Makita Power Head Cultivator 18v VS 36v (18v x2) VS 40v Comparison Review

[@abelgerli]

I used the 18*2 with the cultivator on my garden also with heavy clay. I was impressed I needed a break before the batteries drained fully.

[@ultraorange1]

Don’t really have the 40 around here, but the side bonus of the 2x18 is you can use the batteries with the mower too.

[@bartfoster1311]

I think this really shows how hard that clay is! This would be great for mixing beds and getting rows ready to plant. I have an old one I picked up at a yard sale that I am going to try out soon!

[@benn4342]

4:48 gives me joy

[@ThePhil2801]

Nice, that worked far better in clay than expected for what it is. Really curios on the Hedge trimmer attachment, being in the market for one.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

That will be coming up in a future video when I have time to do it.

[@wippip]

I’ve got one of those, I mainly use it to trim a low 20ft wide hedge. Even though its relatively small I feel my shoulders and arms burn after using it for a couple of minutes, it has a lot of weight in the head. Maybe its easier to work with on vertical trimming of tall hedges rather than the horizontal work I use it for, could be a difference. Either way, it cuts fine, just a heavy beast in my opinion.

[@ThePhil2801]

​@@wippip thanks and fair enough, i was wondering on the weight distribution. The Hedges i have are between 2,5 - 3m tall and 1,5 - 2m thick (10 x 7ft?) that would make the extra reach quite handy, might even get away without getting the ladder out at least partially. Alternative would be a normal Hedge trimmer with properly long bar, not sure yet will have to stop by a dealer and look at both if i can.

[@johnloran]

Nice video and keep up the good work. Glad to get Makita reviews rather than the generic Milwaukee stuff. I've been using these for years as a landscape gardener and the best machines are the heavy ones. Anything lightweight vibrates your arms too much and will hurt after a few hours. These are good for tight spots where access is limited but don't use them for prolonged periods. P.s the 40v makita earth auger video was awesome 👍

[@peacebeuntoyou8934]

What do you personally use for long periods in your business if not these?

[@johnloran]

@@peacebeuntoyou8934 I use something very similar to husky TF 325 but an old sarp version with a Honda engine. They buck around to begin with on hard soil but then you can loosen your grip once it bites and the weight of the machine will dig in and go much deeper without having to hold so tight - thus saving your joints. They are a pain to transport up hills though as they weigh about 50kgs

[@cheechU38K]

Impressive, I used a petrol cultivator in my garden to get some fine top soil for seeding. Was like a ‘bucking bronco’ to control 😝 this would have been great, maybe a wider head in future with some dolly wheels and cow horns. 🤔 80v 🤤

[@pete_lind]

Thats Makitas stand alone cultivator BUK360Z , it's made for 36v , have been waiting when do they bring that as 40v , it only needs a different battery connector .

[@FreedomFox1]

That’s often an issue when you have tough soil and a lightweight machine. I found it much easier, once I moved up to a bigger machine. If you want to go that route, try to find a used “Garden Way” Troy Bilt Horse. They’re beautiful machines that practically last forever. The other trick for maintaining control of a gas tiller is to start shallow and slowly work your way deeper.

[@ericfelix13]

Daaaamn! Makita really does make everything.

[@shortyorc121]

They need to make a dang Snow blower!

[@Ken-uw2yi]

great to watch this comparison! Just wish to see more of the line trimmer and hedge trimmer plus the pole saw! Will be awesome

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

They are all coming

[@XMarkeyeX]

Can you slide a 5kg weight down the pole? might stabalize it a bit with some extra weight, Could use a two piece shaft collar to keep it above the plastic guard.

[@saiiiiiii1]

Wonder if I can shred down my old grass sod with this for a complete renovation. But I guess a big slow turning machine would probably be better

[@willd2609]

very satisfying to know that the 40v is that much better. was worried that 18x2 would be enough, after buying into the 40v

[@robinfrench1914]

Hi there, if you get a chance to do a comparison with the hedge trimmer attachment I would greatly appreciate it. Many thanks for your work.

[@joebloggs6699]

Will they break sandstone or granite paving ?

[@moozeex1]

Can you do panasonic tool rewiews to??? Not mutch known about them, but people who hawe them say they are 1 of the best.

[@waldnernick1]

how do the tines do for weeds and such in gardens? I bought a new stihl kombi and it clogged in :25 secs and was useless. I have a ridiculous amount of makita tools and I want a good working tiller that the wife can use.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Sounds like you need to weed eat it first.

[@Ist_Geheim]

Thank you!

