Makita 18V X 2 Brushless U-Handle Line Trimmer - Skin Only $249 (RRP $529) C&C @ Bunnings (Special Order)

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Makita 18V X 2 Brushless U-Handle Line Trimmer - Skin Only $249 (RRP $529) C&C @ Bunnings (Special Order)
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RogueWolf on 03/12/2024 - 14:36 bunnings.com.au (3082 clicks)
Last edited 03/12/2024 - 16:49 by 1 other user

Powerful brushless motor with 3 stage speed control
Automatic Torque Drive increases torque when under load
No load speed of up to 6,500rpm
Reverse switch to remove tangled grass
Protection against dust and moisture – XPT technology
The DUR368A features Makita’s famous Outer Rotor Brushless Motor, powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries. The multi function control panel allows the user to operate the speed control and reversing switches at the touch of a button. Extremely quiet and the comfortable U handle makes it easy to use whilst the added automatic torque drive mode makes this line trimmer is ideal for heavy-duty applications.

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Comments

  • Mortin on 03/12/2024 - 14:46

    Need XGT

    • Hugh G Rection on 03/12/2024 - 17:42
      +5

      xgt is great, but 18v or 2x18v is more then enough. plus the huge range of tools available in 18v is amazing.

      i would really only get xgt if it was my profession and i needed lots and lots of power. most people don't need xgt, but if you have the money then go for it.

  • Bubu567 on 03/12/2024 - 14:47
    +1

    What's the difference between XGT?

    • bio on 03/12/2024 - 14:48
      +1

      This one is 2 x 18V, XGT is 1 x 40V.

    • Mortin on 03/12/2024 - 14:53

      Just different battery

    • Snoovey on 03/12/2024 - 15:24
      +1

      XGT is the newer 40volt system from Makita. It does not have as many tools that use it.

    • Bammers on 03/12/2024 - 17:45

      Watch some reviews, the simple answer is the battery lol. The 40v XGT kills any of the 18v x2 in any tool comparison.

      • entropysbane on 04/12/2024 - 06:58
        +1

        I am sure it does. A no brainer for commercial use. This trimmer is a sort of cutting the boundary between home gardener and commercial use.

        For the vast majority of home gardeners, heck even our 1200 m2 yard, a single 5Ah battery in a single battery 18V line trimmer is usually enough, and for those times it is not, swap out the battery. The weight advantage is very obvious and why I wouldn’t get this.

        But if I didn’t already have the single 18v equivalent, at this pricemit is worth considering a dual battery set up as it is still uses the same batteries as any other 18v makita tool, from drills to lawn mowers, single or dual battery. This is important for the home DIY.

  • Farmos on 03/12/2024 - 14:47
    +2

    whats the cheapest way to get 2 * 18v makita batteries and a charger?

    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/tavice-au-18v-6ah-lxt-batter…
    and
    https://www.tavice.com.au/products/dc18rc-18v-lithium-ion-ba…
    ?

    • bio on 03/12/2024 - 14:48
      +7

      Gumtree/FB market. People sell their surplus chargers and batteries that came with kits. Don't waste your money on counterfeit batteries.

      Alternatively buy a kit with a charger and 2 batteries and sell the tools you don't need:
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-brushless-2-piece-com…

      • Farmos on 03/12/2024 - 15:06
        +1

        Anyone know if something like this will fit the whipper snipper:

        https://batteryadapters.com.au/products/metabo-18v-li-on-bat…

        Looks like it takes 2 at once?

        • Snoovey on 03/12/2024 - 15:30
          -1

          That's expensive and you risk killing your batteries if it does not have the compatible Makita battery management system.
          Edit, it needs to convert the Makita system to accommodate different batteries. Almost certain it doesn't

          • 2024 on 03/12/2024 - 19:41
            +1

            @Snoovey: I've used a DeWalt battery - Makita tool adaptor for a couple of years quite consistently (6ah 54v flex on a Makita rotary hammer drill) and it's been perfectly fine, both battery and drill.

            Both are 18v platform, battery management system (whatever that marketing speak is) has made no difference. If anything the flexvolt delivers more consistent power than my standard 5ah Makita batteries.

            • Snoovey on 03/12/2024 - 20:05
              -1

              @2024: Run it flat and tell us what happens

              • 2024 on 03/12/2024 - 22:38
                +1

                @Snoovey: Run what flat, the flexvolt?
                I have many times, and guess what, still fine, holds charge just as well as the day I got it.

