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Makita XBU02PT 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Blower Kit, Teal, (5.0Ah)
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Brand | Makita |
Color | Teal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 18 Volts |
Form Factor | Handheld |
Special Feature | Cordless |
Air Flow Capacity | 473 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Noise Level | 61 dB |
Included Components | (2) 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery (BL1850B); 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Dual Port Charger (DC18RD) |
Item Weight | 16.9 Pounds |
About this item
- Delivers up to 28 minutes of run time at mid-speed (15,800 RPM) using two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries
- BL Brushless motor delivers up to 120 MPH air velocity and 473 CFM of air volume
- Sound pressure rating of 61 dB(A); measured per ANSI B 175.2 standard
- Zero emissions and reduced maintenance; no need for gas or oil
- 6-stage air velocity/volume selection dial with variable speed control trigger
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Product information
Brand | Makita |
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Color | Teal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 18 Volts |
Form Factor | Handheld |
Special Feature | Cordless |
Air Flow Capacity | 473 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Noise Level | 61 dB |
Included Components | (2) 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah Battery (BL1850B); 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Dual Port Charger (DC18RD) |
Item Weight | 16.9 Pounds |
Material | Plastic |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Model Name | Makita XBU02PT 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Blower Kit (5.0Ah) |
Style | Kit with two 5.0Ah batteries |
Product Dimensions | 12"L x 12"W x 12"H |
Speed | 15800 RPM |
Item Weight | 16.9 pounds |
Manufacturer | Makita |
ASIN | B01N7MX7YG |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Item model number | XBU02PT |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,704 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #58 in Leaf Blowers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Landscapers & contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE that includes the 18V x2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless blower. With zero emissions & lower noise, The 18V x2 (36V) cordless blower is a welcome solution for clean-up applications. It's powered by two 18V LXT batteries for maximum power & run time, but without leaving the 18V battery platform. With the efficient Makita BL Brushless motor, the blower delivers longer run time, increased power & speed, & longer tool life. XBU02PT model is a kit & includes the blower, two fast-charging 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah batteries & an efficient 18V Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger. Makita’s efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use forup to 50% longer run timeper battery charge than similar non-brushless tools. Electronic controls efficiently use battery energy to match the changing demands of the application for increased power & speed when needed. With no carbon brushes, the Makita BL Brushless motor runs cooler & more efficiently for longer life. When powered by two 18V 5.0Ah batteries, The efficient brushless motor delivers to 28 Min of run-time on dial setting #3 on a single charge. The XBU02PT features Makita extreme Protection Technology (XPT). XPT is a protective seal inside the tool, & is engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions by channeling water & dust from key internal components.
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Drying power | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.9 | — | — | — |
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power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | — | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
voltage | 18 volts | 18 volts | 18 volts | 18 volts | 40 volts | 18 volts |
speed | 15800 rpm | — | 180 miles per hour | 18000 rpm | — | 120 miles per hour |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
noise level | 61 decibels | — | — | 94 decibels | — | 78 decibels |
weight | 16.9 pounds | 4.1 pounds | — | 570 grams | 9.77 pounds | 11.2 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, power, and value of the leaf blower. For example, they mention it's pretty good at doing its job, has six settings that are more than adequate for any job, and is well worth the price. They're also happy with ease of use, noise, and speed. That said, opinions are mixed on weight and battery life.
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Customers like the power of the leaf blower. For example, they say it's powerful enough for normal around the house tasks, has enough power to do most jobs, and has a reasonable battery life. Some say that it has good power and velocity. That said, some say that the blower is meant for heavy duty use and has the blowing force of a gas blower, with no gas smell left over.
"...force, but whatever it is, the Makita seems to be able to push small rocks more efficiently than the EGO – again, both can do the job, but the speed..." Read more
"...This one blows them all away, pun not intended. This blower will move piles of leaves, blow twigs and leaves off the roof 15' away, clear gutters..." Read more
"lightweight, sturdy and powerful" Read more
"...It moves and incredible amount of air, if that's what you need to do this is the tool for you." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the leaf blower. They mention that it works great, has six settings that are more than adequate for any job, and has no complaints with the product. Customers also say that it is reliable, well-made, and heavy-duty.
"...The LED on the EGO battery (even though facing backwards) acts as a useful light when blowing in darkness. *..." Read more
"...leaves, blow twigs and leaves off the roof 15' away, clear gutters with industrial strength, glow sand and gravel like it's paper, and even blow..." Read more
"lightweight, sturdy and powerful" Read more
"...No exhaust fumes.Makita has a good and easy to use battery system." Read more
Customers like the noise of the leaf blower. They say it is relatively quiet, and doesn't stink at all.
