MAKITA DG001GZ05
40v Earth auger
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 0 - 400/1500rpm
- Max auger: 200mm
- Brushless motor
- Weight: 7.2kg
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 0 - 400/1500rpm
- Max auger: 200mm
- Brushless motor
- Weight: 7.2kg
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 0 - 400/1500rpm
- Max auger: 200mm
- Brushless motor
- Weight: 7.2kg
- Cardboard box
DG001GZ05
The Makita DG001GZ05 is a 40Vmax XGT brushless earth auger designed for high‑torque boring in soil, timber posts, and landscaping applications. This version is supplied as a body‑only unit with a 150 mm auger bit included.
Key Features:
• Battery System: 40Vmax XGT
• Motor: Brushless
• Gearbox: 2‑speed mechanical + reverse
• Safety: Torque limiter and auto‑reverse
• Handle System: Large side handles for stable control
• Accessories: 150 mm earth auger bit (body‑only tool)
Technical Specifications:
• Nominal Battery Voltage: 40 Vmax
• No‑Load Speed: 0–400 / 0–1400 min⁻¹
• Max Drilling Capacity (Earth Auger): 150 mm
• Max Drilling Depth: 800 mm (with supplied bit)
• Driving Shank: 20 mm hex
• Sound Pressure: 84 dB(A)
• Noise Uncertainty: 3 dB(A)
• Vibration (Drilling): ≤ 2.5 m/s²
• Vibration Uncertainty: 1.5 m/s²
• Product Dimensions: 840 × 607 × 223 mm
• Weight with Battery: 7.0–7.6 kg
Alternative: Makita DG002GZ
A higher‑capacity XGT earth auger for larger‑diameter bits.
- 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.



