Makita DUR193RT vs DUR191LZX3: edging kit or brushless trimmer?
Two 18V LXT loop-handle trimmers. The DUR193RT is a light edging kit with a big battery; the DUR191LZX3 a bare brushless trimmer with a split shaft.
In short:The Makita DUR193RT is an 18V LXT grass trimmer kit with a 5.0 Ah battery and charger, a loop handle, 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 DUR191LZX3 is a bare 18V LXT brushless loop-handle trimmer with a two-section split shaft, three speeds up to 6,000 rpm, Automatic Torque Drive, a reverse switch and a 300 mm cut, at 3.2–3.5 kg with battery.
The Makita DUR193RT and DUR191LZX3 are both 18V LXT loop-handle trimmers, but the first is an edging kit and the second a more powerful bare tool.
At a glance
| Makita DUR193RT | Makita DUR191LZX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 7,800 rpm (listed) | Brushless, 3 speeds, ADT |
| Cut | 260 mm, 1.65 mm line | 300 mm |
| Edging | Angle-adjustable head, edger | — |
| Shaft | Telescopic, 190 mm | Split, two sections |
| Controls | Bump feed | Reverse switch, current limiter |
| Weight | Light | 3.2–3.5 kg with battery |
| Supplied | 5.0 Ah battery + charger | Bare tool |
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Two different jobs
The DUR193RT is built for neat lawns and edges: its head angles and switches to edging, and the telescopic shaft adjusts to your height. The DUR191LZX3 is built for rougher grass: brushless power with Automatic Torque Drive, three speeds and a reverse switch to throw off tangles.
Kit vs bare
The DUR193RT’s 5.0 Ah battery and charger make it a complete first LXT tool. The DUR191LZX3 suits owners of LXT batteries; its split shaft packs away small.
Which should you buy?
For edging and light trimming, the DUR193RT. For long, rough grass with LXT batteries already in the shed, the DUR191LZX3. See also DUR190LZX3 vs DUR191LZX3.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR193RT | Makita DUR191LZX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 18V LXT | 18V LXT · Brushless |
| Power | 18V LXT | 18V LXT, brushless |
| Line | 1.65 mm four-leaf, bump feed | — |
| Shaft | Telescopic, 190 mm range | Two-section, splits for storage |
| Cutting width | 260 mm | 300 mm (nylon head) |
| Speed | 7,800 rpm (listing) | — |
| Included | 5.0 Ah battery + charger | — |
| Speeds | — | 3, up to 6,000 rpm |
| Handle | — | Loop |
| Weight | — | 3.2–3.5 kg with battery (UK retailers) |
| Supplied | — | Bare tool (no battery or charger) |
| Best for | Precise, comfortable edging and light lawn trimming, especially for Makita owners. | LXT owners wanting a compact, light 18V trimmer that packs down small for the van or shed. |
| Our rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
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
Makita DUR191LZX3
- + Split shaft packs down for storage and transport
- + Three speeds, ADT and AFT
- + Reverse switch clears tangled grass
- − Sold bare; battery and charger extra
- − Loop handle is less suited to regular blade work
- − Slightly heavier than the one-piece DUR190
Frequently asked questions
Which comes with a battery?
The DUR193RT, as a kit with a 5.0 Ah battery and charger. The DUR191LZX3 is bare ('Z').
Which copes better with rough grass?
The DUR191LZX3: its brushless motor, Automatic Torque Drive and three speeds hold speed in thick grass, its cut is wider (300 mm against 260 mm) and its reverse switch clears wrapped stems.
Do both have loop handles?
Yes. The DUR193RT adds a telescopic shaft and angle-adjustable head for edging; the DUR191LZX3 has a split shaft for storage.