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# 720W power for versatile cutting & grinding Anti-restart & soft start for safe, smooth operation Slim 115mm barrel grip for precision & control Makita GA4530R Angle Grinder Slim 720W 240V, Multicolour, 115 mm/S

**Brand:** makita
**Price:** A$215
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Power meets precision — the grinder every pro swears by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Makita GA4530R Angle Grinder Slim 720W 240V, Multicolour, 115 mm/S by makita
- **How much does it cost?** A$215 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- makita enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted makita brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Equipped with push-button spindle lock, anti-restart, and double insulation for peace of mind.
- • **Built to Last:** Robust metal gearbox with hardened bearings and cast aluminum cover outperforms competitors.
- • **Ergonomic Mastery:** Slim barrel grip and 20° angled side handle ensure fatigue-free, all-day comfort.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 720W motor delivers professional-grade performance without bulk.
- • **Effortless Disc Changes:** Hand-tighten hub and easy spindle lock let you swap discs in seconds—no wrench needed.

## Overview

The Makita GA4530R is a 720W, 115mm angle grinder designed for professionals and serious DIYers. Its slim, ergonomic design with a 20° angled side handle offers superior control and comfort during extended use. Safety features like soft start, anti-restart, and double insulation ensure reliable operation. Built with a durable metal gearbox and hardened bearings, it promises long-lasting performance. Quick disc changes without tools and efficient heat management make it a versatile, must-have tool for welders, fabricators, masons, and maintenance pros alike.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Makita GA4530R Angle Grinder Slim 720W 240V, Multicolour, 115 mm/S.

Review: Best tool investment I have made - Great piece of kit. Good quality and robust machine. It is working hard and never disappoints. Another addition to my Makita collection that will outlast me. Highly recommended.
Review: Industrial professional highly recommends this grinder! - Haven't even received my order yet but I know this tool well, which is precisely the reason I chose it for my own workshop. I use an identical grinder at work. It's several years old now & aside from the odd cable replacement due to operator error (it's a shared grinder & some people go through cords for a past-time!) it's as good now as when it was new. Having used & owned dozens if not hundreds of grinders by different manufacturers over the years, I can honestly say this model has been the nicest I've ever handled. It's extremely lightweight compared to a lot of grinders & fits in the hand beautifully, I have fairly small hands but have used this model one-handed for hours on end without any cramping or discomfort. The compact body size also means it's easy to manipulate & fits into gaps / corners that most grinders cannot. On the theme of comfort, the power toggle switch is also very comfortable to use. All you need is a thumb. Bearing in mind I'm right handed... I can imagine the switch being on the wrong side of the body for left-hookers, though it's possibly just a matter of preference. For clarity the switch is on the left hand side of the grinder body. The switch does feature something of a safety toggle and is difficult to operate accidentally, though I daresay not impossible. Balancing safety with ease of use I'd say Makita have it just about right here. The standard safety handle (for 2-handed operation) is minimally designed & features no shock / vibration absorbtion, as is required in certain industry for H&S purposes - it's just a moulded, stiff plastic handle. Frankly though, if you know what you're doing with an angle grinder you'll probably consign the handle to a toolbox somewhere & never use it. The handle can be mounted on either the left or the right hand side of the grinder body. There is no mounting point on the top of the housing as with some makes / models. I don't see this as a failing & have never in 25 years in the industry found a reason to need the handle mounted in that fashion. The spindle lock is a convenient feature & on this model is very easy to use - you don't have to jump up & down on the thing to get it to engage & keeping pressure on it doesn't create any discomfort. You can hold the grinder and operate the spindle lock at the same time with one hand - an index finger is all it takes to engage the lock. Also, there's no real need to use an arbor wrench to change discs, as the hub can be sufficiently tightened by hand. The same cannot be said of some grinders. This makes changing discs extremely fast & much less fiddly. During prolonged use this model handles & distributes heat very efficiently. You get no "hot spots" on the plastic body, even after an hour or more run-time & I've never known anything to melt through extended use... ever. It's also possible to hold this grinder one-handed by the gearbox (the metal bit at the end) and not have it overheat, even if your hand / glove is blocking the air intake. Not advisable to block the intake if you can help it but this grinder can handle it for short periods, which makes it all the more useable. The only feature I'd want for on this grinder is a quick release mechanism on the disc guard. As it is this model has the older screw-tight design. Although that woks fine and is long tried & tested, there are times it's just not practical to use a grinder with the guard installed. For those times it'd be nice to be able to remove it quickly without needing a screwdriver. As for adjusting the position of the guard - if you know what you're doing there's almost never any need. Angle the guard at 10:30 / 16:30 and it can happily stay there til the end of time in most situations. As for swapping the guard for one with a quick release latch - I can't say. It may be possible, though If taking a guard from another make or model I'd expect to need to do some modifications for the thing to fit. Build quality is very possibly the best of any 115mm grinder, including many more expensive makes / models... even dare I say the Bosch GWS / PWS ranges, which many consider to be the very best on the market (I can't disagree with that). The gearbox uses hardened metal rotary bearings in place of static plastic bearings as found in the GWS. It also features a cast aluminium covering plate in place of a plastic one as seen on most makes & models. As for the motor, 720W sounds low - and for the very heavy duty jobs it's advisable to have a more powerful grinder handy (something in the 1,000W range perhaps), though with that said, if you're doing work that requires that much power you probably already have a more powerful grinder anyway. Personally I find if I'm doing a job that requires a more powerful grinder, chances are it's a job for a 230mm grinder, not a 115mm. Very rare I'll ever find the need for more power in a 115mm grinder. A 1,000W grinder for example becomes slightly too much for prolonged one-handed operation - so if 2 hands are needed anyway, may as well make the job that much faster & use a 230mm. In summary, an extremely capable / versatile / comfortable / well made / long-living little grinder & well worth the money. As a professional metalworking / welding engineer I can wholeheartedly recommend this machine to the industry pro, hobbyist and first-time owner alike. It's comfy to use, more versatile than most and very much up to most jobs. With proper care & maintenance it should last a lot of years, if not a lifetime. Price-wise, expect to pay around the £50 - £60 mark & possibly a bit more for convenience of buying locally or having it shipped. Any more than £65 and you can get it cheaper elsewhere. Be aware that some GA4530s come in plastic carry cases and some come only in a cardboard box. Double check the listing before purchase if you want the carry case. Price shouldn't be affected by more than £5 or so. Also be aware that this model is available in either 230V or 110V. Again, double check the listing before buying. Picking the wrong one is easy done if you're busy comparing several machines. 100% recommend without hesitation. You won't be sorry buying this.

