Unboxing the NEW Makita 9237CX2 Variable Speed Polisher

[RaysWay]

Makita 9237CX2 Variable Speed Polisher

We got a few calls today on the new Makita 9237CX2, so I decided to open one up and share an unboxing to compare it to the old model.



Everything comes well packed from Makita.



(1) 7" Foam Polishing Pad included.



Makita Nylon Tool Bag included.



Makita 9237CX2 Polisher



Inside.



Hook & Loop Backing Plate 6.5".



New Rubberized Hoop Handle.



Side Grip Handle.



Instruction Manual and registration info.





New Rubberized Gear Housing.



New Wire Mesh Intake Covers.



High quality rubber cord with NEW Improved Cord Guard.



The new Makita 9237CX2 is on the left.



The new rubberized gear housing feels really nice. I can see it being very useful and a big improvement compared to the old metal housing.





I plugged the Makita 9237CX2 in and gave it a quick test and it felt great. Smooth power with the soft start trigger and each "click" of the speed dial changed the speed of the polisher. Another quality tool from Makita

Thanks for reading.

Makita 9237CX2 Variable Speed Polisher

[tropicsteve]

nice. I have the older model work horse. is the weight about the same as the older model?

[RZJZA80]

Looks like some good improvements, let`s hope it lasts as long as the 9227c did/has.

[Stokdgs]

Thanks for the information, Ray !

I still have my trusty 9337C from at least a Decade and it has never missed a day to party!!!

What are the differences then between the old and new ?? Weight ? I think mine is 10lbs dry, sitting on a very expensive cooking scale..

If it is indeed, weight, I can see where they lost some using rubber for the motor cover, but that cant be all of it, right ?

What about the motor ? Same one? smaller? less windings? less power ?

Its a great price for someone who has the need or wants to learn how...

I may have to buy it for back up...
Dan F

[jtford95]

I think that unit is my next beast.

[RaysWay]

nice. I have the older model work horse. is the weight about the same as the older model?

The weight feels identical to the 9227C. (Net weight: 7 lbs.)

Thanks for the information, Ray !

I still have my trusty 9337C from at least a Decade and it has never missed a day to party!!!

What are the differences then between the old and new ?? Weight ? I think mine is 10lbs dry, sitting on a very expensive cooking scale..

If it is indeed, weight, I can see where they lost some using rubber for the motor cover, but that cant be all of it, right ?

What about the motor ? Same one? smaller? less windings? less power ?

Its a great price for someone who has the need or wants to learn how...

I may have to buy it for back up...
Dan F

New Rubberized Gear Housing - very "grippy" rubber on the head.
New Rubberized Loop Handle - same "grippy" rubber that`s found on the head.
New Wire Mesh Intake Covers - to prevent wool fibers from entering and damaging the motor.
New improved cord guard - for increased flexibility and longer life

Motor is the same 10 AMP "soft start" variable speed trigger and dial (0-3,000 RPM with electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load).

[Trouble]

I like the old unit with the metal housing. The new one looks big

Having said that. You wouldn`t happen to have one laying around that might have "fell out of a box" and that I might could get a deep discount on would you?

You can keep the loop handle!!

[Stokdgs]

I will also Never use the Loop Handle..
DanF

[jtford95]

I am with Trouble on the "fell out of the box". Would be cool

[mrclean81]

My one and only complaint on my 849x is that it doesn`t have a rubber grip side handle. Its very comfortable and fits the hand well, but its just solid plastic. It does however have a very nice rubber grip on the head of it. This Makita has the side handle I`ve always wanted. Looks like a very solid machine, as Makita is expected to be.

[Stokdgs]

The Makita side handle is also plastic and its pretty good..
But the best handle I have ever used is the one off of the Flex 3401VRG which is the body color of the Flex, its longer, bigger, and has vertical texturing all the way up and is really easy to hold onto..
I think because of the size it probably gives you more leverage as well.
I think you can buy it separately...
Perhaps Auto Detailing Solutions out of Arizona sells it ?? ADS dot com..
Someone sells it because I bought one once..
I know they sell the metal spacers that you can put on the back of your backing plates or the Rotary so you can space the pad a little away from the machine so you can get into tighter spaces.. I dont ever leave that off my Makita... I use it all the time too..

Dan F

[RaysWay]

The Makita side handle is also plastic and its pretty good..
But the best handle I have ever used is the one off of the Flex 3401VRG which is the body color of the Flex, its longer, bigger, and has vertical texturing all the way up and is really easy to hold onto..
I think because of the size it probably gives you more leverage as well.
I think you can buy it separately...
Perhaps Auto Detailing Solutions out of Arizona sells it ?? ADS dot com..
Someone sells it because I bought one once..
I know they sell the metal spacers that you can put on the back of your backing plates or the Rotary so you can space the pad a little away from the machine so you can get into tighter spaces.. I dont ever leave that off my Makita... I use it all the time too..

Dan F

Sounds like the Flex Grip Side Handle



We have it in our store: FLEX Grip Side Handle

[wendell jarvis]

I use my 9227c....on paint correction jobs.....Over 4 years and never had a problem with it.....great machine

[ZL1Mark]

Same basic design, same weight. No thank you.

[Ronkh]

I thought it was supposed to be lighter??