Makita DUP181 18V LXT Cordless Pruning Shears, Brushless, 30 mm, Body Only

The Makita DUP181 18V LXT cordless pruning shears are a lightweight, professional battery-powered pruning tool designed for precise cutting of branches in gardens, orchards, vineyards and landscaped areas. Equipped with a brushless motor and a maximum cutting capacity of 30 mm, these electric pruning shears provide consistent cutting performance for demanding gardening and landscape maintenance tasks.

The Makita DUP181 features four adjustable blade opening positions, an ergonomic grip with a 125 mm circumference and an integrated sensor that synchronises blade movement with the trigger. These features provide responsive control when cutting branches of different thicknesses.

Brushless Motor and 30 mm Cutting Capacity

The brushless motor provides efficient power delivery and eliminates the need for carbon brush replacement.

The pruning shears can cut branches up to 30 mm in diameter, making them suitable for routine pruning and maintenance of various trees, shrubs and woody plants.

Cutting performance depends on the hardness, condition and structure of the branch.

Four Adjustable Blade Opening Positions

The four adjustable blade opening positions allow the operator to adapt the cutting opening to different branch sizes.

Using a smaller opening for thinner branches reduces unnecessary blade movement and can improve efficiency during repetitive pruning work.

The integrated sensor synchronises blade movement with the trigger, delivering responsive control even at low operating speeds.

Ergonomic Handle for Comfortable Pruning

The slim ergonomic grip has a circumference of 125 mm, providing comfortable handling and precise tool control.

The lightweight construction helps reduce hand fatigue during repetitive cutting operations in gardens, orchards and other outdoor working environments.

With a tool weight of only 0.76 kg without a battery, the DUP181 is designed for convenient handheld operation.

Standby Mode and Electric Brake

The integrated standby mode allows the tool to be placed in a suitable holster between pruning tasks after following the manufacturer's operating procedure.

An electric brake helps stop blade movement quickly, providing additional operational control.

Convenient Blade Maintenance

The DUP181 is designed for straightforward routine maintenance.

Tool-free external lubrication allows lubricant to be applied without dismantling the tool.

The cutting depth adjustment can also be performed after blade replacement to help maintain accurate blade operation.

XPT Protection and Battery Management

Makita's eXtreme Protection Technology (XPT) is designed to improve resistance to dust and water ingress during outdoor operation.

The battery protection system helps protect the battery against overload, overdischarge and overheating.

The tool operates on the Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion battery platform.

Key Features

• Professional Makita DUP181 18V LXT cordless pruning shears.
• Efficient brushless motor.
• Maximum branch cutting diameter: 30 mm.
• Four adjustable blade opening positions.
• Integrated sensor synchronising the blade with trigger operation.
• Precise blade response at low operating speeds.
• Ergonomic grip with 125 mm circumference.
• Standby mode for convenient handling between tasks.
• Tool-free external blade lubrication.
• Cutting depth adjustment after blade replacement.
• Electric brake.
• XPT dust and water protection technology.
• Battery protection against overload, overdischarge and overheating.
• Compact dimensions: 300 × 75 × 113 mm.
• Tool weight without battery: 0.76 kg.
• Battery and charger not included.

Applications & Usage

The Makita DUP181 cordless electric pruning shears are designed for professional branch pruning, garden maintenance, orchard care and landscaping.

Orchards: Suitable for pruning branches of fruit trees within the tool's 30 mm cutting capacity.

Vineyards: Practical for repetitive pruning of vine shoots and woody stems of suitable thickness.

Gardens and parks: Can be used for maintaining shrubs, ornamental plants and suitable tree branches.

Professional landscaping: Adjustable blade openings support efficient cutting of branches with different diameters.

Property maintenance: Cordless operation allows convenient work around gardens, green spaces and outdoor properties.

Select the appropriate blade opening for the branch. Do not exceed the 30 mm maximum cutting diameter, and keep hands away from the cutting area. Before cleaning, lubricating or changing blades, remove the battery and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.

This is a body-only version. The battery and charger are not included.