Description

The Metabo WE1500-125RT is a powerful, highly durable 125mm angle grinder designed for demanding cutting and grinding tasks. Its ergonomic rat-tail handle provides superior control and comfort, especially for overhead or extended use. Built with a 1500W high-performance motor, this grinder offers exceptional overload capacity and consistent output under load.

With Tacho Constamatic (TC) Full-Wave Electronics, the speed stays constant even when cutting through tough material, ensuring faster work progress and a cleaner finish. Added safety features—like electronic safety shutdown, restart protection, and soft start—make it a reliable and user-friendly tool for both professionals and advanced DIY users.

Features

• Powerful and robust 1500W grinder with ergonomic rat-tail soft handle

• Excellent overload capacity for heavy-duty applications

• TC Full-Wave Electronics maintains constant speed under load

• Tool-free adjustable guard with twist-proof design

• Electronic safety shutdown minimises kickback if the disc jams

• Soft start for controlled, smooth start-up

• Restart protection prevents accidental activation

• Auto-stop carbon brushes extend motor life

Specifications

• Grinding Wheel Ø: 125 mm (5″)

• Rated Input Power: 1500 W

• Output Power: 900 W

• No-Load Speed: 11,000 rpm

• Speed at Rated Load: 11,000 rpm

• Torque: 4.2 Nm (37.2 ft-lbs)

• Spindle Thread: M14

• Weight (without cable): 2.4 kg

• Cable Length: 4 m

Vibration Levels

• Surface Grinding: 9 m/s² (K = 1.5 m/s²)

• Sanding: 5.3 m/s² (K = 1.5 m/s²)

Noise

• Sound Pressure Level: 87 dB(A)

• Sound Power Level: 98 dB(A)

• Uncertainty (K): 3 dB(A)

Includes

• Guard

• Side handle

• Flat-pin spanners

• Inner support flange

• Nut with two holes

Available online with other Metabo products.

Answer Capsule

Product: Metabo WE1500-125RT
Type: 125mm / 1500W Rat Tail Angle Grinder
No-Load Speed: 11,000 rpm
Torque: 4.2 Nm
Key Safety: Soft start, restart protection, electronic safety shutdown
Best For: Metal cutting, grinding, surface prep, heavy-duty trade use
Why Buy: High power, constant speed control, ergonomic design, superior overload capacity