Just bought one based on this review. Just smashed out my 1000m2 yard in tropical Darwin. Next to my Makita 36v chainsaw this is the best piece of kit EVER. $299 for the skin, a 4ah battery and the new fast charging battery station. Unbelievable value. Top performance for everyday backyards. You can't go wrong with Makita battery tools.

Yep you sold me on it. I have an old Stilh 55r. Finally giving me trouble. I have only had it in the shop a few times. Really good product. When it wouldn't run today I was 30 miles from the Stilh dealer. Had to load up the truck, go to the dealer, get the parts, go back to the shop, install the parts and then back to the job that only took 15 more minutes to finish. Needless to say I choked the old rascal a few times and thought about bashing it on the driveway. Yeah I kinda lost it with a few choise words thrown. I have many Makita products with at least 4 extra sets of batteries. You jetting around and one handing it pushed me over. Thanks!!!! They have 10 in stock at the Home Depot near me.

I just got this for an early Mother's Day present! Can't wait for tomorrow!!!!! This was very helpful...thanks...

I purchased one of these and second your thoughts as it so light (easy to manoeuvre) And surprised me immensely in every way. I to was reluctant on a battery machine, have no regrets whatsoever & highly recommend for light to medium jobs. P.s Absolutely love your garden a lush lawns 🙌🏼

Hi Andrew After watching your video I have purchased a Makita 18v DUR189Z line trimmer - I have to say I am already well and truly on the Makita platform, having already purchased a drill, hedge trimmer and now the weed eater - I have just used it and like you I am sold on it great tool - Thanks for the great video

For anyone interested, Home Depot has this item listed at $150 right now. Makita is trying to push their new 36v models, which have a more powerful & efficient motor, with longer runtime. With that said, I will be buying this 18v brushless model this weekend because I don't really have the need for the bigger version.

Nice unboxing Andrew! I’m split between Makita and Milwaukee in my shop so I need to give this one a shot, so sick of gas powered. Underrated channel, deserve more subs! You have great personality man! Keep it up!

So I've been watching other shootouts with other brands. After seeing your video, I've decided on this. I need a minimum machine and I already am a Makita battery tool guy. Thanks for your great and complete discussion on this !

NIce one mate. I just bought one this evening and had to give it a test run. The brushless motor sound makes me think I'm launching one of my RC planes, which has been known to make me nervous, being a rookie pilot! This "whipper snipper" as we say in Oz seems to be pretty robust and gets through the thick stuff OK. Thanks for the demo - well done and cheers from Sydney, Dave

What a great video! Just what I was searching for, ok the XRU11 is discontinued, but I'm looking at Makitas that are available now and this video was such a huge help, lots of questions answered and lots that I learned that I didn't knew I needed to know! Thanks for making this video ❤

I just got the kit with the trimmer and the blower they are both awesomely powered. Haven't decided if I will sell my Stihl brand equipment. It's nice to be able to grab these tools and go do a little work without smelling like two stroke. I highly recommend the trimmer and the blower.

Love the video keep up the good work! I also have the cordless mower 36v and I'm in Love!

Seriously helpful video. Couldn't decide on the 36v or 18v... All I need is this one. Thanks a lot dude!

I’ve just bought one. During lockdown I can’t wait to use it :)

I wanted something light weight and capable of cutting. This little string trimmer is just that kzfaq.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . The battery will last about half an hour. It cuts through most weeds and grass. I wanted to see what this trimmer could do and tried cutting down some brush. It does okay with light brush but heavy brush, not so much. This is a great tool for trimming around the yard. It's not great for clearing out brush but no one would expect it to be.Out of the box, this trimmer is extremely easy to use. All I had to do was attach the guard and load the battery.

Great review. This is the next item on my list. I have the battery powered lawn mower and chain saw plus other tools. They do the job well and reduced the noise significantly. Thanks again for posting this review.

Thanks for video! I did not understand by just reading the instructions so this helped me al lot.

