Makita DUR181Z Questions

robin b.1y

My DUR181 has done little work and now does not feed line out when banged on the ground. I cant say it ever worked that well but the bulge seems to have worn down so that hitting it on the ground does nothing. Its not clocked and is still on its original chord.

longqing3y

May I ask if this article is in Australia? thank you

Paul 3y

Bunnings.

Dave B4y

One of your reviews stated they changed the line to 2.00mm.Is this acceptable.Will trimmer still work.Would it void warranty if this is done?

johnkirk334y

I have just purchased a 181 strimmer. From new, when powered on, the line retreats into the spool leaving only 5 cm exposed. I have tried re-winding the cord, and it still occurs. I pull the line out to the cutter, switch on, and without the unit being put into work it immediately winds back in to the 5 cm length. Any ideas please?

Robyn R.4y

can you add a stronger battery to give more power

Andrew 4y

Yes as long as it is the same voltage. If you have a 3ah battery, a 5ah will give you longer running time.

Robyn R. 4y

how can i get more power rather than more running time

Cyril T.5y

what wieght please

Haps Basset 5y

According to Makita’s manual: Net weight 2.9 kg 3.1 kg depends on battery wight

aldo p.6y

will like information on the price of the battery and charger for Makita DUR181Z

Christine H.6y

What do these units weigh with the battery in and how long does the battery last for? Is the battery included in the price?

Amanda 6y

It weighs about 4kg with an 18v battery fitted. It lasts for about an hour from my experience snipping along the edge of concrete paths and driveways with grass 20cm or less high. You can buy the skin or with a battery and charger.

John S 6y

Very good unit compared with other cheap edgers having a spare battery is better and slightly larger dia cord. I always feed out more cord manually and cut it off with cutters to avoid damage to cutting head A very practical unit for average size gardens I recommend.

Christine H. 6y

Please Amanda, supply price of the unit and also the cost of the battery and the charger on the top of the price. Also do you sell the correct cord for this unit. Thanks. Do you have a phone number I could ring and discuss this machine please. Also the model DUR 189, can you tell me the weight of this when battery is on please.

Query8y

Do you think this would be powerful enough for a 1acre block with some large weeds (approx 1metre)?

Scarab 8y

I don't think its ideal for doing a huge area and its only as powerful as the battery you use. You would be better off with a petrol one. In saying that, it could handle it I reckon as I've been clearing dense weeds in my yard with little problem but again i believe battery life is your bigger issue if doing a 1 acre block.

Robert 7y

You might be better with a DUR189. at 279 dollars. You can get the charger and bty for 20 dollars more that is really a great deal as these items alone would cost you around $200 if you bought them separate. Uses thicker nylon and I have found it lasts a long time. I also purchased another spool so I would have a spool ready to go straight on when the nylon runs out rather than stuff around putting new nylon on during the job. This model has 2 nylon cutters as well so does the job a lot quicker and better over big area. I got mine from Toolmart but a quick google should give you a retailer. Also has speed adjustments for different conditions. Here is a link to have a look. This is the $299 version with charger and BTY. It is $279 without the charger and battery but for $20 you would be mad not to get the charger and bty even if you already have a Charger and Battery.

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Over_thinker10y

Are you bound to using a Makita-branded battery and charger? It would be good to have an idea of how this extra expense (and maybe being locked-in to a system) makes the Makita compare against some other trimmers that come with everything.

noponies 9y

You can get 'after market' batteries and chargers, but Makita I don't think warranty the tool with their use. You can get this with battery / charger as a package but the battery is the package is a little anaemic really. Like any 18v system, you get locked in once you make a purchase.