# Cordless Angle Grinders

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Shop cordless angle grinders at Tooled-Up. Browse 115mm & 125mm models from Makita, Bosch, DeWalt. 18v battery grinders for trade & DIY. Fast UK delivery.

About Cordless Angle Grinders Cordless angle grinders have transformed the way tradespeople approach cutting, grinding, and surface preparation tasks on site. These battery-powered tools deliver the performance of corded models whilst eliminating the constraints of trailing cables and the need for access to 240v mains power. Modern cordless angle grinders utilise advanced lithium-ion battery technology and brushless motors to achieve impressive power-to-weight ratios, making them indispensable for metalworking, construction, fabrication, and renovation projects where mobility and flexibility are essential. Available with disc sizes ranging from compact 76mm models through to versatile 115mm and 125mm variants, cordless angle grinders excel at diverse applications including cutting steel reinforcement bars, grinding weld seams, removing rust and corrosion, preparing surfaces for coating, and cutting through concrete, stone, and tiles. Professional-grade models from manufacturers like Makita, Bosch Professional, and DeWalt now incorporate intelligent battery management systems, electronic brake functions, anti-kickback protection, and ergonomic designs that reduce vibration and fatigue during extended use. The selection at Tooled-Up.com spans multiple voltage platforms, from lightweight 12V models ideal for precision work and overhead applications, through to powerful 18V systems that handle demanding professional tasks with ease. With battery compatibility across manufacturers' cordless platforms—such as Makita LXT, DeWalt XR, and Bosch Professional—tradespeople can build comprehensive tool collections that share batteries and chargers, maximising investment value whilst maintaining consistent performance across their cordless equipment. Jargon Buster Brushless Motor – Advanced motor technology that eliminates carbon brushes, delivering superior efficiency, extended runtime per battery charge, reduced maintenance requirements, and greater power output in a lighter package compared to traditional brushed motors. Li-ion (Lithium-Ion) – The rechargeable battery chemistry used in modern cordless tools, offering excellent energy density, negligible memory effect, minimal self-discharge, and consistent power delivery throughout the discharge cycle. Ah (Amp-hours) – The capacity measurement of a battery indicating energy storage. Higher Ah ratings (such as 5.0Ah versus 2.0Ah) provide longer runtime between charges, though they increase tool weight and bulk. No-Load Speed (RPM) – The maximum rotational speed of the grinding disc when the tool isn't under load, measured in revolutions per minute. Most 115mm-125mm cordless angle grinders operate between 8,000-11,000 RPM. X-LOCK System – An innovative quick-change disc mounting mechanism that enables tool-free disc changes in seconds, eliminating the need for spanners and significantly reducing downtime during accessory swaps. Electronic Brake – A safety feature that rapidly halts disc rotation when the trigger is released, minimising accident risk and improving productivity by reducing waiting time between operations. Who Uses Cordless Angle Grinders? Cordless angle grinders are essential tools across numerous trades and industries: Metal Fabricators and Welders – cutting steel sections, grinding weld seams smooth, bevelling edges, and preparing joints for fabrication Construction Workers – cutting reinforcement bar (rebar), chasing walls for electrical services, removing concrete, and preparing structural steelwork Plumbers and Pipefitters – cutting and deburring copper, steel, and cast iron pipework, removing corroded fittings, and modifying brackets Mechanics and Vehicle Technicians – removing seized bolts and fixings, cutting exhaust systems, bodywork repair, and general workshop maintenance Stonemasons and Tilers – cutting paving slabs, ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone materials, and preparing edges for fitting Maintenance Engineers – general repair work, removing damaged fixings, surface preparation, and workshop fabrication tasks Roofing Contractors – cutting metal flashings, ridge tiles, and roofing sheets at height where corded tools are impractical Renovation Specialists – cutting through old fixings, removing tile adhesive, stripping paint from metalwork, and general demolition work DIY Enthusiasts – home improvement projects including patio laying, metal gate repairs, garden structures, and general property maintenance How to Choose the Right Cordless Angle Grinders Voltage Platform: Professional cordless angle grinders typically operate on 18V battery systems, offering the optimal balance between power and portability. Compact 12V models suit lighter-duty applications and overhead work where weight reduction matters, whilst 18V tools confidently handle demanding cutting and grinding tasks. Consider existing cordless tools in your collection—staying within the same battery ecosystem (Makita LXT, DeWalt XR, Bosch Professional, etc.) maximises value by sharing batteries and chargers across multiple tools. Disc Size: The most popular sizes are 115mm and 125mm, with smaller 76mm variants available for precision applications. Larger 125mm grinders remove material faster and achieve deeper cuts (approximately 30-35mm versus 25-28mm), making them ideal for heavy-duty fabrication. Conversely, 115mm models offer superior manoeuvrability, lighter weight, and better control for overhead work and confined spaces. Evaluate your typical cutting depth requirements when selecting disc size. Motor Technology: Brushless motors have become standard on professional-grade models, delivering approximately 50% longer runtime and significantly improved power efficiency compared to older brushed designs. Whilst brushless tools command a premium, the enhanced performance, reduced maintenance costs, and extended lifespan justify the investment for regular users. Occasional DIY users may find brushed motor models from Einhell or Bosch Home and Garden ranges perfectly adequate for lighter applications. Battery Capacity: Runtime depends heavily on battery capacity and application intensity. For professional site work, invest in at least one 4.0Ah or 5.0Ah battery for sustained performance throughout demanding tasks. Heavy grinding operations drain batteries quickly, so consider purchasing additional batteries or higher-capacity packs to maintain productivity across the working day without interruption. Safety Features: Prioritise models with anti-kickback protection, electronic brakes, soft-start functions, and paddle switches that reduce hand fatigue during prolonged use. Professional models often incorporate vibration reduction systems and tool-free guard adjustment for enhanced comfort and convenience. Verify that any model complies with current UK safety standards and HSE guidelines for handheld power tools. Build Quality and Warranty: Professional brands like Makita, Bosch Professional, and DeWalt offer robust construction with metal gearboxes and superior dust sealing for longevity on demanding job sites. Budget-friendly options from Einhell provide excellent value for occasional users and light-duty applications. Check warranty terms—professional tools typically include three-year coverage compared to two years for DIY-focused ranges. Popular Accessories Cutting Discs – thin abrasive discs (1mm-3mm thickness) for cutting metal, stainless steel, stone, and masonry, available in various specifications for different materials Grinding Discs – thicker discs (6mm+) designed for aggressive material removal, smoothing weld seams, and general stock removal on metal surfaces Flap Discs – overlapping abrasive flaps providing controlled material removal and consistent finishing, ideal for blending welds and surface preparation before coating Diamond Cutting Discs – essential for cutting concrete, brick, tiles, and stone materials with clean, precise cuts and extended disc life Wire Brushes and Cups – for removing rust, paint, scale, and surface contamination from metal before welding, coating, or inspection Spare Batteries and Chargers – additional power packs ensure continuous operation, whilst rapid chargers minimise downtime between battery charges on site Side Handles – auxiliary grips that improve control, reduce operator fatigue, and enhance safety during prolonged grinding operations Dust Extraction Shrouds – attachments that connect to vacuum systems for healthier working conditions when cutting materials generating harmful dust Carry Cases – protective storage solutions keeping grinders and accessories organised, protected, and ready for transport between jobs Safety Information Angle grinders are powerful tools demanding respect and proper safety precautions. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses or full face shield, hearing protection, and sturdy work gloves. Respiratory protection is essential when cutting materials generating dust, particularly concrete, stone, or metals potentially containing hazardous substances—consult COSHH guidelines for specific materials and implement appropriate control measures. Ensure workpieces are securely clamped or supported before commencing work, and never operate grinders with damaged or incorrectly fitted discs. Verify that disc speed ratings exceed the grinder's no-load RPM specification, and always allow discs to reach full operating speed before contact with materials. Never remove or modify safety guards, and position yourself to the side of the disc's plane of rotation to avoid injury should breakage occur. Inspect discs before each use for cracks, chips, or damage, storing them correctly away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Follow HSE guidance on vibration exposure—take regular breaks during extended grinding sessions to prevent Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) developing. Ensure work areas are well-ventilated, free from flammable materials, and that sparks cannot reach combustible substances or gases. Battery safety is equally important: use only manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers, avoid