Makita Cordless Line Trimmer DUR181 Quick Review

18v Makita Cordless Line Trimmer DUR181 Quick Review
This is also called the Makita XRU02Z in North America.
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[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Want one? amzn.to/36yzgi6

[@D0nK3yDon]

Finally! I've been searching for a demo of how well this thing would edge a sidewalk. After 10+ videos of unboxing, and no trimming, I finally found this, and am done searching. Thank you!

[@Andre13..]

i also :D THANKS !!!

[@kevintodd4515]

Had one of these for over a year now.lm 65 ,of all the line trimmers I’ve had this is undoubtably the best.have used makita drills,torches since I was 20,all have been excellent,another winner.

[@55okmymy]

At 65, I’ve used a handful of brands of these, and they’re all easier to operate than gas models:very convenient. Even the old ones that used heavy ni-cad batteries were an improvement. Although I’ve never owned the Makita brand, my son-in-law really likes his. Not trying to tell you how to operate yours, but I always get better results edging going left to right. You might give it a try. Good job on the video. Thanks for taking the time to post it!

[@AirCannonChannel]

Thank you very much for the demo! It helped me decide to buy this product. :)

[@UncappedFilms]

Nice video, was looking to grab one of these, looks like it will do exactly what I need to do. Thanks!

[@ashleykawana175]

Just got this with the 330mm mower and DUB186z leaf blower and 2 chargers and 2 batteries 18v 5.0ah and 4.0ah. Best essential easiest tools used, kept clean and stored away in a small closet

[@lorrettalewis1766]

Thank you! i know nothing about Line trimmers, so this is so very helpful, this is the one i shall get! seems really good.

[@noorzunaira]

ty very much was lookin for this video

[@tonyjarvis4970]

I have just purchased this Trimmer on the basis of your review. I fitted a 1.5Ah battery with a view to see how long it would last so that I could extrapolate the result for my larger battery. I was somewhat surprised to see that the trimmer completed cutting the edge of my brick edged lawn, which is 80m long (total distance around the circumference), and still had power to spare. This is the first cut that the lawn edge has had this year so it had a bit of dirt to move as well. The machine was in use for just over 15 minutes, although there were a couple of short outages whilst I demonstrated the machine to my wife. A couple of shrub growths got in the way but the trimmer cut through them. The line feed also worked faultlessly. I was also surprised how useful the ability to change head angle was. All up this is a great machine for domestic use. Thank you for taking the time to post your review as it really helped inform my decision to buy.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers for the feedback.

[@deldridg]

By now your wife will have had a year of joyful trimming with her Makita. I'm considering getting one for my wife. I wonder how that will go for me... ;-) Cheers - Dave

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I'm sure it will be fine. My wife now owns a jigsaw impact driver drill sanders and a nail gun.

[@rossritchie7611]

Good vid. Showed me what I needed to see. Might go pick one of these up tomorrow. Cheers!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Glad I could help

[@Chlodovechus]

Nice work, thanks, petrol one has died and going to buy this today! Awesome review..

[@theteenageengineer]

I have one of these what I recomend is you put heavy duty trimmer line in it and it lasts a long time used mine today, and I only had to bump it maybe 5 times for my medium size lawn

[@lozzieelizadesigns05]

Could this one do abit longer grass for example in the chook yard

[@theblade66]

Yeah good video mate well done

[@zirahvi]

Great review, thanks! Can you use 3rd party cords on this one or only Makita ones (i.e. is there something special to it)?

[@CockatielCompanion]

zirahvi it is a very basic string. Nothing special about it.

[@smartautocollision822]

Can you tell me how to clean this? Can I wash after each Ues?

[@mattmckay5054]

Great review.

[@jackoneil4164]

I bought this trimmer because it came with 2 free batteries and a charger. It was cheaper than buying them seperate.

[@mattmckay5054]

As my wife says it’s not free. It’s included. Lol.

[@KEEVVY]

Wow didn’t knew this tool was made so long time ago

[@246rs246]

Plz test more 18v trimmers i dont know what model buy

[@amwartwork]

i almost bought this as i use makita powertools and have been gardening for moeny i lost bcoz of the weathr in winter. I have 10 5a batteries, however some jobs ive been asked to do, ive decided to buy a new makita petrol EL2600 for £115. i spent the money on the strimmer so i can strim long grass down on large lawns and then go at it with the makita 36v mower. dont fancy spalshing 350 on a petrol mower thats going to need maintainance or if it wont start itl be a pain.

[@theblade66]

I got one love it uses hardly any battery power

[@user-de6lo1cg9y]

Friend tell me how long does the battery? I don't know English, can you say in the video=)

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

On a 4.0ah battery it lasts around 30-45mins

[@Wowwwzaaa]

The string breaks when I do the edges cos it hits the concrete..how are you doing it?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Try to get just the tip of the string to touch what you are cutting. Much less likely to snap that way.

[@charlie93340]

Just bought this tool as I can't pull the cord on my petrol tools anymore. Easy to use but it came with a support strap and nowhere to fix it. Any ideas?

