# Makita 18V LXT 36V (18V X2) Brushless 17 in String Trimmer

> Makita 18V LXT 36V (18V X2) Brushless 17 in String Trimmer (XRU18Z) is a trimmer from Makita 18V LXT. It is labelled 36 V, runs on 2 batteries at once, weighs 10.8 lb, cuts a 17 in path, and has a brushless motor. Lowest in-stock price on file: $484.00 at Tool Nut (checked Oct 10, 2026).

- Line: [Makita 18V LXT](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/makita-18v-lxt/)
- Category: [String trimmers](https://powertoolgrid.com/compare/trimmer/)
- Status: current
- Data confidence: inferred (last verified 2026-10-08; [what this means](https://powertoolgrid.com/how-we-compare/#confidence))
- Page: https://powertoolgrid.com/products/makita-18v-lxt-xru18z/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | XRU18Z | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20260210024244/https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) (brand, archive, 2026-02-10) |
| Voltage on the label | 36 V | [makitatools.com](https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) (brand, search, 2026-10-08) |
| Batteries it takes at once | 2 | [makitatools.com](https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) (brand, search, 2026-10-08) |
| Weight | 10.8 lb | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20260210024244/https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) (brand, archive, 2026-02-10) |
| Cutting width | 17 in | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20260210024244/https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) (brand, archive, 2026-02-10) |
| Brushless motor | yes | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20260210024244/https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) (brand, archive, 2026-02-10) |
| Warranty | not published |  |

## Where to buy

| Store | Price (USD) | Availability | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Nut | $484.00 | in stock | 2026-10-10 | [View at Tool Nut](https://www.toolnut.com/products/makita-xru18z-36v-18v-x2-lxt-brushless-string-trimmer-tool-only) |
| Makita | not checked | unknown | — | [View at Makita](https://makitatools.com/products/details/XRU18Z) |

Prices are re-checked weekly; a date more than a month old means the store could not be re-read.

## The same tool on other platforms

Same category, different line:

- [BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX 13 in 2-in-1 String Trimmer/Edger with POWERCOMMAND](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/black-decker-40v-max-lst136/) — $89.00
- [BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX String Trimmer and Edger](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/black-decker-40v-max-lst140c/)
- [Craftsman V60 15 in Brushless WEEDWACKER String Trimmer](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v60-cmcst960/)
- [Craftsman V20 13 in Brushless WEEDWACKER String Trimmer with QUICKWIND](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmcst920/)
- [Craftsman V20 String Trimmer (CMCST901B)](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmcst901b/)
- [Craftsman V20 10 in WEEDWACKER String Trimmer and Edger](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmcst915b/)
- [Craftsman V20 13 in WEEDWACKER String Trimmer/Edger](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmcst910b/)
- [DeWalt 60V MAX FLEXVOLT 17 in Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/dewalt-60v-max-flexvolt-17in-trimmer/) — $99.00


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