Makita Brushcutter
July 2nd, 2025This 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
Japanese Knotweed 2026
April 16th, 2023Years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
2026
- April 26th: 2 :: Height: (16 to 23) cm
2025
Total 19
- March 24th: 1 :: Very small
24th march 2025 - April 11th: 2 :: 1 @ 6" and one @ 1'
- May 4th: 8 :: One stocky one from centre of path.
- May 13th: 0
- June 18th: 1 One very small 4"
- June 30th: 3 Small
- August 21st: 4 Small
- September 13th: 0
2024
Total 41- October 22nd: 5
- September 19th: 2
- September 1st: 3
- July 25th: 1 Very Small
Compared to µSD card - July 11th: 3 Small
- June 23rd: 2 V Small
- June 15th : 3 V Small
- June 7th : 5
- May 22nd : 0 Casual glance in passing with Pete Nicholson looking for suitable Triangular Club Rush site
- May 8th : 3
- April 27th : 2 1 slightly off from recent location
- April 17th : 6 1 was two feet tall, so I must have missed that last time
- April 6th : 6
6 shoots about 32cm max
2023
Total 54- October 3rd : 7
- August 22nd : 4
- July 6th : 4
- June 14th : 12 One reasonable size.
- May 16th : 3 One large clearly missed last pull
- May 7th : 12 Eleven small ~ one large clearly missed last pull
- April 16th : 12
12 shoots about 32cm max
Triangular Club Rush
May 21st, 20242026
2025
June 18th The hybrid are some 5ft tall whilst the real TCR are over 3ft and some with flowers
June 10th
whilst in the triangle is the hybrid, which is bigger.
May 22nd
Both varieties are growing with the hybrid clear and obvious.
May 4th
The site was very full of water. The outline to the left is the real TCR and the larger one to the right is the cross.
April 11th
2024
Triangular Club Rush | 2024 Report of Tamar and Estuary Surrounds [8.2Mb] For the second time, the previous being some 23 years ago, the marsh is being considered for planting. Last time it was unviable but now there is a breach from the river to the marsh flat land Peter Nicholson oftamarvalley-nl.org.ukhas arranged to visit this May 22nd around 10:30. So will see what the view is then. UPDATE: 22nd Well Peter was pleasant and was happy to look around. We spent the at least 2h30m along the bund and then back through the wetlands etc. Although Peter agreed that it's covered in well establish growth they may come back and look at one small patch of 'clear mud' area. June 24th It looks like the ELF may host some this July see Comment 1 July 3rd Peter planted out 7 tcr and 13 hybrids. July 10th
(low 0.8m of spring tide of 3.9m)
