Makita DUH523Z 18V Li-Ion LXT 52cm Hedge Trimmer – Batteries and Charger Not Included
Makita DUH523Z
- 52cm blade
- Double sided blade
- 15mm cutting diameter
The DUH523Z features anti-vibration structure; 5 cushions to absorb vibration from the blade and motor crank section, battery capacity warning lamp; the warning system will automatically notify the user when the battery charge is low by blinking red and will show solid red and stop the motor when the battery requires re-charging and instant start-up. Simply load one 18V Li-ion LXT slide type battery (not included) and the Hedge Trimmer is ready for use. The DUH523Z has an electric brake for increased operator safety.
DUH523Z 18V Li-ion LXT 52cm Hedge Trimmer – Batteries and Charger Not Included
Makita is the leading manufacturer of professional power tools on the market. The DUH523Z Hedge Trimmer is powered by 18V Li-ion LXT slide type battery (not included), to deliver up to 1,350 strokes per minute. The DUH523Z is not compatible with G-Series batteries.
The DUH523Z is equipped with 2 handed operation switch; the motor will only be activated when the switch and top handle are engaged, user replaceable 52cm blade; stain free shear blade surface of glittering silver obtained by non-electrolysed nickel plating that features high anti-abrasion surface for long lasting coating and quick blade change; the blade can be removed without dis-assembling the housing.
| Weight: | 3.3 kg |
| Size: | LARGE |
| Dimensions: | 96.68 x 23.81 x 25.24 cm; 3.3 Kilograms |
| Model: | DUH523Z |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Manufacture: | Makita |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Size: | LARGE |
As part of COVID19 i have been taking more of an avid interest in the garden so splurged on the makita hedge trimmer. I had makita tools already so i had a few 5AH batteries. This thing is a beast it cut down anything i threw at it and by the time i had finished my garden 3 hrs later the battery was still on full bars.
Easy to use dual trigger for safety (both have to be pressed) i wish it was a tiny bit lighter but that might just be after 3 hours of work. Highly recommend it if you are in need of a hedge trimmer. I have no idea what the two big brothers of this one would do (the 36V ones) as this sorted out everything i threw at it.
Excellent I took down a beast of a hedge with this.
Bought this to replace old hedge cutter. Didn’t read the description properly and had to buy two batteries and charger. But have used this on several hedges and bushes and find it works and cuts great and would not hesitate in giving 5 stars.
Absolutely brilliant!
Light, strong, robust. As expected from Makita.
Definitely recommend these.
Can’t believe there’s idiots out there giving them on star because there’s no battery included… learn to read. A 5ah battery lasts me 40 mins (not constantly running!)
Good, strong reliable for use on standard hedges I would use in big jobs
It’s a great purchase, because it’s so easy to manage my wife now does the hedges. Money well spent!
light and easy to use , battery not included but ideal for the allotment hedge! good price
This is a great trimmer. It’s lightweight (if you use one of the smaller capacity batteries) and is very quiet running. It’s a real treat to not have to worry about cutting the cable. I have a few hedges of 20-30 metres in length, and I’d say they’re cut in half the time it would take with a normal electric hedgetrimmers. The one thing I notice is that it does get heavy after 15-20 minutes, not so much because of the weight of it, but because of the fact that you’re using it constantly (and not stopping to tend to the cable) as you would with an electric trimmers. A brilliant piece of kit!
This is a great trimmer. It’s lightweight (if you use one of the smaller capacity batteries) and is very quiet running. It’s a real treat to not have to worry about cutting the cable. I have a few hedges of 20-30 metres in length, and I’d say they’re cut in half the time it would take with a normal electric hedgetrimmers. The one thing I notice is that it does get heavy after 15-20 minutes, not so much because of the weight of it, but because of the fact that you’re using it constantly (and not stopping to tend to the cable) as you would with an electric trimmers. A brilliant piece of kit!
Nice and light to handle and very powerful when used with a5A/H battery.
