Makita
Makita DFJ304 fan jacket
ReleasedTwo recessed fans ventilate this 100% cotton work jacket. Up to 15 hours on high with 18 V 5.0 Ah battery runtime is manufacturer-rated; battery and charger are sold separately.
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Manufacturer photograph of Makita DFJ304 fan jacket.
- Manufacturer gallery shows the same DFJ hardware in a different garment size; sizes are not separate devices.
- Runtime assumes the stated 5.0 Ah battery; the linked jacket-only listing excludes battery and charger.
Makita DFJ304 fan jacket: Ventilation inside a cotton work jacket
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DFJ304 makes sense when the working environment and clothing system favour air circulating inside a jacket. Two recessed fans move air through the garment, with several speed settings and a turbo option. This is ventilation using ambient air, not a refrigerated jacket.
Makita documents a cotton construction, convertible sleeves and compatibility with an 18 V LXT battery. The stated fifteen hours on high uses a particular 5.0 Ah battery, which is sold separately. That detail changes both price and carried weight, especially for someone who does not already own compatible batteries and a charger.
The strongest buying case is a user already invested in the battery platform and working in tasks where the garment and airflow are appropriate. Check worksite clothing requirements, snag risks, dust conditions and whether fan placement interferes with a belt or equipment. We have not independently measured cooling or endurance. This specialist selection rewards a practical power ecosystem and clear garment function, while avoiding a claim that ventilation alone constitutes protection from heat stress or makes every hot task safe.
Why #9 in this selectionNinth as a professional clothing solution with a useful battery ecosystem. It addresses a different need from commuter collars and wrist comfort devices.
The compromiseBattery and charger add cost and weight. Suitability depends on the worksite and clothing requirements; moving air does not establish safe working conditions in heat.
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Evidence behind this review
Provisional selection. Manufacturer-backed research brief; no SmartWearGuide hands-on test. Independent comparative performance is not established.
Makita - Makita DFJ304 fan jacket Manufacturer product pageRelease date not verified · First retail release
A released catalogue product or explicitly labelled professional offering; exact first retail date was not established in this review pass.Key details
- Designed for
- On-body ventilation inside a work jacket. ↗
PRICES & AVAILABILITY
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Specifications
- Designed for
- On-body ventilation inside a work jacket. ↗
- Form factor
- Powered two-fan work jacket ↗
- Fan Arrangement
- Recessed left/right fan units ↗
- Speed Settings
- High / medium / low plus turbo ↗
- Power & output
- 18 V LXT lithium-ion battery; sold separately ↗
- Runtime
- Up to 15 hours on high with 18 V 5.0 Ah ↗
- Materials
- 100% cotton ↗
- Sleeves
- Convertible/fastened short-sleeve configuration ↗
- Storage
- Five pockets ↗
- Auxiliary Power
- USB charging for portable devices ↗
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