MAKITA DG001GZ05
40v Earth auger
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 0 - 400/1500rpm
- Max auger: 200mm
- Weight: 7.2kg
- Cardboard box
Was £412
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 0 - 400/1500rpm
- Max auger: 200mm
- Weight: 7.2kg
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 0 - 400/1500rpm
- Max auger: 200mm
- Weight: 7.2kg
- Cardboard box
The Makita DG001GZ05 is a 40V Max XGT cordless earth auger designed for fast, efficient drilling of holes in soil for posts, fencing, landscaping, and planting. With a brushless motor and two-speed gearbox, it delivers powerful, petrol-free performance for outdoor professionals. Supplied body only.
Key Features:
• High-Torque Brushless Motor: Provides consistent power for demanding soil conditions.
• 2-Speed Mechanical Gearbox: Low and high gear selection for optimal drilling control.
• Auto Torque Drive Technology (ADT): Adjusts speed and torque under load for efficiency.
• Reverse Function: Helps free the auger if jammed during drilling.
• Torque Limiter and AFT: Shuts off the motor to protect the user if bit binds.
Technical Specifications:
• Voltage: 40V Max XGT
• No-Load Speed:
Low: 0–400 rpm
High: 0–1,400 rpm
• Max Drilling Capacity: 200 mm
• Chuck Type: 10 mm Hex
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 861 x 607 x 223 mm
• Weight (without battery): 6.6 – 7.0 kg
• Safety Features: AFT, Brake, Torque Limiter
User Benefits:
• Petrol-Free Performance: No emissions, no fuel mixing, low maintenance.
• Safe to Use: Electronic torque control stops rotation on bit bind.
• Ideal for Outdoor Trades: Fast and efficient drilling for fencing, posts, and planting.

- 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, not a problem (assuming the tool has not been used and is in its original packaging) - call us on 0333 004 3000 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll contact you to arrange collection. Once the tool is received back, we will refund the cost of the tool less a £6 collection charge.
- 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.