👍 thanks for that. Looks easier enough to change the cord. I just go a brushless hedger tonight. Yet to try it out... thanks for sharing

great video bud! I love my makita line, talked my dad into this weed eater

Thank you for showing me how to install the string 👍🏼

Great vid... love the garage work bench.. would like to build the same for my garage. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the review! Great video. I'm gonna get one, but thank god I don't have as much lawn to do as you!! 😁👍.

Welcome to the future. Battery powered equipment has come a LONG way! You need to try hedge trimmers too. I have a gas Echo and a battery powered hedge trimmer. I ALWAYS grab the battery powered one.

I was skeptical on the power of these battery tools and got myself 18v x2 (36V) model, I was so wrong. At the slowest speed it is already pretty strong, such a nice upgrade over the gas ones.

Nice video thank you. The trimmers are new to me. How do you increase the length of the cord once it starts to wear out?

Really enjoyed the review! I'm gonna pick up one for myself. Just curious, what's the thing you use to clean the trimmer at the end of the video? Is it some sort pressure inflator or sprayer? I find that could be quite useful around the house. Thanks!

Well your video sold me. I just sold my Stihl gas weed eater this past weekend and I have Makita tools and batteries but I was going to buy the DUR181Z because of price but I'll spend the extra money and get the DUR187LZ. Great video and goddamn that concrete driveway is the sexiest.

Great review, I had been waiting for the fuel to hit a sale, but this Makita looks nice…..first one to offer a good deal gets my money, since I have batteries for both. Great content as always, we need to get you on belts and boxes…..Maybe they have featured you before and I missed it.

Man, love the house. Very jelous. A place like that here in Sydney would easily be 3 Million +.

I just bought one I used to have Work but the line spool always breaking off during trimming and edging hope this one will work for me, I’m a petite woman can’t handle heavy equipment, thanks for your video, I’ve just subscribe yours

Great video, so much lawn! Thanks for posting.

Love the Newcastle Brown Ale sign....I’m from Newcastle in England where it originates. Awesome!

Hey Andrew, just bought one of these yesterday & have just finished putting it together with help of your video...thanks for great video. I read a comment down below of a guy saying you don’t have to bump the head to feed the line, he says that it’s meant to automatically feed the line through when it gets low...is this true or do I still have to tap the head on the ground to feed the line? Sorry for my ignorance but I’ve never used an edge trimmer before & have just moved into a house from an apartment.

Awesome brand I find the gas ones hard to use personally remember we had a Black and Decker battery one but unfortunately back then the battery technology wasn't as good as it was now but it cut very nicely really enjoyed it minus the slow charging and cost to replace the battery was almost the same as we paid to buy the whole set but apart from that all was good but I know technology has improved a lot since then

Great video! Was perfect in helping me to finalise my decision.

Gonna get this one - that tap feature is cool.

I have a slightly older model. The LH or RH respooling directions were confusing. I went with LH as did you as shown in your video. How is this considered LH?

Andrew Bacon - Very good Video, I just bought mine today, and yes, I too like it.

Year later, how is it holding up? I've been thinking of getting one to get my yards hard to reach areas, but I dont want to spend so much on something that doesnt last. I know 1 year might not be long though

Thinking about picking one of these up, i have tons of makita tools and batteries already so i might as well. It desperately needs a speed feed head though

I just got a 3 AH battery with mine in Sydney Australia. Just got it yesterday.

Great review, but have forgotten about the reverse? I was interested in what is that for.

Thanks for your video, I was having problems with the head flying off, I had forgotten to use the ellen key to tighten the head when putting it on, saves an embarrassing trip to the dealer.

Hey, good review! I just bought my trimmer. What air compressor are you using to clean it?

You forgot 2 things: On the head assy there are actually 2 nuts/washers. The heavy one and the light thin one. I think the heavy one goes in first so the flat side is facing out. The thin one follows to keep grass out of the inside of the head. Then, the head screws on counter clockwise! Then as you mentioned stick an allen wench in a side hole to hand tighten the head. Skip this step, and the head will spin off when you stop the unit.

