Part of makita's 18v lxt cordless platform, the dux18 is a split shaft power head which was designed to be a basic, cost competitive model but with all the flexibility afforded by the makita garden multi tool attachments. Compatible with accessories such as hedge trimmer, line trimmer, brush cutter and pole saw attachments, the dux18 has a soft start brushless motor, electric brake, variable speed control, aft technology and constant speed control to ensure consistent performance under load. Accessories can be attached and removed without need for additional tools. Features benefits bull brushless motor bull loop handle bull overload protection bull electric brake bull variable speed control bull soft start bull constant speed control bull active feedback sensing technology aft shuts down the tool if rotation speed drops suddenly bull multi tool system – versatile optional attachments for a range of applications bull attachments can be swapped over without tools specifications bull battery voltage 18v bull battery type makita lxt lithium ion bull maximum output 470 w bull no load speed hi 0 9,700 rpm bull no load speed lo 0 6,800 rpm bull net weight 2.8 10.3 kg contents bull dux18z cordless power head bare tool bull shoulder strap bull hex wrench bull accessory bag bull no battery bull no charger