2026 Makita GRU07T

40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 18 in Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer Kit (5.0Ah)

POWER: Makita-built brushless motor delivers power of a 35cc gas string trimmer
VERSATILITY: Dual rotation rotates trimmer head clockwise or counterclockwise for less grass on sidewalks
DESIGN: High torque gear ratio powers through overgrown grass with 20% more torque
EFFICIENCY: Rapid load bump & feed trimmer head line loads in seconds with 3 easy steps: align, feed and twist
INCLUDES: (2) 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery, charger, shoulder strap

The 40V max XGT® 18" Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer (GRU07) is engineered to provide the power equivalent to a 35cc string trimmer, but with lower noise, less maintenance, zero emissions, and no pull starts. The GRU07 features a dual rotation feature that rotates the trimmer head clockwise or counterclockwise for less grass on sidewalks.

The 18” Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer features high torque gear ratios that power through overgrown grass with 20% more torque*. It features a cruise control lever with a variable speed trigger for controlled cutting speed and a high torque boost mode for cutting dense material. The GRU07 features a steel-drive shaft for less vibration and longer equipment life. The string trimmer features a rapid load bump & feed trimmer head line loads in seconds with 3 easy steps: align, feed, and twist.

Convenience features include a high visibility string trimmer guard for improved cutting visibility, an adjustable loop handle for operator comfort, and a 5" high capacity trimmer head pre-loaded with a .105" trimmer line.

The 18” Dual Rotation, High Torque String Trimmer is part of Makita’s XGT® line of outdoor power equipment offering and offers high performance with low noise levels, and gives the user greater convenience with no gas, emissions, oil mixing, or pull starts.

XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries, and chargers utilizing 40V max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart, and outlast the rest.

TECHNOLOGY

XGT®
XGT® is a new 40V | 80V max system of cordless equipment and tools. XGT outpowers, outsmarts, and outlasts the rest. Through Makita’s innovative engineering, the technology within XGT will lead to creating the equipment and tools of the future

Features May Include:

• OUTPOWER: Makita-built brushless motor delivers power of a 35cc gas string trimmer
• OUTSMART: Dual rotation rotates trimmer head clockwise or counterclockwise for less grass on sidewalks
• OUTLAST: High torque gear ratio powers through overgrown grass with 20% more torque*
• No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts
• High performance with low noise levels
• Reduced maintenance lowers operating costs and minimizes down time
• 18" cutting swath for increased productivity
• Steel drive shaft for less vibration and longer equipment life
• Cruise control lever with variable speed trigger for controlled cutting speed
• High torque boost mode for cutting dense material
• High visibility string trimmer guard for improved cutting visibility
• Adjustable loop handle for operator comfort
• Includes 5" high capacity trimmer head pre-loaded with .105" trimmer line
• Rapid load bump & feed trimmer head line loads in seconds with 3 easy steps: align, feed and twist
• IPX4 weather-resistant construction for durability and long life
• The digital communication within XGT® optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applications
• The digital communication within XGT® actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating
• XGT® Tools and Batteries are designed with a multi-layer contact interface for more constant power delivery to take on high-current demands
• XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications
• The XGT® Rapid Charger with dual-fan design circulates air through the battery to cool the battery and circuit board quickly for faster charging
• The XGT® Rapid Charger’s digital display indicates battery charge level (-80%, +80%, 100%)
• The XGT® Rapid Charger’s built-in chip thoroughly communicates during the charging process to control current, voltage, and temperature for more efficient charging
• Compatible with Makita® 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 3-year limited warranty on tool, battery and charger