Makita DUR369LZ vs EGO ST1300E: big twin-18V or light 56V?
Two bare cordless loop-handle trimmers at very different sizes: Makita's 430 mm twin-18V machine for rough ground, and EGO's light 56V lawn trimmer.
In short:The Makita DUR369LZ is a bare twin-18V LXT brushless loop-handle trimmer with a 430 mm nylon cut, three speeds, Automatic Torque Drive, an electric brake and a reverse switch, at 5.7–6.3 kg per UK retailers. The EGO ST1300E is a 56V brushless loop-handle trimmer with a 33 cm cut and 2.0 mm bump-feed line, at 2.7 kg without battery per EGO UK, usually sold bare. The Makita suits tough grass on large areas; the EGO, lawns and edges.
The Makita DUR369LZ and EGO ST1300E are both bare cordless loop-handle trimmers, but at opposite ends of the size scale.
At a glance
| Makita DUR369LZ | EGO ST1300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2 × 18V LXT | 1 × 56V EGO |
| Cut | 430 mm | 33 cm, 2.0 mm line |
| Electronics | 3 speeds, ADT, brake, reverse | Two speeds on ST1300E-S |
| Weight | 5.7–6.3 kg (retailers) | 2.7 kg without battery (EGO UK) |
| Supplied | Bare | Usually bare |
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Size and job
The Makita is built for large areas of tough grass and rough ground: a 430 mm swath, Automatic Torque Drive, an electric brake and a reverse switch. The EGO is a light, simple lawn and edge trimmer that’s easy to carry for an hour.
Batteries
The Makita runs on two LXT packs, ideal for Makita tool owners. The EGO uses a single 56V pack shared across EGO’s garden range.
Which should you buy?
For big, rough areas on LXT, the DUR369LZ. For lawns and edges, the lighter ST1300E. Need a blade? See the DUR369AZ.
Full specifications
| Makita DUR369LZ | EGO Power+ ST1300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V LXT · Brushless | 56V ARC Lithium |
| Power | 36V (2× 18V LXT), brushless | 56V ARC Lithium, brushless |
| Handle | Loop | — |
| Speeds | 3 | — |
| Cutting | 430 mm (nylon head) | — |
| Weight | 5.7–6.3 kg (UK retailers) | 2.7 kg without battery (EGO UK) |
| Spindle | M10 × 1.25 left-hand | — |
| Type | — | Cordless line trimmer |
| Cutting width | — | 33 cm |
| Line | — | 2.0 mm, bump feed |
| Cutting head | — | Line only, no blade option |
| Battery system | — | EGO 56V ARC Lithium (shared across EGO range) |
| Best for | LXT owners who want the closest cordless experience to petrol for tough grass and light scrub. | Homeowners who want petrol-like cutting power in a quiet cordless trimmer for lawns and edges |
| Our rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
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
EGO Power+ ST1300E
- + 56V brushless motor holds speed in long grass
- + Light for its class — 2.7 kg before the battery (EGO UK)
- + Much quieter than any petrol trimmer, with no fuel or fumes
- + Shares batteries across EGO's wider 56V tool range
- − Usually sold bare — battery and charger are a separate, non-trivial cost
- − Line only, so it can't take a metal blade for brush or brambles
- − Bump feed with open-and-wind reloading, not EGO's quicker loading heads
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful?
The Makita DUR369LZ is the bigger machine: twin 18V batteries, a 430 mm cut and Automatic Torque Drive for tough grass. The EGO ST1300E is a lighter lawn trimmer with a 33 cm cut.
Can either take a blade?
The EGO ST1300E is line-only. The DUR369LZ is set up as a loop-handle line trimmer; for blade work Makita's bike-handle DUR369AZ comes with a 255 mm blade.
Are batteries included?
Usually not. The Makita needs two 18V LXT batteries, the EGO one 56V battery, plus chargers.