Makita has brought a cordless nut-busting tool rated at 4,000Nm to APF 2026, the forestry and arb show that also draws a strong farming machinery crowd. That torque figure puts battery power in the territory once reserved for mains-powered and pneumatic wrenches used on tractor and implement fastenings.

The headline number matters because broken-down kit is one of the biggest hidden costs on farm. A cordless wrench capable of 4,000Nm means operators can break loose track pins, linkage bolts and harvester hardware in the yard or the field without dragging a compressor or generator along.

Why cordless torque matters on farm

Cordless nut-busters work by delivering a short, hammering torque impulse rather than steady pull, which shifts stubborn fasteners without spinning the whole assembly. At 4,000Nm, the Makita unit sits at the upper end of what battery platforms currently offer, aimed at the heaviest agricultural and forestry fittings.

The APF show, held at Ragley Estate in Warwickshire, has become a fixture for farmers assessing kit that straddles agriculture and forestry — from winches and chippers to utility tools like this one.

What should farmers watch next?

Full UK pricing, battery platform details and availability dates were not confirmed in the show announcement. Buyers should watch for hands-on reviews, kit pricing including batteries and charger, and whether dealers will stock it alongside Makita's existing agricultural tool range.