Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Makita DUR368LZ
The Bosch is a 36V brush cutter supplied with a metal blade; the Makita is a twin-18V LXT loop-handle trimmer with a 350 mm nylon head. Your batteries and your ground decide between them.
In short:The Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V-23-750 is a brushless brush cutter on one 36V POWER FOR ALL battery, supplied with a 33 cm line head and a 23 cm metal blade, weighing 4.1 kg with battery. The Makita DUR368LZ is a brushless trimmer running on two 18V LXT batteries, with a loop handle, three speeds, ADT, a reverse switch and a 350 mm nylon head; Amazon gives a 3.2 kg bare item weight. For light scrub choose the Bosch; for grass with LXT batteries, the Makita.
The Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V and the Makita DUR368LZ are both brushless 36V-class machines, but they’re set up for different work. The Bosch is a light brush cutter with a metal blade in the box; the Makita is a twin-battery loop-handle trimmer with a wide nylon head and Makita’s electronic features.
At a glance
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V-23-750 | Makita DUR368LZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | One 36V POWER FOR ALL | Two 18V LXT |
| Motor | Brushless, 4,500–6,400 rpm | Brushless, 3 speeds, ADT, AFT |
| Handle | Loop with shoulder strap | Loop |
| Cutting supplied | 33 cm line + 23 cm metal blade | 350 mm nylon head |
| Extras | — | Reverse switch, current limiter |
| Weight | 3.4 kg bare / 4.1 kg with battery | 3.2 kg bare (Amazon item weight) |
| Sold as | Bare or 2.0 Ah kit | Bare only |
Batteries decide the cost
The Bosch runs on one 36V POWER FOR ALL battery and is sold as a kit with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger, or bare. The Makita runs on two 18V LXT batteries — the same ones as Makita’s drills, saws and blowers — and is sold bare. If you already own several LXT batteries, the DUR368LZ is the cheap way to a powerful trimmer. Starting from scratch, the Bosch kit is the simpler single purchase.
What each cuts best
The DUR368LZ’s 350 mm nylon head, three speeds and Automatic Torque Drive make it a strong grass machine for long sessions, and the reverse switch throws off grass wrapped round the head. The Bosch cuts 33 cm with line, but its supplied metal blade takes it into nettles and light scrub, which the Makita isn’t set up for out of the box. Blade work on a loop handle is best kept light; see loop vs bike handle.
Choose the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V if…
- You want a metal blade in the box for light scrub
- You own no batteries and want a one-box kit
- You’re building, or have, a Bosch 36V collection
Choose the Makita DUR368LZ if…
- You already own Makita 18V LXT batteries
- You mainly cut grass and rough grass for long spells
- You want three speeds, ADT and a reverse switch
Which should you buy?
For mixed ground with nettles and light brambles, the Bosch is the better-equipped machine. For LXT owners cutting mostly grass, the Makita DUR368LZ is a comfortable, capable trimmer at bare-tool cost. If you want Makita with a blade, look at the DUR368AZ. More in the best 36V brush cutters.
Full specifications
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | Makita DUR368LZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V Power For All | 36V LXT · Brushless |
| Voltage | 36V POWER FOR ALL | — |
| Motor | Brushless, 4,500–6,400 rpm | — |
| Weight | 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery (Bosch) | 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) |
| Cutting | 33 cm line (2.4 mm) + 23 cm metal blade | — |
| Battery | Bare, or kit with 36V 2.0 Ah + charger | — |
| Power | — | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless |
| Cutting width | — | 350 mm (nylon head) |
| Speeds | — | 3, electronic |
| Handle | — | Loop |
| Supplied | — | Bare tool (no battery/charger) |
| Best for | Small-to-medium plots, quiet cordless convenience, Bosch Power For All owners. | LXT owners who prioritise low weight and comfort for grass and light growth. |
| Our rating | 8.3 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V
- + Metal blade and line head both in the box
- + Very light and quiet — great near houses
- + Brushless motor, shoulder strap included
- − 2 Ah battery limits runtime for big sessions
- − 36V batteries don't fit Bosch's 18V tools
- − Kit version has only a 2.0 Ah battery
Makita DUR368LZ
- + Light for a twin-battery machine
- + Brushless, three speeds, ADT and reverse switch
- + Runs on standard 18V LXT batteries
- − Sold bare — batteries and charger extra
- − Line-focused; less bite than the DUR369AZ
- − Premium price for the class
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to get started with?
If you own no batteries, usually the Bosch, which is sold as a kit with a 36V 2.0 Ah battery and charger as well as bare. The Makita DUR368LZ is bare only and needs two 18V LXT batteries and a charger — but if you already own LXT batteries, it costs just the tool.
Which is lighter?
Bosch gives 3.4 kg bare and 4.1 kg with battery for the AdvancedBrushCut. Amazon lists the bare DUR368LZ at 3.2 kg; with two LXT batteries fitted it will be heavier than the Bosch with its one.