Makita DUR190LZX3 vs DUR193RT: blade-capable or edging kit?
Both are 18V LXT loop-handle trimmers. The DUR190 is a bare brushless tool that takes blades; the DUR193RT is a light edging kit with a big battery.
In short:The Makita DUR190LZX3 is a bare-tool 18V LXT brushless loop-handle trimmer with three speeds, Automatic Torque Drive and a reverse switch, cutting 300 mm with nylon, 255 mm with supplied plastic blades and 230 mm with a metal blade, at 2.7–3.0 kg with battery. The DUR193RT is an 18V LXT grass trimmer kit with a 5.0 Ah battery and charger, a 260 mm cut with 1.65 mm bump-feed line, a listed 7,800 rpm, a 190 mm telescopic shaft, an angle-adjustable head and an edger function.
The Makita DUR190LZX3 and DUR193RT both run on 18V LXT batteries and both have loop handles, but they’re built for different jobs.
At a glance
| Makita DUR190LZX3 | Makita DUR193RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Brushless, 3 speeds, ADT | 7,800 rpm (listed) |
| Cut | 300 mm nylon / 255 mm plastic / 230 mm metal | 260 mm, 1.65 mm line |
| Edging | — | Angle-adjustable head, edger |
| Shaft | One-piece | Telescopic, 190 mm |
| Controls | Reverse switch, electric brake | Bump feed |
| Weight | 2.7–3.0 kg with battery | Light |
| Supplied | Bare tool | 5.0 Ah battery + charger |
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Cutting versatility vs edging precision
The DUR190 goes beyond grass: plastic blades in the box for tough weeds and a metal blade option for light scrub, with ADT holding speed under load. The DUR193RT is a light, precise edger — its head angles and switches to edging mode for crisp lawn borders.
Bare tool vs kit
The DUR193RT’s 5.0 Ah battery and charger make it ready to go and give long runtime for a small trimmer. The DUR190 only makes sense if you own LXT batteries or plan to.
Choose the DUR190LZX3 if…
- You own LXT batteries
- You want blade options for weeds and light scrub
Choose the DUR193RT if…
- You want a complete kit for edging and light trimming
- You’re buying your first LXT tool
Which should you buy?
For mixed growth, the DUR190LZX3. For tidy lawns and edges, the DUR193RT.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR190LZX3 | Makita DUR193RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 18V LXT · Brushless | 18V LXT |
| Power | 18V LXT, brushless | 18V LXT |
| Cutting width | 23 cm metal / 25.5 cm plastic / 30 cm line | 260 mm |
| Speeds | 3,500 / 5,100 / 6,000 rpm | — |
| Handle | Loop | — |
| Weight | 2.7–3.0 kg with battery (Makita UK) | — |
| Supplied | Nylon head, plastic blades, guard (no battery) | — |
| Line | — | 1.65 mm four-leaf, bump feed |
| Shaft | — | Telescopic, 190 mm range |
| Speed | — | 7,800 rpm (listing) |
| Included | — | 5.0 Ah battery + charger |
| Best for | LXT owners wanting a light, flexible 18V machine that can run a blade for light scrub. | Precise, comfortable edging and light lawn trimming, especially for Makita owners. |
| Our rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Makita DUR190LZX3
- + Accepts a metal blade — light scrub capable
- + Light single-battery 18V design
- + ADT, three speeds, electric brake and reverse switch
- − Sold bare — battery and charger extra
- − 18V ceiling for heavy work
- − Total cost adds up from scratch
Makita DUR193RT
- + Telescopic shaft and angle-adjustable head
- + Edger function for crisp lawn edges
- + Complete kit with a big 5 Ah battery
- − Grass and edging only — no blade
- − Not for tall grass or brush
- − Kit price is high for a trimmer
Frequently asked questions
Which comes with a battery?
The DUR193RT, as a kit with a 5.0 Ah battery and charger. The DUR190LZX3 is bare ('Z'), so add an 18V LXT battery and charger unless you own them.
Which can cut light scrub?
The DUR190LZX3, with its supplied plastic blades or a 230 mm metal blade (sold separately). The DUR193RT is a line trimmer and edger.
Which is better for edging?
The DUR193RT: its motor head adjusts in angle, it has an edger function and its telescopic shaft adjusts over 190 mm.