It’s Makita. It’s good. It’s not exceptionally light and it cuts differently to a mains machine but once you get used to it then it is great to use. I cut a 130 foot long beech hedge. Some of the branches were 15mm or so thick and it managed them. The mains cutter that I used before might cut them easier but the Makita manages them. Battery life was really good (there’s no battery supplied but I have lots of Makita equipment). I was worn out at about the same rate as the battery!
Above all it’s impossible to cut the mains cable.
It’s a bit pricy but for me the fact that 1) my past experience of Makita tools is good and 2) I have several batteries that work with the cutter and 3) cutting the hedge without having to worry about cutting the mains cable – makes it worth it to me.
This tool is excellent, I’m a big fan of Makita generally but this is a great tool. My wife calls it a lightsabre as it cuts through anything without any effo
I was sceptical whether this would have the oomph to trim our Hawthorn and Cherry Laurel, but as long as you are trimming new growth from a well maintained hedge, this tool is just the ticket. You can even cut thicker 1cm branches as long as you are patient. For us, it has cut hours off our regular hedge trimming. We previously used Electric (wired) hedge trimmers and the constant repositioning of extension lead drums and the cable snagging on various shrubs in the garden made the job labourious. With this tool we can nip round the whole plot in one go and I can trim the entire site in 45 mns. I use a 4Ah battery and lasts me 3 complete cuts of the garden..we have hedges on 3 sides. The blades seem slightly smaller than our previous wired trimmers which means we don’t get such a neat cut on the Laurel, but overall this tool has been transformative for our gardening. It’s now feasible to do a weekly trim on new growth without eating into the time too much
I was sceptical whether this would have the oomph to trim our Hawthorn and Cherry Laurel, but as long as you are trimming new growth from a well maintained hedge, this tool is just the ticket. You can even cut thicker 1cm branches as long as you are patient. For us, it has cut hours off our regular hedge trimming. We previously used Electric (wired) hedge trimmers and the constant repositioning of extension lead drums and the cable snagging on various shrubs in the garden made the job labourious. With this tool we can nip round the whole plot in one go and I can trim the entire site in 45 mns. I use a 4Ah battery and lasts me 3 complete cuts of the garden..we have hedges on 3 sides. The blades seem slightly smaller than our previous wired trimmers which means we don’t get such a neat cut on the Laurel, but overall this tool has been transformative for our gardening. It’s now feasible to do a weekly trim on new growth without eating into the time too much
Already have batteries for my drill! This hedge cutter is ideal for me
I always buy Makita bare tools as they are very good value for money providing you’ve got the batteries (that’s where the price jumps up) and beware of copy batteries as they usually turn out to be unreliable a d false e economy. This hedge trimmer is the 18v single battery so that helps keep the weight down. And its ideal for my 30ft long privits
I can’t ever see myself cranking up a two stroke hedge trimmer again ( I wish my neighbours would not do this on a Sunday morning )
The only quibble is the need to hold both the switch and safety button depressed with the right hand and the blade guard /safety engaged with the left – it gets a little awkward at times but is not a deal breaker. Full marks to Makita for making this option available at a budget price – well worth the purchase
I can’t ever see myself cranking up a two stroke hedge trimmer again ( I wish my neighbours would not do this on a Sunday morning )
The only quibble is the need to hold both the switch and safety button depressed with the right hand and the blade guard /safety engaged with the left – it gets a little awkward at times but is not a deal breaker. Full marks to Makita for making this option available at a budget price – well worth the purchase
When unpacking this I thought that I’d made a mistake by ordering it as it looked quite flimsy and didn’t sound very powerful. I was soon reassured on first use as it went through my hedge like a hot knife through butter. Well worth the money and I have since used it on a challenging job without problems. I spray blade with wd40 before each use to keep it cutting well.
