Makita XRU23SM1 18V LXT 13 in
#15 in BatteryFull review
A light, well balanced 13 in. trimmer for Makita 18V owners with small to medium yards. Without LXT batteries already, bigger swath trimmers cost less.
Amazon $259$259
3.0/5
A light, simple trimmer for small lawns and edges, sold and serviced by Stihl dealers.
- 11 inSwath
- .080 inLine
- 5.9 lb (without battery)Weight
Check price at STIHL$189.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- At 5.9 lb before the battery it is easy for anyone to handle
- Adjustable shaft fits users of different heights
- Tap the head on the ground to feed more line
- Backed by Stihl’s dealer network for setup and service
Cons
- Only 25 minutes on the AK 10 battery in the base kit
- 11 in. swath means many passes on a larger lawn
- Thin .080 in. line suits grass more than tough weeds
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | FSA 57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 11 in |
| Largest line | .080 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 36 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 72 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Runtime | 25 min |
| Build | |
| Weight | 5.9 lb (without battery) |
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