"No messing with fussy gas engines. Much quieter...." Read more
"...Sound - is relatively quiet. With my commercial backpack unit I had to wear over-ear muffs. No need for any ear protection with this unit...." Read more
"...It was much quieter than the smaller one. I looked it up and the small one had 93 decibels and the larger one only had 60+...." Read more
"Quiet yet powerful enough for most home owners. No more worries about gasoline spilling and no pulling a cord to try getting it started...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the leaf blower. They mention that it has variable speed settings, which works well, and is easy to manipulate with a flip of the thumb wheel. They appreciate the six different blower speed settings and the responsive power control. The sound is relatively quiet, and the performance is absolutely awesome.
"...Big plus to have nice responsive power control.Sound - is relatively quiet...." Read more
"...The variable speed is helpful as you can run it at less than maximum output and greatly extend battery life...." Read more
"...This makes it so that you can dial in the exact max speed you want for the job and your comfort level, and get a lot more life out of the charge by..." Read more
"...It is balanced and has good power and velocity. The variable speed can be nice in certain circumstances...." Read more
Customers find the leaf blower convenient, easy to use, and enjoyable to use. They mention that the speed works well and is easy to manipulate with a flip of the thumb. They also say the battery system is easy and convenient to charge. Customers also mention that it's easy to pick up and go, making it much more proficient. They say it'll blow leaves off their porch and deck.
"...No exhaust fumes.Makita has a good and easy to use battery system." Read more
"...yard device and I’m very pleased with the output, duration and ease of use.Why did I choose Makita?..." Read more
"...It is so quick and convenient to use that I find myself using it almost daily to clear grass clippings, clear the back deck real quick, etc...." Read more
"This was easy, open the box, charge the battery and blow. We have two batteries and two chargers...." Read more
Customers like the value of the leaf blower. For example, they say it's well worth the price, has 2x batteries and a dual charger, and is a nice product.
"...EGO is a great value that includes battery and charger...." Read more
"Very nice unit at a good price @ $279.00 . I have several other Makita tools and this one fits in perfectly as far as the quality and power goes...." Read more
"...you get the 6.0 Ah Makita, Ginuwine batteries I know the batteries are a little expensive...." Read more
"Great product, powerful, but it did not come with the shoulders strap. (it would be helpful with the strap)" Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the leaf blower. Some mention that it lasts a long time on lower speed settings, while others say that it eats through batteries quick.
"...On 3, battery lasts a long time, almost same on 4. On 6, not so much. I don't time it, but I can ususally finish even a larger job on 3...." Read more
"...At the max speed, the battery died in ~20 min. See the picture of leaf piles - that took two charges, so this is not for maintaining the large yard...." Read more
"...battery powered yard device and I’m very pleased with the output, duration and ease of use.Why did I choose Makita?..." Read more
"...The only issue I have is that the batteries did not last a real long time, but thankful I have 25 batteries since all my equipment is Mikita battery..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the leaf blower. Some mention it's fairly light, while others say it'll be heavy with the two batteries. The handle makes it easy to maneuver, and the variable speed wheel is nice. However, some customers say it is somewhat heavy, so they end up changing hands fairly often.
"lightweight, sturdy and powerful" Read more
"So it’s a great product as far as power goes. I like the variable speed wheel and the weight...." Read more
"...It really is the most powerful blower I've ever used.It's somewhat heavy, so I end up changind hands fairly often, but it's not an issue for me..." Read more
"Fairly light weight. Great power." Read more
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Now that I have been using this EGO blower daily for roughly 3 months now, I can honestly say that I miss my Makita. At first, I didn’t know why, but then I felt compelled to identify the differences and reasons why the Makita offers a better user experience for my needs - repeat, for my needs. Do not read further if all you care about is performance - it will bore you. But the following (in order of importance) is why I have come to appreciate the design of the Makita XBU02Z.
Air velocity/focus - EGO has been boasting CFM, and I don’t doubt that it’s important for leaf blowing, but the energy of the Makita seems to be more focused, like a flashlight that throws. On low, the Makita blows small rocks with less effort, and would create havoc on shoes, slippers, and other items near the garage entry. I don’t get that same effect with the EGO unless set to at least medium speed – in fact, any speed less than medium and it feels like I’m carrying a carpet dryer. Could the extra claimed air velocity of the Makita make that much difference? Observations: 1) the business end of the Makita is smaller in diameter than the EGO, 2) the Makita has 3 aggressively angled turbine blades as opposed to the EGO’s 12, and 3) RPM. Actually, when you look at the turbine on both blowers, it’s hard to believe something so small can generate so much force, but whatever it is, the Makita seems to be able to push small rocks more efficiently than the EGO – again, both can do the job, but the speed on the EGO needs to be increased at the cost of noise, which leads me to my next point.
Noise – All the crap that blows in during the day gets blown back out before I close my garage at dusk. Well, this is where my neighbors hate me even more now. Both blowers are relatively loud, but the tone on the EGO, in my opinion, is perceivably louder with an element of high frequency that is more piercing, shrill, and fatiguing (and this is on low speed). This may be attributed to the fact that it has an open intake design which is great for airflow, but exposes the turbine more than the Makita, and hence the noise. The turbine on the Makita is enclosed deeper within the shell, and the inside of the intake appears to be lined with foam, likely in place to help reduce noise. At higher speeds, things only get worse for both blowers, but the high frequency on the EGO is harsher to my ears.
