Makita DUR368LZ vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: LXT trimmer or PXC brush cutter?
Both run on two 18V batteries and are sold bare. The Makita is a light loop-handle trimmer; the Einhell a twin-handle brush cutter with a 3-tooth blade.
In short: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 nylon cut, at 3.2 kg bare on Amazon. The Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL runs on two 18V Power X-Change batteries, with a brushless motor up to 6,300 rpm, a twin handle, a split shaft, a 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm line spool, at 6.09 kg. The Makita suits grass; the Einhell, grass and light scrub.
The Makita DUR368LZ and Einhell Agillo 36/255 both use two 18V batteries and brushless motors, but they’re different tools.
At a glance
| Makita DUR368LZ | Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2 × 18V LXT | 2 × 18V Power X-Change |
| Handle | Loop | Twin |
| Line cut | 350 mm | 30 cm |
| Blade | — | 3-tooth, supplied |
| Electronics | 3 speeds, ADT, reverse | Speed control up to 6,300 rpm |
| Shaft | One-piece | Split, wall bracket |
| Weight | 3.2 kg bare | 6.09 kg |
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Trimmer vs brush cutter
The Makita is a light, smart trimmer for grass and rough grass: three speeds, Automatic Torque Drive and a reverse switch. The Einhell is a brush cutter: a twin handle and a 3-tooth blade for nettles and light scrub, and a split shaft for storage.
Batteries decide it
Both are bare. Makita LXT batteries run a huge trade range; Einhell’s Power X-Change spans a wide garden and DIY range at lower prices.
Which should you buy?
For grass on LXT, the DUR368LZ. For mixed growth on Power X-Change, the Agillo 36/255. On LXT and need a blade? Look at the DUR368AZ.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR368LZ | Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V LXT · Brushless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless |
| Power | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless | 36V (2× 18V PXC), brushless |
| Cutting width | 350 mm (nylon head) | — |
| Speeds | 3, electronic | — |
| Handle | Loop | — |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) | 6.09 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) |
| Supplied | Bare tool (no battery/charger) | Bare tool (Solo) |
| Cutting | — | 3-tooth blade + 30 cm bump-feed line |
| Speed | — | Up to 6,300 rpm, electronic control |
| Shaft | — | Split, with wall bracket |
| Best for | LXT owners who prioritise low weight and comfort for grass and light growth. | Power X-Change owners who want brushless 36V power and a blade on a budget. |
| Our rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 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
Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL
- + Brushless 36V power at a value price
- + Metal blade included for tougher growth
- + Shares the big Power X-Change ecosystem
- − Sold bare — batteries extra
- − Single-line bump-feed head
- − Needs two PXC batteries at once
Frequently asked questions
Which handles scrub?
The Einhell Agillo 36/255, supplied with a 3-tooth blade and a twin handle for blade control. The Makita DUR368LZ is a loop-handle line trimmer.
Which is lighter?
The Makita: 3.2 kg bare against 6.09 kg for the Einhell (Amazon item weights).
Are batteries included?
No. The Makita needs two 18V LXT batteries, the Einhell two 18V Power X-Change batteries, plus chargers.