The Makita DUX60Z is the main drive unit for a family of garden attachments including line trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole saw, cultivator and edging tool and is powered by 2 x 18v Li-ion batteries connected to the 36v brushless motor. With any of the tool heads attached and the two 18v batteries clipped into the motor housing, the overall balance of the complete machine is excellent with the loop handle perfectly positioned for complete machine control and manoeuvrability. As best I can tell, the Stihl unit and accessories are almost 50% dearer than the Makita equivalents in the places I looked. With the move to battery powered grounds maintenance machines becoming ever more popular, particularly at the demand of municipal authorities and public bodies, Makita offers a range of 18v tools and, more recently, an expanding inventory of twin 18v machines to give 36v power.

Powered by two 18V Li-ion batteries in series to supply energy to the powerful 36V DC motor drive system. The DUX60Z is powered by two Makita 18v Lithium-Ion batteries in series to supply energy to the 36v DC motor drive system.It cut through thick branches (I believe the max branch cut size is 21mm which is one of the best out there) with ease and completed the whole job using only half of the battery life (2 x 5ah). As with cars though a bigger engine does not always translate to better performance so it is important to compare the specifications of tools at different voltages between different manufacturers. The Makita DUX60Z LXT split-shaft motor unit has an effective output of 600 watts and a three speed drive system that will run up to 9,700 rpm in Hi; 8,200 rpm in Medium mode and 5,700 rpm in Lo speed.

The Makita DUX60Z Twin 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Split Shaft Power Unit has an effective output of 600 watts and a three-speed drive system that will run up to 9,700 rpm in Hi; 8,200 rpm in Medium mode and 5,700 rpm in Lo speed. Makita DUX60Z Twin 18v BL LXT Split-Shaft Bare Unit The Makita model DUX60Z is a Twin 18v BL LXT Split-Shaft Bare Unit. The only little hiccup I have found is that for me the handle attachment fits a little too low down on the shaft for my liking and clipping yourself to the shoulder strap takes practice. Class leading cordless Combi engine featuring a powerful 36v DC motor drive system which is powered by two 18v lithium ion batteries.The power and run-time performance of the 36v Brushless motor makes the latest tools fully comparable on power and performance to petrol engine machines, while being highly sustainable with low noise and emissions.

No Load Speed (Med) 0 - 8,200 rpm Battery Type Lithium-ion Body only machine 1 Voltage 36 (18v x2) v Maximum Output 600 w No Load Speed (Hi) 0 - 9,700 rpm No Load Speed (Lo) 0 - 5,700 rpm Net weight 4.This Makita twin 18v / 36v cordless multi-tool system for landscape maintenance operations together with a range of quick-fit attachments including the newly introduced Brush Cutter and Linetrimmer in addition to the Cultivator, Pole Saw, Hedge Trimmer and lawn Edging Tool. Part of the Makita multi tool system, this DUX60Z split shaft multi tool is suitable for use with all Makita Combi attachments - it uses the same attachments as the petrol counterpart. Delivering excellent power levels this lightweight machine boasts 0 harmful emissions and extremely low noise levels which allows this Combi engine to be used in noise sensitive areas. Although I only need a brush cutter right now, I like the idea of a multi tool to add possibly a long handle hedge trimmer or cultivator in future. With it's 39” extended reach it allows access to hard-to-reach branches and shrubs, and quickly attaches to power head for easy operation.

The best way to describe battery amp hour is that this is effectively the size of your fuel tank, the more amp hours your battery has then the longer the battery will last between charges.You can calculate your postage charge for Makita DUX60 Twin 18v LXT Cordless Brushless Split Shaft Garden Multi Tool before you checkout.