Einhell GP-BC 36/430 vs Makita DUR368LZ: blade brush cutter or light trimmer?
Both run on two 18V batteries and are sold bare. The Einhell is a bike-handle brush cutter with a blade; the Makita a much lighter loop-handle trimmer.
In short:The Einhell Professional GP-BC 36/430 Li BL is a brushless brush cutter on two 18V Power X-Change batteries, with a bike handle, a two-stage speed switch, a 43 cm tip-feed double-line cut, a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade, a spindle lock and 6.75 kg per its listing, sold bare. The Makita DUR368LZ is a bare twin-18V LXT brushless loop-handle trimmer with three speeds, Automatic Torque Drive, a reverse switch and a 350 mm cut, at 3.2 kg bare. Einhell for scrub; Makita for grass.
The Einhell GP-BC 36/430 and Makita DUR368LZ both draw on two 18V batteries and brushless motors, but they’re different tools.
At a glance
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL | Makita DUR368LZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2 × 18V Power X-Change | 2 × 18V LXT |
| Handle | Bike | Loop |
| Line cut | 43 cm, tip feed | 350 mm |
| Blade | 25.5 cm 3-tooth | — |
| Controls | Two-stage speed, battery indicator | 3 speeds, ADT, reverse switch |
| Weight | 6.75 kg | 3.2 kg bare |
| Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Brush cutter vs trimmer
The GP-BC 36/430 is set up for open ground and light scrub: a wide 43 cm line cut, a 3-tooth blade, a bike handle and a two-piece guard. The DUR368LZ is a light, smart trimmer for grass and rough grass, nimble around obstacles.
Which should you buy?
On Power X-Change, for mixed growth, the GP-BC 36/430. On LXT, for grass, the DUR368LZ — or the DUR368AZ if you need a blade.
Full specifications
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL | Makita DUR368LZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 36V LXT · Brushless |
| Power | 36V (2× 18V PXC), brushless | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless |
| Cutting | 43 cm line / 25.5 cm blade | — |
| Weight | 6.75 kg (listing) | 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) |
| Controls | 2-stage speed, battery indicator | — |
| Range | Einhell Professional (GP) | — |
| Cutting width | — | 350 mm (nylon head) |
| Speeds | — | 3, electronic |
| Handle | — | Loop |
| Supplied | — | Bare tool (no battery/charger) |
| Best for | Power X-Change owners wanting the widest, most capable cordless brush cutter for grass and scrub. | LXT owners who prioritise low weight and comfort for grass and light growth. |
| Our rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL
- + Wide 43 cm line cut
- + Brushless power, metal blade included
- + Shares the big Power X-Change ecosystem
- − Sold bare — batteries and charger extra
- − Long dispatch times on Amazon.co.uk (October 2026)
- − 36V ceiling below heavy petrol
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 can cut light scrub?
The Einhell GP-BC 36/430, supplied with a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade and a bike handle. The Makita DUR368LZ is a loop-handle line trimmer; Makita's blade version is the DUR368AZ.
Which is lighter?
The Makita by far: 3.2 kg bare (Amazon) against 6.75 kg for the Einhell per its listing.
Are batteries included?
No. The Einhell needs two 18V Power X-Change batteries, the Makita two 18V LXT batteries.