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
Capacity3
Charger equipment2
Product details
Scope of delivery:
- 1x Makita DUH 523 18V Li-Ion battery hedge trimmer (52 cm cutting length)
- 1x Makita BL 1850 B - 18 Volt 5.0 Ah battery
- 1x Plastic protective cap
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 in work.
Technical specifications:
No-load stroke rate: 1350 min-1
Cutting length: 52 cm
Max. branch thickness: 15 mm
Dimensions (L/W/H): 876 / 195 / 193 mm
Weight (without battery): 3.3 kg.
Sword length | 520 mm |
Cutting thickness | 15 mm |
Battery equipment | 1 battery supplied |
Charger equipment | No charger supplied |
Scope of delivery | 1x Makita DUH 523 18V Li-Ion cordless hedge trimmer (52 cm cutting length), 1 x Makita BL 1850 B - 18 Volt 5.0 Ah battery, 1x plastic protective cap |
Item number | 20843089 |
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 |
Spacing between teeth | 26 mm |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery voltage | 18 V |
Capacity | 5 Ah |
Battery life | 77 min |
Battery system | Makita LXT 18V |
Battery equipment | 1 battery supplied |
Charger equipment | No charger supplied |
Sound pressure level (LpA) | 77 dB |
CO₂ emissions | 21,43 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,54 |
Scope of delivery | 1x Makita DUH 523 18V Li-Ion cordless hedge trimmer (52 cm cutting length), 1 x Makita BL 1850 B - 18 Volt 5.0 Ah battery, 1x plastic protective cap |
Weight | 3.30 kg |
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 Professional0,8 %
- 6.Bosch Home & Garden0,9 %
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.Gardena0 days
- 3.Bosch Home & Garden2 days
- 3.Makita2 days
- 3.Stihl2 days
- 6.Bosch Professional3 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Hedge trimmers» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 6.Bosch Professional2 %
- 7.Stihl2,1 %
- 8.Makita2,5 %
- 9.Metabo4,1 %
- 10.Husqvarna4,6 %