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Makita DUH602Z 18V with a 60 cm blade
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The DUH602Z is Makita's long blade option for people who already have 18V LXT batteries on the shelf. Its headline is a 60 cm stainless steel blade, which is the sort of length that makes a long boundary hedge feel shorter. It arrives as the machine only, with no battery or charger, so it makes most sense as an addition to an existing Makita kit rather than a first cordless tool.
- Blade length
- 60 cm
- Cutting capacity
- Not stated
- Voltage
- 18 V LXT
- Weight
- 3.54 kg
- Battery and charger
- Not included
In its favour
- The 60 cm blade is the longest stated for an 18V tool in this guide, so wide hedges take fewer passes.
- The listing gives a cutting rate of up to 4,400 cuts per minute for a quick, clean pass.
- A listed weight of 3.54 kg is light for a 60 cm blade, which helps on long sessions.
Good to know
- Sold as the machine only, so you need Makita 18V LXT batteries and a charger.
- The listing does not state the tooth gap, so the thickest stem it will take is unknown.
Our take
What the 60 cm blade changes
Blade length is the main reason to pick this model. Each sweep of a 60 cm bar clears more of the hedge face than a 45 or 52 cm blade, so a straight run of privet, beech or laurel needs fewer passes. The trade is control: a long bar is less nimble around rounded shrubs and topiary, where a shorter tool is easier to steer.
Amazon lists the blade as stainless steel and the cutting rate as 0 to 4,400 cuts per minute. A higher stroke rate generally helps the blades slice cleanly rather than tear, which matters on hedges that are cut several times a season.
Weight and handling
The listed item weight is 3.54 kg, and the package dimensions are 113.5 cm long. For a tool with a 60 cm bar, that is a manageable figure, though the battery adds to it and the listing does not say by how much. Long hedge sessions are tiring with any trimmer, so plan breaks if you are cutting above shoulder height.
The listing does not give a tooth gap or maximum branch thickness. That leaves an open question for anyone tackling old, woody growth, where a stated capacity helps you decide whether a pruning saw is needed first.
Batteries and running costs
Because this is the bare tool, the real cost depends on what you already own. Makita 18V LXT packs from drills or other garden tools will fit, and the listing does not mention any newer battery restrictions. If you have no LXT batteries at all, you will need to budget for a battery and a charger as well.
Against the other trimmers in the guide
The Makita DUH523RF uses the same 18V platform with a shorter 52 cm blade and comes with a 3.0 Ah battery, so it is the easier choice if you want something in the box. The Greenworks 40V 61 cm bundle offers a similar blade length and a stated 27 mm gap, plus a pole tool, but it moves you onto a different battery system.
Verdict
Choose the DUH602Z if you already run Makita 18V LXT batteries and spend most of your hedge time on long, flat faces where a 60 cm bar earns its keep. If you are starting from scratch, the DUH523RF with its included battery is simpler, and if you also need reach for tall hedges, look at the Greenworks bundle.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless hedge trimmers
Amazon listing title: Hedge Trimmer 18V LXT 60 cm (Machine only) - MAKITA DUH602Z