Makita XUX01(DUX60) powerhead after 1 year. Will (2) 6 AH batteries complete the yard work?

[@cweatherfella547]

Yep Awesome I purchased a combo powerhead makita set about a year ago Yep Expensive but worth it Awesome to use Light & powerful with semi auto feed head & loading is simple now Better than petrol if you have enough batteries ( i have 8 x 5 amp batteries which i use on my mower & power tools as well ) I purchased the large makita battery mower with 4 blade mulching & 4 batteries & a free blower All awesome as well I have 1/4 acre it does a great job

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

The powerhead with all of the attachments is still to date one of my favorite tools. Plenty of power, and no maintenance. Can't ask for much more then that. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.

[@benp3597]

I'm a landscape contractor and I recently bought makita 10" chainsaw and I love it. I plan on changing my equipment over to battery powered equipment. Waiting for makita 40 v to come out. Thanks for the video.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you for watching. I would like to get the 16" chainsaw. I would prefer the 40V platform as well, but once winter is done the work can't wait. I may end up with a 36V x 2. Have a great day.

[@mystictraveler8642]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving You should get the gxt for chainsaws.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@mystictraveler8642 that is actually what I am considering for my next tool purchase. Got a few other big purchases that I need to get first, but hopefully buy the fall.

[@mystictraveler8642]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving I hope you make videos for those no tools you will be getting. Yes definitely for chainsaws you will need the GXT.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@mystictraveler8642 when I get it, there will for sure be a video.

[@wahapete]

Thanks for doing this! I've only seen reviews on the single battery power head. I too went with the two battery version with a brush cutting head, 10" limb trimmer chainsaw and extension pole.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

You're welcome. Hope it was some help to you. How do you like the pole chainsaw? I have been considering adding that to my collection. I have a off grid property as well that has a lot of trees, and I was think that would be very helpful in keeping them trimmed. Thank you watching, and have a great day.

[@wahapete]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving I really like the pole chainsaw and the extension pole is a must. I do wish it had an articulating blade. I've just purchased the Makita 4 1/5 inch hand held chainsaw for limbs cut by the pole saw on the ground. The pole saw works, but I've found there's a chance of running the blade into the ground.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@wahapete Thank for the info on the pole saw. I just might invest in one soon. I already have the extension pole so won't need that. So many tools needed, never enough money.... LOL. Have a fantastic holiday weekend.

[@daves7104]

Great video and battery test! I bought this unit in a massive kit yesterday for an overgrown deceased estate garden/jungle. Cost me $1200 Australian. Got the 36v 14inch chainsaw too $500. Working between the 2 units allowed dead batteries to be charged on the twin rapid charger almost as fast as they were depleted.. which honestly took some cutting. Highly recommend this gear. The pole saw was very handy! The chainsaw is a weapon. I am not a professional but like getting the right tool for the job.. and have no regrets spending 1.5k on this stuff yesterday.. i relieved $200 store credit to put towards the chainsaw and also as a sweetener I have a $250 blower on the way via redemption and received a bonus brushcutter attachment.. so that takes the sting out of it a little. My advice is if you're looking for a kit like this wait untill a sale or tax time when bonuses are included. Last year I got their 18v grinder free with a drill set. Makes up for the price somewhat 👍🏻

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Sounds like you got a lot of new tools. They are not cheap for sure, but they are great tools and usually really reliable. I have had no problems with any of my Makita tools that I can think of. Good point on the sales. I just seen a 36V circular saw yesterday on sale, and it came with a grinder at Home Depot. If I only needed the saw. Thanks for watching. Have a great day

[@andrewyau1183]

Excellent

[@Bahala_Nah]

Nice Job analyzing Makita XUX01. Planning to buy this now after this review.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy it. Have a great day and thanks for watching

[@markbrisec3972]

I appreciate the comment about how do landscapers manage to do their work during the summer heat.. Being a small landscape business owner myself I can tell you it's pretty hard. But lately the heat is really getting to me and I simply can't take it anymore. My solution for the last 2 seasons has been the following... I've cut down the number of clients knowing it will cut into my income. This way, during the hot days I work part time. Usually I start at 7AM (that's why I've been transfering more and more to the battery operated machines that are much more quiet and therefore I can start the work early), and work till 10 AM. And then I put in another 2-3 hours late in the afternoon, definitely after 6 PM. That's about 5 hours of work during the summer. The grass is usually much more dormant and daylight ends after 9 PM. So I make most of the money during the spring rush then slow down during the summer and then pick up some slack again in September. The season usually ends mid November and starts in mid to late February...

