A welcome solution for professional hedge trimming thanks to zero emissions, lower noise, no pull starts and reduced maintenance, the new 18V LXT brushless cordless 20 in. articulating pole hedge trimmer, XNU01, and 18V LXT brushless cordless 24 in. pole hedge trimmer, XNU02, allows Makita to offer a complete gas-replacement portfolio to convert a commercial landscaper’s handheld equipment to cordless.

The XNU01 is ideal for efficient trimming of overhead and low-lying hedges. The 20 in. dual-action double-sided shear blade provides optimal performance. An articulating blade provides six angle settings for 115° of working range. The BL brushless motor delivers up to 4,400 SPM for faster cutting, with three speed options (2,000/3,600/4,400). Users can enjoy 80 minutes of run time with a fully charged 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery. Makita’s 18V LXT brushless cordless 20 in. articulating pole hedge trimmer is available as a bare tool (XNU01Z) and kit (XNU01T).

Also ideal for efficient trimming of overhead and low-lying hedges, the 18V LXT brushless cordless 24 in. pole hedge trimmer offers 75 minutes of run time using a fully charged 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery. The XNU02 weighs less than gas models and features a 24 in. dual-action double-sided shear blade. It has three speed options (2,000/3,600/4,400) and a BL brushless motor that delivers up to 4,400 SPM for faster cutting. Both trimmers feature a commercial-duty gear case engineered for improved durability in daily professional use, as well as the following technologies.

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