Makita has released two new lighting solutions for both the XGT and LXT systems. The portable, powerful and foldable lights feature multiple lighting mode options, can rotate for accessibility, feature long run times and multiple hanging and positioning options.
“The new Underhood Work Lights for the XGT and LXT systems are rugged, adjustable and provide plenty of light in all kinds of working environments,” said Robert Monroe, product manager for drilling, fastening and expansion, Makita U.S.A. “These new lights are a technician’s best friend to provide hands-free, bright light where needed, and offer options to fit any almost any tricky mounting area. Under the hood, under a vehicle, interior needs or even out on a jobsite, these lights offer multiple brightness levels and positioning options so you can get just the light you need, where you need it.”
Operation
These Underhood Work Lights provide three modes of operation that deliver 1,700 lumens on High, 800 lumens on Medium and 400 lumens on Low. The lights are foldable and provide three different lighting modes including upper bar only, lower bar only, as well as both the upper and lower bar illuminating for maximum light output.
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Both lighting options feature a telescopic hook that allows the lights to be attached to multiple surfaces including on a jobsite, a vehicle hood, a chain link fence, a lift gate on the rear of a vehicle or other compatible locations. Users can choose from seven adjustable rotating illumination angles (-90°, -45°, 0°, 45°, 90°, 135° and 180°), which allows for flexible illumination in applications even when attached to the telescopic hook.
Performance
The Underhood Work Light for both the XGT and LXT systems delivers long run times to provide reliable lighting in different types of working environments. The DML18 delivers up to 31 hours of continuous illumination on low and six hours on high with a 4.0Ah 18V LXT battery (battery sold separately). The ML012G delivers up to 65 hours of continuous illumination on low and 13 hours on high with a 40V max XGT 4.0Ah battery (battery sold separately).
Mounting features include a top hook strap that corresponds to three strap mount locations for further hanging and positioning flexibility. Both the DML818 and the ML012G feature a memory function that retains the last light setting when the light is powered on.
