Makita UR3501 Review
A 1,000 W corded 240 V line trimmer with a 35 cm cut, 2 mm line, a bent aluminium shaft and soft start — strong for a mains trimmer near a socket.
In short:The Makita UR3501 is a corded 240 V electric line trimmer with a 1,000 W motor, a 350 mm cut with 2 mm nylon line, a bent lightweight aluminium shaft, soft start and double insulation. Amazon.co.uk gives an item weight of 4.3 kg. It suits long grass, weeds and edges in medium gardens within reach of a socket; it is a line trimmer, not a blade brush cutter.
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Pros
- 1,000 W — strong for a corded line trimmer
- Wide 35 cm cut with tough 2 mm line
- Soft start and double insulation
- Unlimited runtime on mains power, nothing to charge or mix
- Sold by Amazon.co.uk as the UK 240 V version (UR3501/2)
Cons
- Cable limits range and needs managing around obstacles
- Bent-shaft line trimmer — not built for a metal blade
- 4.3 kg is heavy for a corded trimmer
What the listing confirms
The Amazon.co.uk listing is the UR3501/2, the 240 V UK version, sold by Amazon when we checked in October 2026. It gives soft start, a bent shaft in lightweight aluminium, 2 mm nylon cord, a 350 mm cutting width and double insulation, with an item weight of 4.3 kg. Makita rates the motor at 1,000 W.
What it’s good at
The UR3501 is a lot of trimmer for a mains machine. At 1,000 W, driving 2 mm line across a 35 cm swath, it gets through long grass and coarse weeds that leave light edging trimmers struggling. Mains power means unlimited runtime — no battery to plan around and no fade as a pack runs down — and no fuel mixing, choke or pull cord. Soft start stops the trimmer jerking in your hands at switch-on.
Where it falls short
The cable is the obvious limit: an outdoor socket or a suitably rated extension lead is a hard requirement, and you’ll spend time keeping it clear of the cutting line. It’s also a line trimmer with a bent shaft, so it isn’t designed to run a metal blade — for brambles and woody stems you need a straight-shaft brush cutter. And at 4.3 kg it’s heavier than most corded trimmers.
Who it’s for
Medium gardens within easy reach of a socket, with long grass, weeds and edges to keep under control, where unlimited runtime and low running costs matter more than freedom to roam. If you need a blade, compare the best electric brush cutters; if the cable is the problem, see battery vs electric.
Verdict
A solid, low-maintenance corded trimmer with genuine power for its class — keep it on grass and weeds and it does exactly what it promises.
A strong, simple corded line trimmer for medium gardens near power — powerful for its class, but not a blade machine.
Makita UR3501 — frequently asked questions
Can the Makita UR3501 take a metal blade?
No — it's a bent-shaft line trimmer using 2 mm nylon line. If you need a mains machine that takes a blade, look at a straight-shaft corded brush cutter such as the Bosch AFS 23-37 or the AL-KO BC 1200 E.
Is 1,000 W enough for long grass?
For a corded trimmer, yes — 1,000 W driving 2 mm line copes with long grass and coarse weeds better than the 300–500 W trimmers sold for edging. It isn't meant for brambles or woody stems.
What's the practical downside of going corded?
The cable. You need an outdoor socket or an outdoor-rated extension lead on an RCD within reach, and you'll spend time managing the lead around trees and fences. Never use it in the rain (see can you use a brush cutter in the rain?).
Our score
7.5/ 10
A strong, simple corded line trimmer for medium gardens near power — powerful for its class, but not a blade machine.
Who this one is for
Medium gardens near a power outlet with long grass and weeds, where unlimited runtime matters more than roaming range
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
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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