Makita 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 15 inch String Trimmer Review | GRU01

[@ecp4500]

I got Makita's 19 inch XGT lawn mower kit with two 5 ah batteries and single fast charger. Got the XGT powerhead with pole chainsaw for free with it 😂. Purchased the line trimmer/hedge trimmer/extension shaft/double charger/ XGT blower and two 8 ah batteries. I'm using the two 8 ah's in mower and the 5 ahs in blower and power head. In regard to the line trimmer on powerhead. The motor runs much cooler at the trigger end than the (Higher efficiency) direct drive motor at the line trimmer head. I don't think the problem is so much the length of the line trimmer, but the height of the string from the ground (high). Making us twist and pivot the line trimmer awkwardly. Motor speeds: 1 = good for light grass trimming and edging 2 = good for regular grass trimming as you would a 30cc petrol line trimmer 3 = good for brush cutting (dense grass etc) Really enjoyed your review 👍🏻

[@jwm1893]

FYI There is a new xgt trimmer coming out that can spin both ways. I think it's a bit more powerful in the 35cc range

[@Tacticaltool]

Was there a press release about this? Been wanting to get an XGT trimmer but may wait a little longer for this new one.

[@jwm1893]

​@@Tacticaltool I haven't seen a press release. Sydney Tools tv had a short video demonstration.

[@UKTOOLTALK]

Boom out of the park again!!,great episode sir and it’s makita 🤟🤟

[@dcspangler8025]

Thanks for the post. Would have been good to show how the trimmer is lubricated.

[@MrNfury8]

Nice review👌 How did you find that tiny debris/stone plastic guard...is it effective, or what you would expect for the size. Many thanks 🇦🇺

[@4thewinak]

Not very protective at blocking debris, but does better than nothing. For its size it works as expected

[@rkgsd]

I'm assuming Makita doesn't mention 095 line because it's only 40V. The thicker the line, harder the motor has work and the more battery drain you have. It still seems surprising considering other brands are equipping their trimmers with 095 line albeit with 56V motors. Also note that the rear motor Makitas have even higher RPM motors for some reason even with the mass of a drive shaft.

[@CowsGoM3ow]

dewalt and milwaukee can use 095 line. Rear motor designs are less efficient, but they can put a bigger motor.

[@Beltreality]

Are you restring a bunch of different trimmers? Hopefully.

[@SR910]

Cant run in reverse because head will unscrew.

[@rkgsd]

The first thing for anyone remotely handy to do is remove that spool head completely and replace it with the famous Echo Speed Feed 400.

[@jorgeherrera4194]

Currently $99 bucks on clearance at the HD!

[@JSWHEELER1021]

Yep just got one

[@PushaDee]

Can you fit a idech Power Rotary Scissors on this?

[@ecp4500]

No. Unless you have Makita's star shaped spline, you'll need Makita's Rotary Scissors.

[@PushaDee]

@@ecp4500 I thought the star shaped spline was one of the adapters that came with the Idech rotary scissors?

[@ecp4500]

@@PushaDee Well if it has an adapter of sorts that fits, then I guess it would work.

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Whipper snipper ! Not string trimmer..