exposing batteries to extreme temperatures or physical damage, and never use damaged or swollen battery packs. Always remove the battery before changing discs, adjusting guards, or performing any maintenance work on the tool. Frequently Asked Questions How long will a battery last when using a cordless angle grinder? Battery runtime varies considerably depending on capacity (Ah rating), application intensity, disc type, and material being worked. A 5.0Ah battery typically provides 20-30 minutes of continuous heavy grinding or 45-60 minutes of intermittent cutting work. For professional applications, invest in multiple batteries and rotate them throughout the day to maintain uninterrupted productivity. Brushless motor models deliver substantially longer runtime than older brushed designs, often achieving 50% more work per charge. Can I use existing batteries from other cordless tools? Yes, provided you remain within the same manufacturer's battery platform. Makita LXT 18V batteries function across all Makita 18V tools, DeWalt XR batteries fit all DeWalt 18V XR equipment, and similar compatibility applies to Bosch Professional, Milwaukee, Einhell, and other major brands. This interchangeability makes cordless systems increasingly cost-effective as tool collections expand, eliminating the need for separate batteries and chargers for each tool. What's the difference between 115mm and 125mm angle grinders? The measurements refer to maximum disc diameter. A 125mm grinder offers greater depth of cut (approximately 30-35mm versus 25-28mm) and faster material removal, making it preferable for heavy-duty fabrication and construction work. However, 115mm models are lighter, more compact, and easier to control for overhead applications and precision tasks. For general versatility, 125mm represents the more popular choice amongst professional tradespeople. Do I need a brushless motor angle grinder? For professional use or frequent operation, brushless motors are highly recommended. They deliver approximately 50% longer runtime per charge, greater power output, cooler operation, and require no brush replacements throughout the tool's lifetime. Whilst brushless models cost more initially, the improved efficiency and longevity provide excellent value for regular users. DIY users with occasional requirements may find brushed motor models perfectly adequate for their needs. Are cordless angle grinders powerful enough for professional work? Modern 18V cordless angle grinders from professional ranges now rival corded models for power and performance, particularly those featuring brushless motors and high-capacity batteries. They excel at site work where mobility, flexibility, and absence of trailing cables matter most. Many professionals at Tooled-Up now use cordless grinders as their primary tools, maintaining a corded backup only for exceptionally sustained heavy grinding in workshop environments where continuous 240v power is readily available.

## Products

- [Stanley Fatmax V20 SFMCG400 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/stanley-fatmax-v20-sfmcg400-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/101004390/) - from £90.95
- [DeWalt DCG409 18v XR Cordless High Power Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg409-18v-xr-cordless-high-power-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/544110/) - £349.99
- [DeWalt DCG405 18v XR Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg405-18v-xr-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/319374/) - from £119.95
- [DeWalt DCG418 54v XR Cordless Brushless FLEXVOLT High Power Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg418-54v-xr-cordless-brushless-flexvolt-high-power-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/516707/) - from £199.95
- [DeWalt DCG412 18v XR Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg412-18v-xr-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/231806/) - £99.99
- [Bosch GWS 18 V-10 18v Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-gws-18-v-10-18v-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/506843/) - from £139.99
- [DeWalt DCG405FN 18v XR Cordless Brushless Flathead Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg405fn-18v-xr-cordless-brushless-flathead-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/319375/) - £164.95
- [Bosch GWS 18V-7 115 18v Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-gws-18v-7-115-18v-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/516597/) - £124.99
- [Bosch ADVANCEDGRIND 18V-80 P4A 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-advancedgrind-18v-80-p4a-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/100146173/) - from £101.95
- [DeWalt DCG460 54v XR Cordless FLEXVOLT Angle Grinder 230mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg460-54v-xr-cordless-flexvolt-angle-grinder-230mm/prod/661456/) - from £349.95
- [DeWalt DCG406 18v XR Cordless Brushless Paddle Switch Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg406-18v-xr-cordless-brushless-paddle-switch-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/511569/) - £144.95
