Makita’s GRU03 String Trimmer Achieves Gas Performance Without the Fumes
What do you look for in the best battery-powered string trimmer? Power? Speed? Cutting swath? Makita’s 40V lineup already includes a few string trimmers, but this model aims to raise the bar on all of these factors. We’re looking at the Makita GRU03 40V string trimmer to see what it has to offer compared to the brand’s past models.
Makita 40V String Trimmer Performance
- Model: Makita GRU03
- Brushless motor
- Power equivalent to a 30cc engine
- Variable speed trigger
- Three speed settings: 4600 / 5500 / 7000 RPM
- Automatic Torque Drive Technology mode
- Reverse function clears entangled weeds from line
The Makita GRU03 string trimmer uses a brushless motor to deliver power equivalent to a 30cc gas string trimmer. It features a variable speed trigger that lets you switch between three speed settings (4600, 5500, and 7000 RPM).
Makita also employs its Automatic Torque Drive Technology in this string trimmer. This mode automatically shifts between low and high speed to conserve runtime and add power where needed.
Additionally, there’s a forward and reverse function that lets you quickly clear entangled weeds and minimize downtime.
Makita 40V String Trimmer Design
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 75.3 x 9.2 x 7.1 inches
- Weight: 10.1 pounds bare; 12.3 pounds with battery
- 17-inch cutting swath
- Rapid-load bump and feed trimmer head
- Debris shield
- Loop handle with barrier bar
- IPX4 weather-resistant
- Compatible with 0.080 string trimmer line
- Onboard hex wrench storage
- Steel drive shaft
The GRU03 string trimmer has a cutting swath of 17 inches. It features a rapid-load bump and feed trimmer head that simplifies line reloading. It’s compatible with 0.080-inch trimmer line.
Like most string trimmers, this one has a debris shield that catches any debris that would fly toward you while in use. There’s also a loop handle on the shaft that includes a barrier bar for compatibility with brush cutter blades.
Makita 40V String Trimmer Price
This string trimmer retails for $429 as a bare tool and $589 as a kit, which includes a 40V 4.0Ah battery and charger. Makita backs your purchase with a 3-year warranty on the tool, battery, and charger.
