force dirt and water out of the cup. Bump the wheel hard, very hard or mis-form the bearing washers during manufacture and the ring seal is pinched out of the gap leaving the bearing exposed. Hopefully and with a little work with a 20T press + adding a modified automotive lip seal as a flashing will be the fix and make the needed improvement.
My criteria in choosing:
1. I chose it because its Makita, single front wheel and electrically assisted.
2. I wanted the off-road, on-trail maneuverability that the single front wheel allows.
3. I own many other Makita tools, their quality is usually above average. And having multiple battery systems is also undesirable.
4. MY physical rating of heavy duty is fading with time, so the search was on for a tool to fill the gap.
5. I don’t often need the extra duty (or maintenance) of gasoline power or heavier load capacity that other categories of barrows provide.
A bit of background:
I own three wheelbarrows.
First is a 1 wheel contractor grade. Simple, heavily used, now over 20 years old and still useable as new with only mimimal care and maintenance. It is “heavy duty”.
My second is the 2 wheel, orange/silver model, multi-tool-hand truck, rock lifter, water carrier, 4 tire wagon convertible (with accessory). The brand you all know by the description.
Much smaller in capacity than the contractor barrow, but more easily manuvered for smaller jobs. Its multi-use design and size makes it light duty in comparison to the full size contractor barrow.
And now this Makita.
It fits somewhere in-between the two so by my ranking it’s medium duty. Not because it couldn’t be tougher, bigger, better? More because it shouldn’t. You don’t need a bulldozer to do the work of a bobcat. And while a bobcat could sometimes substitute for a bulldozer the added time on task plus wear and tear on the cat would make such a poor choice.
Operational notes:
Makita is known for quality. As a medium duty wheelbarrow its well designed. At its upper limits of advertised load, 275lbs, and using the optionally provided skids instead of wheels limitations appear.
Compared to my contractor wheelbarrow the bucket is thinner and will dent more easily (medium duty). More importantly the handle to front wheel axle length is 6” shorter. This loss of leverage coupled with the battery / controller box position makes the lift and balance while moving more difficult than the contractor barrow. With 275lb on board the frame thru the handles also flexed to the point that the carrier frame lock (the dump feature) released on a bump in the trail and the load was lost (the handles flexed further causing the release).
At full weight with the rear skids installed (instead of wheels) and on irregular terrain both me and my Makita are at our limits. With a max load even with handle and load balance adjustments such that most of the load is on the front wheel the irregular tug of the motor on rough terrain makes the overall effort greater than that of pushing and balancing the contractor barrow on most slopes. Legs do little while upper body ability is exceeded. Frequent use under these conditions will have wear and tear issues for us both.
When desired you can readily push and over-run the electric assist, but a slight resistance is felt. Its slightly harder to push against the free wheeling motor than a plain wheel on an axle. Downhill this is not a factor and having a handbrake is nice compared to holding back or dragging the skids.
The rear skids are J shaped tubes inserted into the drop tube frame that also holds the rear wheels when installed. Unlike the contractor barrow, with skids formed by rolled edge strap steel forming a triangular leg, these tubes stick straight down from a single point of connection. Too much load, slope or a snag and something will give. And the skids have no shoes. For occasional pushing the limits use adding skid plate shoes and angle bracing for the skids and handles sooner rather than later will be better than oops, too late.
Using the rear caster wheels is what makes this barrow’s ease of operation shine. The handle flex problem is mostly gone since the load is now riding on the rear wheels. On smooth, firm, limited slope surfaces its simply walk and steer. Take it on-trail and more weight is at the handles during those times when trimming the balance (lifting the load by the handles) is required. Too rough and the skids with a lighter load is preferable. Also when backing, as the rear wheel casters swivel, wheel base distance shortens about 2” narrowing the center of gravity. What was steady on three wheels before may come out of balance just due to backing.
Load and slope:
Makita’s specs for these conditions are vague. A “12deg slope at 2.5 mph.“ With what load? Its not stated.
With what duty cycle? Complex question. It depends.
Battery condition and temperature. Motor temperature. And the slip / friction of the surface your traversing are all factors. The owners manual warns of exceeding these limits and the rapid motor shutdown that follows. Be prepared for loosing the load, a motor / battery cool down time and a re-assessment of how to reduce the load factors to continue the task. I’ve greatly exceeded the 12deg slope to 30+deg with a full load of 275lbs for distances of 30 feet without consequence. Even steeper for brief distances. I’m convinced that longer and steeper slopes are possible. Its just how heavy, hot and far is the shutdown limit? With that said YMWV (your mileage WILL vary).
In summary:
I wrote this primarily to help fill in the unknowns of the load and slope abilities of this unique machine. IMO a 12deg slope is so far below real world usage for a wheelbarrow that if true, this item should be re-categorized as a warehouse assist buggy. I also discovered a couple of other problems along the way.
If your needs follow my criteria look no farther. You won’t be disappointed!
Quality throughout down to the nuts and bolts, The barrow or tub, designed for this, is heat treated and tempered.
Two speed front wheel are both powerful delivering constant power whether loaded or unloaded. High speed ,2nd gear, is faster than walking. Instead OF CONSTANTLY balancing when using a traditional barrow. Two outriggers with 360 swivel wheels keep the barrow balanced and allows for tight turns. It even has a beeper when in reverse.
I find this tool is excellent when I'm working in the garden from moving 90 lb bags of mulch to mixing soil I have an acre of garden not enough for a tractor, but just right for the makita
The two large boxes arrived via ONTRAC and were not damaged. The contents are packed extremely well for transport. The instructions were very easy to follow and did not take long to assemble. Unlike the unit I ordered a couple months ago from a big box store that arrived with one big broken box and several smaller repackaged boxes that I refused delivery on.