The best Makita angle grinders 125, compared.
Top pick: Synxiter 13-01-222 Best value: Synxiter 13-01-222 – Best score per pound at 80 from about £57.99 among rows with no named functional failure and no contradictory speed, only if you already have a pack of at least 4.0 Ah. Updated October 2026.
A 125 mm angle grinder is a handheld power tool that drives a five-inch abrasive disc for cutting thin metal, cleaning welds and light grinding. In the UK you choose that size when a smaller wheel is short on reach and a 230 mm machine is too heavy for a bench or a van. You recognise a suitable example by the supply, the brand field and the box contents. Match the supply first. About 230 V belongs on a ring main with a BS 1363 plug. A 110 V tool belongs on a site transformer, where the voltage to earth is 55 V. A cordless listing includes a battery only when the package says so. Keep the guard fitted and match the disc to a speed the page does not contradict. Do not fit a toothed saw blade or a chainsaw disc. A mains watt figure and an 18 V watt figure are not the same measurement. Voltage, the brand field and the box are set out in the [125 mm angle grinder buying guide](/hub/tools/makita-angle-grinder-125/sub/makita-angle-grinder-125-buying-guide).
A 125 mm angle grinder is a handheld power tool that drives a five-inch abrasive disc for cutting thin metal, cleaning welds and light grinding.
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The Synxiter 13-01-222 is an 18 V, 125 mm cordless body listed at £57.99, with 8,000 rpm on the attribute row, a 1,200 W claim and three speeds in the bullets. The package line includes an auxiliary handle, a protective cover, two grinding wheels, two cutting discs, a wrench and a manual. Batteries and a charger are not included, and the bullet asks for at least 4.0 Ah so the tool does not shut down on overload. Four amazon.co.uk reviews all score 5.0, and all four are dated 30 August 2026. Those reviews say Makita 18 V packs click in, the guard and handle felt sturdy, and one cutting disc made a clean cut. One review says a 3 Ah pack did not match a corded grinder. The brand field is Synxiter, so this is not a Makita tool, and four reviews from a single day are a thin record. It is the best value in this set only if you already own a pack of at least 4.0 Ah.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own a Makita 18 V pack of at least 4.0 Ah and you accept a Synxiter body.
Less suitable: A first grinder if you have no pack, or anyone who wants the Makita name on the tool.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the brand Makita?
No. The brand field is Synxiter. The title says it is for Makita 18 V batteries.
Is a battery in the box?
No. The package line says batteries and charger are not included.
What pack size does the bullet ask for?
At least 4.0 Ah, to avoid overload shutdown. Named codes run from BL1820 to BL1860, including B variants.
The Makita GA5030RK is a 230 V, 720 W, 125 mm corded grinder listed at £81.89, with 11,000 rpm on the attribute row and an item weight of 1.8 kg. The included line is the grinder, a hook wrench, a PVC case, a side handle and a steel grinding disc. Across 10 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 4.6, although the saved file has no UK review text. A Germany review says it works well, and a France review mentions a fast blade change and a clean cut. That France review also says the price felt a bit high. The bullets name electronic anti-restart after a power cut, a slim body of 57 mm and a sound pressure level of LpA 85 dB(A). The included line does not name a guard, so you still confirm one is fitted before you mount a disc. It is the top pick in this set for a UK mains listing that is branded Makita, and it is the wrong tool for a 110 V site lead.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 230 V UK socket when you want the Makita name on the listing and a case in the box.
Less suitable: A 110 V site lead, or a job you want to run from a battery pack.
Specifications
Common questions
What voltage does the listing give?
The attribute row says corded electric, 230 V, 720 W and 11,000 rpm. Item weight is 1.8 kg.
What is in the box?
The included line lists the angle grinder, a hook wrench, a PVC case, a side handle and a steel grinding disc.
Does the listing mention anti-restart?
Yes. The bullets name an electronic anti-restart function and a sound pressure level of LpA 85 dB(A).