I love this product, no leads to worry about and works well with single battery
Awesome bit of kit. My hedge is a fair size and was massively over grown. Had 5 charged batteries ready to go and used just the one. Still baffled by that. Made up with the ease of it as no messing setting the leads up and no risk of cutting through like I’ve done a few times. Win wi
Fantastic product and have had absolutely no issues as expected from Makita tools
Fantastic product and have had absolutely no issues as expected from Makita tools
Bought this to cut hedge/brambles/nettles on the narrow lane to various houses including ours – got fed up with trying to connect up 5 long extension leads to get there, or waiting for the owners of the hedge to book the tractor flail normally used
Really sharp cutter, battery lasted well over 50 metres each side of the lane – really impressed
Just need something to help with clearing up all the cuttings
I wasn’t convinced that this Makita hedge trimmer with one battery would be good enough, and not as powerful as the petrol one I already own – I was wrong!
The makita hedge trimmer is lightyears ahead – it weighs very little – easy to hold without arms tiring. Makes very little noise, no fumes and the blade (although it appears to move slow) cuts through hedges with ease (thick beech hedge).
Worth every penny (hedge trimmer wasnt that expensive, but once you take into account a battery and charger it adds up).
I wish I had bought this years ago.
Never had one of those before but I could recommend this product. I used a 4AH battery for around 1-2 hours and it didn’t lose any battery.
I was surprised at how light weight it is. It could have alittle more power but it does the job.
I wasn’t convinced that this Makita hedge trimmer with one battery would be good enough, and not as powerful as the petrol one I already own – I was wrong!
The makita hedge trimmer is lightyears ahead – it weighs very little – easy to hold without arms tiring. Makes very little noise, no fumes and the blade (although it appears to move slow) cuts through hedges with ease (thick beech hedge).
Worth every penny (hedge trimmer wasnt that expensive, but once you take into account a battery and charger it adds up).
I wish I had bought this years ago.
I already have 3 Makita batteries, so perfect. Works great on box plants & hedges and light trimming. I use my Stihl petrol trimmer for the big jobs like height reduction.
Light, tough, and very easy to use. A 2.0Ah battery lasts over an hour. I didn’t get tired even after over an hour of cutting. Lovely balanced weight. Great grip. I’m just under 6ft and I was cutting the sides of 11ft hedges easily.
All good, but seems to lack grunt for more heavier bushwork even with 5.0ah battery in, but does the normal stuff well
I was very surprised how good it actually was. It cut the hedge o problem even on the longer thicker parts. I was using a 4AH battery and it only used 1bar of the battery.
Would definitely recommend this product.
Dad pleased, listing could better advertise that battery is separate.
Great item, great value, wished I bought it a lot earlier.
This is an excellent, well made hedge trimmer. When I first connected my LXT battery and tried it, I felt as though it was slower compared to the old Black & Decker 240v hedge trimmer I had. But when I tried it on the hedge, WOW. It cuts effortlessly and very accurately.
This is a seriously good trimmer, and a must have if you have already got some LXT batteries, or want to move to Makita LXT gear.
The LXT batteries can power a lot of different things, drills, sanders, impact wrenches etc etc. So easy to build up the LXT kit.
This is an excellent, well made hedge trimmer. When I first connected my LXT battery and tried it, I felt as though it was slower compared to the old Black & Decker 240v hedge trimmer I had. But when I tried it on the hedge, WOW. It cuts effortlessly and very accurately.
This is a seriously good trimmer, and a must have if you have already got some LXT batteries, or want to move to Makita LXT gear.
The LXT batteries can power a lot of different things, drills, sanders, impact wrenches etc etc. So easy to build up the LXT kit.
Very lightweight and easy to use on my hedge’s around my garde
As with other Makita tools I have been very impressed with this machine. The cutting is very powerful and easily manages with hedge trimming. The 5 amp battery I use lasts a very long time and compared to my louder petrol hedge trimmer this is a relief on my ears!
Wish I had bought one ages ago. No cables, no fuss. Trimmed the Leylandii hedge easily.
It’s great to have the freedom from wires, and there’s no shortage of power from even a 3ah battery – lasts for trimming all of the hedges in my average sized garden. Ideal if you already have the battery and charger.
Really happy with this, seems well made. Very quiet and lightweight.
Very light and easy to use. Ran for long enough to trim back a hedge of around 50 metres on one battery. Use for light work on hedges up to 12mm of new growth.
