Makita Brushcutter

This is a diary of my use of Gavin's Makita Brushcutter. Thanks by the way :)

Which to buy?
  • (36V (18V X2) LXT) :: (DUR)
  • Makita DUR369AZ 36V LXT
  • DUR369AGX1 (with batteries and charger)
  • Brush Cutter LXT ® DUR369A ✅

Whereas the Makita is only about a tenth as powerful as the Sthil and the batteries only last a third of the time 0.7lt of petrol is is much lighter, it is not deafening so I don't wear the helmet with ear muffs. The shorter period of use, the light weight also mean it is easier to use, almost pleasant in that I don't have to hype myself up and I don't have to sweat. Definitely something I would have to consider buying. It's just the impact of having Li-ion batteries made ���


Bio-degradable Strimmer Line Requires 2 to 2.4mm line, so clearly go for 2.4mm
Current option: greenable.shop
Info on biodegradable options: backyard-farmer.com�
2026
  • Mar 5th: 1 charge: Around the veggie area with blade
  • Mar 18th: 2 charge: 1 around the veggie area and 1 around the bottom parking area of △, both with blade
  • Apr 23rd: 1 charge: Around the veggie area with strimmer: Tried a second run but one battery was not charged �. Charged second battery and all OK
  • Apr 27th: 1 charge: Down to the boat
  • Apr 28th: 1 charge: Edges of inhabited area
2025
  • July 1st 2 charges: Around the veggie area. 1 with blade and one with strimmer
  • July 2nd 1 charge: More around the veggie area, and in the △ the lower parking space and track.
  • July 3rd 1 charge: △ More work on the lower parking and turning space.
  • July 3rd 1 charge: Work on Trekensa Gardens eastern edge boundary
  • July 3rd 1 charge: Work on Trekensa Gardens eastern edge boundary
  • August 3rd 2 charges: Along the bund from south with blade to the elder tree and 50m along the bottom of the △
  • Get better acquainted and the batteries seem to last as long as half a tank of fuel. Not the same power but coping well along the bund so far.
  • August 6th 2 charges: Along the bund from south with blade from the elder tree past the JK area
  • August 7th 1 charge: Around veggie area
  • September 24th 1 charge: To clear Parking Area 1 and turning area in△
  • September 25th 1 charge: Around veggie area.
  • September 27th 1 charge: To clear Parking Areas 2 & 3 in △
  • September 28th 1 charge: To better clear Parking Areas 3 in △ and some work around veggie patch