Makita DUR369LZ 18Vx2 Brushless Loop Handle Trimmer (Skin) – Garden Power Tool
Execute highly precise, aggressive commercial turf maintenance and effortlessly clear thick, woody weeds in incredibly confined spaces with the highly formidable Makita DUR369LZ 18Vx2 Brushless Loop Handle Line Trimmer. In the demanding professional landscaping and property maintenance sectors, utilizing massive, wide-handle trimmers is incredibly awkward when trying to navigate narrow garden beds, steep ditches, or tight spaces between corporate buildings. This professional-grade garden power tool provides the ultimate, high-efficiency mechanical solution. Engineered with a massive 36V system (utilizing two 18V batteries) and an advanced Brushless (BL) motor, it generates an immense 1kW of pure power output—perfectly rivaling the violent rotational torque of a 30cc commercial petrol engine—while featuring a highly agile, low-profile Loop Handle for absolute pinpoint control.
Designed for absolute worksite versatility and unparalleled operator precision, the Makita DUR369LZ allows the operator to instantly tilt, rotate, and angle the cutting head to edge complex pathways and slice weeds under low-hanging obstacles seamlessly. It is heavily equipped with 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. Featuring a massive 430mm cutting width and an innovative reverse switch to instantly untangle trapped vines, these elite power tool accessories provide professional groundskeepers and facility maintenance teams with an indispensable, heavy-duty asset for maintaining immaculate, pristine landscapes rapidly.
Who Is The Makita 36V Brushless Loop Handle Trimmer Ideal For?
The Makita DUR369LZ delivers a massive 1kW output, a 430mm cutting width, and highly agile Loop Handle steering. It is highly recommended for:
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Commercial Landscaping Contractors: Utilizing a highly robust, 30cc petrol-equivalent garden power tool to rapidly slash thick roadside weeds and execute incredibly precise edging along complex, curved corporate garden beds where wide U-Handle brushcutters simply cannot physically fit.
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Municipal & Council Workers: Relying on the 430mm maximum cutting width and agile loop handle to aggressively clear vast areas of overgrown public parks and steep highway embankments rapidly, operating safely during business hours due to the incredibly quiet brushless motor.
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Agricultural & Farming Staff: Taking absolute advantage of the Active Feedback Technology. When slashing dense rural scrub with an attached metal blade (included), if the blade hits a hidden steel fence post, the motor instantly kills the power, completely preventing the machine from violently kicking back and injuring the operator.
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Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium power tool accessories equipped with a 3-Stage Speed Control panel. Staff can instantly drop the cutting speed to 'Low' when trimming near expensive glass office windows or parked cars, completely preventing the machine from violently throwing rocks.
Key Features and Performance Benefits:
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Massive 1kW 36V Brushless Motor: The ultimate landscaping advantage. By combining two 18V batteries, the advanced brushless motor generates a staggering 1,000 Watts of output. This provides the sheer, unyielding rotational torque required to rival a 30cc petrol brushcutter, easily shredding thick, woody weeds without stalling.
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Agile Loop Handle Steering: Maximizes worksite versatility. While U-Handles are for wide, open fields, this Loop Handle allows the operator to hold the machine close to their body. You can effortlessly twist, rotate, and plunge the cutting head deep into incredibly steep ditches and complex, narrow garden gaps.
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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.
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Active Feedback Technology: Protects operator health. When using the included solid metal cutter blade, striking a hidden concrete block will cause a massive kickback. The internal sensors instantly detect the sudden drop in RPM and engage the electronic brake, killing the motor instantly to prevent severe injury.
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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:
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Brand: Makita
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Model: DUR369LZ (Skin Only / Tool Only)
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Product Type: Cordless Line Trimmer / Loop Handle Brushcutter / Garden Power Tool
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Voltage: 36V (Requires 2 x Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries simultaneously)
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Motor Output: 1kW (Brushless Motor - Equivalent to 30cc Petrol)
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No Load Speed: 3-Stage Control (Low: 4,600 / Med: 5,500 / High: 7,000 RPM)
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Max. Cutting Width: 430 mm (17 Inches)
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Included Accessories: Nylon Trimmer Head, Solid Metal Cutter Blade, Universal Cover.
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Overall Length: 1,846 mm
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Weight: 5.3 kg (Skin Only) / 6.5 kg (With batteries)