Brilliant bit of kit, lightweight and low battery consumption love i
With the product been so quiet and light I was a bit dubious about its performance but was pleasantly surprised as it chopped through everything it was asked to. I have other Makita products that I am 100% happy with too. Battery used was a 18v 5Ah
I am very happy with this hedge cutter, it uses the same battery as my drill, it is light weight, has a blade cover for storage and a slot for hanging on the wall.
It would be 5 star, except I feel it’s light weight feel makes it feel short. The cutter blade would be improved by being longer but this is a minor quibble.
Its Makita need I say more. Does the job really well, light and easy to operate. you do need a mains powered one for thicker branches but if you keep the shrubs trimmed this does the job nicely.
Reasonably lightweight and very sharp – cuts maybe up to 15-18mm thick of woody hedge at a guess. Long run time off just one 3 amp battery. Have to use two hands so less good if you’re stretching but that might save toppling off a ladder, lost fingers, etc! Very impressive. Makita really are superb.
Ideal if you do not like wires and if you already own a lxt battery even cheaper to buy
Much better than I expected a cordless tool to be. No trailing leads or fuel mixing. Lob a bit of oil on the blade and away you go.Does the job.
This is our second DUH523Z, so both my wife and I, can trim our hedges and bushes at the same time! With 100’s of metres of quite thick hedging we have had total satisfaction. The trimmers are light, easy to use and a fully charged battery lasts for hours. Far better than our heavy petrol hedge cutters!
Bought this 3 years ago and still going strong light and easy to use, goes for long time even on a 3ahr battery
Very lightweight and surprisingly powerful/ efficient. I was a little underwhelmed when I unpacked it but it does the job well, has a fairly long cutting blade so its quick and easy to tidy up that messy bush you’ll be dealing with!
Only used once to trim conifers but did the job very well
This tool has dealt-with my small domestic hedge easily and it is now looking neater than ever. It is light, well-balance and easy-to-use.
Delivered as promised. Great that I can use the Makita batteries that I already have for other Makita kit. This trimmer replaces a corded one and works very well. It is relatively quiet for a hedge trimmer, is light to handle and well up to the jobs that we want it for.
The item arrived promptly as advised and is every thing I reuired
good with the rest of the items in the range
This is a pretty good hedge trimmer. Makita’s batteries hold their charge for a decent length of time and charge really quickly with the DC18RD charger. It doesn’t chop thicker branches over say 15mm in diameter but for less robust bushes works well. Overall, I am pleased with this product.
zipped through my trifids ok ,doesn’t like branches over 10mm
This is a solid addition to the range and makes cutting hedges much easier. I bought it to replace a dreadful Ryobi petrol thing that died after 1 year for no discernible reason other than stubbornness (mental note… no more Ryobi in this house).
The blades on the Makita are the sharpest I have ever seen on a hedge trimmer. It will be interesting to see how the trimmer performs as the blades dull.
The motor is OK for most needs. But on thicker branches (I helped cut a neighbour’s hawthorn hedge) it will struggle. Anything up to about <1cm is doable, but I found that with tough branches that it was easy for the motor to stall and jam. Clearly though a hedge trimmer should not routinely be used for trimming thicker branches, but sometimes you hit one! My Ryobi (while it worked) and 240V mains trimmers have always had motors powerful enough to cut anything that entered the jaws. The Makita doesn't.
So for that reason I am knocking off one star. It's a great trimmer and if you are trimming normal, well maintained hedges then this will completely get rid of the need for petrol or wires. I would buy again, but would also be interest to see a 36v version (though this would be heavier).
This is a solid addition to the range and makes cutting hedges much easier. I bought it to replace a dreadful Ryobi petrol thing that died after 1 year for no discernible reason other than stubbornness (mental note… no more Ryobi in this house).
The blades on the Makita are the sharpest I have ever seen on a hedge trimmer. It will be interesting to see how the trimmer performs as the blades dull.
