Makita 18V LXT Hedge Trimmers
Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers keep hedges and shrubs tidy fast without petrol faff, using the same LXT batteries you run on site.
When you've got a handover to hit, a rental to turn around, or a site entrance that's getting overgrown, cordless is the sensible option. Makita 18V LXT Hedge Trimmers give you clean cuts, proper control on ladders and steps, and the runtime you expect from the LXT platform. Pick the blade length to suit the hedge, and you'll get a neater finish with less fighting the tool.
What Jobs Are Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers Best At?
- Cutting back boundary hedges and shrubs on property maintenance jobs without dragging leads through beds, gravel, or wet grass.
- Tidying site entrances, walkways, and compound edges so you are not snagging hi vis and tool bags on overgrowth every time you pass.
- Knocking back growth ahead of fencing, drainage, or landscaping work so you can set out and dig without branches in the way.
- Doing quick pre handover trims where you need a clean line and a decent finish, not torn leaves from blunt domestic kit.
Choosing the Right Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmer
Match the trimmer to the hedge you actually cut most weeks, not the one nightmare job you do once a year.
1. Blade length and reach
If you are shaping smaller hedges and doing tidy edges, a shorter blade is easier to control and less tiring. If you are running long faces or taller hedges, go longer so you are not taking twice as many passes.
2. Cutting capacity for thicker growth
If you are mostly on soft new growth, standard capacity is fine. If you keep hitting thicker stems and woody sections, choose a model with a bigger tooth gap and capacity or you will be forcing it and chewing batteries.
3. Battery plan on the Makita LXT platform
If you already run Makita LXT, buy body only and put the money into decent batteries. If it is your first garden tool on LXT, a kit with batteries and charger saves you turning up with a tool you cannot power.
Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers FAQs
What are the features of Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers?
They are cordless hedge trimmers built around the Makita 18V LXT battery system, so you get proper site friendly portability with no leads and no petrol maintenance. Key things to compare are blade length, tooth spacing and cutting capacity, plus weight and balance for working overhead or along long hedge faces.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers available with batteries and charger?
Yes, you will find both body only and kit versions depending on the model. If you already run Makita LXT on site, body only makes sense, but if you are starting out, buy a kit so you are not stuck without a charger or enough runtime.
Is there a warranty on Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers?
Yes, Makita tools come with a manufacturer warranty, and many Makita UK tools also qualify for an extended warranty when you register them within the required time window. Check the product details and keep your proof of purchase so you are covered if it ever needs a repair.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers suitable for professional tradesmen?
Yes, they are a solid choice for property maintenance, landscaping, and site teams because they share batteries with Makita LXT drills, saws, and grinders. Just be honest about what you are cutting, if it is thick, woody growth all day, you need the right cutting capacity or you will fight it and burn through batteries.
Do you offer next day delivery on Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers?
Yes, we hold stock in our own warehouse and offer next day delivery on eligible orders. Order in time and you can have your Makita 18V LXT hedge trimmer on site for the next shift.
Who Uses Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers?
- Property maintenance teams and housing contractors who need reliable cordless kit for regular cut backs across multiple sites.
- Landscapers and gardeners who want Makita LXT compatibility so batteries swap straight over with their other Makita tools.
- Groundworkers and fencing crews clearing runs before posts, panels, and lines go in, especially where petrol kit is a pain on smaller jobs.
- Site managers and handover teams keeping plots and entrances presentable, with a trimmer that lives in the van ready for touch ups.
How Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers Work for You
Cordless hedge trimmers are simple kit, but a couple of basics make a big difference to cut quality, runtime, and how hard you have to fight the hedge.
1. Reciprocating blades and clean cutting
Two blades move against each other to shear the growth, so sharp blades and the right tooth spacing matter. If the hedge is thicker than the trimmer's capacity, you end up tearing and snagging instead of getting a clean line.
2. Battery voltage and real runtime
On Makita 18V LXT, runtime is mainly down to battery size and how hard the hedge is. Light trimming lasts well, but heavy, dense growth will pull more power, so take spare batteries if you are doing full boundaries.
Makita LXT Accessories That Keep Hedge Cutting Moving
The right add ons stop you downing tools halfway through a cut back or wrecking blades in the van.
1. Spare Makita 18V LXT batteries
A second battery is what saves you when you are halfway down a long boundary and the pack dies. Swap and carry on instead of waiting around or bodging the last bit with hand shears.
2. Makita LXT charger
If you are running multiple LXT tools, a proper charger setup keeps packs turning over between jobs. It is the difference between a tidy afternoon cut back and losing time because everything is flat.
3. Blade cover or storage solution
Protect the blade in the van and on site so it is not getting knocked against other kit. A damaged edge means snagging, rough cuts, and more effort for the same result.
Shop Makita 18V Lxt Hedge Trimmers at ITS
Whether you need a compact trimmer for quick tidy ups or a longer blade for full boundary runs, we stock the Makita 18V LXT hedge trimmer range in the options trades actually buy, including body and kit versions. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get cutting on tomorrow's job.
