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Makita DUB186SF 18V Blower Kit review

Makita DUB186SF 18V Blower Kit

CHOICE Expert Rating

64%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very light and easy to wield, with no detectable vibration.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Performance in blowing leaves from grass was only just OK.
  • A lot of leaves (10% by weight) left behind when blowing leaves from grass.
  • Pressure must be constantly applied to the trigger, which can get tiring after a while.
  • Fairly noisy for the operator.
  • Fairly short battery life of 15 minutes.

Type

Blower type
Battery (cordless)
Vacuum function

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
64%
Performance score
52%
Ease of use score
87%
Vacuum performance score
N/A
Vacuum ease of use score
N/A
Noise at user's position and at 7.5m (dBA)
90 / 71

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$259.00

Specifications

Motor power / capacity
Not stated
Battery
18V Li-ion
Battery capacity (Ah)
3
Battery life / stated charge time (min)
15 / 60
Cord length (cm)
N/A
Claimed blow speed (km/h)
245
Claimed bag capacity (L)
N/A
Warranty (years)
3 years for blower (5 with registration); 2 years for battery and charger
Blower dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
86 x 15.5 x 21
Weight (kg)
2
Contents of packaging
Blower, battery, charger, blower manual, battery manual, charger manual, warranty
Country of origin
Thailand (blower); China (battery and charger)
Website
makita.com.au

Features

Detachable tube
Carry strap
Nose wheel

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