MAKITA DBO481Z
18v Palm sander - quarter sheet
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- Variable speed
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- Variable speed
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- Variable speed
- Cardboard box
DBO481Z
The Makita DBO481Z is the body‑only version of the 18V LXT 1/4‑sheet finishing sander. It features 2‑speed electronic control, hook‑and‑loop or clamp fastening, and built‑in dust extraction.
Key Features:
• Battery System: 18V LXT
• Speed Control: 2‑speed electronic
• Pad Size: 112 × 102 mm
• Paper Size: 114 × 140 mm
• Paper Fastening: Hook & loop or clamp
• Dust Collection: Built‑in extraction
• Vacuum Port: 17/22 mm
• Accessories: Body‑only (no battery or charger)
Technical Specifications:
• Nominal Battery Voltage: 18 V
• Orbits per Minute: 11000–14000 min⁻¹
• Strokes per Minute: 22000–28000 min⁻¹
• Sanding Orbit Diameter: 1.5 mm
• Sanding Pad Dimensions: 112 × 102 mm
• Abrasive Sheet Size: 114 × 140 mm
• Sound Pressure: 75 dB(A)
• Noise Uncertainty: 3 dB(A)
• Vibration (Metal): ≤ 2.5 m/s²
• Vibration Uncertainty: 1.5 m/s²
• Product Net Weight: 1.1 kg
• Weight with Battery: 1.4–1.7 kg
• Dimensions: 171 × 112 × 151 mm
Alternative: Makita DBO480Z
A similar 1/4‑sheet sander with matching performance.
Palm sanders are orbital sanders that use quarter sandpaper sheets for single handed light sanding of wood, walls, paint etc. They are often used by decorators. Click here to see all our sanders
- 1 year warranty can be extended to 3 years by registering the tool online within 30 days of purchase, subject to the following conditions:
- the tool is CE marked and was purchased on or after 1st July 2012
- the tool is not an Air Compressor/ Air Tool, a Battery/ Charger, an Accessory, or a Petrol or Production Tool - To register your tool for extended warranty click here
- Warranty claims: Please request a collection from Makita using their returns form. Alternatively, you can speed the process up by taking the tool to your nearest approved Makita Area Service Agent. You can find your nearest agent here. When searching for your nearest agent on the website you will need to select the 'Service - Electric' tick box for a power tool warranty claim, or the 'Service - Garden Machinery' tick box for a garden tool warranty claim. Please contact Howe Tools should you need any assistance.
- You can order until 8pm for free next working day delivery to nearly all of England and Wales. For locations further from our hub, our cut off is 5pm. Some harder-to-reach locations may take an extra day. More info »
- For most orders we use a premium carrier that notifies you of a one hour timed delivery slot and sends text updates.
- If you change your mind within 30 days of buying a tool, no problem. Provided the tool has not been used and is in its original packaging, please email us at [email protected] quoting your order number, and we'll reply with your return options.
- If the tool is faulty within 30 days of buying it, we will arrange for its collection at no cost to you and supply a replacement.
- If the tool is faulty after 30 days of buying it, and before the expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty, we will guide you through the manufacturer’s warranty process.
