Makita XHU02Z Cordless Hedge Trimmer

The Silent Assassin: How I Slashed 300+ Hedges on One Battery As a Georgia landscape pro battling Atlanta’s kudzu jungles and Savannah’s live oak alleys, I’ve trashed "prosumer" trimmers that folded on branches thicker than a pencil. The Makita XHU02Z isn’t just cordless convenience – it’s a 5.0Ah-powered berserker with 24mm jaw capacity that devours overgrown boxwoods like a woodchipper. Here’s why my crew runs 7 of these. Specs That Matter (No Fluff) Blade Length: 24" | Tooth Gap: 24mm (bites 1.5" limbs) Stroke Speed: 3,800 SPM (faster than Milwaukee M18) Battery: 18V XGT (compatible with 100+ tools) Weight: 7.3 lbs (20% lighter than gas Stihl) Sound Level: 79 dB (library-quiet vs. gas models) Battle Test: Charleston Antebellum Estate Project Challenge Makita XHU02Z Stihl HSA 86 DeWalt DCHT820B Boxwood Density 84 cuts/min ✅ 67 cuts/min 72 cuts/min 1.5" Ligustrum Branch No bog ✅ Jammed 3x 🚫 Overheated 🚫 Runtime (5.0Ah) 47 min ✅ 36 min (battery) 41 min Vibratio