[@beaucephus526]

There’s a hole on the handle for it though I’ve never used mine.

[@Roxxstar10000]

2:10 is what i was searching for.👏🏼

[@Wowwwzaaa]

Is this Makita 18V Straight Shaft Line Trimmer Kit?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

no

[@darndarn99]

What is the battery life like?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

On a 4.0ah battery it lasts around 30-45mins

[@neodiy]

How long battery last per charge?

[@williamstaten8102]

wish I needed to trim weeds in December. Its a frozen waist land in ohio lol

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Weeds need trimming all year round here.

[@That89_Vn]

I just want to know how tf you replace the cord

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I will make a video of it for you.

[@petercridland8492]

Do they have an option to replace with blades rather than nylon line?

[@Wowwwzaaa]

What is the mm string? I need to buy more

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Umm, I can't remember off hand. I think I got 1.6mm last time, but I think it will take 2mm.

[@silvervisage5096]

It's not so bad after you realize it's not as powerful as a gasoline trimmer. Just make sure you replace the standard cutting string it comes with. It's cylinder shaped and not so effective.

[@trigabpa3650]

Whats Is power ?

[@theblade66]

Cmon mate can't you see the battery

[@theblade66]

Actually dude over 7000 rpm

[@mohamadzaki6784]

where to buy?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Where you live?

[@mohamadzaki6784]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL malaysia

[@boomertuxx]

a pity you can’t change the head on it.

[@fish3637]

I have the same one - it won't bump and extend?

[@xumot]

With one string this trimmer should vibrate like crazy. Yes, I know, there's counterweight inside the head, but different trimmer lines have different weights, and line length should also be precise, but that's impossible due to nature of this tool. Overall, such a head is a failure, IMHO. I was considering buying this just to try it out, but what's the point if I also need to buy proper head for it?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Never had any vibration issues.

[@xumot]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL It's just weird seeing trimmer head with one string. I have gas and electric trimmers, both have heads with two strings opposite each other, but I guess I won't know unless I try it. 200€ though (with 5Ah battery and charger).

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I agree. When I got it out of the box I was like What? 1 string???

[@fangwei841]

We purchased this product based on this favorite review. But at first, we were very surprised to see how short the battery lasts. So we fully charged the battery and tried again for several times - every time, accurately 18 minutes. We thought it was a faulty battery and went back to the store. The store said the time would be right - there were not any official statement about the battery as far as they know, and this video was not published by Makita (although it looks like working for Makita). So they cannot exchange or return the product . On the package, there is a 30 minutes sign for the battery, but the store said it was the recharging time, not the working time for the battery. We got a little upset because we thought Makita was trying to be tricky and sneaky about the battery issue from the beginning. Another problem with this eqipment is that it does not work as powerful as this video showed. But the video does a good job showing how this tool works.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Right, first of all, I do not work for Makita. What Ah battery were you using? Are you suggesting I 'faked' the cutting ability of this trimmer?

[@77blacktrip]

Tools & Stuff I bought this trimmer, cuts just like yours does in the video. Edger function is sweet too. People should be running at least a 4ah possibly 5ah if they have a lot of trimming/edging to do. I suspect the 18min could be a 1.5ah.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Exactly what I thought, just wanted confirmation from the comment poster before I put him in his place... but like so many commenters, they ask a question, then never read the reply. Pisses me off a bit.

[@77blacktrip]

Tools & Stuff the whingers usually don't reply, mate there's one on every KZbin video. Nice vid bro :)

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Sure is. Cheers.

[@robertbutler8004]

I bought the Makita DUR 193 today 27/11/23 and it does not have the battery charge indicator.

[@MauriceNL1]

I once borrowed a Makita trimmer and i loved it! But it was to expensive for what is was so i bought a Ryobi trimmer and i can say that the Ryobi is much higher quality and much stronger! And Ryobi has a nice battery ONE+ system. I would buy a Ryobi and not a Makita if i was you guys

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Ha Ha Ha

[@tinaleanne8230]

Ryobi makes many trimmers. Which one are you comparing it to?

[@MauriceNL1]

RLT1831H25F

[@tinaleanne8230]

Seems that one is not sold in United States AND you are comparing a $100 (US) tool to a $200 tool; not a fair comparison. In most cases when you double the money you double the performance. I have Makita and Ryobi tools and so far, $ to $ the Makita is a better tool AND the Makita batteries fit many tools just like the ONE+ system.

[@MauriceNL1]

@@tinaleanne8230 The Ryobi comes with 2.5 Ah battery and charger in the box, the Makita doesn't. The Ryobi is around 100 dollar without battery and charger

[@BajanAlan]

The cutting cord holder does not last. I think this is a waste of money

[@tinaleanne8230]

More detail justifying the "does not last" would be nice. Did it break, stop working, wear out . . . . .???

[@jurgens.8019]

Leider Kinderspielzeug.....Things for kids..I have one ,for gardens with 200 qm.....