[@uberwayz]

Not related to this video: I recently replaced my stolen 18v impact driver and combi drill with the 40v ones. Did anyone else notice they feel heavier in like a this is quality way.

[@dakaraidelaney1886]

I've had a hands on with most of the 40v range working at a Mitre 10 and they definitely feel heavier and higher quality than the 18v range. All the moving parts on the 40v tools feel a lot smoother and well manufactured also

[@regienaldocate522]

the XGT line is the best i can get in our area :) they’re quite expensive yes. but if you have all the perks of technology and power you will never have a hard time finishing a job.

[@andymora5595]

I have a makita dux18 device. But the attachments are extremely expensive. Over 200 Euros for a cultivator or chainsaw attachment ? Too much. Does anybody know cheaper attatchments from other manufacturers which fit to the makita device?

[@БулатБасыров-у2щ]

Этот культиватор, явно не для утоптанной, уплотнЁнной почвы. Но МАКІТА справляется и даже с этой 💪😲🌀 Thank you ✊

[@antzanton4842]

Good video ,l bet it chews trough the battery’s

[@danielreynolds6498]

Be surprised iv use it on 18 x2 system

[@wertheremnants2453]

Did you say you were doing a chainsaw test soon?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

4.5 hours from now will be the 40v Rear handle chainsaw. Power head pole saw coming soon...

[@harrypayne5736]

As a trail builder I was looking for something other than digging thought this would of been good idea for what I needed but the dirt is similar to what you are dealing with glad I watched this video before purchase just pointless really

[@gordonmelrose4828]

Wow, what a machine. Top review as always Tools. £470 though for the head, ouch! :(

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yeah the price on Amazon UK is ridiculous. Must be a error surely. They retail here for only 175=200 pounds.

[@gordonmelrose4828]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL cheaper to pop over and pick one up :). Or just stick with my shovel for now haha

[@andersmalmioja3507]

Powertoolworld has it for £250 and in stock. I bought Makita lawnmover there 4 weeks ago and no problem. I assume and kind of experienced the price goes up on amazon when there is no stock. Good luck!

[@i1bike]

Get 5 kg of lead, make a hole in it, put plastic shaft inside of the hole, slide it to the plastic protection. Much easier to manuver, less bouncing, pulls itelf alone. Nothing revolutionary, but helps

[@B1iss_]

Pls more Bosch

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Coming soon...

[@veitjacob9764]

Oh no, please not!

[@uberwayz]

The 18v cultivator is a prime example of my long held grievence with Makita, which is that they release tools on platforms which are insufficient for them. Again.. The heat gun... What we're they thinking. They have the 40v platform which is perfect for these kind of applications yet they waste resources releasing very high demand tools on 18v power sources that simply can't handle the demand. It's not just their resources that they are wasting either. Imagine how annoyed you we would be as a gardner if you bought that on 18v, or how annoyed you would be if you bought the 18v heat gun and it was useless. I think Makita are doing long term damage to their brand by persisting in the 18v foolishness on heavy duty tools.

[@sadiporter2966]

The 18v is fine for a home diyer that has a small garden, you just don't press down hard and it it stalls do it again. Better than not having one at all.

[@veitjacob9764]

The test shows what this tool is not intended for but can do, just not the 18v. If you use the 18v in softer ground it performs just fine. Clay mixt with small rocks is definitely not the playground to use it on.

[@nelsoncarpentry]

Would you prefer the attachments be incompatible with the different heads so that if you start with the 18v, you can't upgrade without buying all new attachments?

[@uberwayz]

@@nelsoncarpentry why not have the battery recepticle being interchangeable? That way all future tools could be 40/80v and could be adjusted down to 18/36v. This would allow the 18v users to use the new tools whilst also providing a direct incentive to embrace the 40v platform. It would be a win win situation for everyone. You could turn a DIY at best multitool into an 80v beast, simply by changing the batteries to Xgt. If they did this then they would keep the backwards compatibility to 18v without churning out poor quality tools.

[@uberwayz]

@@veitjacob9764 my point is the Makita tools are not DIY tools, they are meant for trade. No tradesperson imo would consider the 18v cultivator to be adequate for job use. I think the best idea would be to make 40v tools backwards compatible by being able to change the battery recepticle from 40v to 18v

[@KaMcRaZy07]

Me likely

[@whiskybar]

Almost sure a pickaxe would do better here and perhaps even with less effort

[@lynnmacnz]

I tried a pickaxe recently on similar site - did myself an injury, the clay is horrible