Meet the XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer your ideal cordless solution to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Landscapers can now enjoy a tool with zero emissions, reduced noise, and significantly less maintenance. Powered by Makita’s fast-charging 18V LXT® batteries (sold separately), the XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer utilizes an efficient Makita BL™ brushless motor, ensuring longer run time, increased power and speed, and extended tool life.

The powerful brushless motor of the XRU13Z can deliver up to 6,000 RPM for quicker cutting. The XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer is equipped with Automatic Torque Drive Technology that intelligently adjusts speed and torque from 4,000-6,000 RPM based on the application’s density. Users also have the flexibility to choose from three manual speed options (4,000/5,000/6,000 RPM) to tailor the speed to the application. With an 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery (sold separately), users can expect up to 38 minutes of run time on high setting and 103 minutes on low setting under load.

Additional features of the XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer include an 11-3/4” cutting swath, an easy-to-load bump-and-feed trimmer head, and reverse rotation to quickly clear entangled grass and weeds. The tool accepts standard M8x1.25 LH spindles and boasts a telescoping curved shaft, adjustable from 59-1/2” to 63-1/2” in length for easy operation in tight spaces.

The XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer is built with Makita’s Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™). XPT™ is a protective seal inside the tool that channels water and dust away from vital components, ensuring improved operation in harsh conditions.

The XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer is part of Makita’s expansive 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. These batteries, known for their rapid charge times, mean your tools spend more time working and less time charging.

Makita’s Star Protection Computer Controls™ enhance tool performance and extend battery life. This innovative technology allows the tool and battery to exchange real-time data and monitor conditions during use to prevent overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. The XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer can also run on Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries that feature the star symbol, indicating Star Protection inside.

Key features of the XRU13Z Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Curved Shaft String Trimmer include a telescoping curved shaft, Automatic Torque Drive Technology mode, three-speed options, reverse rotation system, easy-loading bump-and-feed trimmer head, and Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™). The tool comes with a 3-year limited warranty. Please note that the battery and charger are sold separately and it’s recommended to use only genuine Makita batteries and chargers.