The Makita GA5034/1 is the 110 V, 720 W, 125 mm corded listing at £97.53, with 11,000 rpm on the attribute row, an item weight of 2.9 kg, and an included line that is the grinder itself. Three amazon.co.uk reviews average 3.9, and the only saved review, dated 11 February 2018, says the item was as described, shipping was quick and the buyer was happy, without describing a cut. The bullets name a paddle switch, a push-button spindle lock, double insulation and a side handle at about 20 degrees. A dust-collecting wheel guard is described as optional and is not included. With three reviews and no job written down, you are buying the 110 V specification more than a review record. It belongs on a 110 V site supply, and it is the wrong plug for a normal 230 V house socket.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 110 V site where you already have the transformer and you want a Makita-branded 125 mm body.
Less suitable: A 230 V house socket, or a buyer who wants a case and a disc in the same box.
Specifications
Common questions
What voltage does the listing give?
The attribute row says corded electric, 110 V, 720 W and 11,000 rpm. Item weight is 2.9 kg.
Is a dust guard in the box?
The bullet says it can connect to a Makita vacuum with an optional dust-collecting wheel guard, and that guard is not included. The included line is the grinder.
What switch does the listing name?
A paddle switch, plus a push-button spindle lock and double insulation.
The Fledukten 206271-UK-04 is the only kit in this set that includes batteries, listed at £69.99. The attribute row says 18 V, 550 W and 9,000 rpm, while the included packs are printed as two 21 V 4.0 Ah batteries and a 21 V 1.2 A charger, and the listing says those packs must not go on tools from other brands. The box also lists a storage case, a guard for a 125 mm disc, an auxiliary handle, a fixing spanner, two grinding discs, two cutting discs and two flap discs. Nine amazon.co.uk reviews average 3.8, and the saved text is from Germany, plus one United States line that only says Good. A Germany review says it is enough for small metal cuts and edge grinding, and that the case helps you carry the kit. Those reviews also call it heavy on longer jobs, at a listed 3.27 kg, say the case only fits the tool fully taken apart, and say the guard needed a screwdriver and only sits flat to one side. Two Germany reviews describe the included discs as poor, damaged or unreadable, and one describes several millimetres of play in the gear head.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want batteries in the same order and you will keep those packs on this Fledukten tool.
Less suitable: A Makita charger, or a Makita tool you hoped to run from these included packs.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the brand Makita?
No. The brand field is Fledukten. The bullets say the tool can take Makita 18 V packs, and that Fledukten's own packs must not go on other brands.
Are batteries in the box?
Yes. The included line lists two 21 V 4.0 Ah batteries and a 21 V 1.2 A charger, plus discs, a guard, a handle, a spanner and a case.
What spindle does the bullet name?
M14. Speeds in the bullet are 4,500, 7,000 and 9,000 rpm. The attribute row says 550 W and 18 V.
The laloohome laloohome014 is the lowest-priced body in this set, at £29.99, with an item weight of 1.6 kg, an attribute maximum of 7,800 rpm and three speeds in the bullet. The title says Makita 18 V, but there is no voltage row, the brand field is laloohome, and the included line is the tool only. Five amazon.co.uk reviews average 3.7. UK review text says it fits the reviewer's Makita 18 V packs, the side handle is comfortable and the disc change was quick. One UK review says it keeps cutting out for 15 minutes without feeling hot, and another says the cardboard box arrived split, though the reviewer thought nothing was missing. The named pack list starts at BL1830 and does not include BL1820. At this price you are buying a bare body with a cut-out complaint, not a Makita grinder.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own a BL1830 or a larger pack from the named list and you are comparing the cheapest bare body.
Less suitable: A job that cannot stop mid-cut, or a BL1820 if that is your only pack.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the brand Makita?
No. The brand field is laloohome. The title says compatible with a Makita 18 V battery.
Is a battery in the box?
No. The bullet says tool only.
What is the listed top speed?
7,800 rpm on the attribute row, with three speeds in the bullet.
The Gautesy DJ01303-MTB is an 18 V listing at £34.99 and 1.75 kg, the brand field is Gautesy, and the title spells the claimed fit as Ma-Kita. The bullets list four speeds at 2,000, 4,000, 6,000 and 9,000 rpm, plus a spindle lock, an adjustable guard and overload protection, while the attribute row prints 90,000 rpm, so the working speed is not established. The included line is a wrench, and the bullet says batteries and cutting discs are not included. The same bullet names packs from BL1830 to BL1860B. Six amazon.co.uk reviews average 3.6. Short UK reviews call it a good grinder, say it looks and feels well made, and say it is very good for the price and does the job, though one reviewer had only started it and did not know how long it would last. You can read that praise, and you still cannot tell which speed figure the listing means.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already have a named pack and you are comparing a low body-only price after you set aside the 90,000 rpm row.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs one agreed speed before paying, or a disc in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the brand Makita?
