Makita DUR368LZ vs Greenworks GD40BC: light trimmer or wide-cut brush cutter?
Both are brushless and sold without batteries. The Makita is a light loop-handle trimmer; the Greenworks a wide-cutting brush cutter with blade and harness.
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 Greenworks GD40BC is a 40V brushless brush cutter with a 40 cm cut using 2 mm bump-feed line, a 25 cm blade, a harness and a D-grip handle, sold tool-only. The Makita suits grass and edges; the Greenworks open ground and tough weeds.
The Makita DUR368LZ and Greenworks GD40BC are both brushless and both sold bare, but one is a trimmer and the other a brush cutter.
At a glance
| Makita DUR368LZ | Greenworks GD40BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2 × 18V LXT | Greenworks 40V |
| Handle | Loop | D-grip |
| Line cut | 350 mm | 40 cm, 2 mm line |
| Blade | — | 25 cm, supplied |
| Harness | — | Included |
| Electronics | 3 speeds, ADT, reverse | — |
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Different tools
The DUR368LZ is a light, nimble trimmer with smart electronics — great around obstacles and on rough grass. The GD40BC covers open ground faster with its 40 cm swath and switches to a blade for tough weeds, with a harness to carry it.
Batteries
Neither comes with a battery. LXT suits Makita tool owners; Greenworks 40V covers its own garden range, with a three-year guarantee on the GD40BC.
Which should you buy?
For lawns and edges on LXT, the DUR368LZ. For bigger, rougher areas, the GD40BC.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR368LZ | Greenworks GD40BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V LXT · Brushless | 40V G40 |
| Power | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless | — |
| Cutting width | 350 mm (nylon head) | 40 cm (line) |
| Speeds | 3, electronic | — |
| Handle | Loop | — |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) | — |
| Supplied | Bare tool (no battery/charger) | — |
| Voltage | — | 40V G40 |
| Motor | — | Brushless |
| Battery | — | Not included (40V 2 or 4 Ah) |
| Included | — | 2 mm bump-feed line head, 25 cm blade, harness |
| Best for | LXT owners who prioritise low weight and comfort for grass and light growth. | Medium-to-large lawns where a wide cut speeds up the job, G40 platform owners. |
| Our rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8 / 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
Greenworks GD40BC
- + Wide 40 cm line cut clears open ground fast
- + Brushless motor, harness and D-grip handle included
- + Line head and 25 cm blade both in the box
- − Wide cut is less precise around obstacles
- − 40V ceiling below the toughest scrub work
- − Tool-only — battery and charger extra
Frequently asked questions
Which cuts wider?
The Greenworks GD40BC, at 40 cm against 350 mm for the Makita.
Which comes with a blade and harness?
The Greenworks: a 25 cm blade and a harness come with it. The Makita DUR368LZ is a loop-handle line trimmer.
Are batteries included?
Not with either. The UK GD40BC listing is tool-only (Greenworks 40V 2 or 4 Ah); the DUR368LZ needs two 18V LXT batteries.