Makita 40V XGT Trimmers & Brush Cutters
Makita 40V XGT trimmers and brush cutters are for keeping site edges, banks, and overgrown plots under control without petrol faff.
When you've got a handover looming or a plot that's gone wild round the fencing, a proper cordless trimmer saves hours. Makita's XGT range gives you the power for thick grass and weeds, with the battery platform to match the rest of your 40V kit. Pick a line trimmer for edging and tidy-ups, or step up to a Makita 40V cordless brush cutter when it's rough, woody stuff and you need it cleared, not just tickled.
What Are Makita 40V XGT Trimmers and Brush Cutters Used For?
- Cutting back long grass and weeds around site cabins, fencing lines, and kerbs where a mower cannot get in without scalping the ground.
- Strimming clean edges along paths, driveways, and borders to get a sharp finish before a client walk-round or handover.
- Clearing rough patches, nettles, and thicker growth on plots and banks where a Makita 40V cordless brush cutter has the torque to keep cutting without bogging down.
- Maintaining estates, commercial grounds, and new-build perimeters with a Makita XGT grass trimmer that starts instantly and runs without petrol mixing or pull-start grief.
- Working in noise-sensitive areas early doors, where cordless keeps things calmer but still gets the job done at a proper pace.
Choosing the Right Makita 40V XGT Trimmer or Brush Cutter
Sort the right one by matching it to what you're actually cutting most days, not what you might do once a year.
1. Line Trimmer vs Brush Cutter
If you're mainly edging lawns, paths, and light grass, go Makita XGT line trimmer and keep spare line in the van. If you're clearing thick weeds, brambles, or rough ground that keeps snapping line, step up to a Makita XGT professional brush cutter built for heavier cutting.
2. Power and runtime on 40V XGT
If it's quick tidy-ups, a lighter Makita 40V garden trimmer with a sensible battery will do. If you're doing long runs and heavy growth, plan on bigger capacity batteries and a second pack, because constant full-throttle cutting will rinse small batteries fast.
3. Shaft and handle style for control
If you're working tight edges and around obstacles, a trimmer setup that's easy to manoeuvre matters more than headline power. If you're clearing banks and rough areas, prioritise a stable handle setup and balance so it stays controllable when the head bites into thicker stuff.
Makita 40V XGT Trimmers and Brush Cutters FAQs
Is the Makita battery brush cutter any good?
Yes, if you buy it for the right work. A Makita 40V cordless brush cutter on the XGT platform has the grunt for heavy weeds and rough patches without the petrol maintenance, but you still need decent batteries for sustained clearing jobs.
What is the difference between a trimmer and a brushcutter?
A trimmer is mainly for grass and edging using line, so it is quicker and cleaner for finishing. A brushcutter is for thicker growth and tougher clearing where line keeps snapping or stalling, so it is the better choice for overgrown plots and scrubby areas.
Which is the best Makita strimmer?
The best one is the Makita XGT grass trimmer that matches your workload and battery platform. If you are already on Makita 40V XGT, stick with XGT for shared batteries, then choose a line trimmer for edging and regular maintenance, or a brushcutter if you are constantly hitting heavy weeds.
Will a Makita XGT line trimmer cope with wet, overgrown grass?
It will cope, but expect to use more line and more battery when the grass is long and wet. If you are regularly clearing heavy, tangled growth, you will get a quicker result with a Makita 40V cordless brush cutter rather than fighting it with line.
Do I need more than one battery for Makita 40V garden trimming?
For proper site or estate work, yes. Trimming and clearing at higher power settings drains batteries faster than light DIY edging, so having a second pack charging while you work stops you losing time mid-job.
Who Uses Makita 40V XGT Trimmers and Brush Cutters?
- Landscapers and grounds maintenance teams who need a Makita XGT landscaping trimmer that will run hard all day and still cut clean when the grass is wet and heavy.
- Site managers and handover teams tidying plot lines, access routes, and compound edges so the place looks finished, not half-left.
- Groundworkers and fencing crews clearing around stakes, kerbs, and boundary runs where a mower is useless and a brushcutter makes short work of the rough stuff.
- Facilities and estate maintenance teams who want cordless reliability and shared batteries across other Makita 40V XGT kit.
The Basics: Trimmers vs Brush Cutters
They look similar, but they earn their keep in different ways. Pick the wrong type and you either fight the tool all day or leave half the mess behind.
1. Line Trimmers (Fast edging and tidy work)
A Makita XGT grass trimmer uses cutting line to slice grass and light weeds. It is ideal for edging, trimming round posts, and finishing work where you want speed and a clean line without damaging kerbs or fencing.
2. Brush Cutters (Heavier clearing)
A Makita 40V cordless brush cutter is built for tougher growth and rough ground where line would constantly snap or stall. It is the better choice for thick weeds, overgrowth, and scrubby areas where you need proper cutting force.
Trimmer and Brush Cutter Accessories That Save Time on Site
The right consumables and spares stop you losing half a morning to snapped line, dead batteries, or a head that is jammed solid with wet grass.
1. Spare trimmer line and replacement spools
Keep a couple of refills in the van so you are not trying to finish a long edge with line that is worn down to nothing, especially on gritty kerbs and block edges that chew it up.
2. XGT 40V batteries and a fast charger
Cordless trimming is only painless if you have the runtime. A second battery and a proper charger means one is always ready, instead of packing up halfway through a plot because the last bar just disappeared.
3. Replacement cutting heads and bump feed parts
If the head is worn or the feed is playing up, you waste time constantly stopping and pulling line out by hand. Swapping the head parts gets you back to steady cutting without the tantrum.
Shop Makita 40V XGT Trimmers and Brush Cutters at ITS
Whether you need a Makita XGT line trimmer for sharp edging or a Makita XGT professional brush cutter for rough clearing, we stock the full range in one place. It is all held in our own warehouse and ready for next day delivery, so you can get the right kit on site without waiting around.