No. The brand field is Gautesy. The title says Ma-Kita 18V battery.
Is a battery in the box?
No. The bullet says batteries and cutting discs are not included. The included line is a wrench.
Which speed figure is on the listing?
The attribute row says 90,000 rpm. The bullets list 2,000, 4,000, 6,000 and 9,000 rpm. The working speed is not established from those two lines.
The JOJOCY S202556-01 is a brushless 125 mm body listed at £50.99 and 2.35 kg. The title says 18V/20V, and the bullets list 5,000, 7,500 and 10,000 rpm, with a claimed cutting depth of up to 33 mm. There is no voltage row and no wattage row. The box line includes the grinder, a handle, a protective cover, a wrench and six 125 mm metal cutting wheels, and the bullet says the battery is not included. Across 15 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 3.2, which is the largest sample in this set. A UK review says it cut bar and ground welds on Makita packs and on unofficial Makita packs, and that the build did not feel flimsy. The same UK file says the trigger fell apart and that the tool is pretty heavy. A France review says the guard took more than 10 minutes because of a fit problem, and Belgium reviews say it is not a Makita.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already have a pack from the named BL18 list and you have read the trigger complaint before you buy.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a voltage on the attribute row, or a file with no trigger failure.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the brand Makita?
No. The brand field is JOJOCY. The title says Makita 18V/20V battery, and the bullet says the battery is not included.
Is there a voltage row?
No. Voltage is only in the title, as 18V/20V. There is no wattage row.
What speed steps does the bullet list?
5,000, 7,500 and 10,000 rpm, and a claimed cutting depth of up to 33 mm.
The Roadtime WJ603-MT is a 125 mm cordless body listed at £49.99 and 1.6 kg. The title says Makita 18 V, there is no voltage row, and the brand field is Roadtime. The attribute row and the bullet both say 9,000 rpm, the highlight says three speeds, and the bullet claims 900 W. The accessory bullet lists a plastic case and a stack of discs, including one wood cutting disc, and it says the battery and charger are not included. A guard is not named in the included line or in that accessory bullet. Four reviews average 3.2, and the only saved text is from the Netherlands: a part fell out of the parcel, the case was torn open, and after checking the reviewer found nothing damaged inside. That is a delivery note, not a description of a cut. The pack list names BL1830B, BL1840, BL1840B, BL1850 and BL1850B, and it excludes G-series and Ni-Cd packs.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own one of the named BL18 slide packs and you will leave the wood disc unused.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a guard confirmed in the box, or a G-series pack.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the brand Makita?
No. The brand field is Roadtime. The title says for a Makita 18 V battery, and the bullet says the battery and charger are not included.
Is a wood cutting disc in the bullet?
Yes. The accessory bullet lists one cutting disc for wood, plus metal, stone, sanding, grinding and polishing discs.
Where does 900 W appear?
In the bullet and the highlight. There is no wattage attribute row. The maximum rotational speed row says 9,000 rpm.
Eight amazon.co.uk listings, captured on 19 October 2026, were scored from the saved pages and review files. This is not a laboratory test. The score is 0–100 from four parts that sum to 100: stars out of 30, review sample out of 20, a listing you can buy against out of 25, and whether a review describes a job out of 25. Deductions apply after that, with a floor of 0, for one shared review date, a contradictory speed, two voltages on one kit, and named functional failures. Price is not inside the score. The highest total is the top pick. Best value is the highest score per pound among rows with no named functional failure and no contradictory speed.
Stars
30%Amazon rating divided by 5, then multiplied by 30. The figure is the listing average, not a workshop trial.
Review sample
20%Under 4 reviews scores 4. From 4 to 6 scores 8. From 7 to 9 scores 12. From 10 to 14 scores 16. 15 or more scores 20.
