Archived from the Tools In Action forum (Makita). This thread is read-only.
Hi there. I have Makita cordless tools and wanted to get the 36v trimmer power head that accepts attachments . They make a few attachments and the manual says the shaft is only approved for the listed attachments, all by Makita. I know other brands accept universal attachments and many attachments are designed to fit any brand.
Can I fit universal attachments on it?
A more general question: is there a downside to these modular systems over using a dedicated trimmer?
I dont know about the attachments, but keep in mind that you need two 18V batteries to run a 36V tool. So atleast 4 18V batteries and a dual charger to keep them running for any real work.
Yes, I will have 4 batteries and a dual charger.
I don’t think they are because the Makita attachments are insanely overpriced. They wouldn’t ask so much if tool would accept other brands attachments.
Again, I dont have any experience with these, but usually anything thats cheap and says “universal” on it, is total garbage. Also, if a store anywhere near you has one, go in and check if a universal attachment fits.
Received the string trimmer combo. Just ripped through a whole bunch of weeds and grass, and chopped down some real brush. Also got the 36v blower. Might just beat this yard into shape at long last.
Felt like Superman today.
Makita’s drive shaft uses a spline coupling
(might even be same as torx bits)
the rest use square drive.
seems Makita is only brand using the spline