Makita Garden Multi Tools
Makita garden multi tool kits let you run one power head with swap-over attachments for trimming, edging and pruning without filling the van with machines.
When you're doing regular maintenance on sites, rentals, or big gardens, a Makita garden multi tool keeps it simple: one motor, one battery platform, and the right head for the job. Pick your Makita garden multi tool attachments to suit what you actually do, then add more as work changes.
What Are Makita Garden Multi Tools Used For?
- Strimming long grass and rough edges around fences, kerbs, and site cabins where a mower cannot get in without scalping the ground.
- Edging along paths and driveways to get a sharp line before handover, without dragging a second machine out the van.
- Hedge cutting on long runs where reach matters, using the right Makita garden multi tool attachments to keep your feet on the ground instead of stretching off steps.
- Pruning and light limbing on maintenance jobs, so you can clear overhangs and tidy up without firing up a petrol saw for small cuts.
- Swapping heads between tasks on the same visit, which is exactly why Makita DUX18Z attachments are popular for teams doing mixed grounds work.
Choosing the Right Makita Garden Multi Tool
Keep it simple: buy the power head for the hours you do, then only add the attachments you will genuinely use on real jobs.
1. Pick the attachments first, not last
If your bread and butter is edges and long grass, start with a trimmer and edger head. If you are doing boundary lines and overgrowth, prioritise hedge cutter and pole pruner heads, then build out your Makita garden multi tool attachments as the work comes in.
2. Shaft system and compatibility
Do not assume every head fits every machine. If you are buying into the Makita split shaft system, stick to the correct Makita DUX18Z attachments and matching couplings so you are not stuck with a head that will not lock in properly.
3. Battery platform and runtime expectations
If you are already on Makita LXT, it makes sense to stay there for shared batteries. For longer, heavier days, plan on bigger capacity packs and a spare set, because strimming and hedge cutting will drain batteries faster than a quick tidy around a patio.
4. Reach and control
If you are constantly working under hedges, around parked cars, or tight access, shorter and lighter setups are easier to control. If you are cutting high hedges or pruning without ladders, choose the longer-reach attachment options and accept you will want a steady stance and proper PPE.
Makita Garden Multi Tool FAQs
What is a split shaft trimmer?
It is a trimmer with a shaft that separates at a coupling, so you can swap different heads onto the same power unit. On a Makita garden multi tool, that is what lets you run multiple Makita garden multi tool attachments from one drive unit.
Are Makita garden multi tool attachments interchangeable across models?
Not always. Stick to the attachment system your power head is built for, and check the listing for compatibility, especially if you are buying Makita DUX18Z attachments. If the coupling and drive do not match, it will not lock in safely or run properly.
Is Makita still Japanese owned?
Yes. Makita Corporation is a Japanese company, headquartered in Anjo, Japan, and it is publicly listed in Japan.
How to spot fake Makita?
Be wary of prices that are miles off, missing serial and model labels, poor print quality on badges, and chargers or batteries that look wrong or have no proper markings. Buy from an authorised UK retailer, check the model number matches the box and tool, and do not mix unknown batteries or chargers with genuine Makita kit.
Is a garden multi tool actually any good, or is it a compromise?
For maintenance work it is a proper time saver, because you are not hauling separate machines around. It is only a compromise if you buy the wrong attachment for the task or expect one setup to replace specialist kit for heavy, all day clearance work.
Who Are Makita Garden Multi Tools For on Site?
- Grounds maintenance teams and landscapers who want one drive unit that covers strimming, edging, hedge work and pruning across multiple properties.
- Facilities and estates crews doing regular rounds, because carrying one Makita power head plus a few attachments beats hauling separate machines.
- Builders and site managers sorting perimeter tidy-ups and handover snagging, where quick swap Makita garden multi tool attachments keep the job moving.
- Lettings and housing maintenance teams who need reliable kit that fits the van and gets used week in, week out without petrol faff.
The Basics: Understanding Makita Garden Multi Tools
A garden multi tool is one power unit that drives different heads. The win is less kit to carry, as long as you match the attachment and shaft system to the work.
1. One power head, multiple jobs
The motor and controls stay in your hands, and the working end changes. On a maintenance round you can strim, edge, then swap to a hedge cutter without going back to the van for another machine.
2. Split shaft coupling (the quick-change bit)
The shaft splits at the coupling so attachments lock in and out quickly. A good coupling should clamp up solid with no wobble, because any play turns into vibration and messy cutting.
3. Attachment choice drives the finish
A trimmer is for control around obstacles, an edger is for clean lines, and hedge and pruning heads are about reach and safe positioning. Buy the head that matches the finish you are expected to hand over.
Makita Garden Multi Tool Attachments That Earn Their Keep
The whole point of a multi tool is having the right head ready, so you can finish the job properly without dragging extra machines to site.
1. Makita Garden Multi Tool Attachments
Add the heads you actually need, like strimmer, edger, hedge trimmer, or pole pruner, so you are not trying to bodge a finish with the wrong tool when the client wants it sharp for handover.
2. Spare batteries and a fast charger
Nothing wastes time like running flat halfway down a boundary line. A second set of charged batteries keeps you cutting while the other set is on charge back in the van or site office.
3. Trimmer line and cutting heads
Keep spare line and the right head setup on hand, because brambles, edging stones, and wire fences will chew through consumables and stop you dead if you have not got replacements.
4. Harness or shoulder strap
If you are on the tool for more than quick touch-ups, a proper strap takes the weight off your arms and helps you keep a steadier cut, especially with longer reach attachments.
Why Shop for Makita Garden Multi Tools at ITS?
Whether you need a Makita garden multi tool power head, specific Makita garden multi tool attachments, or Makita DUX18Z attachments to build out your setup, we stock the proper range in one place. It is all held in our own warehouse, ready for next day delivery so you can get the right head on site when the work lands.