          • Alzori on 03/12/2024 - 20:35
            +1

            @Snoovey: The Makita system does stuff all to protect the batteries from my experience. Aldi batteries seem to have a lot more protection built into the batteries themselves.

            I 3D printed an aldi (XFINITY) battery to Makita tool adaptor that I've been using with their 18V turbine blower just fine for a couple of years. Need to hook up 20V both to the positive terminal and to the "star" terminal to make it work but it runs just fine.

            The Makita blower seems to trickle-discharge the aldi batteries when not in use. This triggers the aldi battery protection which cuts power when left idle for a few minutes. Aldi's newer batteries will power back up as soon as you press the charge test button, the older batteries you need to unplug for a while to get them to turn on again. No such issues when used with a Ryobi line trimmer (plus adaptor).

            Aldi batteries also cut output power when they reach 0% charge, so no risk of over discharging damage.

            It makes me wonder what would happen to real Makita batteries left attached to tools? Will they eventually run themselves flat if left unattended due to slowly draining themselves?

            • Snoovey on 03/12/2024 - 20:41
              -1

              @Alzori: They might fully discharge over years. But I've never tried ivermectin personally.

      • donkcat on 03/12/2024 - 15:10
        +1

        How do you know the people on those marketplaces aren't also flogging off counterfeit batteries?

        • bio on 03/12/2024 - 15:34

          You can ask for the receipt.

    • Markoov on 03/12/2024 - 15:22
      +1

      Personally I haven't tried but someone suggested getting Ozito batteries on a deal and purchasing the battery adapter from Aliexpress.

      • Mortin on 03/12/2024 - 15:57
        -1

        That might void your Makita Warranty, all Makita tools and battery has memory in built just to deny your claim

        • Markoov on 03/12/2024 - 16:01

          Good point.

        • XVX on 03/12/2024 - 16:59

          Surely the ACCC would have an issue with this when they are selling you a product with no power supply and expecting you to provide your own, yet trying to void warranty if you don't use their products to do so.

        • 2024 on 03/12/2024 - 19:46
          +2

          Tinfoil hat detected.

          Any fact for that please?

          • Mortin on 03/12/2024 - 23:42

            @2024: I was told by the guy at Total Tools.

            Also on Makita webite. It is the battery that has the memory by the looks of it
            https://www.makita.co.nz/technology/LXT.lsd#:~:text=Makita's….
            "Built-in Memory Chip
            Makita’s 18v & 14v batteries have a built in memory chip that records the battery useage history. While the battery is connected it will transmit the data to the charger."

        • Alzori on 03/12/2024 - 20:56
          +1

          Yeah not possible for their 18V stuff. They only have 3 pins on the battery connection - positive and negative for power, and the star pin which is just there to notify the tool that the battery is empty (goes to 0V when battery empty). No way for the tool to tell what kind of battery is attached.

      • BananaMan007 on 03/12/2024 - 16:01

        I do that with a dyson it is awesome

        • Markoov on 03/12/2024 - 16:05

          I do that too with my Dyson V8 and it lasts more than 30 mins.

    • Farticus on 03/12/2024 - 17:38

      I never touch after market batteries for any of my stuff. The runtime never last as long, the lifespan never lasts as long and then you have the issue of them possibly burning your house down. I only sick with genuine

    • MisterNobody on 04/12/2024 - 06:39

      Chepest way would to buy generic makita compatible batteries off ebay, which are usb-c fast charge compatible. Then you dont require a makita specific charger… a modern laptop or phone/tablet charger should work just fine.

  • JohnnyO on 03/12/2024 - 14:51
    +1

    Excellent deal and I needed one of these! Thanks @roguewolf!

  • Bubu567 on 03/12/2024 - 14:56

    There's a current deal for the Makita 18Vx2 Brushless Loop Handle Line Trimmer Kit DUR368LPT2 for $759. Is that one the exact same as this one? Should I be going for this skin if I only have one Makita lawn mower which takes 2x 18v batteries? Or the promo kit? Any suggestions?

