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Makita Brushcutter

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 ���



2026
  • Mar 5th 1 charge: Around the veggie area with blade

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
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    Makita DUR369

    April 6th, 2025

    April 6th 2025 Tried Gavin's brushcutter with strimmer head to go around paths between the beds. It was very effective and lasted about 16 min, though Gavin said with lower revs he got 30+

    April 30th 2025 Tried Gavin's brushcutter with metal blade to go around paths between the beds. Not half as effective as the strimmer.

    Definitely worth considering a buy as it is easy to use and not a problem for power when the sun is out to recharge the batteries.


    It hangs fine on the harness I have, but the shaft is bit short and the cutting element hits the ground a bit when cutting low requires a bit on forward angfling..

     
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