Makita DUR190LZX3 Review
An 18V LXT brushless loop-handle trimmer that runs line, plastic blades or a 230 mm metal blade, with three speeds and ADT — sold bare.
In short:The Makita DUR190LZX3 is a bare-tool 18V LXT brushless trimmer with a loop handle, three speeds (3,500/5,100/6,000 rpm), Automatic Torque Drive, Active Feedback-sensing Technology, an electric brake and a reverse switch. It cuts 300 mm with the supplied nylon head, 255 mm with the supplied plastic blades and 230 mm with a metal blade; Makita UK gives 2.7–3.0 kg with battery. It suits LXT owners with grass and light scrub.
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Pros
- Accepts a metal blade — light scrub capable
- Light single-battery 18V design
- ADT, three speeds, electric brake and reverse switch
Cons
- Sold bare — battery and charger extra
- 18V ceiling for heavy work
- Total cost adds up from scratch
The Makita DUR190LZX3 is more versatile than most 18V machines: it runs a nylon head, plastic blades or a 230 mm metal blade, so it can move beyond grass into light scrub while staying light on a single battery.
What Makita specifies
The brushless motor has three speeds (3,500, 5,100 and 6,000 rpm), Automatic Torque Drive to adjust speed to the load, Active Feedback-sensing Technology, an electric brake, an electronic current limiter and a reverse switch to clear tangled grass. The spindle is M10 × 1.25 left-hand. Makita UK gives a weight of 2.7–3.0 kg with battery. In the box: a nylon cutting head, plastic blades and the protection guard — no battery or charger.
It has a loop handle: fine for light blade work, but for regular scrub clearing a bike handle and harness give far better control — see line vs blade.
Who it’s for
LXT owners who want a flexible, light machine that occasionally needs a blade. For sustained heavy work, step up to the twin-battery DUR369LZ.
Verdict
A flexible light-duty 18V brush cutter — the blade capability sets it apart in its class.
A rare 18V that takes a metal blade, so it steps beyond grass into light brush — a flexible, single-battery choice for LXT owners.
Makita DUR190LZX3 — frequently asked questions
Can the Makita DUR190LZX3 take a metal blade?
Makita gives it three cutting diameters — 300 mm with the nylon head, 255 mm with plastic blades and 230 mm with a metal blade — and its guard covers all three. The nylon head and plastic blades come in the box; a metal blade is extra.
Does it come with a battery?
No — it's a bare tool on the 18V LXT platform. If you don't already own Makita LXT batteries, add a battery and charger to the cost; a 5.0 Ah pack is a sensible size for a trimmer.
Our score
7.9/ 10
A rare 18V that takes a metal blade, so it steps beyond grass into light brush — a flexible, single-battery choice for LXT owners.
Who this one is for
LXT owners wanting a light, flexible 18V machine that can run a blade for light scrub.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on October 26, 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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