Makita 18V LXT Blower DUB186

In the power tool industry, 'Skin Only' means the box contains the DUB186 Blower unit and the long rubber nozzle, but it DOES NOT include the 18V lithium-ion battery or the wall charger. Those must be purchased separately.

Yes! This is the primary advantage of the Makita 18V platform. If you already own standard Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries (such as 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, or 6.0Ah) from your power tools, they will slide directly into this blower.

The DUB186 (Long Nozzle) is 861mm long, designed explicitly for outdoor landscaping so you can stand perfectly upright and blow leaves off the ground without bending your back. The DUB185 (Short Nozzle) is only 517mm long, designed for close-up indoor worksite cleanups and workbenches.

There is a dial on the handle with numbers 1, 2, and 3. This sets the maximum power limit. The trigger is also pressure-sensitive. If you set the dial to 3 (High) but only pull the trigger halfway, it only blows at half power, giving you absolute, surgical control over the wind.

Yes! While it is a lightweight 18V machine, 244.8 km/h provides an absolutely massive thrust force. It is incredibly capable of ripping heavy, wet, matted autumn leaves and thick, sticky grass clippings directly off wet asphalt and concrete driveways.

The short nozzle (DUB185) creates a tiny, highly restricted opening, creating higher speed (352 km/h) but covering a tiny area. The long nozzle (DUB186) is wider at the end. It drops the speed slightly (244 km/h) but pushes a massively wider volume of air (3.2 m³/min), which is required to sweep large pathways efficiently.

It depends entirely on the speed setting. If you lock it on the absolute 'Lowest Speed' setting with a massive 5.0Ah battery, it can run for up to 2 hours. However, if you hold the trigger continuously on maximum 'High' speed, expect approximately 15-20 minutes of heavy-duty clearing power.

No. The DUB186 utilizes a highly proven, heavy-duty brushed DC motor. It delivers incredible raw 18,000 RPM power and high velocity, but keeps the initial purchase price of the landscaping tool exceptionally economical for homeowners.

Not at all. 2.1kg (which includes the weight of a heavy 5.0Ah battery) is exceptionally lightweight for an outdoor blower. Because the long nozzle points naturally at the ground, the tool balances perfectly in your hand, completely preventing severe shoulder fatigue during a long shift.

Yes! This is the major benefit of the 3-speed dial. You simply turn the dial down to 'Low'. This provides a gentle breeze that softly pushes the dead leaves out of the garden bed without violently ripping up your expensive mulch or destroying delicate flower petals.

While the motor housing is identical to the DUB185 (which can be a vacuum), using a massive 861mm long sweeping nozzle to suck up sharp twigs and heavy dirt is highly unadvised, as the debris will likely jam in the long tube or destroy the internal fan blades.

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