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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@Tacticaltool I haven't seen a press release. Sydney Tools tv had a short video demonstration.
@UKTOOLTALK Жыл бұрын
Boom out of the park again!!,great episode sir and it’s makita 🤟🤟
@dcspangler802510 ай бұрын
Thanks for the post. Would have been good to show how the trimmer is lubricated.
@MrNfury8 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Not very protective at blocking debris, but does better than nothing. For its size it works as expected
@rkgsd8 ай бұрын
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.
@CowsGoM3ow4 ай бұрын
dewalt and milwaukee can use 095 line. Rear motor designs are less efficient, but they can put a bigger motor.
@Beltreality Жыл бұрын
Are you restring a bunch of different trimmers? Hopefully.
@SR9106 ай бұрын
Cant run in reverse because head will unscrew.
@rkgsd8 ай бұрын
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.
@jorgeherrera41947 ай бұрын
Currently $99 bucks on clearance at the HD!
@JSWHEELER10217 ай бұрын
Yep just got one
@PushaDee Жыл бұрын
Can you fit a idech Power Rotary Scissors on this?
@ecp4500 Жыл бұрын
No. Unless you have Makita's star shaped spline, you'll need Makita's Rotary Scissors.
@PushaDee Жыл бұрын
@@ecp4500 I thought the star shaped spline was one of the adapters that came with the Idech rotary scissors?
@ecp4500 Жыл бұрын
@@PushaDee Well if it has an adapter of sorts that fits, then I guess it would work.