The motor is OK for most needs. But on thicker branches (I helped cut a neighbour’s hawthorn hedge) it will struggle. Anything up to about <1cm is doable, but I found that with tough branches that it was easy for the motor to stall and jam. Clearly though a hedge trimmer should not routinely be used for trimming thicker branches, but sometimes you hit one! My Ryobi (while it worked) and 240V mains trimmers have always had motors powerful enough to cut anything that entered the jaws. The Makita doesn't.
So for that reason I am knocking off one star. It's a great trimmer and if you are trimming normal, well maintained hedges then this will completely get rid of the need for petrol or wires. I would buy again, but would also be interest to see a 36v version (though this would be heavier).
Super quiet and comfortable to hold and it works a dream
A very quiet efficient and relatively light hedge cutter. It is so much better than my old machine. The final trim is good and as my first cordless cutter it is fantastic to have the freedom of no wires. My 3 ah battery from my drill lasted for the complete cut of my small requirements. Well done Makita another fine product.
Great piece of kit. Replaces two petrol hedge trimmers and is just as capable as either of them; with no smell, little noise, light weight and hardly any vibration. Sorted.
Typical Makita quality – excellent. So much easier to use than my old corded hedgeclipper – no more getting tangled up and nearly cutting through the cable. The battery lasts really well too.
This works really well, it replaced a Bosh one that was very weak and batteries didn’t last as long. Powerful and lasts much longer.
Cuts like a butter, you need to be careful with its jaws, just be sure not be try on a stubborn twig it doesn’t like that.
A bit on heavier side with a battery on so it can be straining when dealing with a huge garden, Take your breaks while enjoying the trimming, stop once in a while to inspect and admire your straight lines. 🙂
As usual with Makita kit you can’t go wrong with it – this is nicely balanced and not too heavy so you can use it for long periods with less fatigue. Cuts through my mixed hedge of privet, camelia, bay and myrtle with ease, and no trailing cables to get in the way. Its a win-win!
Cuts well, is light & quiet & runs for a long time on any battery.
Only down side is you have two safety features which prevent one handed use, one by trigger & the other on the front handle, this stops the tool being a five star produc
excellent, works well, and lightweight which is just what you want.
Works great, battery power lasts for ages, Its Makita what more can I say
Having bought a second battery for a makita drill, I decided to buy this hedge trimmer as it used the same battery. Absolutely fabulous piece of kit. So pleased I bought it and get more use out of my batteries. Happy.
Typical Makita… Does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Once you have the 18v system, this is a no-brainer for the average gardener. Don’t expect a battery and charger to be included for this price!
Brilliant bit of kit, light and surprisingly powerful, ideal for domestic use.
Was going to get the 36v version! no need this ploughed through the headge no problem!
Does what expected. Cuts through fairly thick bushes. Would recommend.
Makita quality; light, quiet, efficient, well-balanced. Nothing more to say.
What a super bit ao kit, an excellent Hedge Trimmer & Using a 5 APH Battery, both Very Worth While purchases
This is an excellent piece of kit so easy to use
I coupled this with an 5ah battery it done my entire garden hedges in one go,my Bosch took two and a half batteries to complete.
Looks like a good quality, well made item. Haven’t tried it out yet.
This is a nice and light little machine. I am pleasantly surprised at how good it is. Very happy.
Great fun. If you have hedges to cut your hedge-cutting days will be transformed by this tool. No dangerous electrical cords to cut or tangle, and with an 18V 4Ah battery added you have enough power to do all the hedges of a large garden.
as ever a cracking product from makita. i have had it 6 week now and it has bean running non threw the working day and the cut is still perfec
Vast improvement in every respect
4Hh universal battery lasts longer than your arms will
Highly recommended
Great general duty hedge trimmer. Powerful and reasonably ergonomic. Very safe with the 3 button activation!
Superb tool which is what you expect and get from Makita. Perfect balance, super cutting and capacity to cut. Battery life with genuine Makita 4AHr only went down one bar after 25 mins cutting.
Package arrived promptly unfortunately packaging was damaged however trimmer was intact and has cut the hedge brilliantly.