Makita DUR191LZX3 Review
An 18V LXT brushless loop-handle line trimmer with a split shaft, three speeds, ADT and a reverse switch — compact and light, sold bare.
In short:The Makita DUR191LZX3 is a bare-tool 18V LXT brushless line trimmer with a loop handle and a two-section shaft that splits for storage and transport. It has three speeds (up to 6,000 rpm), Automatic Torque Drive, Active Feedback-sensing Technology, an electronic current limiter and a reverse switch to clear tangled grass, with a 300 mm cut from the nylon head. UK retailers list it at 3.2–3.5 kg with battery. It suits lawns, edges and rough grass for existing LXT owners.
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Pros
- Split shaft packs down for storage and transport
- Three speeds, ADT and AFT
- Reverse switch clears tangled grass
Cons
- Sold bare; battery and charger extra
- Loop handle is less suited to regular blade work
- Slightly heavier than the one-piece DUR190
The Makita DUR191LZX3 is an 18V LXT brushless line trimmer whose standout feature is a two-section shaft that splits for storage and transport. Running on a single 18V battery keeps it light and easy to swing.
What the listing confirms
The Amazon.co.uk listing gives a brushless motor, Active Feedback-sensing Technology and Automatic Torque Drive, an electronic current limiter for overload protection, a reverse switch to throw off tangled grass and weeds, a loop handle, three speeds (up to 6,000 rpm) and an M10 × 1.25 left-hand spindle. UK retailers give a 300 mm cut with the nylon head and a weight of 3.2–3.5 kg with battery. It’s sold without battery or charger; when we checked in October 2026 the Amazon.co.uk listing showed as currently unavailable.
Who it’s for
Makita LXT owners who want a capable trimmer that packs down small — in a van, a car boot or a crowded shed. If storage isn’t an issue, the one-piece DUR190LZX3 is a little lighter. For regular scrub clearing, a bike-handle machine with a harness is the better tool — see line vs blade.
Verdict
A compact, capable 18V trimmer for existing Makita owners. Best for grass and edges; the split shaft is the reason to choose it.
A compact, well-specified 18V trimmer for LXT owners — the split shaft is the reason to pick it over the DUR190 — but it's a grass tool first.
Makita DUR191LZX3 — frequently asked questions
How is the DUR191LZX3 different from the DUR190LZX3?
The main difference is the shaft: the DUR191 has a two-section shaft that splits for storage and transport, while the DUR190LZX3 has a one-piece shaft. Both are brushless 18V LXT loop-handle trimmers with three speeds, ADT and a reverse switch; the split shaft makes the DUR191 slightly heavier (3.2–3.5 kg against 2.7–3.0 kg with battery).
How many batteries does it use?
One 18V LXT battery, which keeps it light. It's sold bare, so budget for a battery and charger if you don't already have LXT tools.
Can it take a metal blade?
Makita gives the sister DUR190 cutting widths for a metal blade, plastic blades and a nylon head. For the DUR191 we found only the 300 mm nylon-head figure confirmed by UK retailers, so check Makita's accessory list before buying a blade. With a loop handle, regular blade work is better done on a bike-handle machine.
Our score
7.8/ 10
A compact, well-specified 18V trimmer for LXT owners — the split shaft is the reason to pick it over the DUR190 — but it's a grass tool first.
Who this one is for
LXT owners wanting a compact, light 18V trimmer that packs down small for the van or shed.
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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