Description
Dragging extension cords across commercial landscapes creates tripping hazards and cuts productivity when shaping foundation shrubs. The Makita 40V max XGT Hedge Trimmer Kit 24in Brushless Cordless machine delivers gas-equivalent cutting performance with zero emissions and low vibration. It carries a 24-inch double-sided blade. Sustained wide-open throttle trimming exhausts battery packs within 45 minutes.
A commercial brushless motor mounts inside a die-cast aluminum crankcase that dissipates heat under continuous branch friction. The cutter bar utilizes double-sided laser-cut alloy steel blades with three sharpened cutting edges per tooth induction-hardened to Rockwell 58C. The rotating rear handle decouples from the main motor frame through rubber isolation dampers that block hand-arm vibration.
Cordless Double Sided Hedge Shaper Platform
Five-position rotating rear handle lets operators switch between horizontal hedge top trimming and vertical face shaping without wrist contortions. The electronic three-speed selector manages blade cadence to match foliage density.
- 40V max XGT commercial brushless motor delivers up to 4400 strokes per minute for clean branch shearing.
- 24-inch double-sided reciprocating blade shears foliage in both stroke directions for fast shaping.
- Rotating five-position rear handle locks at 0, 45, and 90-degree angles for balanced body ergonomics.
- Three-speed electronic dial sets blade speeds at 2000, 3600, and 4400 SPM to optimize run time.
- Reverse blade rotation feature backs out jammed branches at the touch of an electronic push button.
- Blade tip protector shields cutting teeth from impact damage when working against stone retaining walls.
- Included 4.0 Ah XGT battery provides up to 75 minutes of continuous run time in low-speed mode.
Electric Motor Load Bench Telemetry
Shearing dense cedar hedges at 4400 SPM draws 16.2 Amps from the 40 Volt battery pack. Gear case surface temperature levels off at 118°F after 45 minutes of uninterrupted ornamental trimming. The reciprocating blade mechanism draws 480 Watts of continuous electrical power. Operating sound levels register an ultra-quiet 72 dBA at the operator ear.
Commercial Turf Route Maintenance Mandates
Commercial landscapers, hospital grounds crews, and municipal estate staff shape formal bushes without gas mix headaches using this battery kit. Do not use this trimmer for rough clearing of wild brambles or tree suckers exceeding 7/8-inch thickness because teeth will wedge. Never pressure-wash the tool chassis or battery dock.
- Spray the double-sided blades with resin remover and protective oil after each landscape shift.
- Check the blade guide bolts for proper clearance shimming every 30 days of active service.
- Wipe down the rubber handle grips and battery terminals with a dry clean rag each morning.
Commercial Guarantee Package Shipment Manifest
Makita protects this XGT hedge trimmer kit with a 3-Year commercial warranty covering the brushless motor, battery, and electronic charger. The kit arrives with the 24-inch hedge trimmer, one 40V max XGT 4.0 Ah battery, rapid charger, blade scabbard, and manual.
