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MAKITA 18Vx2 Brushless Backpack Line Trimmer UR101CZ

SKU UR101CZ
By: Makita
Original price $749.00 - Original price $749.00
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Makita UR101CZ 36V Brushless Backpack Trimmer (Skin) – Garden Power Tool

Execute highly aggressive, massive-scale commercial turf maintenance and completely eradicate severe arm and shoulder exhaustion with the incredibly revolutionary Makita UR101CZ 18Vx2 Brushless Backpack Line Trimmer. In the grueling professional landscaping, forestry, and municipal groundskeeping sectors, operators swinging a massive, 30cc-equivalent brushcutter with heavy internal batteries experience severe physical fatigue over a grueling 8-hour shift. This professional-grade garden power tool provides the ultimate, high-efficiency ergonomic solution. Engineered with an entirely separate, heavy-duty power-cable design, the immense weight of the batteries is completely removed from the actual trimmer shaft. The operator wears the batteries in a specialized, ergonomic backpack, leaving the trimmer wand virtually weightless, allowing for incredibly fast, effortless sweeping motions across massive commercial estates.

Designed for absolute worksite supremacy and unparalleled operator endurance, the Makita UR101CZ features a highly sophisticated Brushless (BL) motor positioned directly at the cutting head, generating an immense 1kW of pure power output. It is heavily equipped with the ergonomic U-Handle (Bike Handle) design for wide, rhythmic cutting arcs. Featuring Automatic Torque Drive (ATD) to crush through thick, wet grass without stalling, and Active Feedback Technology to prevent violent kickbacks when utilizing solid metal cutting blades, these elite power tool accessories provide professional contractors with an indispensable, heavy-duty asset for conquering the most demanding, steep, and overgrown landscapes with absolutely minimal physical exertion.

Who Is The Makita 36V Backpack Line Trimmer Ideal For?

The Makita UR101CZ delivers a massive 1kW output, a 430mm cutting width, and an ultra-lightweight, battery-free shaft design. It is highly recommended for:

  • Commercial Landscaping Contractors: Utilizing a highly robust, 30cc petrol-equivalent garden power tool to rapidly slash massive commercial fields. Because the heavy batteries are worn on the operator's back, the trimmer wand is incredibly light, completely eliminating the severe shoulder and lower back strain associated with swinging traditional 36V brushcutters all day.
  • Forestry & Highway Embankment Workers: Relying on the incredibly maneuverable, lightweight shaft. Operators can effortlessly point and sweep the massive 430mm cutting head up incredibly steep, inaccessible embankments and deep roadside ditches to clear thick, woody scrub safely.
  • Municipal & Council Workers: Taking absolute advantage of the 1kW Brushless Motor. Groundskeepers can aggressively clear vast areas of overgrown public parks rapidly, operating completely free of toxic exhaust fumes and deafening petrol engine noise during strict business hours.
  • Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium power tool accessories equipped with Active Feedback Technology. If the included metal blade hits a hidden concrete block, the motor instantly kills the power, completely preventing the machine from violently kicking back and causing severe operator injury.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

  • Remote Backpack Battery Connection: The ultimate ergonomic advantage. You DO NOT attach batteries to this machine. A heavy-duty power umbilical cord connects the trimmer directly to the Makita PDC01 or PDC1200 Backpack Battery Supply (sold separately). This completely removes the immense weight of the batteries from your arms, drastically slashing physical fatigue.
  • Massive 1kW 36V Brushless Motor: Delivers unyielding commercial performance. The advanced brushless motor generates a staggering 1,000 Watts of output. This provides the sheer, unyielding rotational torque required to rival a heavy 30cc petrol brushcutter, easily shredding thick, woody weeds without stalling.
  • Ergonomic U-Handle (Bike Handle) Steering: Protects operator health. The U-Handle allows you to stand perfectly straight, holding the machine with both hands like bicycle handlebars. This ensures perfect balance and allows for massive, fatigue-free scything motions across large, flat fields.
  • Automatic Torque Drive (ATD) Technology: Ensures strict worksite efficiency. The internal CPU constantly monitors the load. If you swing from thin grass directly into a patch of incredibly thick, wet, overgrown kikuyu, the machine automatically drops the RPM and massively increases the torque to power through the cut.
  • Intelligent Reverse Switch: Prioritizes operator convenience. If thick, stringy vines wrap tightly around the spinning head and jam the motor, you press the reverse button. When you pull the trigger, the motor spins backward slowly for exactly 3 seconds, instantly unwinding and spitting out the tangled mess.

