Makita DUR369AZ 18Vx2 Brushless U-Handle Trimmer (Skin) – Garden Power Tool
Execute highly aggressive, massive-scale commercial turf maintenance and effortlessly completely eradicate thick, dense scrub with the exceptionally formidable Makita DUR369AZ 18Vx2 Brushless U-Handle Line Trimmer. In the demanding professional landscaping, agricultural, and municipal groundskeeping sectors, relying on standard 18V trimmers or heavy petrol brushcutters creates severe operational failures; standard batteries stall in heavy weeds, and petrol engines emit toxic fumes and deafening noise. 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—without the exhausting vibration or messy fuel mixing.
Designed for absolute worksite productivity and unparalleled operator ergonomics, the Makita DUR369AZ features a highly specialized 'U-Handle' (Bike Handle) design. This specific ergonomic profile ensures the center line of the handlebars stays perfectly aligned with the operator's center of gravity, allowing them to perform wide, sweeping scythe-motions all day without suffering severe lower back strain. Heavily equipped with Automatic Torque Drive (ATD) to push through thick grass, Active Feedback Technology to prevent violent kickbacks when using metal blades, and an innovative reverse switch to untangle vines instantly, these elite power tool accessories provide professional contractors with an indispensable, heavy-duty asset for conquering the most grueling, overgrown landscapes flawlessly.
Who Is The Makita 36V Brushless U-Handle Trimmer Ideal For?
The Makita DUR369AZ delivers a massive 1kW output, a 430mm cutting width, and highly ergonomic U-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 massive commercial fields, heavy roadside weeds, and fence lines. The U-Handle design allows operators to execute wide, rhythmic cutting arcs, drastically slashing physical exhaustion during 8-hour shifts.
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Municipal & Council Workers: Relying on the 430mm maximum cutting width. Groundskeepers can aggressively clear vast areas of overgrown public parks and 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 (not included), if the blade hits a hidden tree stump, 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 XPT (Extreme Protection Technology). The advanced internal seals ensure the 36V motor and battery terminals survive severe exposure to highly abrasive dust and dripping water during harsh outdoor property maintenance.
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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Ergonomic U-Handle (Bike Handle) Steering: Protects operator health. Unlike standard loop handles that twist your spine, 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 fields.
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Automatic Torque Drive (ATD) Technology: Maximizes 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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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.
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Counterclockwise Blade Rotation: Ensures strict worksite familiarity. The gear drive spins the cutting head counterclockwise. This perfectly mimics the exact rotational direction of traditional 2-stroke petrol brushcutters, ensuring veteran commercial operators feel instantly comfortable and familiar with the machine's cutting dynamics.
Technical Specifications & Capabilities:
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Brand: Makita
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Model: DUR369AZ (Skin Only / Tool Only)
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Product Type: Cordless Brushcutter / U-Handle Line Trimmer / 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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Spindle Thread Size: M10 x 1.25 LH
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Overall Length: 1,846 mm
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Weight: 5.3 kg (Skin Only) / 6.5 kg (With batteries)