## Features

- Ideal for welders, fabricators, Masons, maintenance and more
- Slim body with small diameter barrel grip
- Side handle positioned at an increased 20 degree angle for added control and comfort
- Push button spindle lock
- Slide type on/OFF switch
- Soft start
- Anti-restart function
- Double insulation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005R3CZCG |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,002 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 28 in Angle Grinders |
| Colour | Multicolour |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,908) |
| Date First Available | 18 Dec. 2015 |
| Included Components | Makita GA4530R Angle Grinder 240V;Grinder Disc; Lock nut wrench; Side handle; Wheel guard |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Item model number | GA4530R |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | GA4530R |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 31 x 11.5 cm; 1.7 kg |
| Size | 115 mm/S |
| Style | Makita GA4530R Angle Grinder 115mm Slim 720W 240V |
| Switch style | Push Button |
| Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Wattage | 720 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Makita
- **Material:** Metal, Plastic
- **Power source:** Corded Electric
- **Product dimensions:** 26.6L x 12.8W x 10.3H centimetres
- **Style:** Makita GA4530R Angle Grinder 115mm Slim 720W 240V

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i move the guard and fit a 125mm disk?**
A: DANGEROUS. DO NOT DO THIS EVER!!

**Q: Does this have fixed adjustable speeds or a trigger, please?**
A: fixed speed

**Q: Is it brushless?**
A: Couldn't remember. Had a look. It would appear to be brushless, nothing on outside.

**Q: can this be used for repointing**
A: I think it could be but you would need to use a steel diamond cutting disc, otherwise the risk of fracture, particularly with the thin carbide cutting disc, would be very dangerous.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best tool investment I have made
*by I***N on 19 December 2025*

Great piece of kit. Good quality and robust machine. It is working hard and never disappoints. Another addition to my Makita collection that will outlast me. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Industrial professional highly recommends this grinder!
*by S***U on 21 February 2017*

