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Makita 18V Brushless Curved Shaft Line Trimmer Kit $229 @ Bunnings Warehouse

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Makita 18V Brushless Curved Shaft Line Trimmer Kit $229 @ Bunnings Warehouse
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JPJ on 18/03/2022 - 22:03 bunnings.com.au (3094 clicks)
Last edited 19/03/2022 - 08:06 by 1 other user

Several other kits and skins also on sale.

Telescopic shaft with loop handle
Automatic torque drive technology
4 Variable speeds (Low, Medium, High & ATD mode)
No load speed of 6,000rpm
2mm diameter dual nylon line

The Makita 18V Brushless Line Trimmer (DUR189) features versatility and power in a compact design. With Automatic Torque Drive mode the user receives the best of both worlds, maximum power and maximum runtime. Designed for comfort the curved telescopic shaft can be adjusted according to the user's preference. Designed to suit the needs of landscape gardeners and maintenance crews in both commercial and residential applications.

The Makita DUR189 Brushless Line Trimmer featuring a powerful BL motor with ATD Mode is the perfect petrol replacement. This kit comes with a rapid charger and a 4amp battery that charges in 36mins.

Home & Garden 18V Battery Charger Cordless Line Trimmer Makita Power Tool Rechargeable Battery

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  • wosdam on 18/03/2022 - 22:09

    Why the curved shaft?

  • la ciudad respirando on 18/03/2022 - 22:16

    paid 270 a month ago damn

  • SeekBargain2009 on 18/03/2022 - 22:22

    How does it compare to AEG?

  • Musiclover on 18/03/2022 - 22:26

    Which other ones are on special?
    What is the duration of this special?
    How do you know it is on special, Bunnings never indicates?

    • JPJ on 18/03/2022 - 22:49
      +2

      Circular Saw was $312 - https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-165mm-brushless-circu…

      Router was $257 https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-brushless-laminate-tr…

      Planer was $330 https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-lxt-18v-82mm-brushless-aw…

      Just to mention a few, I tend to check prices regularly and check “Price Hipster”

      • LowRange on 18/03/2022 - 23:55
        +2

        I have all 3 of these and they are awesome tools. One day i will learn how to use them. :)

        • JPJ on 19/03/2022 - 00:09

          Me too, I got the router at $199 through price matching over a year ago. Probs my favourite and most used tool when building or renovating furniture

          • LowRange on 19/03/2022 - 01:43

            @JPJ: Good price, and yes the trim router is my favourite out of the three but i use the circular saw a bit more often. Been looking at making a bench top inlay piece for the trim router and have some t-track for a fence so i can use it as a bench router too. It's awesome how far battery and brushless motor tech has come.

            • JPJ on 19/03/2022 - 09:54

              @LowRange: I gave that a try with my old router using normal alluminium U channels worked well just had to use two clamps to hold the fence. But would definetly like to try again with t tracks. Share a pick if you end up making one.

  • driverelli on 18/03/2022 - 22:38

    same price at Total tools

  • paulaus on 18/03/2022 - 23:17

    does anyone know if a petrol speed feed head will fit on this

    • Quarn on 19/03/2022 - 00:24

      It's M8 1.25 pitch thread. If you find another head with the same thread then it will fit. I know a lot of petrol ones are M10 however.

  • jihape on 18/03/2022 - 23:42

    I can't figure out what the differences are between dur189 and dur192 apart from a curved shaft and a some more dollars. Doesn't say much on makita or bunnings website.

    DUR192 —https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-lxt-ope-18v-brushless-line-trimmer-kit_p0255459

    • la ciudad respirando on 19/03/2022 - 00:00

      4ah op vs 5ah in yours

      differences in number of speed settings with yours having a variable speed trigger.

      3.4kg vs 3kg

    • wosdam on 19/03/2022 - 07:55

      Can someone tell me what's the point of having a curve in the shaft

      • Waygood_deals on 19/03/2022 - 08:58
        +1

        Probably just ergonomics

      • guyvb on 19/03/2022 - 10:23
        +2

        I think it's about power delivery and ergonomics. The curved shaft models are comfier to use, but the curved shaft necessitates a flexible driveshaft hence a little less power delivered down at the business end. Hence they're better suited for domestic use.
        Straight shaft units can use a more rigid / stronger driveshaft, hence more power delivered to the head. So you're moving away from domestic lawn use and heading towards brushcutter territory.
        Happy to be corrected on this though.

