Makita String Trimmer XRU23SM1 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 13 Inch 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Kit (Bump Feed Rapid Load Lawn Weed Grass Trimming Tool)

Makita XRU23SM1 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 13 Inch String Trimmer Kit with 4.0Ah Battery

The Makita XRU23SM1 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 13-Inch String Trimmer Kit functions as an industrial landscape maintenance and edge-trimming power tool engineered to clear overgrowth, slice thick weeds, and dress fence lines. Driven by a digital brushless motor producing dual no-load speeds up to 6,000 RPM, this 18V string trimmer features a 13-inch cutting swath, an M10 x 1.25 LH arbor shaft, a rapid-load bump-and-feed trimmer head, and a net tool weight of 6.6 pounds with battery attached. Powered by the included 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery and charger, this lawn maintenance trimmer incorporates XPT dust and water resistance, Star Protection computer controls, and an electronic high/low speed selector to groom turf around walkways and garden beds.

Best Used For:

• Commercial Landscape Edging & Border Trimming: Slicing thick turf overgrowth and weeds along concrete sidewalks, driveways, and stone retaining walls.
• Fence Line & Post Overgrowth Clearing: Clearing dense brush and tall grass around wooden post fences, chain-link enclosures, and deck footings.
• Sensitive Garden Bed Detail Grooming: Feathering string speed via the variable speed trigger to groom grass borders without damaging delicate flowerbed mulch.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Makita-Built BL Brushless Motor: High-efficiency powertrain produces dual speed settings (0-4,500 / 0-6,000 RPM) to tackle thick weeds and grass.
• Rapid-Load Bump-and-Feed Head: Rapid line-loading design lets operators reload 0.080-inch trimmer line in seconds via a 3-step align, feed, and twist process.
• Electronic High/Low Speed Selector: Push-button speed control toggles between high power for thick brush and low speed to extend 4.0Ah battery runtime up to 1 hour.
• Extreme Protection Technology (XPT): Internal protective seals channel water droplets, outdoor dust, and morning dew away from sensitive motor electronics.
• Star Protection Computer Controls: Digital communication between tool and battery shields internal circuits against over-discharging, overheating, and current overload.
• Lightweight 6.6-Pound Balanced Frame: Ergonomic loop-handle shaft layout scales at just 6.6 lbs with battery attached to reduce operator wrist strain.

What's Included

• (1) Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 13" String Trimmer (XRU23Z)
• (1) Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah Battery Pack (BL1840B)
• (1) Makita 18V Lithium-Ion Battery Charger (DC18SD)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When trimming light grass along walkways or ornamental fences, switch the electronic power selector to Low mode (4,500 RPM). Running on Low mode provides full control for clean grass borders while extending battery runtime up to 60 continuous minutes on a single 4.0Ah charge.