Haven't even received my order yet but I know this tool well, which is precisely the reason I chose it for my own workshop. I use an identical grinder at work. It's several years old now & aside from the odd cable replacement due to operator error (it's a shared grinder & some people go through cords for a past-time!) it's as good now as when it was new. Having used & owned dozens if not hundreds of grinders by different manufacturers over the years, I can honestly say this model has been the nicest I've ever handled. It's extremely lightweight compared to a lot of grinders & fits in the hand beautifully, I have fairly small hands but have used this model one-handed for hours on end without any cramping or discomfort. The compact body size also means it's easy to manipulate & fits into gaps / corners that most grinders cannot. On the theme of comfort, the power toggle switch is also very comfortable to use. All you need is a thumb. Bearing in mind I'm right handed... I can imagine the switch being on the wrong side of the body for left-hookers, though it's possibly just a matter of preference. For clarity the switch is on the left hand side of the grinder body. The switch does feature something of a safety toggle and is difficult to operate accidentally, though I daresay not impossible. Balancing safety with ease of use I'd say Makita have it just about right here. The standard safety handle (for 2-handed operation) is minimally designed & features no shock / vibration absorbtion, as is required in certain industry for H&S purposes - it's just a moulded, stiff plastic handle. Frankly though, if you know what you're doing with an angle grinder you'll probably consign the handle to a toolbox somewhere & never use it. The handle can be mounted on either the left or the right hand side of the grinder body. There is no mounting point on the top of the housing as with some makes / models. I don't see this as a failing & have never in 25 years in the industry found a reason to need the handle mounted in that fashion. The spindle lock is a convenient feature & on this model is very easy to use - you don't have to jump up & down on the thing to get it to engage & keeping pressure on it doesn't create any discomfort. You can hold the grinder and operate the spindle lock at the same time with one hand - an index finger is all it takes to engage the lock. Also, there's no real need to use an arbor wrench to change discs, as the hub can be sufficiently tightened by hand. The same cannot be said of some grinders. This makes changing discs extremely fast & much less fiddly. During prolonged use this model handles & distributes heat very efficiently. You get no "hot spots" on the plastic body, even after an hour or more run-time & I've never known anything to melt through extended use... ever. It's also possible to hold this grinder one-handed by the gearbox (the metal bit at the end) and not have it overheat, even if your hand / glove is blocking the air intake. Not advisable to block the intake if you can help it but this grinder can handle it for short periods, which makes it all the more useable. The only feature I'd want for on this grinder is a quick release mechanism on the disc guard. As it is this model has the older screw-tight design. Although that woks fine and is long tried & tested, there are times it's just not practical to use a grinder with the guard installed. For those times it'd be nice to be able to remove it quickly without needing a screwdriver. As for adjusting the position of the guard - if you know what you're doing there's almost never any need. Angle the guard at 10:30 / 16:30 and it can happily stay there til the end of time in most situations. As for swapping the guard for one with a quick release latch - I can't say. It may be possible, though If taking a guard from another make or model I'd expect to need to do some modifications for the thing to fit. Build quality is very possibly the best of any 115mm grinder, including many more expensive makes / models... even dare I say the Bosch GWS / PWS ranges, which many consider to be the very best on the market (I can't disagree with that). The gearbox uses hardened metal rotary bearings in place of static plastic bearings as found in the GWS. It also features a cast aluminium covering plate in place of a plastic one as seen on most makes & models. As for the motor, 720W sounds low - and for the very heavy duty jobs it's advisable to have a more powerful grinder handy (something in the 1,000W range perhaps), though with that said, if you're doing work that requires that much power you probably already have a more powerful grinder anyway. Personally I find if I'm doing a job that requires a more powerful grinder, chances are it's a job for a 230mm grinder, not a 115mm. Very rare I'll ever find the need for more power in a 115mm grinder. A 1,000W grinder for example becomes slightly too much for prolonged one-handed operation - so if 2 hands are needed anyway, may as well make the job that much faster & use a 230mm. In summary, an extremely capable / versatile / comfortable / well made / long-living little grinder & well worth the money. As a professional metalworking / welding engineer I can wholeheartedly recommend this machine to the industry pro, hobbyist and first-time owner alike. It's comfy to use, more versatile than most and very much up to most jobs. With proper care & maintenance it should last a lot of years, if not a lifetime. Price-wise, expect to pay around the £50 - £60 mark & possibly a bit more for convenience of buying locally or having it shipped. Any more than £65 and you can get it cheaper elsewhere. Be aware that some GA4530s come in plastic carry cases and some come only in a cardboard box. Double check the listing before purchase if you want the carry case. Price shouldn't be affected by more than £5 or so. Also be aware that this model is available in either 230V or 110V. Again, double check the listing before buying. Picking the wrong one is easy done if you're busy comparing several machines. 100% recommend without hesitation. You won't be sorry buying this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth Grinder Cutter
*by V***A on 18 September 2025*

People I was not sure if this was going to be a good buy, only because I wanted to buy one of these for years and have never gotten round to it. Well I took the leap on a dame good power tool maker. This Angle Grinder by Makita is piece of art. This is well balanced in the hand, it is powerful, smooth and grinds through metal and cuts through iron bed frame with ease. Noise levels are pretty good on the ears. Wear, gloves, glasses and your mask.

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