Makita XRU23SM1 18V LXT Lithium Ion Brushless Cordless 13 Inch String Trimmer Kit 4.0Ah Weed Eater Weed Whacker Grass Lawn Yard Edge Trimming Tool

Flawless Lawn Borders: High-Performance Brushless Weed Eater and Edger Delivers Pristine Yard Maintenance Without the Gas

Achieve professional landscape borders and clean fence lines with the Makita XRU23SM1 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 13-Inch String Trimmer Kit. This industrial-grade weed whacker is engineered for commercial landscapers, residential maintenance crews, and discerning property owners who want a pristine yard layout without the fumes, emissions, mixing oil, or frustrating pull starts of gas equipment. Driven by a powerful Makita-built digital brushless motor, this cordless string trimmer cranks out up to 6,000 RPM of high-performance cutting velocity. It zips through dense patches of stubborn weeds and thick overgrowth, reducing yard cleanup times and delivering clean, surgical cuts along sidewalks, driveways, and garden walls.

Designed for maximum user comfort and efficiency, this lawn care tool balances its 13-inch cutting swath on a lightweight 6.6 lbs framework (with battery attached), preventing operator wrist and back fatigue during prolonged lawn grooming. The tool features an electronic high/low speed control button alongside a precision variable speed trigger, allowing you to easily match tool speed to changing turf textures. Reloading trimmer string is effortless thanks to the rapid-load bump-and-feed head, which lets you load line in seconds via three easy steps: align, feed, and twist. Fortified with Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) and Star Protection Computer Controls™, the trimmer keeps critical electronic components isolated from ambient moisture and dust to ensure reliable outdoor operation across the longest summer landscaping seasons.

Key Features

• Premium Makita-built Brushless Motor provides up to 6,000 RPM of high-velocity string trimming power with minimal tool weight.
• High-efficiency cordless platform delivers up to 1 full hour of runtime when paired with the included 18V LXT 4.0Ah battery pack.
• Electronic High/Low power selection button allows you to effortlessly optimize battery runtime and tool clearing torque.
• Ultra-smooth variable speed trigger gives the operator total speed manipulation for sensitive edging around flowerbeds.
• Rapid-load bump-and-feed trimmer head reloads line in seconds with a simple 3-step action: align, feed, and twist.
• Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) shields internal electronics from jobsite dust, rain, and harsh morning dew.
• Star Protection Computer Controls™ prevent overloading, over-discharging, and overheating by communicating data in real time.
• Zero emissions, reduced mechanical noise, and minimal maintenance requirements deliver an incredibly quiet, neighbor-friendly yard tool.

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)

Specifications

Pro-Tip: To extend your 18V battery runtime up to a full hour on routine property cleanups, toggle the electronic speed control button to the low-speed setting (4,500 RPM) when trimming standard lawn turf. This output speed keeps plenty of cutting velocity to slice through typical grass blades while dramatically reducing battery drain. Save the high-speed 6,000 RPM setting exclusively for thick, matted weeds or thick woody brush along fence rows.