Makita's Green Rotary Laser Delivers Leveling Up to 2,600 Feet
Offering accurate long distance leveling up to 2,600 feet with dual slope rotary lasers, Makita has released the 18V LXT Green Exterior Dual Slope 360-degree Rotary Laser with case.
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| The new Makita LXT Dual Slope 360 degree Rotary Laser brings another dimension to the company's commercial tool portfolio. |
The versatile measuring tool is essential to just about any jobsite, offering accurate measuring, leveling, and accuracy for leveling and grading ramps, pipes and other jobsite measuring. In addition, it functions on both the LXT and XGT battery platforms.
“The new LXT® Dual Slope 360-degree Rotary Laser brings another dimension to Makita’s impressive commercial tool portfolio.” Robert Monroe, Makita product manager, drilling, fastening and expansion. “The dual platform capability ensures that Makita users of either 18V or 40V platform can bring it on all types of jobsites from commercial building to hardscapes.”
Featuring a green laser for higher visibility in outdoor condition, the SKR001 offers horizontal accuracy ± 1/16 inch at 100 feet and vertical accuracy ± 1/8 inch at 100 feet.
The Makita Rotary Laser features three rotation speeds (150 / 300 / 600 RPM) to match the laser speed to the job application at the push of a button. In addition, it offers three scan modes of 10 degrees/ 20 degrees / 30 degrees, with a self-leveling and automatic calibration within ± 5 degrees, making start-ups quick and easy.
With a 98-foot vertical plumb beam range, users can read in any direction.
Using an 18V LXT battery at maximum rotation speed, the tool will operate for approximately 135 hours. With a 40V XGT battery, the runtime is extended to 160 hours.
Using a Bluetooth remote control, it can be operated from up to 100 feeet away and is compatible with common tripods with 5/8-inch threaded screw mounts in both horizontal and vertical positions as well as 4-sided rubber handles for grip and impact protection. It also is designed to absorb impact from drops or tripod tip-overs up to six feet.
The Rotary Laser also features a hard plastic case to protect the laser and accessories and a wall mount. It weighs only 8 pounds for easy transport.


















