The Makita DUX60Z LXT split-shaft motor unit has an effective output of 600 watts and a three speed drive system that will run up to 9,700 rpm in Hi; 8,200 rpm in Medium mode and 5,700 rpm in Lo speed. This is a garden multi tool with the correct attachments it can be used as a hedge trimmer, pole saw or a cultivator. Although I only need a brush cutter right now, I like the idea of a multi tool to add possibly a long handle hedge trimmer or cultivator in future. With any of the tool heads attached and the two 18v batteries clipped into the motor housing, the overall balance of the complete machine is excellent with the loop handle perfectly positioned for complete machine control and manoeuvrability.

The DUX60Z is powered by two Makita 18v Lithium-Ion batteries in series to supply energy to the 36v DC motor drive system. The power and run-time performance of the 36v Brushless motor makes the latest tools fully comparable on power and performance to petrol engine machines, while being highly sustainable with low noise and emissions. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. The versatile attachments are easily fitted with a tool-less slide joint coupling with a simple clip-lock fixing the attachment securely in place.Efficiency features include a translucent bar oil tank with adjustable automatic chain lubrication, with a steel drive shaft engineered for lower vibration and longer service life. If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place. Run time up to 117 minutes when using the BL1860 Battery, 97 minutes with the BL1850 Battery and 75 minutes when using the BL1840 Battery. Makita DUX60Z Twin 18v BL LXT Split-Shaft Bare Unit The Makita model DUX60Z is a Twin 18v BL LXT Split-Shaft Bare Unit. Efficiency features include an angle change lever for quick and easy adjustments to the blade angle, and 180 degree blade adjustment that allows the blade to be positioned along the shaft for convenient transport and storage.

I imagine the brush cutter would get 2-3 hours use on those days, probably with an opportunity to charge batteries half way through at lunch. The DUX60Z features the soft start system to protect the operator from initial power loading, variable speed control, an electric brake and overload protection, coupled with AFT, Makita s Active Feedback Sensing Technology that shuts down the tool if the rotation speed suddenly reduces or if the blade or line head snags. This Makita twin 18v / 36v cordless multi-tool system for landscape maintenance operations together with a range of quick-fit attachments including the newly introduced Brush Cutter and Linetrimmer in addition to the Cultivator, Pole Saw, Hedge Trimmer and lawn Edging Tool.The unit has a 3 speed electronic gearbox high/medium/low, reverse gear which is particularly useful with the line trimmer heads for untangling the head plus a soft start to protect the user on start up. With the move to battery powered grounds maintenance machines becoming ever more popular, particularly at the demand of municipal authorities and public bodies, Makita offers a range of 18v tools and, more recently, an expanding inventory of twin 18v machines to give 36v power. the makita cordless version may be about as powerful as a 900w KM94 but not as powerful as the more powerful combi stihls engines in range. Class leading cordless Combi engine featuring a powerful 36v DC motor drive system which is powered by two 18v lithium ion batteries. The DUX60Z features the soft start system to protect the operator from initial power loading, variable speed control, an electric brake and overload protection, coupled with AFT, Makita’s "Active Feedback Sensing Technology" that shuts down the tool if the rotation speed suddenly reduces or if the blade or line head snags.