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I really did mean it. The heat this summer has been brutal. That day was really hot and humid, and I was useless after I got done. Getting older don't help either. I always say that getting old isn't for sissy's. As far as this powerhead goes, it is one of my favorite purchases. For homeowner use, I don't see why anyone would need any more. As a professional I think it could get the job done, but having access to multiple batteries would be a necessity depending on how many clients you had in one day. I just got my new pole saw attachment for it today, so I should have another video coming out soon on that. Thanks for watching, and have a fantastic weekend.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@suspicionofdeceit As a red head, I can certainly appreciate that. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.

[@modern-chiang-mai-pool-villa]

wear long sleeve shirts, sounds counterintuitive, but works.

[@cyclemoto8744]

Have never used an edge trimmer attachment as the line trimmer does job and saves the expense and storage space. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you for watching. Have a great day.

[@mexicanpower544]

I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.

[@davidwhitbread7308]

Thanks for the video. I am considering buying the Power head combo set, comes with a pole saw, hedge trimmer and line trimmer, batteries and charger, $1100 Australian, I know its expensive, but after doing my hedges with a cheap electric trimmer, that took me 4hrs and a bad back as a result, I figure I will have a better range of tools that will be a lot easier to operate. My cheap gas line trimmer is destined for the rubbish heap.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Your welcome. I am sure that you won't be disappointed. It is actually one of my favorite Makita tools that I currently have. I now have a pole saw for it, and have really used it a lot this year. Thank you for watching, and have a great day.

[@kebfunau]

I got the combo yesterday it was on sale here in Sydney. 36v power head, 2 5Ah 18v battery with twin fast charger, hedge trimmer attachment, shaft extension, line trimmer attachment. Special Bonus 18v blower. Price of $969 au dollar. Hopefully it will make the job quicker.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I am sure you will be happy with it. Not sure of the $ conversion, but sounds like you got a great price for all that.

[@lewis5605]

So annoyed I didn't get one then have a look now. The redemption has also gone :(

[@danielbodington1107]

Thanks for this! I’m in Australia and wanting this for the edge trimmer but when I get that I’ll buy the string trimmer too and get rid of my petrol one. :-)

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Your welcome, and thanks for watching. It has been a very versatile yard tool. One I definitely do not regret spending the money on.

[@cweatherfella547]

So am get the power head makita Awesome

[@paulmorgan9775]

Excellent informative vid. Best yet, and I've seen alot.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching. Have a great day.

[@Ya-never-know]

Sweet, I been eyeing the 40V version

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I would like one, but I will wait till I wear this one out first. Thanks for watching and have a Merry Christmas

[@anylookup]

Beware the DUX60 head with 2 x 6AMP batteries and this EN401MP attachment are very heavy! I had to trim about 20-25m long hedge (only one side and top) and my hands were already falling off half way through it hence had to look for the strap as otherwise would not be able to finish. You really have to have very strong hands or use the strap from the start although there's no position adjustment on the head for better balance with different length/weight attachments. I had to use a cheap corded hedge trimmer because about 85% into the job my 5 year old batteries finished. Apart from that the combo is superb quality and performance! However, I might just get the slightly lighter EN410MP for trimming sides or another dedicated lighter corded trimer and keep the EN401MP for trimming hedge tops and anything that would normally require a ladder.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I completely agree with you. Love the hedge trimmer because it is so robust and well made. But it gets really heavy, really fast. I have to use it with the extension pole to do the top of my umbrella tree and cringe at the thought every time. Luckily it is only 2-3 times a year. Smaller batteries do help a little, but not much. I can't say that it is any worse then the gas power head I was using before though.

