Welcome to a Cordless Drill Battery specialist of the Makita Battery
For grounds care and horticultural operations, Makita has introduced more tools that harness the power of twin 18V lithium-ion batteries to deliver 36V performance.
By harnessing the power of two 18V batteries on one machine, the overall power amperage produced is actually higher than that of a single 36V battery.
New products benefiting from the twin-battery range include a 300mm chainsaw, leaf blower, 550mm hedge trimmer, brush cutter, line trimmer and 380mm lawn mower. These can be bought "body only" by professionals who already own 18V batteries.
Makita has also launched a 5.0Ah Li-ion battery with scuh as Makita BL1830 Battery , Makita LXT400 Battery , Makita BJV140 Battery , Makita BL1430 Battery , Makita TW152D Battery , Makita 1220 Battery , Makita 1050d Battery , Makita 6918d Battery , Makita uc120d Battery , Makita vr250d Battery , Makita 9120 Battery , Makita 6222D Battery , Himedia Q5II 3D Blue-ray ISO SATA Tv Box for 66 per cent more run time. Weighing the same as 18V 3.0Ah batteries, the new units are compatible with existing Li-ion 18V tools and chargers and have a 45-minute charge time. The 5.0Ah option will suit operators undertaking high-load operations or those who work on large sites far from a charging point.
The market for battery tools is massively growing and battery technology constantly improving. A little while ago, Makita introduced a 36V battery hedge trimmer. It had one big 36V battery.
But with around five million 18V batteries already in use in Makita tools, it makes sense to harness the power of two 18V units, giving customers the opportunity to buy tools as "body only" and use their own batteries. That is exactly what Makita has done with the DUH551.
The advantages of battery power are instantly clear when we squeeze the trigger on this machine — zero emissions and very little noise. A belt is available to carry the batteries if you want to go further and enjoy the benefit of low weight. This model also benefits greatly from variable speed control via an easy-to-use dial.
A trigger time of around 1.5 hours is possible with the DUH551, depending on the condition of the hedge and the blade speed selected. Charging time can be as quick as 22 minutes on the 3.0Ah (80 per cent in just 10 minutes) or 36 minutes to fully charge the 4.0Ah. A four-bank charger is offered for hard workers wanting to charge four batteries at a time.
Overall, we find the DUH551 a quiet and smooth runner, well-balanced and with an easy-to-use, five-position, rotating rear handle.