    • Farmos on 03/12/2024 - 15:20
      +1

      this is the handles one thats a loop one - if you already have 2 18v makita batteries its a nice option

    • playaz91 on 03/12/2024 - 15:20
      +1

      DUR368L has the loop handle with the trigger further back, doesn't seem like theres any other difference in actual specs. At $249 this is a steal, depends if you need more batteries and a charger and if you think they're work ~$500

      • Bubu567 on 03/12/2024 - 15:26

        I know there's a deal that came up this Feb where it sold the hedger with the entire kit on top..m but I'm not sure if that will come round next year or not. I would love the hedger. Man, it's hard to make a call here

  • WJMoore on 03/12/2024 - 15:23
    +1

    Thanks for this, have been looking for a more powerful trimmer and already have 2x6Ah batteries for my Makita mower so this is perfect.

  • Eulogy on 03/12/2024 - 15:59

    good price. I'm hoping for the Makita 36v power head+ edger + whipper attachment to go on sale

    • Bubu567 on 03/12/2024 - 16:10

      @Eulogy is this the kit that cost around $700~ from Feb this year? It had hedger, trimmer and extender all in one kit?

    • gilbert151 on 03/12/2024 - 17:08

      seems very expensive vs just using a whipper snipper for edging? added benefit is being able to buy a chainsaw on a pole?

      • Bubu567 on 03/12/2024 - 17:49

        @gilbert151 Oh this kit also included double rapid charger and 2x battery with redemption for 2x more batteries so I thought that would be considered a bargain for ~700

        • gilbert151 on 04/12/2024 - 08:43

          Ah in that case, yes pretty good! I am wondering whether i buy one of the above or try to find good deal on the power head unit by itself (I already have batteries)

  • cooni on 03/12/2024 - 16:47

    I'm pretty scrawny. Is this going to be hard to handle after a few minutes compared to say their regular 18v one?

    • Farmos on 03/12/2024 - 17:13

      the harness holds the eight for these, and you use the handles to direct it

      • JURBA on 03/12/2024 - 17:49

        Does this come with harness

  • Fapprehend on 03/12/2024 - 17:28
    +1

    Has anyone edged with this model?

    Would seem cumbersome with the double handle to flip this sideways.

    • surg3on on 03/12/2024 - 17:31
      +3

      giggity

    • hawked on 03/12/2024 - 18:44
      +1

      Yes keen to know this as well…!

    • RtN on 03/12/2024 - 20:27

      Yes this is cumbersome.

    • gilbert151 on 04/12/2024 - 08:46

      yeah i think for most users the standard D handle would be far better than this bicycle bar style??

  • RtN on 03/12/2024 - 18:22

    I can't deal with these U-Handles and sold one as it was useless when trying to edge the lawn. Mostly useful for bushwhacking only.

    • BertieBrown on 03/12/2024 - 18:29

      So funny how words change. Bushwacking historically was attacking/murdering someone on the trail via ambush.

      But my pointless factoid aside, you’re right. You can use them for edging but it’s a pain the nuts - loop handles are the way to go for most people. But if you’ve got a large property to bushwhack, bike handles are the way to go as hands/arms get sore from the positioning of the loop handle IMO.

      • Alzori on 03/12/2024 - 20:41
        +1

        Different tools for different use cases. The bike handles are far nicer if you're doing any serious work taking out weeds/overgrown areas. They give you far more leverage and control over the head position and rotation. Loop handle is just for doing light work imo.

  • JURBA on 03/12/2024 - 20:12

    Think this price is longterm for bunnings and won't go back up?

  • ak47wong on 03/12/2024 - 20:26

    Better than Ryobi?

    • Hugh G Rection on 03/12/2024 - 20:59
      +1

      yes, ryobi is more comparable to ozito.

  • Hurg on 04/12/2024 - 11:03

    Good timing. I returned a Dewalt lawnmower last week as it got about 5 mins runtime from 2 18v batteries and swapped it for a Makita lawnmower (with the extra 2 batteries via redemption). This'll pair nicely with it.

  • noshopping on 04/12/2024 - 14:37

    Does it work with just 1x 18v battery or need both?
    Seems Sydneytools also price matching, whilst TotalTools still selling at full $529 price
    https://sydneytools.com.au/product/makita-dur368az-36v-18v-x…

    • mellow on 04/12/2024 - 16:51

      Needs both batteries

  • miicah on 04/12/2024 - 17:50

    This has plenty of power for anyone worrying about that, it snaps my snipper cord pretty quickly on power level 3 so I have to use power level 2.

    I think the D-handle is better for home use though, not sure if you can buy it separately?

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