Makita GD0800C Grinder
- Grinder
- 750 watts
- Corded electric
- 3.5 pounds
- More reviewed than 59%
A 750 watt, 28000 RPM corded rotary tool at 3.5 pounds, well matched to detail grinding and deburring rather than heavy-duty cutoff work.
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How it ranks among the 150 grinders we track
4.5★ across 316 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
316 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Makita GD0800C is a corded electric tool running at 120 volts with a top speed of 28000 RPM and a 750 watt motor, weighing 3.5 pounds. That RPM range is well beyond typical angle grinders and lines up with a die grinder rather than a large surface grinder.
28000 RPM is a die grinder speed, not the roughly 6000 to 11000 RPM range typical of angle grinders, so despite the category label this reads as a compact high-speed rotary tool for detail grinding, deburring and shaping rather than heavy metal cutoff work. At 3.5 pounds it stays light enough for one-handed control during extended use.
- 120 volt corded power
- 28000 RPM top speed
- 750 watt motor
- 3.5 pound weight
Who it's for
Fits metalworkers, fabricators or hobbyists who need a high-speed rotary tool for deburring, port work or detail shaping. It is not built for cutting off large stock or grinding welds flat, tasks better suited to a larger angle grinder.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 750 watt corded motor
- 28000 RPM top speed
- Light at 3.5 pounds
- 4.5 out of 5 across 316 ratings
- Not suited to heavy cutoff or weld grinding work
- Collet or accessory size not specified
Performance notes
The 750 watt motor and 28000 RPM top speed give this tool the character of a die grinder, built for controlled, high-speed material removal on small areas rather than raw cutting power. Corded operation at 120 volts means no battery runtime limits, and the 3.5 pound weight keeps fatigue down during longer sessions.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | GD0800C |
| Motor Power | 750 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Speed | 28000 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grinders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita GD0800C GrinderThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 316 | 3.7 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCG413B GrinderDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 9,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2880-20 GrinderMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| AVID MW590 GrinderAVID | 4.5 / 5 | 6,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCG400B GrinderCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA GD0800C
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Makita GD0800C an angle grinder?
The 28000 RPM top speed matches a die grinder rather than a typical angle grinder, despite the category label.
What is the motor power on the GD0800C?
It has a 750 watt motor.
How much does the GD0800C weigh?
It weighs 3.5 pounds.