Makita vs Greenworks brush cutters: LXT range or 40V value?
Makita offers cordless, petrol and corded machines on a trade-grade platform. Greenworks is cordless-only, with value-focused 40V tools sold bare.
In short:Makita sells 18V LXT cordless trimmers and twin-18V brush cutters such as the DUR368AZ and DUR369AZ (430 mm line, 255 mm blade), MM4 four-stroke petrol machines and the corded UR3501. Greenworks is cordless-only; we cover its 40V G40LT trimmer (30 cm, auto-feed, split shaft) and brushless GD40BC brush cutter (40 cm line, 25 cm blade, harness), both sold tool-only with a three-year guarantee. Makita offers more range; Greenworks, wide cuts for less.
Makita and Greenworks both make brushless cordless brush cutters, but Makita’s range is much broader — it also sells petrol and corded machines — while Greenworks focuses on value cordless tools.
Models we cover
| Makita | Greenworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Trimmers | DUR190LZX3, DUR368LZ, DUR192L | G40LT — 40V, 30 cm, split shaft |
| Brush cutters | DUR368AZ, DUR369AZ | GD40BC — 40 cm line, 25 cm blade, harness |
| Petrol / corded | EM2651UH, EM4351UH, UR3501 | — |
Cordless head to head
Greenworks’ GD40BC offers a wide 40 cm cut, a 25 cm blade and a harness in the box — strong value if you’re on Greenworks 40V. Makita’s twin-18V machines add smart electronics — Automatic Torque Drive, reverse switches — and the DUR369AZ cuts 430 mm with a 255 mm blade supplied.
Platforms
Makita’s LXT batteries power hundreds of trade tools; its brush cutters need two. Greenworks’ 40V covers mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers and blowers, with a three-year guarantee on the models we cover.
Choose Makita if…
- You own LXT batteries, or want petrol or corded options
- You want the most capable cordless brush cutter
Choose Greenworks if…
- You want a wide cut and harness at a lower price
- You own or want Greenworks 40V tools
Which should you buy?
For a trade-grade kit or the toughest cordless clearing, Makita. For value on open lawns, Greenworks. Head-to-head: Makita DUR368LZ vs Greenworks GD40BC.
The models we review from each brand
Makita— Professional cordless (LXT 18V / XGT 40V)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita DUR369AZ | Cordless | 36V LXT · Brushless | 8.6/10 |
| Makita DUR368AZ | Cordless | 36V LXT · Brushless | 8.5/10 |
| Makita DUR369LZ | Cordless | 36V LXT · Brushless | 8.5/10 |
| Makita DUR368LZ | Cordless | 36V LXT · Brushless | 8.4/10 |
| Makita EM4351UH | Petrol | 43 cc · 4-stroke MM4 | 8.4/10 |
| Makita DUR189RF | Cordless | 18V LXT · Brushless | 8/10 |
| Makita EM2651UH | Petrol | 25.4 cc · 4-stroke MM4 | 8/10 |
| Makita DUR190LZX3 | Cordless | 18V LXT · Brushless | 7.9/10 |
| Makita DUR192L | Cordless | 18V LXT · Brushless | 7.9/10 |
| Makita DUR193RT | Cordless | 18V LXT | 7.9/10 |
| Makita DUR194 | Cordless | 18V LXT · Brushless | 7.9/10 |
| Makita DUR191LZX3 | Cordless | 18V LXT · Brushless | 7.8/10 |
| Makita DUR181RF | Cordless | 18V LXT | 7.5/10 |
| Makita UR3501 | Corded | Corded 1000W | 7.5/10 |
| Makita UR100D | Cordless | 12V max CXT | 7.4/10 |
Greenworks— Cordless-only platforms (G40 / 60V)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenworks GD40BC | Cordless | 40V G40 | 8/10 |
| Greenworks G40LT | Cordless | 40V G40 | 7.6/10 |
Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Do Makita and Greenworks batteries work together?
No. Makita uses 18V LXT (two packs on its 36V-class machines); the Greenworks models we cover use Greenworks 40V batteries.
Are they sold with batteries?
The models we cover from both brands are mostly sold bare: Greenworks' UK G40LT and GD40BC listings are tool-only, as are Makita's 'Z' models. Makita's 'RF' and 'RT' kits include a battery.
Which cuts wider?
Greenworks' GD40BC cuts 40 cm with line; Makita's DUR369AZ goes further, at 430 mm, but weighs 5.9–6.3 kg.