Still good. Works well, with sufficient power reserves even for pruning. Good working progress when topiary on thuja. Very low vibrations. Unobtrusive noise. Somewhat uncomfortable switch. Moderate. Only a good 40 minutes runtime per battery charge. Battery capacity smaller than stated.
Makita DUH 523
Rechargeable battery operatedMore than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
Battery equipment2
Product details
Delivery contents:
- 1x Makita DUH 523 18V Li-Ion Battery - Hedge Trimmer (52 cm cutting length)
- 1x Makita BL 1850 B 5 Ah battery
- 1x Makita fast charger DC 18 RC
- 1x protective cover
Product description:
The DUH 523 from Makita is a powerful 18-volt cordless hedge trimmer with a cutting length of 52 cm. The machine is lightweight and easy to handle, featuring double-sided sharpened and easily replaceable stainless steel cutting blades. A rubber buffer in the motor housing ensures low-vibration operation, allowing for high cutting performance and reduced fatigue during use. The integrated battery capacity indicator helps monitor the remaining energy of the battery to prevent abrupt interruptions during work.
Technical specifications:
No-load stroke rate: 1,350 min-1
Battery voltage: 18 V
Cutting length: 520 mm
Max. branch thickness: 15 mm.
Sword length | 520 mm |
Cutting thickness | 15 mm |
Battery equipment | 1 battery supplied |
Charger equipment | Charger supplied |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger, Hedge shears, Rechargeable battery |
Item number | 20841365 |
Manufacturer | Makita |
Category | Hedge trimmers |
Manufacturer no. | DUH523 |
Release date | 11.5.2022 |
Hedge trimmer type | Cordless hedgecutters |
Sword length | 520 mm |
Cutting thickness | 15 mm |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery voltage | 18 V |
Capacity | 5 Ah |
Battery equipment | 1 battery supplied |
Charger equipment | Charger supplied |
Sound pressure level (LpA) | 77 dB |
Country of origin | Germany |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger, Hedge shears, Rechargeable battery |
Product Safety |
30-day right of return
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Hedge trimmers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Metabo0,2 %
- 3.Stihl0,3 %
- 4.Makita0,4 %
- 5.Bosch Professional0,7 %
- 6.Gardena0,8 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Einhell0 days
- 2.Bosch Home & Garden1 day
- 3.Gardena2 days
- 3.Makita2 days
- 3.Stihl2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Hedge trimmers» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 5.Bosch Home & Garden1,8 %
- 5.Bosch Professional1,8 %
- 7.Makita2,4 %
- 8.Stihl2,7 %
- 9.Metabo4,1 %