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Pros

It drains 4 amp makita original battery in 20 min on 2nd speed setting. Downsides are handle is a bit ergonomically handicapped.

This thing is a beast. Everything else is top notch.

The bump-to-lengthen string mechanism is old school but does what it should. They make a shorter and bent shaft if you just need to get around the flower bed and around the house. Thick stems take a little more attention.



Cons

I think that this is deceptive advertising. It does not have a lot of power and stops and beeps if the grass is too heavy. Bought a battery timer from lowes, it’s ten times more powerful, and cuts a wider path.

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Quality


Great great for trimming weeds my battery i had from my power drill works in it it usually only gives about 40 minutes of cutting time.


This unit is the simple upgrade the unit is lighter weight, good metal construction, bolted, smaller guard, easier storage, typ...  Read More


This thing is lightweight and powers thru thick grass like a knife thru butter.


I did have one issue in initial assembly where the little push-down button ring thing that's supposed to snap the body poles in...  Read More

Price


For 149 dollars this was well worth it.


The fuel cost will have this thing paid back quickly!


I bought the tool only as i have plenty of batteries so the price i paid vs.


The price is good compared to home depot

Competitiveness


I own another brand trimmer that is 40 volts that works well but not like the makita.


I will compare this unit to standard corded trimmer from a box store because this is what most people want.

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 779 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 2 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Has plenty of power and the battery lasts until i’m sick of weed whipping


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I think i’m going to get a face shield


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Safety glasses just don’t cut it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have to wear long pants and boots too


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The battery power doesn’t last much more than 15 min or so but for smaller jobs it is great


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I own another brand trimmer that is 40 volts that works well but not like the makita


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The makita is lighter and has a longer throw which makes trimming much easier


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It would appear that battery voltage should not always be the deciding factor

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