Makita Brushcutter:

Makita Brushcutter:Updated: June 9th, 2026

Author:-elf

Created: July 2nd, 2025

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

The Makita requires 2 to 2.4mm line, so clearly go for 2.4mm
Current option: greenable.shop See Comment for order details (30th May 2026) ✅
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
May 8th: 1 charge: 80m along the bund north from 27th April
May 10th: 1 charge: Further along the bund north from 8th May
May 12th: 1 charge: After noticing many bluebells I decided to do three small areaS First was continuation north, past the Elder tree a little, where a few bluebells were cut. Secondly I went to the JK patch and cleared the bund there and south a bit to the willow with purple toothwart. I can then rake up the debris and bring it back to monitor it. Thirdly the area that dips below the cut willow on the bund.
May 15th: 1 charge: Apart from scooting around a few Bluebells and Red campion the bund is cleared north to same 5m beyond the 'felled willow.
May 30th: 2 charge: The track from Top to △ Centre and side hedges.
June 7th: 1 charge: Bottom track in △and the track from △ to Trekensa Gardens: side hedges.

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