Listing you can buy against
25%Voltage on the attribute row scores 8, or 3 if voltage is only in the title. A speed that is not contradicted on the same page scores 7, otherwise 0. A guard in the included or package line scores 5. Optional and not included scores 2. Named only in a bullet, while the included line is the tool or a wrench, scores 3. Not named scores 0. A side handle scores 3. A case or a disc in the included or package line scores 2.
Review job
25%A review that describes a cut, a grind, or the tool doing the job scores 10. No functional defect named scores 10, otherwise 0. At least one UK review body scores 5, or 2 if the file has stars but no UK review text.
Buy the supply and the brand field before you buy a star line. A 110 V tool on a 230 V socket is the wrong plug. A battery code in the title is not the maker's name. A cordless shelf price is not a kit price unless the box lists the packs.
A 125 mm search on amazon.co.uk is a question of voltage and of the brand field. On the shelf captured on 19 October 2026, two listings are genuine corded tools and six are third-party 125 mm bodies. The Makita GA5030RK is about £81.89, listed as 230 V, 720 W, 11,000 rpm and 1.8 kg. The Makita GA5034/1 is about £97.53, listed as 110 V, 720 W and 11,000 rpm, with an item weight of 2.9 kg. Keep that 2.9 kg figure.
The GA5034/1 is 110 V and needs a transformer. It does not fit a standard 240 V socket. The GA5030RK is the 230 V listing. Swapping them is the usual miss on this shelf.
A BL1820 to BL1860 list is a third-party body. It is not the DGA504Z. Fledukten says its own packs must not go on other brands' tools.
Roadtime includes a wood cutting disc. That is not permission to fit a toothed blade. Gautesy's attribute row says 90,000 rpm and the bullets say up to 9,000 rpm. The working speed is not established.
The GA5034/1 is 110 V. Tool Den says it needs a transformer and does not fit a standard 240 V socket, and the amazon text adds a yellow 110 V plug. The GA5030RK is 230 V, 720 W, 11,000 rpm and 1.8 kg. On site, 110 V centre-tap supply is 55 V to earth, and 230 V needs an RCD. Only those two brand fields say Makita. A BL18 code list is a third-party body. Five cordless listings exclude the battery.
Keep the guard on, and do not use a speed the same page contradicts. Gautesy's row says 90,000 rpm and the bullets list 2,000 to 9,000 rpm, so that speed is not established. OPSS PSA5 warns against toothed saw blades and chainsaw discs because of kickback. Roadtime's wood cutting disc is not that permission, and a guard is not named in its box lines. The GA5030RK included line also does not name a guard.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You work from a UK 13 A socket and you want short cuts in thin metal. The Makita GA5030RK is the top pick at about £81.89, listed as 230 V, 720 W, 11,000 rpm and 1.8 kg, with a PVC case and a steel grinding disc. Stars are 4.6 from 10 reviews, and the saved file has no UK review text. Confirm a guard is fitted. It is the wrong tool for a 110 V site lead.
You already run a 110 V site transformer. The Makita GA5034/1 is the match at about £97.53, listed as 110 V, 720 W and 11,000 rpm, with an item weight of 2.9 kg. Stars are 3.9 from 3 reviews. The included line is the grinder, and the dust-collecting guard is optional. It does not belong on a normal 230 V house socket.
You already own a pack of at least 4.0 Ah and you accept a body that is not Makita. The Synxiter 13-01-222 is best value at about £57.99, with 8,000 rpm on the attribute row and 5.0 from 4 reviews, all dated 30 August 2026. Batteries and a charger are not included. A 3 Ah review did not match a corded grinder. The genuine cordless 125 mm body, the DGA504Z, is not in this set.
The top pick is the Makita GA5030RK at about £81.89: a genuine 230 V, 720 W, 125 mm corded listing at 11,000 rpm and 1.8 kg, scoring 86, with 4.6 from 10 amazon.co.uk reviews. A guard is not named in the included line, and the saved file has no UK review text. Best value is the Synxiter 13-01-222 at about £57.99, score 80, only if you already own a pack of at least 4.0 Ah. It is not a Makita tool, and all four reviews are dated 30 August 2026. The 110 V Makita GA5034/1 is about £97.53 for a site transformer. None of these scores is a laboratory test.
Synxiter 13-01-222
Best score per pound at 80 from about £57.99 among rows with no named functional failure and no contradictory speed, only if you already have a pack of at least 4.0 Ah.
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