
The trouble with Makita products…
“The abundance of choices”
It’s extremely difficult to choose.
I started with 18V, and if it’s not enough, maybe a 36V (dual 18V) model?
Ideally both 18V and 40V!
In my personal opinion, if I had to pick just one, 40Vmax is the safe bet (by our comparison).
After all, the split-type design! The split motor has excellent expandability
The split motor’s tip attachments are “all compatible from 18V to 40V”
It’s like camera lenses.
Even if 18V feels insufficient, you can upgrade to 40V and still use them. It’s easy to recover from.
With many tip attachments in the lineup, you can enjoy grass cutting?
Out of stock essential? This was a great attachment
The ground trimmer attachment was until last year explosively? in short supply
a grass cutting revolution? It’s such an easy-to-use item.
This is definitely something you want to get your hands on!
Hedge trimmer attachment (short) 250mm This is just right
Ideally, a shorter extension rod would improve workability even more.
Using this with 40Vmax I roughly cut thick and long items.
This attachment has very little risk of injury or flying debris
I think it’s an item especially for beginners.
One reflection.
Initially A-76043 500mm I purchased, but it’s very long and heavy .
I thought longer would be safer, which was a mistake. “Long items with heavy tips = even heavier” Caution is needed.
By the way, I barely use the saw blade and nylon cord types can be used safely.
What you can do with 40Vmax! What I couldn’t do with 18V

Naturally, 18V is weak under high load .
Without reducing rotation speed you have to manage it carefully. *Conversely, it’s difficult
To use a haircut analogy, “you can’t go straight to a buzz cut” *Unless it’s a dense area, it might be okay?
You need to gradually cut through.
When it becomes high load, “STOP” it stops. Restarting is also tedious
High load/restart also drains the battery quickly .
To stop the 40Vmax, you’d have to do something pretty extreme .
In other words, you can work without worrying about STOP or restart “and focus only on grass cutting”
Honestly, “I was shocked!” & “I should have gone with 40Vmax from the start” is what I thought.
The merits of 18V are “lightness and portable battery”
Lower initial cost is very helpful.
Especially the battery. 40Vmax batteries are very expensive .
When you need at least 2… even Makita users think twice.
Huh? Will I really use 40Vmax in the future? …If you will, I think it’s okay.
I will no longer “Makita Cordless Split Motor 18V MUX18DZ” use, so I’m disposing of it.
Lightness is a merit, but there are few situations where I can take advantage of it.
The torque and power of 40Vmax are in a different league
Using it hard! It cuts without stopping and there’s so little stress~
=No high load means better battery life
“As a result, it’s faster and less tiring.”
In my opinion, I should have bought 40Vmax from the start is what I feel.
However, the split motor attachments are all compatible, so from experience, I think it was good?
There’s also the oddball 18V*2=36V but this is heavy and bulky, so I’m not sure about it??
Starting with 18V and then 40Vmax might be the best option. For your reference
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