Makita DUR189RF Review
A complete 18V LXT brushless grass trimmer kit with battery and charger included — pro features for tidy lawn work.
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Pros
- Pro features (ADT auto-torque, XPT, electric brake)
- Complete kit, ready to use
- Efficient brushless motor
Cons
- Line only — no metal blade
- Pricey for a grass trimmer
- Struggles on very tall grass
The Makita DUR189RF brings professional 18V technology — automatic torque control, weather sealing, an electric brake — to a complete lawn-trimmer kit with battery and charger included. It’s polished and pleasant for regular grass work.
Who it’s for
Homeowners (or Makita owners) who want a refined, ready-to-go trimmer for lawns and edges. It’s not a brush cutter — for tall grass or scrub, look at the blade-capable DUR368AZ.
Verdict
A high-quality 18V grass trimmer kit — buy it for tidy lawns, not for brush.
A polished 18V grass trimmer with pro touches, sold as a complete kit — great for lawns if you don't need a metal blade.
Makita DUR189RF — frequently asked questions
Does the Makita DUR189RF include a battery?
Yes — it's a complete kit with a 3.0 Ah LXT battery and charger, so it's ready to use out of the box.
Can it cut brambles?
No — it's a line trimmer for grass and light growth, not a brush cutter. For tall grass over ~80 cm or brambles, choose a blade-capable machine.
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Our score
8.0/ 10
A polished 18V grass trimmer with pro touches, sold as a complete kit — great for lawns if you don't need a metal blade.
Who this one is for
Homeowners wanting a refined, ready-to-go 18V grass trimmer for regular lawn work.
If this one is not the right fit
- On a tighter budget: Einhell GE-CT 18 Li, at 43 € in the same category. see the review
Value for money
At 396 €, it sits +98 % against the 200 € median of the 44 models in this category published here.
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Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on July 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
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