[@anylookup]

@@DevaultFamilyLivingI came across a couple of reviews recommending the EN410MP (just ordered it) for trimming anything up to 1.8m height but obviously the EN401MP will come in handy with anything that's higher than that.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

Has anyone done a head-to-head of this ecosystem vs the Ego? Looking at both right now. I like that there are 3rd party batteries available for the Makita, and I've always liked Makita tool quality. The Ego batteries are extremely expensive, but I do love the auto-feed trimmer. Loading trimmers is always a crappy job I'd rather avoid. I'm also looking at getting the chainsaw attachment and probably the power broom.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I have not see a head to head personally, but I am sure that one of the big channels probably has a comparison on several brands. You really have to watch some of the 3rd party batteries. I have found that the Waitley brand is about the best aftermarket brand as far as run time, but i haven't tried them all obviously. I have had some other brands that were complete garbage though. I do wish the Makita had a auto feed, but honestly it takes like 2 minutes to reload the string. I is not hard at all. The pole saw will likely be my next attachment. Thank you for watching.

[@cweatherfella547]

Buy it mate Mine came with bump feed & quick load head Simple to load not like the old style

[@cweatherfella547]

Makita The ego is good but batteries are expensive & the jury is out on hiw long they last

[@neilfarrelly1654]

​@@cweatherfella547 as a gardener who went ego battery units first,, don't really have a problem with it, however. Here in the UK, ego have poor customer service reputation and warranty (it seems) mine has been fine for 12 months,, however I now have more makita units (had plenty of batteries) I would stick with makita. Good quality and superb warranty and customer service plus extended warranty(ego you listening there) ps,, the makita hedgecutter are great, no more petrol, apart from mower,,,,

[@cweatherfella547]

@@neilfarrelly1654 Cheers mate

[@djjinerson]

That’s a nice trimmer, but man the price :( I have lots of makita tools, and Milwaukee. Love em both. Love my makita rear handle 36v circ saw, and trim router. But when it came to getting a new string trimmer with edger I went with the Milwaukee fuel quik loc and couldn’t be happier. The edging attachment was only 99.00 and that’s a non sale price, I got the power head with trimmer attachment, rapid charger, and 8ah hd battery for 200, now that was a sale price. So basically I got everything for 300 all together. I wish it had the reverse feature though. The hedging attachment is 179 though, pricy. But I am very impressed with the power on the Milwaukee, and I’m sure the makita is great as well. My tool box and garage are red, and teal with a little puke green mixed in lol nice review

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

The price definitely isn't very appealing. Not for the power head, and for most of the attachments either. If I had not already had so many Makita tools, I would not have bought their yard equipment due to the pricing of everything. I may break into the Milwaukee line for my cabin property, and may even get a few Dewalt tools. At least that way I won't be locked into one system. I will say that with the exception of one tool, I have been very happy with all of my Makita tools. There is something to be said for that. Thanks for watching, thanks for commenting, and have a great day.

[@djjinerson]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving I agree there is some thing about most my Makita tools they just feel quality in hand and especially any of their saws are very smooth and powerful also accurate. But I have lots of Makita lots of Milwaukee the only Dewalt I have is a thickness planer and that’s a great machine and I have a few Ryobi‘s. It sucks to have all these different batteries laying around but at least I don’t feel locked in 😆 May not feel locked in but it definitely makes me light in the wallet

[@philipmalyon5549]

Great review just what i was looking for while deciding whether to go with a multi head or seperate tools thanks!

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you. Glad I could help. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you for watching, and have a great day.

[@markbrisec3972]

Unfortunately the tool attachments are incredibly expensive. For example the XUX01 power head (bare tool) is 250-280$. And each attachment, from the weed wacker to hedge trimmer to edger, will run you from 200$ upwards. I would advise people to buy the regular Makita 36V weed wacker and a hedge trimmer separately. I usually edge lawns with the weed wacker/grass trimmer and the results are almost the same as with a dedicated edger with a blade. And the hedge trimming is much easier to do with a hedge trimmer because of the weight. Also the weed wacker is lighter than this power head with the trimmer attachment.. Sure, this combo system is convenient but I doubt you'll be saving money by buying the power head and all the attachments...

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@markbrisec3972 I agree that the unit, nor the attachments are very cheap. For me it was a matter of storage space. I have 2 small sheds in my urban home and need to utilize my space as best as possible. I do have a garage, but use that more like living space as I spend a lot of time out there year round tinkering around. With that said, I don't regret buying it at all. I really enjoy using it. Far better then the gas powerhead that I had prior to this unit. It is actually one of my favorite Makita tools. I can definitely respect where you are coming from though. Thanks for watching, and have a great weekend.