Technical Specifications & Capabilities:

  • Brand: Makita
  • Model: UR101CZ (Skin Only / Tool Only - Requires Backpack Battery)
  • Product Type: Backpack Line Trimmer / Brushcutter / Garden Power Tool
  • Voltage: 36V (18Vx2 via PDC01 or 36V via PDC1200 Backpack - Sold Separately)
  • Motor Output: 1kW (Brushless Motor - Equivalent to 30cc Petrol)
  • No Load Speed: 3-Stage Control (Low: 4,600 / Med: 5,500 / High: 7,000 RPM)
  • Max. Cutting Width: 430 mm (17 Inches)
  • Included Accessories: Nylon Trimmer Head, Solid Metal Cutter Blade, Universal Cover.
  • Weight: 5.2 kg (Wand assembly only - exceptionally light in the hands).
  • Important Note: Machine CANNOT accept batteries directly. Must be used with a Makita Backpack Battery.

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Business days to delivery

NSW
City 1 Day
VIC
Melbourne 1 Day
Regional 3–4 Days
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane 1–2 Days
Regional 3–4 Days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide 2–3 Days
Regional 4–5 Days
NORTHERN TERRITORY
All Areas 4–6 Days
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All Areas 4–6 Days
TASMANIA
All Areas 4–6 Days
Can I plug my standard Makita 18V batteries directly into this trimmer?

Absolutely, unequivocally NOT. This specific model (UR101CZ) does NOT have battery slots on the machine. It features a heavy-duty umbilical power cord. You MUST purchase the Makita PDC01 (Portable Power Pack) or the PDC1200 (Massive Backpack Battery) separately, wear it on your back, and plug the cord into it.

Why would I want the batteries on my back instead of on the tool?

Ergonomics. Two massive 18V batteries weigh heavily on the back of a standard trimmer, acting as a counterweight that violently twists your lower back and exhausts your shoulders over an 8-hour shift. By putting the batteries in a backpack, the actual trimmer wand becomes incredibly light, completely eliminating severe physical fatigue.

What is the Makita PDC01?

The PDC01 is a highly advanced, specialized backpack (sold separately). You load four standard Makita 18V LXT batteries into the backpack. It acts as a massive, wearable power bank, feeding 36V power directly down the umbilical cord to this UR101CZ line trimmer, providing absolutely massive, uninterrupted runtime.

What does 'Skin Only' or 'Tool Only' mean?

In the power tool industry, 'Skin Only' means the massive box contains the UR101CZ Trimmer unit, the U-Handle, and the cutting head accessories, but it DOES NOT include the Backpack Power Supply (PDC01), the batteries, or the wall charger. Those must be purchased separately.

Does this model come with a solid metal blade?

Yes! The standard accessories package for the UR101CZ includes a heavy-duty nylon bump-feed head AND a solid metal Cutter Blade, making it a true, heavy-duty commercial brushcutter out of the box.

What is 'Active Feedback Technology'?

This is a critical OH&S safety feature when using the metal blade. If the steel blade violently strikes a hidden concrete block or a heavy tree stump, the RPM suddenly drops. The internal CPU instantly engages the electronic brake, completely stopping the machine before it can violently kick back into your legs.

How does the 'Reverse Switch' work?

If thick, stringy vines wrap tightly around the spinning head and jam the motor, you press the reverse button on the control panel. When you pull the trigger, the motor spins backward slowly for exactly 3 seconds, instantly unwinding and spitting out the tangled mess so you can keep working.

What is 'Automatic Torque Drive' (ATD)?

This is an intelligent CPU feature. As you swing the trimmer into a patch of incredibly thick, wet, overgrown kikuyu grass, the machine senses the resistance. It automatically drops the RPM and massively increases the torque (pushing power) to ensure the blade does not stall or tangle.

Is 1kW of power actually strong?

Yes. 1,000 Watts of brushless electrical power provides the exact equivalent rotational violence and sheer cutting torque of a heavy-duty 30cc commercial 2-stroke petrol brushcutter, completely eliminating the need for noisy, toxic petrol machines in massive landscaping operations.

How long will it run with the PDC01 Backpack?

Because the PDC01 backpack holds FOUR massive 6.0Ah batteries, your runtime is incredible. When operating on the absolute 'Highest Speed' setting continuously, you will get approximately 18 minutes of massive, 1kW cutting power. Setting the machine to ATD mode or Medium speed drastically extends this runtime.

Is 5.2kg heavy to swing around?

5.2kg is the total weight of the wand assembly. However, because you are not carrying the heavy batteries on the machine, and because the U-Handle balances the weight perfectly across your body using the included harness, the tool feels virtually weightless during operation.

Do you offer trade pricing for landscaping companies?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for commercial landscaping contractors, municipal maintenance teams, and facility managers ordering bulk garden power tools and hardware. Contact us to establish your account.

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