Makita is well-known for its high quality cordless string trimmers and other tools – together, these form the largest collection with interchangeable batteries on the market. Here we present you their assortment, with ratings, prices and reviews:
Lightweight, comfortable to use and offers many useful adjustments like an edger, tilting head or telescopic shaft
Powerful weed eater thanks to the brushless motor. Also very easy to handle, with great balance and not heavy at all.
* including battery and charger
Comparison
| Model | Type | Price | Our rating  |
For | Tilting head | Weight | Cutting swath | Line | Battery time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Makita XRU02Z |
Cordless | — × |  |
 |
 |
6.4 lbs | 10-1/4" | 1/16" single | 20-45 mins** |
 Makita XRU04Z |
Cordless | — × | |
 |
 |
8.6 lbs | 11-3/4" | 1/16" dual | 35-45 mins** |
× without battery
** according to users
However, the disadvantage of Makita units is clear – if you don’t need any of the additional tools, you’ll have to purchase battery and charger separately which is quite expensive.
