2026 Makita XHU10SM1

18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Cordless 24 in Hedge Trimmer Kit (4.0Ah)

POWER: Power to cut thick branches 9/16" in diameter
SPEED: Makita-built motor delivers 2,700 SPM for increased cutting speed
DESIGN: 24" dual action double-sided steel blade provides optimal performance
ERGONOMICS: Compact and ergonomic design weighs up to 30% less than gas models
INCLUDES: 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery and charger

The 18V LXT® Cordless 24" Hedge Trimmer Kit (4.0Ah) (XHU10SM1) is part of Makita’s wide range of cordless outdoor power equipment. The XHU10SM1 Hedge Trimmer has a 24" blade for increased cutting capacity and a compact and ergonomic design that weighs up to 30% less than gas models.

It features a Makita-built motor that delivers 2,700 SPM for faster cutting speed when set on the high speed option. It has the power to cut thick branches 9/16" in diameter. The 24" dual-action double-sided steel blade provides optimal performance. The XHU10SM1 delivers up to 100 minutes of run time with 18V LXT® 4.0Ah battery (battery and charger included with kit).

Convenience features include a compact and ergonomic design at only 40-1/2" long, and a rubberized soft grip that provides increased comfort on the job.

The cordless XHU10SM1 has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, and no air filter or muffler to clean. And there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. Simply pick up your Hedge Trimmer, load an 18V LXT® battery, and the trimmer is ready to use.

It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging, and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.

TECHNOLOGY

LXT® Lithium-Ion
Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. 

Star Protection Computer Controls™
Makita cordless tools are engineered for industrial applications, and for added protection during the most demanding jobs Makita created STAR Protection Computer Controls™. STAR is communications technology that monitors conditions during use, allowing the tool and battery to exchange data to protect against overloading, overdischarging and overheating. If STAR detects conditions that threaten to overload, overdischarge or overheat the tool or battery, the tool will automatically stop. At that time the user can either restart the tool, change or charge the battery, and put the tool back to work. When you slide a Makita 18V LXT® battery with the STAR symbol onto a Makita tool that has either the STAR symbol or a yellow terminal, you are benefitting from STAR Protection Computer Controls™.

XPT™ Extreme Protection Technology
When the job takes your Makita tool into harsh conditions, Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) provides added protection. XPT™ is a series of integrated seals engineered to channel away dust and water for increased durability. Wherever the job takes you, Makita tools equipped with XPT™ are engineered for increased durability and longer tool life.

Features May Include: 

• No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts
• High performance with low noise levels
• Reduced maintenance lowers operating costs and minimizes down time
• Weighs up to 30% less than gas models
• 24" dual action double-sided steel blade provides optimal performance
• Power to cut thick branches 9/16" in diameter
• Makita-built motor delivers 2,700 SPM for increased cutting speed
• Up to 100 minutes of run time with 18V LXT® 4.0Ah battery
• Anti-vibration design for operator comfort
• Compact and ergonomic design at only 40-1/2" long
• Rubberized soft grip provides increased comfort on the job
• Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) engineered for improved dust and water resistance
• Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating
• 3-year limited warranty on tool, battery and charger
• Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers