Makita’s Xtract Vac (VC4710) is a new industrial-grade dust extractor designed to ease the the dust management woes many construction and renovation professionals face each day.
Dust extraction and management has always been important, but stricter EPA regulations and increased health concerns and awareness have prompted a new generation of powerful, efficient, and user friendly vacuums.
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So what makes the new Xtract Vac so special?
- 12A/4HP motor with 135 CFM suction power and 92″ of water lift
- 59 dB(A) operating sound level, which is lower compared to the 74 db(A) for competing models (here’s a good sound level chart)
- variable speed control
- 27 lb weight and robust casters for greater portability
- on-board tool-activated outlet (which is standard for high-end vacs these days)
- automatic filter-cleaning system (for reduced caking, improved efficiency, and less maintenance)
- meets EPA RRP regulations when used with optional HEPA filter
- 12-gallon tank that can hold 9 gallons of dry gunk or 8 gallons of wet sludge
- 16-foot anti-static hose
- on-vac accessory storage
On paper the Xtract seems like a pretty decent vac, and I am especially curious to see how accurate its decibel rating is. Bosch and Dewalt also released new dust extractors in the past year, and it will be interesting to see how they all compare.
It looks like Makita isn’t just releasing a new vac, they’re launching a complete dust extraction system. When I first glanced over at the dedicated product page for the vac, I was surprised by how many masonry and woodworking dust extraction accessories, attachments, and connectors Makita brought to market.
All of these accessories might have already existed, but seeing them all in one place makes me take the Xtract vac a little more seriously.
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MSRP for the Xtract Vac is $599, and the optional HEPA filter is $139.
Noah
I wonder how hard it is to clog it.
mnoswad1
This is on my new list to look at when I need a new vac. But…….since seeing the festool vacs, with the ability to clamp a systainer on top, It makes too much sense, pretty disappointed that Bosch and Dewalt haven’t adopted this with their newer dust collection vacs. At least this Makita has a flat top to hold small items….a .better design than most others.
First non Festool company to do the clamp on box storage will get the business for all my suction needs.
Lenny
Festool probably has the concept patented or I’m sure everyone else would be doing the same. I also think the integrated flat top is a great idea but the pricepoint is just too high for me.
Monte
Systainers can be also be clamped to Mafell and Metabo vacuums
eric
I believe for woodworking in ventilated shop these are not needed. But for portable jobs involving lead paint or asbestos cleanup or masonry work involving silica or other nasty fine dusts then these are indispensable.
RugDog
I’m considering replacing my 203cfm Rigid vac with one of these for general job site clean up. I’m a flooring contractor. My concern is that every single “dust collector” on the market has far lower CFM ratings than good shop vacs. However, a typical high CFM rated shopvac probably drops in suction due to dirty filters in short order while these start out lower but remain consistent. Hmmm