XRU23Z Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 18V LXT 13" String Trimmer, Tool Only, Teal

I will compare this unit to standard corded trimmer from a box store because this is what most people want... trim my grass yard where the mower didn't get and a few weeds if needed. The other group of people want to clear land and would do better with a gas unit. Box store brand likely be less expensive, boast of features like, a wide safety guard, adjustable handle and hopefully cutting cord can be replaced after one season of beating the activation button on the ground as described by maker. typically the box store unit will work-for a few seasons then you wish for metal vice plastic parts and off the shelf replacement parts. This unit is the simple upgrade The unit is lighter weight, good metal construction, bolted, smaller guard, easier storage, typical well constructed active head. Power is nearly the same as corded using two lights and will cut most as such; unit will trim grass just fine with power given with one light selected. Battery efficiency is excellent. I'm inclined to give this unit 4 stars as an effective tool compared to any corded or battery weed/wacker trimmer because when you pull the trigger it doesn't scare the dog or want to take off to the moon like most wackers. For this review I give 5 stars because its advertised as a smaller 18v unit... and it dominates this category. If i wanted to put solid gator like plastic blades on it to chomp god knows what I would get the 40v or a gas option. Unit is wonderful quality for a nice yard that needs a little trimming. Makita lives up to the name.

Does a good job and seems well made. It’s a little on the Heavy side but it’s solidly built

Excellent product. Had an older model which used two batteries. This unit works even better. Very impressed with how well it trims grass / shrubs.

Easy to use. Works great

Fantastic product. Lightweight, easy to use. I have always hated weed-eating, but not anymore! My sister-in-law told me about this, and I took a chance based on her description alone. So glad I did! Good for standard yard work. Not sure how it would work a heavy duty situation. Decent battery life (you provide your own Makita batteries). I'm never going back to gas or electric weed eater again.