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Makita expands outdoor LXT range

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Makita expands outdoor LXT range: Leading power tool manufacturer Makita UK has introduced a new cordless lawnmower to its growing line-up of outdoor equipment. The 36V DLM538 LXT is a 530mm Lawnmower powered by two 18V LXT Li-Ion batteries in series to drive a powerful 36V motor and is ideal for public spaces and residential areas.

Featuring a 70-litre grass collection box, Makita’s latest lawnmower tackles areas up to 800m2 with ease, so operators can cover vast areas without being constrained by trailing cables or mains power supply. With high no load speeds of up to 3,000rpm, this four-in-one machine offers cutting, collecting, mulching and rear discharge options.

Makita expands outdoor LXT range

Makita expands outdoor LXT range

This IPX4-rated mower is designed for British working conditions. The cutting deck is water resistant, and its large, high grip tyres offer improved ground contact to sustain high performance when working over muddy or uneven and bumpy terrain. The machine also features a 10-stage cutting height adjustment (20mm – 100mm) so that users can ensure the machine is optimised for the working conditions.

Operators can expect Makita’s customary attention to user comfort and handling with design features such as tool-less handle height adjustment, rubberised soft grip, and soft start technology included. For ease, the grass box has a grass level indicator to signal the correct time for emptying.

Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita said: “Makita is committed to developing outdoor equipment that meets the needs of professional users. We are delighted to add further products to this segment, offering professional landscapers and groundskeepers with even more solutions when working on site. The DLM538 is powered by Makita’s leading LXT cordless technology – a battery platform spanning over 300 products, affording users with freedom from trailing cables, more flexibility and increased safety, as there is no need transport fuel and no emissions are released during operation.”

The DLM538 joins an expanding collection of outdoor equipment from the specialist manufacturer as part of its wider LXT battery platform, which has been developed to offer professionals with the ability to easily swap between tasks and tools on site. To find out more about Makita and its latest products, visit: www.makitauk.com.

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Makita expands LXT range

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Makita expands LXT range: Makita UK is dedicated to offering professionals a wide range of power tools and garden machinery products that they can rely on across any task. As part of the company’s ongoing mission to expand its cordless offering, Makita has launched the LM001CZ 36V LXT Brushless Lawnmower.

For professional landscapers and groundskeepers, having the freedom to move around the work area without restriction is key to achieving quality results. The LM001CZ is powered by Makita’s leading LXT cordless technology so it offers maximum flexibility and increased safety, as there is no need to transport fuel and no emissions are released during operation.

Makita expands LXT range

Makita expands LXT range

The LM001CZ is powered by a 36V high power drive system using Makita’s portable power packs (backpack battery systems) for long, continuous mowing. Operators can choose between the PDC01 that utilises four replaceable 18V LXT batteries or the PDC1200 33Ah solid state battery. To maximise productivity further, the LM001CZ can deliver high no load speeds of up to 2,800rpm. With three cutting modes to choose from and the ability to adjust the cutting height (20mm – 100mm) to suit the terrain, users can ensure the machine is optimised to suit its working environment.

Mark Earles, Business Development Manager for garden machinery at Makita said: “The LM001CZ is a durable machine, meaning users do not have to worry about expensive ongoing maintenance costs. We know that when working outdoors, machines need to be able to withstand the unpredictable British weather, which is why the LM001CZ has been designed with IPX4 rating for improved water resistance. It also features a robust steel cutting deck and built-in ball bearings on the axels for added durability.”

The LM001CZ has been designed to ensure operator comfort and control with two stage handle height adjustment and soft start technology. The self-propelled function also minimises user fatigue – and it can be easily turned on using a switch lever. For ease, the grass box has a grass level indicator to signal the correct time for emptying.

The LM001CZ joins Makita’s extensive range of over 270 LXT cordless products, enabling users to easily swap between tasks and tools on site. To find out more about Makita and its LXT machines visit: www.makitauk.com

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