Makita DUH523Z Review

The Makita DUH523Z Cordless Hedge Trimmer is a well designed and easy to use trimmer. It's ideal for medium sized hedges, and features a 52cm long cutting blade, a branch capacity of 15mm and a stroke rate of 1350 per minute. The trimmer has a cordless design, meaning it can be taken anywhere. It takes a slide-type lithium-ion battery. Note that these types of battery are compatible with other Makita tools, letting you save money if you buy multiple Makita tools.

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We particularly like the trimmer's anti-vibrating design. It features five cushions which absorb blade and motor vibrations in order to make holding the trimmer (particularly over long periods of time) more comfortable. For accurate cutting, the trimmer has a two handed design. It's also designed with safety in mind thanks to its electric brake and the fact that it only switches on when both the power switch and top handle are engaged.

About Makita

Makita are an innovative brand of power tools, garden equipment, and more. Their outdoor range is extensive, and includes chainsaws, brush cutters, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, pumps, pressure washers, pruners, blowers, lawnmowers, and more. They're a well known brand with a reputation for innovative and well designed products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Makita DUH523Z Cordless Hedge Trimmer is ideal for medium sized hedges. It boasts a 52cm cutting length, a branch capacity of 15mm and a cutting rate of up to 1350 strokes per minute.
• Cordless - The trimmer is cordless, meaning there's no power cable to get tangled or tug on the tool whilst in use. It's instead powered by an 18V lithium-ion slide-type battery. Note that this type of battery is compatible with other cordless Makita tools. The battery is sold separately (because you can power multiple tools with a single battery).
• Blades - The trimmer has a stain-free shear blade with an anti-abrasion surface for durability. Note that the blade is double sided and can be replaced as and when needed.
• Two Handed - For more precise control, the Makita DUH523Z has two handles. Note that the motor only starts when both the switch and top handle are engaged.
• Anti-Vibration - Five small cushions absorb vibrations from the tool. This makes using the trimmer more comfortable.
• Brake - For safety, the trimmer has an electric brake.

Video

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Summary

Overall, the Makita DUH523Z Cordless Hedge Trimmer is a high performance tool with a high 52cm cutting blade length. Its impressive cutting rate of 1350 strokes per minute, together with its anti-vibrating design and anti-abrasion shear blades, let you cut branches neatly and with ease. We particularly like the cordless nature of the tool as it gives you a high level of freedom and facilitates excellent manoeuvrability. We rate the Makita DUH523Z Cordless Hedge Trimmer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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