        • gerenuk on 19/03/2022 - 11:02
          +2

          I think the motor sits right at the bottom with these electric trimmers, so no drive shaft

        • jihape on 19/03/2022 - 13:12

          Thanks for the insights.

          I think I would go for the 192 because it can be "disassembled" for storage.

    • huntabargain on 19/03/2022 - 11:02
      +2

      In addition to the other comment;
      Spindle size: M8 x 1.25RH vs M10 x 1.25 LH
      Max Power output: 0.24kW vs 0.46kW
      Rotation: Clockwise vs Counter-clockwise
      Ref: page 6
      Edit: 3 +Auto speed selection & reverse button vs 2 speed
      So not sure which is a better machine, I would say the 192!

      • eddomak on 19/03/2022 - 12:02

        Thanks for that reference sheet - really useful. "Not sure which is the better machine" - agree, seems tough to compare. The 192 has a 400g lighter base weight, and but not the ability to take 2.4mm line. Don't know about how useful a variable speed trigger will be as I suspect I will just have it max throttle all the time. The curved shaft is helpful though. The 192's larger capacity battery can be useful for other tools as well… tough call.

        • huntabargain on 19/03/2022 - 12:14

          I know, its a bit confusing the 192 power output is 0.46kw with 2mm line, but the 189 is 0.24kw with 2-2.4mm line, does not make sense? But I think you should be able to put 2.4mm in the192. I have for a while the most basic cordless Makita trimmer and it came with 1.5mm line and it got cut too often, so tried 2mm and it worked fine since.

      • downhillar on 19/03/2022 - 16:11

        Thanks for posting the reference link. Looks like the 192 is a step up, a bit closer to being a commercial model over the 189.

        I think I'll go for the 192, more power, bigger spindle to upgrade heads of need be and a bigger battery for $27, I think it's worth it.

  • tommy2209 on 19/03/2022 - 08:19
    +1

    Anyone can compare this and ryoby brushless trimmer ? I'm with ryoby system atm

  • BellaWii on 19/03/2022 - 09:12
    +4

    This is also good value, 2 x 5Ahm batteries and dual fast charger for $460 vs $545 at Total Tools.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-lxt-ope-2-x-18v-loop-hand…

    • huntabargain on 19/03/2022 - 09:42

      Good value, comes with redemption of free Makita blower (I got this blower and it's amazing).

    • SeekBargain2009 on 19/03/2022 - 11:37

      Tempting! how this trimmer compares to curve shaft one?

    • SeekBargain2009 on 19/03/2022 - 23:45

      I just got one. Cheers

    • gerenuk on 20/03/2022 - 09:46

      Thanks, opted for this one too. Nicely balanced and for anyone interested in the ezy-work head upgrade as mentioned in this comment - it comes with a similar one out of the box. According to the manual the head model no is UN-74L

    • Navgsc on 23/03/2022 - 10:24

      Thanks for mentioning this. End up buying this one (DUR368LPT2), a decent Line Trimmer, plus a free powerful blower. I am going to put my Stihl FS38 and BG59 on Gumtree.

  • lomie on 19/03/2022 - 09:57

    I'm not in the Makita system (not in Ryobi, Ozito or Aldi either) and would like to get a trimmer such as in this deal. My Bosch electric lawn mower is on its last legs.

    Is there a good value cordless Makita lawn mower as well? I would consider my lawn size to be small-medium - about 100m2 - and flat.

    • huntabargain on 19/03/2022 - 10:41

      Makita has offer for selected Mowers, you get by redemption free cordless line trimmer DUR192.
      Don't know if Makita is best for gardening tools tho..

    • gudplr on 19/03/2022 - 12:00

      I have the 460mm 36v mower, it's been fantastic so far. Can do my 360m2 lawn comfortably on a single pair of 5ah batteries

  • Noddy Doldrums on 19/03/2022 - 11:01
    +1

    I just got the Ego Carbon fibre powerload trimmer for $400 (normally $499) using Zip pay at Sydney Tools online . Comes with two batteries and charger.

    https://sydneytools.com.au/product/ego-st1521eb-56v-25ah-lit…

    • huntabargain on 19/03/2022 - 11:43

      Good buy, they have on sale the mower kit + free blower for $799, so if you get extra discount using Zip pay would be amazing price.. Ego best in class for gardening tools.
      How did you get another $100 off using Zip Pay, is that offer expired?

