Makita has added a new battery powered wheelbarrow to its LXT outdoor power equipment range. The DCU601 is equipped with an electric lift for easier loading and unloading.
The DCU601’s electric lift can only be operated on flat ground, where it can elevate from 475mm to 1020mm in around 30 seconds. It has a maximum load capacity of 300kg on flat ground (0 – 3 degrees) and 180kg on slopes up to 12 degrees, with three speed settings of 1.5, 3.5 and 5.0km/h, plus a reverse setting with a speed of 1.0 Km/h.
The machine is powered by two 18V LXT Li-ion batteries, but up to four can be used in series for a longer run time of up to 100 minutes. The machine will automatically switch to the second pair once the first two batteries have depleted.
The DCU601’s rear wheel axle is designed to tilt, to enable the front (driving) wheels to stably touch the ground for reliable operation on uneven surfaces. Built-in guardrails keep materials secure when transported and can be easily lowered below the flat frame by lifting and sliding them, allowing for easy loading and unloading.
Its soft start feature and electric, electromagnetic and hand lever-operated mechanical brakes aid manoeuvrability . The wheelbarrow also has a swivel lock feature, providing control over the direction of the machine, as well as its speed. Headlights, taillights, a warning beeper and a level gauge all add up to a safer operation.
“The DCU601 makes a fantastic addition to our growing range of battery powered wheelbarrows and outdoor power equipment. Its electric lift function has been designed to help users load and unload materials with ease, but also to make crossing building sites more efficient, saving time for more technical jobs in the process,” explained Makita UK Marketing Manger, Kevin Brannigan.