[@clivefrancis3546]

for a small to medium size garden this power head is ok, for anything bigger you are constantly replacing the batteries

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Is this when using the "tiller" attachment? I have not used it with the tiller attachment in my garden beds yet. It is an attachment that I would like to purchase. With that attachment, I could see how you would go through the batteries. I have several batteries, so that would not be an issue for me. Thank you for watching. Have a great day.

[@clivefrancis3546]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving i have 4 5ah and 2 3ah batteries and with the hedge trimmer or strimmer they go really quick, im now looking at changing to a petrol head

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@clivefrancis3546 WOW. That is not an issue that I have had at all. My Makita batteries last quite a while. The aftermarket batteries are not as good but about 80% of the OEM. My yard is only an average city lot though. I imagine a acre or 2 lot would make a difference. Thanks for the response.

[@rjk69]

@@clivefrancis3546 Which power setting are you running it at? I find I can get by with using the lowest power setting for most strimming only bumping it up to the mid setting when needed. It makes a massive difference to how long the batteries last, probably 20-25 mins on mid power 40+ if using low power ( 5Ah batteries). I have both petrol and battery heads and much prefer the battery version purely because of the lack of noise and vibration.

[@clivefrancis3546]

@@rjk69 high setting as grass was/is long and hedge trimmer on low setting is dire. Petrol head is in the post to me now. Will sell the battery head no problems though.

[@JoseCarlos-qo9zd]

Great video. Is it heavy to use with the hedge trimmer attachment?

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

The hedge trimmer attachment on it is on the heavy side, and even more so with the extension pole. I usually use 6ah batteries with it for as much counter balance as I can get.

[@unute]

Hi, which one is better, the one with engine up close to the battery or the one who have the engine down ? Thanks!🤘

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I have never used the one with the power head down on the shaft, so I can't speak on how that is to use. The XUX01 is more like a traditional gas weed eater / power head in my opinion. Hopefully someone that has used both styles will have a better answer.

[@robertstojcevski1098]

Great video, just wondering how heavy does it feel? Was looking at buy spare batteries for my blower and tyre inlfator when I came across this, amazing how you can find deals where they have tools and battery combo's

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

It depends on the attachment that is on it. The edger is a little heavier then the string trimmer, and the hedge trimmer is heavier yet. If you are using it for just the string trimmer, then it isn't bad. The power head unit is about 11lbs without the batteries. With two 5ah batteries and the string trimmer attachment, I would "guess" it to be right around 14-16 lbs. With the hedge trimmer attachment I would "guess" between 18-20lbs.

[@robertstojcevski1098]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving thanks for your reply, I've also seen the unit in just the single 18v 5amp battery, just thought having the two batteries it would have more power and cut the thicker grass better??

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@robertstojcevski1098 The dual battery is very much a better unit then the single battery. But now they have a single battery 40v model out that is even better yet they say.

[@robertstojcevski1098]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving so it's price tag lol, right now in Australia they have single 18v units on sale, thanks again for your review, advice God bless !!

[@miesholzken5964]

Thanks for the info

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@userbosco]

Thanks for the review, nice property you have there. Wondering if you replaced the string feed on the trimmer? I've heard the factory feeder is a pain in the ass to reload.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I have replaced it many times. I didn't find it hard to replace at all. It is actually easier then my previous gas trimmer. Maybe I will do a video on it. Thanks for the idea, and thanks for watching. Have a great day.

[@POTMONI]

Nice one many thanks 👍

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thanks, and thanks for watching. Have a great day.

[@robnewman6101]

Futureristic.

[@marlenc3084]

Where did you find the edger attachment? Also would the echo edger attachment fit? Or do I need the makita one. Thanks

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I am not familiar with what the Echo attachment looks like, or how it attaches. However I think Makita has there own proprietary style attachments. For the Makita one, just search "Makita EE400MP" on Amazon, or any Makita dealer should be able to get you one.

[@denisedevault2793]

Those are some quiet tools.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Yes they are. Love them.

[@TitusMacc]

You may answered this before but how long was your runtime on the 6Ah batteries?