      • Noddy Doldrums on 19/03/2022 - 12:12

        Its the 42cm? They have a 47cm and a 52cm as well. Obviously prices go up for the bigger mowers.

      • BellaWii on 19/03/2022 - 14:54

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/688851

        Can also use to buy the makita.

      • Noddy Doldrums on 19/03/2022 - 16:21

        I only got 1 x $100 off. You pay the full $499 with Zip Pay on Sydney Tools. You then get $20 Reward for each $100 youve spent which you then use to offset the total cost you need to pay on Zip Pay.

        It is still available till the end of tomorrow I believe.

  • aussman on 19/03/2022 - 11:10
    +1

    Can you rotate the head 90 degrees on this to edge grass

    • BBF on 19/03/2022 - 16:51

      I'd like to know this too.
      All the pictures show horizontal brush cutting, no edging.
      Can this easily work for vertical cutting? My corded trimmer does this perfectly, but a pain in the cord for the naturestrip on a corner block.

    • perfeksionitst on 19/03/2022 - 21:18
      +1

      Cannot, I read the manual

    • spasto on 20/03/2022 - 17:45
      +1

      I just flip the trimmer so that the string is perpendicular to the ground when trimming edges.

  • kasman21 on 19/03/2022 - 13:04

    is there a compatible lawn mower. if so is it any good also?

  • sunnyii on 19/03/2022 - 15:04

    anyone tired the redemption? I kept getting some claim number error which i dont have

    • huntabargain on 19/03/2022 - 15:13

      redemption for what? does not mention any..

    • LowRange on 20/03/2022 - 03:04

      I didn't have any issues with submitting the free redemption blower, i bought from a different site but sent the redemption via Makita's own website. In just a few minutes i got:

      Hello Xxxxxx
      Thank you for your claim in our Redemption Offer promotion. This email is to let you know we have received your submission and your claim has been sent to our promotions team for assessment and validation.
      Your unique claim number is:

      PROPHYLACTIC (or very similar to lol)

      If submitting copies of your invoice(s) by post, you must include your claim number to avoid any uncessary delays in processing your claim.

      Please allow up to 6 weeks from the date of submission for delivery of your bonus item(s).
      If you have any concerns regarding your claim, you may contact us on 1800 114 747. Please have your claim number on-hand when speaking to our team.

      Thank you,
      MAKITA AUSTRALIA

      Up to 6 weeks to receive, so i think i just have to hurry up and wait now. :)

  • LowRange on 19/03/2022 - 23:48
    +1

    Well that escalated, started looking at this deal, then deals with more skins, plus redemption's and wound up $1,189 poorer with this deal which had a bonus whipper snipper head and free brushless blower https://www.makita.com.au/power-garden/category/multi-functi…

  • yolow on 20/03/2022 - 16:12

    Are there any bonus redemption for this trimmer or the two brushless drills combo/kit?

  • xXiCEXx on 20/03/2022 - 18:58

    Thanks, but end up getting the DUR192.

    • downhillar on 21/03/2022 - 19:32

      Good choice I think, I went for the 192 too

  • itscyanide on 23/03/2022 - 11:08

    Anyone know how these compare to the Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Line Trimmer?

    Have had the Ozito for years and although it's got plenty of power and has worked well in the past, the variable speed trigger has been playing up worse and worse and now tends to "jam" quite often during use where it won't reliably press all the way down, limiting the power and causing a whole lot of fatigue as you have to squeeze the everloving crap out of it to get any power at all, and even then it only unjams seemingly at random, incredibly frustrating. Also the safety switch sucks ergonomically as you have to be pushing it up with your thumb at all times while operating, it's really destroying my wrists at this point…

    Seems the Makita would be quite a bit better ergonomically even without the variable trigger (don't care too much for that anyway), I would love to hear from anyone who's tried both.

    • itscyanide on 28/03/2022 - 08:23
      +1

      Answering my own question as I ended up buying this Makita to replace my worn out Ozito.

      The DUR189 is a significant improvement ergonomically. It's super light, and unlike the PXCLTS-0182, the safety switch isn't a medieval torture instrument, so I can get twice the work done in half the time, and without having hurt myself in the process. Should have switched sooner.

  • escs on 25/03/2022 - 06:07

    Is this still on? Price shows $272 now.

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