Introducing the XRU17PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah), offering power and ease-of-use for commercial applications. With the power equivalent to a 30cc gas string trimmer, this cordless brush cutter eliminates the hassle of gas, reducing noise and emissions while requiring less maintenance.

Key features include a 17” cutting swath for increased productivity and a variable speed trigger switch to control cutting speed. The brushless motor delivers power and increased torque, while the steel drive shaft minimizes vibration and ensures durability. Enjoy three speed options (4,600/5,500/7,000 RPM) and the convenience of Automatic Torque Drive Technology, which automatically shifts speeds to optimize run time or power. A reverse rotation function allows the user to quickly clear the trimmer head of entangled grass and weeds.

The XRU17PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) employs Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™), a protective seal inside the tool designed to enhance operation in harsh conditions by deflecting water and dust from key internal components.

As part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries, the XRU17PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) benefits from the fastest charge times in their categories. Spend more time working and less time charging.

For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita developed Star Protection Computer Controls™. This communication technology allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to prevent overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. For increased versatility, the XRU17PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.

Enjoy the power of a gas string trimmer without the gas, emissions, oil mixing, or pull starts. Included is a bump and feed trimmer head loaded with 0.080” twisted quiet line. The XRU17PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) carries a 3-year limited warranty on tool, battery, and charger.