Makita DUR194 vs DUR192L: blade options or a 30 cm line cut?
Two brushless 18V LXT loop-handle trimmers with two speeds, soft start and an electric brake. The DUR194 takes blades; the DUR192L cuts wider and splits for storage.
In short:The Makita DUR194 is an 18V LXT brushless trimmer with a loop handle and barrier bar, two speeds (4,500 and 6,000 rpm), soft start and an electric brake; UK retailers list 280 mm with nylon, 230 mm with three-blade plastic cutters and 200 mm with an 8-tooth metal blade, at 2.6–2.9 kg with battery. The DUR192L is an 18V LXT brushless loop-handle line trimmer with a 30 cm cut, two speeds, constant speed control, a brake and a two-part shaft; the DUR192LRT kit includes a 5.0 Ah battery.
The Makita DUR194 and DUR192L are close cousins: brushless 18V LXT trimmers with loop handles, two speeds, soft start and an electric brake. Two things split them.
At a glance
| Makita DUR194 | Makita DUR192L | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Brushless, 4,500 / 6,000 rpm | Brushless, 6,000 rpm, constant speed |
| Handle | Loop with barrier bar | Loop |
| Nylon cut | 280 mm | 30 cm |
| Blade options | Plastic (230 mm), 8-tooth metal (200 mm) | No |
| Shaft | One-piece | Two-part |
| Weight | 2.6–2.9 kg with battery | 3 kg (Amazon, kit) |
| Kits | DUR194Z bare; DUR194SFX2 with 3.0 Ah | DUR192LRT with 5.0 Ah |
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Blade or wider line
The DUR194’s barrier bar and blade options make it the more versatile: plastic cutters for tough weeds, a small 8-tooth metal blade for light woody stems. The DUR192L sticks to line, but its 30 cm cut covers more lawn per pass and its constant speed control holds rpm under load.
Storage and kits
The DUR192L’s two-part shaft packs away small. Kits differ too: the DUR192LRT’s 5.0 Ah battery gives longer runtime than the DUR194SFX2’s 3.0 Ah.
Which should you buy?
For mixed growth around the garden, the DUR194. For lawns and borders with a wider cut and compact storage, the DUR192L.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR194 | Makita DUR192L | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 18V LXT · Brushless | 18V LXT · Brushless |
| Type | Cordless trimmer, blade-capable | Cordless line trimmer |
| Power | 18V LXT, brushless | 18V LXT, brushless |
| Cutting width | 280 mm nylon / 230 mm plastic / 200 mm metal | 30 cm |
| Speeds | 2 (up to 4,500 / 6,000 rpm) | — |
| Handle | Loop with barrier bar | Loop handle |
| Weight | 2.6–2.9 kg with battery (UK retailers) | 3 kg (listing) |
| Versions | DUR194Z bare; DUR194SFX2 with 3.0 Ah kit | — |
| Speed | — | 2 speeds, 6,000 rpm (listing) |
| Shaft | — | Two-part, for storage |
| Kit (DUR192LRT) | — | 1 × 5.0 Ah battery + charger |
| Best for | Makita LXT owners wanting a light, precise trimmer for lawn edges, borders and light weeds | Homeowners with lawns and edges who already own, or plan to invest in, Makita's LXT battery system |
| Our rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Makita DUR194
- + Brushless 18V LXT motor with two speeds
- + Takes a nylon head, plastic blades or a small metal blade
- + Light — 2.6–2.9 kg with battery per UK retailers
- + Soft start and electric brake
- + Loop handle with barrier gives close control around beds and edges
- − 200 mm metal blade and loop handle suit light weeds, not real scrub
- − Single 18V battery limits runtime on large plots
- − Kit codes vary — check which battery, if any, is included
Makita DUR192L
- + Runs on Makita's 18V LXT batteries, shared with drills, saws and other LXT tools
- + Brushless, with two speeds, soft start and constant speed control
- + Electric brake stops the head quickly when you release the trigger
- + Two-part shaft for compact storage and transport
- + Kit version includes a large 5.0 Ah battery
- − Loop handle — fine for edging, less suited to sweeping open ground
- − Long dispatch time quoted on Amazon.co.uk in October 2026
- − Kit price is high if you already own LXT batteries
Frequently asked questions
Which can use a blade?
The DUR194: UK retailers list three-blade plastic cutters (230 mm) and an 8-tooth metal blade (200 mm), and it has a barrier bar on its loop handle. The DUR192L is a line trimmer.
Which cuts wider?
The DUR192L, at 30 cm against 280 mm for the DUR194 with nylon.
Are they sold with batteries?
Both come bare or as kits: the DUR194Z bare or the DUR194SFX2 with a 3.0 Ah battery; the DUR192L on Amazon.co.uk as the DUR192LRT kit with a 5.0 Ah battery and charger.