I cannot get the spool off to replace the string. No matter how I press the tabs in and try and pull it off it won’t budge. Any advice?

Thanks for showing how to put the string

I used two for commercial use and am constantly losing string. Im using the .8 twisted thread maybe because im not using makita cause when i do i found i dont have the same issue

Thanks for the content I appreciate the awesome video!! I have all Makita tools and I know with my past history they build quality products. I didn't think it would be powerful enough until I saw your video and my lawn is half your size. Do you know of a replacement head that I could purchase so I don't have to deal with the string anymore?

Love to know if you can change the heads to speedloaders

I have the same model. I did not like the guard which is too small and cannot block must debris of grass sticking all over my left foot.

What wire size do these trimmer use? Looking forward on getting one for our yard.

The amount of bars showing can be 25% out in terms of how much has been used depending on whether it just dropped from 4 to 3 or just about to drop from 3 to 2.

One quick comment after owning this product. Buy all your string direct or Makita brand. You can not hardly wear this stuff out they make. I am going into my second summer and I have only had to replace that string twice. That is probably in 50 to 75 uses! I don't know what the plastic is made of, but it is as amazing as the trimmer!!! A bit pricey but all Makita stuff is. I own about 5 products and and getting more as needed. Moonpie

I got a question that puzzling me for a long time. Can you help me answering this? My question is: I used to have an electric trimmer similar to this one and the theory of how it works is by spinning a thin plastic wire to cut the grass. The problem I had was the wire keep breaking into two pieces after about every 30 seconds when I was trimming the wild grass. Out of curiosity I wonder whether the trimmer that professionals are using the same kind of plastic wire?

Hoping for some help. I have the subcompact tools with 2ah batteries. Should I save money and purchase tool only, or do you recommend the 4ah battery kit? will 2ah lessen the torque/power? thank you in advance whoever answers.

Great video man, thankyou🤙

I'm stuck between this and the Milwaukee. I like that with the mil you can exchange attachments. Edger, saw, etc. But I like the price of this one waaaaay more and I plan on going all in on mikita power tools so the battery unison would be nice.

nice demo. I was going to buy a ryobi combo on sale but then I saw makita combo for a little less. Sounds like the makita is a great little unit. My yard is about the same size as your. no issues with edging?

Good video I bought Home Depot’s combo kit and the weed wacker doesn’t look like that 18 volt you have😢 did you notice if the edge of your lawn was dying after edging?

Might end up getting this. Nice review

got this kit for a 100 dollars. your video helped me to set it up

What's the model of that one (number) thanks

great review. I'm sold. Darn near pulled a muscle in my arm today trying to get my gas Echo to start. I'm done. I already own Makita tools so I have batteries.....should I buy the kit though so I have extra is my only question. Thanks for the video.

So I bought this recently and I have a question. Does anyone else's batteries die super fast? Like within 20-30 minutes? Even after a full charge?

All of our tools are DeWalt, so was really bummed to realize that the shaft on their string trimmer is just too long for my 5'3", 68 year old body. I find I'm bending backwards so it doesn't go too far down. I landed on your review through a search engine. Question: Is the model reviewed adjustable? Ours is 39" and WAY too long for me. Husband is 6'3" and works for him but I'm an impatient sort and want to do it myself. Also, can you put pre-loaded string cartridges on rather than playing with the string? I think that part may lose me. Too impatient. Thanks for your review and glad to hear it's still going strong.

I don't understand why you keep on bumping the cord. I have had a spool strimmer (yep that's what we all it in the UK) for years. These things are auto feeding so anytime the cord cuts, it automatically extends. This continues until the cord runs out.

First thing I did was remove the plastic guard. Best decision ever!

I’ve got tons of sidewalks and creeping grass. Wish had an edger attachment.

Does not have a telescoping feature? We have other String Trimmers, but they are too long (or tall) for me. I was on the web the other day ... and I thought in a review I read, there is a Makita that has a telescope feature. ... I have a cheap [and short] Black & Decker that is an electrical plug in. It does not have much power for the grass and areas that need weed eating on our property. The thing I like about the Black & Decker -- it is "short". [senior female that has lost height with the passing of time]

Can’t take a review seriously when the bag seems to impress.

