Makita DUB362Z Twin 18V (36V) Li-Ion LXT Brushless Blower - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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When it comes to Outdoor Power Equipment ( OPE), it seems like every manufacturer has a tool to offer. Using an SPL meter, we measured the sound level experienced by the operator when the 36V LXT Brushless was in its most powerful mode. It features a powerful brushless motor that increases battery run time and delivers long service life, making it a. The included charger can charge both batteries simultaneously, and we found that it took about an hour to completely recharge a dead battery, plus or minus five minutes or so.

The Makita DUB187Z 18v cordless blower/vacuum is a professional tool for cleaning and collecting debris around the garden. It’s powered by two 18V LXT® batteries for maximum power and run time, but without leaving the 18V battery platform. Wherever the job takes you, Makita tools equipped with XPT™ are engineered for increased durability and longer tool life. Instead of designing different volt batteries and requiring users to invest into different platforms, Makita thought differently.

Editorial Note: Tools in Action receives compensation from third-party advertisers, but that doesn’t affect our editors’ opinions. If you want a leaf blower with a little more emphasis on power and performance, consider the EGO Power+ 615 CFM Blower, one of our top-scoring models that also costs significantly less. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE that includes the 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Blower.

The Makita DUB362Z is a 36v brushless DC motor powered by 2 x 18v batteries making this the most powerful cordless blower in its class with a maximum air volume of 13. At that time the user can either restart the tool, change or charge the battery, and put the tool back to work. Develop a cordless 36V (18Vx2) blower/vacuum to suit the needs of gardeners, maintenance staff, landscapers and the home user.It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Electronic controls efficiently use battery energy to match the changing demands of the application for increased power and speed when needed. Accounting for half of the total score for each product, power is our most significant testing metric. When the job takes your Makita tool into harsh conditions, Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) provides added protection. Users also benefit from the industry-leading LXT ® System, so that the same 18V batteries can be used with over 325 cordless products.

Provide a market leading cordless blower / vacuum that is the equivalent of a 25cc engine petrol blower / vacuum.If you are on the hunt for a single battery system to rule them all and want a battery leaf blower as part of your power tool lineup, the Makita 36V LXT Brushless Blower Kit XBU02PT is a solid choice. Constituting 15 percent of the total score, our ergonomics metric came next in terms of significance. So as you guessed when people ask me who makes the best OPE tools for power tool companies, I immediately point them to Makita. The Makita 36V LXT gives a strong performance across the board, using two separate five amp-hour batteries to move more air and achieve a longer runtime than most 18V battery blowers. Couple that with a huge line of tools and how much you can expand, this blower offers a great value for performance and freedom of movement into other tools.

The commercial design allows the blower to tackle demanding applications, comparable to gas blowers. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. The intake vent is on the back of the Makita 36V LXT, so it can be prone to snagging your shirt when switching it from hand to hand. Doesn’t work well for heavy wet snow, but for everything else it sure beats using a shovel or broom. It had no issues removing the caked-on dirt layer from the asphalt or moving small stones or pebbles.While other brands leaf blowers have a more impressive battery system or larger single batteries, the Makita shares batteries across Makita's enormous line of quality battery-powered tools. Both of these models are part of a battery family, making them good options for folks who already own products in either line or are looking to build out a new suite of battery-operated power tools.