Trigger response – the EGO has both a start and stop delay that is too long. IMO, it’s not even a soft start – it’s a start delay. To make matters worse, the EGO continues blowing after the trigger is released for a debatable amount of time, and can be annoying because there are times where you just need to cut power immediately, like when things unexpectedly get blown or toppled over. I have since learned to release the trigger and point the EGO in a different direction if this situation arises, but sometimes other things get blown. I cannot think of any reasonable explanation why it was designed this way. On the other hand, the Makita trigger behaves much like its power tool cousins – start response is almost instant, and releasing the trigger immediately cuts power to the motor (sorry, no electric brake).
Variable speed - Adjusting speed on the EGO requires two hands, whereas the Makita has a thumbwheel speed dial. I did not realize how much I used the variable speed on the Makita until I found myself constantly reaching for the speed lever on the EGO. In addition, the trigger on the Makita is also variable albeit sensitive; therefore, you have the ability to set the maximum speed with the thumb dial, and the ability to control that maximum speed with one hand. Makita’s motto should be, “Control beyond belief.” Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Speed selection – The EGO has a variable speed lever from low to high; however, there seems to be a considerable jump between high and turbo. The Makita has 6 equally spaced speeds. Using the same scale on the EGO would yield speeds 1 through 4 for the adjustment lever, and speed 6 for turbo. There is no speed 5, which at times I seek. This makes me wonder how many users actually find the high setting on the EGO adequate for leaf blowing. I mostly observe turbo used when reviewers are demonstrating leaf blowing capabilities.
Winning points on the EGO: 1) The open air intake design, tends not to suck my clothes in as much as the Makita, which could be partially due to the horizontal support that runs towards the battery area… or because the CFM ratings are not correct. Makita was constantly sucking my shirt/shorts, but that’s my fault for wearing baggy clothes. 2) The push or thrust back feels less on the EGO, which means less fatigue on your arm and wrist. Maybe this is due to the intake design, but from what I remember, the Makita felt as though it would be more fun on a skateboard. 3) The LED on the EGO battery (even though facing backwards) acts as a useful light when blowing in darkness. *Idea alert for Makita – incorporate LED on front of blower! 4) The turbo button is very convenient for quickly dislodging stubborn items. 5) EGO is a great value that includes battery and charger. The Makita bare blower is currently priced at $259, but value is in the eye of the beholder and this is a product review so I’m not taking away any stars.
I do not use blowers for extended periods so I cannot comment on the weight and balance. I didn’t notice anything considerable, so I suppose that’s a good thing.
Am I saying Makita is better than EGO? Absolutely not. Both will get the job done, but with the Makita, I felt more connected and in control of the tool. Perhaps I would not have noticed the nuances of the EGO if I actually used the blower for what it was intended to do – blow leaves during the day. If you just need a blower or perhaps some other cordless OPE tools, I would recommend EGO; however, if you are already invested in the Makita 18V platform and do not need a mower, you may want to seriously consider the Makita XBU02Z.
So now the Makita XBU02Z blower is back in my Amazon cart, and I’m just waiting for the price to drop near or under $200... c’mon Amazon, I’m waiting!
It's somewhat heavy, so I end up changind hands fairly often, but it's not an issue for me. A smaller person or possibly a woman with smaller hands might not find it as well fitted, but to be this powerful, it is what it is.
For me, it's a true game changer of a blower.
It's adjustable. I usually use it on 3 or 4 (of 6). When I really need to move something, of if there are piles of wet leaves or something, or gutters, then I use 5 or 6. On 3, battery lasts a long time, almost same on 4. On 6, not so much. I don't time it, but I can ususally finish even a larger job on 3. On 6, I'm sure to have a second set of batteries charged. But, small price to pay for the power of this blower.
I've had it for about 3 months, and use it daily (weekly now that it's winter).
Update (Nov 1, 2023): The leaves are starting to fall. This year, the leaves are sticky from tree infection so it's really difficult to blow them off from the lawn. At the max speed, the battery died in ~20 min. See the picture of leaf piles - that took two charges, so this is not for maintaining the large yard. It's good thing that I have a small yard, though I am getting better at using it more efficiently. I still use this blower to clear saw dust from the garage - this is awesome for that.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
Update (Nov 1, 2023): The leaves are starting to fall. This year, the leaves are sticky from tree infection so it's really difficult to blow them off from the lawn. At the max speed, the battery died in ~20 min. See the picture of leaf piles - that took two charges, so this is not for maintaining the large yard. It's good thing that I have a small yard, though I am getting better at using it more efficiently. I still use this blower to clear saw dust from the garage - this is awesome for that.
Makita has a good and easy to use battery system.
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Shame it comes with a 110 supply in a 240 supply country and I had to spend more on the right charging unit.
Unless you want to Pratt around getting a converter- Just buy the 240 charger