I've been searching all day for a cordless because I've only known gas. This seems like a great overall idea since Makita tools are great and the battery will be interchangeable. I was going to end up with a Greenworks or something but the reviews were kind of mixed. I don't have real thick brush but how is the Makita up against thicker weeds? Thanks

My spool keeps falling off, is there something to lock in place?

I found the one I had bought vibrated that much my hand was in pain for quite some time after using it.

Great video! Ehat is the model number of this thing? Thanks!

I got the ozito x charge is it the same thing as your makita

I have the same model as you have. I didn't like the rear protector because it is too small and short. While I was trimming the grass, my left pant (below the knee) was stuck with grass. So, I decide to add a 12" W x 5" H black plastic thin sheet onto the original one. It stops 95% of the debris.

Where can you purchase these weed Whackers home depot or lowes please comment back thank you very much

just sold me on this. im going to buy the one that comes with a 4.0ah battery just so i have the extra. i have the makita drill/driver combo with (2) 2.Ah batteries read the online manual and my batteries are compatible so i will have (2) 2Ah and (1) 4.0Ah i use this for my little side lawn business as i can charge the batteries from yard to yard with my power inverter in the cig lighter port. i currently have a crap and decker and only get about 10 mins of weedeating on each 2.0ah battery

How is it performing 2 years down the track? Cheers for the review

Roughly how much run time would you say you get out of the 4ah battery?

So you used it for the edges only? Could it do it all?

Did you not think the shaft was to long? Is it adjustable?

I noticed you used a 5AH battery but the unit came with a 4AH, obviously completely interchangeable.

With that big size lawn i don't think you can cut deep with that battery and you have to recharge over and over again...eventually you will get tired of doing the unnecessary charging...luckily mine is 12 volt and i use computer power supply so i could use it all day i want without charging. But of course i still need it using battery which i will use for a small area

Yes safety first so always retract the cutter blade after each use

thanks. im buying one.

Hey Andrew. To do the edging, did you have to rotate the tool, or does it come with a rotating head? thx

Thanks!

Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏

Yeah but does it whack weeds? How thick of a weed? Also can you upgrade the string to something better?

Awesome thx going to buy one 👌🇨🇦🍻

Thanks for sharing

your front yard looks awesome. where is that..?

Playful! I love your new toy

How much is the price of Makita 18 volts chargeable battery weed string trimmer?

Nice vid but apparently you have to switch your hands (left one on the throttle) because this is counter clockwise trimmer. When edging, stand on the grass and the dirt will fly away from you.

Yo! You seem to respond to comments so here's a quick question from Eastern Europe, where our lawns are probably dense jungles for ya. I usually trim with my very little brushcutter, it's a small petrol powered boy, my father bought it around 2003, it is a Stihl FS 350! I use it for trimming. Like, rarely! Knee high grass cant be done with lawnmovers especially with varying ground elevation, crapload of mole hills and in between lots of trees. Next time, when I have my own money, I want to buy an electric one (battery ofc), but Stihl's highest offering is at the "130". FSA 130. I probably could not live with what I saw most US citizens use, the FS 89, but the 130 seemed powerful when I borrowed it from a store (they allow it for regular customers), but the whole battery thing from stihl is laughably expensive. Can you check out some high-end battery brushcutters, either with trimmer line or the 3-blade tool that can do 4 inch high, very dense flora? It is such a nice place you got to live, my man. It's all grass. Most of us here, step out of the front door and we have all kinds of unknown vegetation right in our face, it is really a magic how can you guys manage such nice lawns. Hope you can do some demonstration, or at least provide some feedback, I would really appreciate it! Good video, and best of regards.

Hi! Which model exactly is it?

I bought it because it's lite and cordless. I thought I was going to love it after watching a ton of reviews. Maybe someone can help. Head keeps falling off. Line wont feed.