Makita DUR368LZ vs DUR369LZ: which twin-18V loop trimmer?
Both are bare, loop-handle, twin-18V LXT brushless trimmers with ADT and a reverse switch. The DUR369LZ cuts wider; the DUR368LZ is far lighter.
In short:The Makita DUR368LZ and DUR369LZ are bare twin-18V (36V) LXT brushless loop-handle trimmers with three speeds, Automatic Torque Drive, Active Feedback-sensing Technology, an electronic current limiter and a reverse switch. The DUR368LZ cuts 350 mm with nylon and has a 3.2 kg bare item weight on Amazon. The DUR369LZ cuts 430 mm, adds an electric brake and weighs 5.7–6.3 kg per UK retailers. The 368 suits lawns; the 369 tough grass and rough ground.
The Makita DUR368LZ and DUR369LZ are both loop-handle twin-18V LXT trimmers with the same smart electronics. The DUR369LZ is the bigger machine.
At a glance
| Makita DUR368LZ | Makita DUR369LZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Handle | Loop | Loop |
| Nylon cut | 350 mm | 430 mm |
| Electronics | ADT, AFT, current limiter, reverse | ADT, AFT, current limiter, reverse, electric brake |
| Weight | 3.2 kg bare (Amazon) | 5.7–6.3 kg (retailers) |
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
Cut vs weight
The DUR369LZ’s 430 mm swath clears tough grass and rough ground in fewer passes. The DUR368LZ’s much lower weight makes it easier to work around a garden for an hour or more.
Shared strengths
Both have Automatic Torque Drive to hold speed under load, Active Feedback-sensing Technology against snags, and a reverse switch to clear wrapped stems.
Which should you buy?
For lawns, edges and rough grass, the DUR368LZ. For large areas of tough grass, the DUR369LZ. For blades, choose the DUR369AZ.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR368LZ | Makita DUR369LZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V LXT · Brushless | 36V LXT · Brushless |
| Power | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless |
| Cutting width | 350 mm (nylon head) | — |
| Speeds | 3, electronic | 3 |
| Handle | Loop | Loop |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) | 5.7–6.3 kg (UK retailers) |
| Supplied | Bare tool (no battery/charger) | — |
| Cutting | — | 430 mm (nylon head) |
| Spindle | — | M10 × 1.25 left-hand |
| Best for | LXT owners who prioritise low weight and comfort for grass and light growth. | LXT owners who want the closest cordless experience to petrol for tough grass and light scrub. |
| Our rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
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
Makita DUR369LZ
- + Electric brake, ADT and AFT
- + Wide 430 mm cut
- + Reverse switch clears wrapped grass
- − Sold bare — batteries and charger extra
- − Loop handle — less suited to blade work than the AZ
- − High all-in cost from scratch
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference?
Size: the DUR369LZ cuts 430 mm against 350 mm and adds an electric brake, but weighs 5.7–6.3 kg per retailers against 3.2 kg bare for the DUR368LZ.
Can either take a blade?
Both are set up as loop-handle line trimmers. For blade work, Makita's bike-handle versions — the DUR368AZ and DUR369AZ — are the better choice.
Are batteries included?
No — both are bare ('Z') and run on two 18V LXT batteries.