- [Einhell TE-AG 18/115 Li 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/einhell-te-ag-18-115-li-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/100099232/) - from £57.95
- [Makita DGA463 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Slide Switch Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-dga463-18v-lxt-cordless-brushless-slide-switch-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/359541/) - from £194.95
- [Makita DGA504 18v LXT Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-dga504-18v-lxt-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/290945/) - £137.95
- [Bosch GWS 18 V-10 PC Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-gws-18-v-10-pc-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/412623/) - £184.99
- [Makita GA013G 40v Max XGT Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-ga013g-40v-max-xgt-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/506800/) - from £194.99
- [Makita GA012G 40v Max XGT Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-ga012g-40v-max-xgt-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/506798/) - from £216.95
- [Makita DGA513 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Slide Switch Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-dga513-18v-lxt-cordless-brushless-slide-switch-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/359545/) - £198.95
- [Makita DGA452 18v LXT Cordless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-dga452-18v-lxt-cordless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/290942/) - £79.95
- [Einhell Professional AXXIO 18/125 Q 18v Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/einhell-professional-axxio-18-125-q-18v-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/100109937/) - from £98.95
- [Bosch UNIVERSALGRIND 18V-75 P4A 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-universalgrind-18v-75-p4a-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/100146192/) - from £69.95
- [Einhell TE-AG 18/115 Q Li 18v Cordless Quick Fix Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/einhell-te-ag-18-115-q-li-18v-cordless-quick-fix-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/100647512/) - from £71.95
- [Sealey CP20VAGB 20v Cordless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/sealey-cp20vagb-20v-cordless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/539365/) - from £70.95
- [Makita DGA519 18v LXT Cordless Brushless X Lock Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-dga519-18v-lxt-cordless-brushless-x-lock-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/506690/) - £218.95
- [Makita DGA517 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Paddle Switch Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-dga517-18v-lxt-cordless-brushless-paddle-switch-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/359547/) - £189.95
- [Einhell Professional AXXIO 36/230 Q 36v Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 230mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/einhell-professional-axxio-36-230-q-36v-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-230mm/prod/100109912/) - from £174.95
- [DeWalt DCG409VS 18v XR Cordless Flexvolt Advantage Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/dewalt-dcg409vs-18v-xr-cordless-flexvolt-advantage-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/624085/) - £249.95
- [Makita GA005G 40v Max XGT Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/makita-ga005g-40v-max-xgt-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/506796/) - from £199.95
- [Sealey CP20VAGX 20v Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/sealey-cp20vagx-20v-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/498406/) - from £114.95
- [Einhell Professional TP-AG 18/125 CE Q Li 18v Cordless Quick Fix Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/einhell-professional-tp-ag-18-125-ce-q-li-18v-cordless-quick-fix-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/100647518/) - from £124.95
- [Bosch UNIVERSALGRIND 18V-75 P4A 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-universalgrind-18v-75-p4a-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/100146200/) - from £86.95
- [Bosch GWX 18 V-10 PC X Lock 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-gwx-18-v-10-pc-x-lock-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/453467/) - £199.99
- [Bosch GWX 18V-7 X Lock 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-gwx-18v-7-x-lock-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/539186/) - from £154.95
- [Einhell TC-AG 18/115 Li 18v Cordless Angle Grinder 115mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/einhell-tc-ag-18-115-li-18v-cordless-angle-grinder-115mm/prod/100109884/) - from £49.95
- [Bosch GWS 18V-7 125 18v Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder 125mm](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-gws-18v-7-125-18v-cordless-brushless-angle-grinder-125mm/prod/516599/) - £124.99
- [Bosch EASYCUTGRIND 7.2v Cordless Cutter and Grinder](https://www.tooled-up.com/bosch-easycutgrind-72v-cordless-cutter-and-grinder/prod/516650/) - £78.95

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