Introducing the XRU18PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah), a cutting-edge addition to Makita’s expanding lineup of cordless string trimmers. This model is designed to meet the growing demand of landscapers for cordless alternatives to gas-powered equipment. It guarantees zero emissions, reduced noise, and significantly less maintenance than its gas-powered equivalents, with the power performance matching a 30cc gas string trimmer.

The XRU18PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit’s standout feature is its efficient Makita® BL™ Brushless Motor. It ensures a longer run time, more power and speed, and extends the tool’s lifespan. With a 17” cutting swath, it facilitates increased productivity, while the steel drive shaft significantly reduces vibration and ensures longer equipment life.

The XRU18PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) incorporates Makita’s Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™), a protective seal inside the tool engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions. It channels water and dust away from key internal components, providing added durability.

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 XRU18PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) benefits from Makita® 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries. These batteries boast the fastest charge times in their categories, allowing you more work time and less time waiting for recharging.

Enhancing tool performance and battery life is Makita’s Star Protection Computer Controls™. This communication technology allows real-time data exchange between the tool and battery, monitoring conditions to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. The trimmer can also be powered by Makita® 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries, as indicated by the star symbol on the battery, representing Star Protection inside.

The XRU18PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) includes two fast-charging 18V LXT® 5.0Ah batteries and an efficient 18V Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger.

Key features include power equivalent to a 30cc gas string trimmer, a Makita-built BL™ Brushless Motor, a 17” cutting swath, a variable speed trigger switch, steel drive shaft, 3 speed options, an Automatic Torque Drive Technology mode, and a reverse rotation function. It also comes with an adjustable loop handle, Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™), Star Protection Computer Controls™, and includes a bump and feed trimmer head loaded with 0.080” twisted quiet line. The XRU18PT Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah) comes with a 3-year limited warranty on the tool, battery, and charger.