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I don't think I have ever timed it per say. I can pretty much do all my edging, weed wacking, and trim my trees on one set of batteries and have 30 percent or so left over with the aftermarket batteries used in the video. If I run Makita brand batteries, I do get longer run times. Making an educated guess, I would say you could get a solid 25-35 minutes of run time depending on which power setting you had it on and how much of a load the powerhead is under.

[@pesaq4359]

10:45 min. Beautiful tree, what species is it?

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

To be honest, I am really not sure. It was here when we bought the place, and I never really thought to ask the previous owner or look it up. If I think about it, I will try and find out. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

[@MrRoddersf1]

Is the connector universal? I.e. it will take any other standard attachments from other strimmer, hedge trimmers etc?

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Unfortunately no, it is not universal. Makita has their own pattern for the connecting shaft. The one for Ryobi is similar, but not the same. I wish it was universal, I could have saved a ton of money cause I already had attachments for other brands. Hope this helps you out. Thanks for watching.

[@MrRoddersf1]

Thanks

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@MrRoddersf1 Your welcome

[@jimmychooquay]

Does anyone know how many extension poles it’ll take for the pole saw attachment

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

The pole saw will attach directly to the powerhead unit which would give you the length of about a string trimmer. Each extension would give you an additional 38" - 42" of reach.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Misread your comment. I have not tried more them one extension, but I would have to believe as many as you can attach. You will loose torque with every extension that you add though. Hope that helps.

[@jimmychooquay]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving thanks. Do you know if there’s a limit on how many extension poles can be added

[@jimmychooquay]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving thanks for that. I appreciate you answering me. I couldn’t find the answer anywhere. Best to ask someone that already owns the unit. I plan to use 3 or 4 extensions.

[@matiasbenavidesdigitalvisu9511]

Where do you get that batteries?

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Amazon is where I bought them. Been a few years though. Not sure if they still have that exact brand but I am sure they have something very similar.

[@lexiedevault8788]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Thank you

[@ronmatthews2250]

Has anyone changed to a Echo 400 power head.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Are you referring to the Speed feed 400 trimmer head?

[@ronmatthews2250]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving Yes has anyone changed or try to change their Makita 36 volt trimmer head to the Echo 400 rapid reload head or to any other better head ? I bought the Makita rapid reload head but it sucks.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@ronmatthews2250 I have not tried another head but would be curious about a better option. Hopefully someone else will chime in.

[@bijanek]

It is nice, but price of "heads" is insane. You can have the whole tool for price of "heads" :(

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

I completely agree. Pricing is crazy expensive. I think the edger and the hedge trimmer were only like $100 less then the power head itself. I don't have a big shed for storage though, so it was a better option for me in that respect. Thanks for watching.

[@JDAfrica]

The pricing, and more importantly the postage/shipping fee of the attachments was a non starter for me. I did have Makitas dedicated 36v string trimmer, an 18v edger and a 36v long hedger already … the one thing I wanted was the pole saw… but, I’ve just ordered the new 14ft telescopic polesaw unit in the 36v platform.

[@laxmanchoudhary8828]

Mujhe hevy duty me chahiye kya price h ji🙏🙇

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

You will have to forgive me, I don't know how to translate, but I think that you are looking for the price. Currently the price is $269.00 American on Amazon for the tool only (no attachments, or batteries). I hope that helps you. Thank you for watching.

[@javedjahangir7673]

@@DevaultFamilyLiving you are a very polite person. I have nothing but complete respect for you. Keep up the good work mate.

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

@@javedjahangir7673 Thank you for the kind words. Hope you have a great Holiday season.

[@gmog7857]

It looks like the battery drains out too quickly

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Those 2 batteries did everything that it takes to do my entire yard. Weed wacking, edging, and trimming all my shrubs & umbrella tree, and still had roughly a 3rd of the battery life left. Also the fact that they are aftermarket batteries should be considered. With two 6ah Makita brand batteries, it generally has about 2 bars left on each battery (I am guessing about 40 -50 percent). Now I don't have a huge yard, but it is a average city sized lot. That is pretty decent in my opinion. Just curious, what would you consider a adequate run time?

[@CJ-yq8ib]

Back yard is looking a little burnt....

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Lots of hot days with no rain, and the dog isn't help either.