Collection: Makita

The key difference between Makita 18V, 18V×2 (36V) and 40V blowers is the balance of power, runtime and portability. Makita 18V LXT blowers are compact and lightweight, perfect for quick clean‑ups and small to medium yards when you want maximum convenience and shared batteries across your 18V tools. Stepping up to Makita 18V×2 (36V) twin‑battery blowers delivers more air volume and longer runtime, making them a better choice for larger blocks and heavier leaf loads while still using your existing 18V batteries. Makita 40V XGT blowers sit at the top of the range, offering the most power and sustained performance for demanding jobs, commercial use and big properties – ideal if you want petrol‑like blowing force without the fuel, fumes or pull‑start.

Makita cordless blowers deliver impressive power for residential and light commercial work and, in many cases, feel just as strong as smaller gas handhelds for everyday leaf and debris clearing. High‑performance 18V×2 (36V) and 40V XGT models combine high air volume with fast air speed, easily moving wet autumn leaves on paths, driveways and lawns – without fuel, fumes or pull‑starts. However, if you regularly tackle very heavy, wet leaf piles over large areas or need maximum blowing force all day long, a high‑end petrol blower will still outperform any cordless unit, including Makita.

How long a Makita cordless blower battery lasts depends on the model, battery size and power setting, but you can generally expect around 10–20 minutes of continuous runtime on full power and significantly longer on lower speeds. Compact 18V blowers often give 8–12 minutes on high with a 4.0–5.0Ah battery, while newer 18V and 18V×2 (36V) models can deliver 20+ minutes on high and well over an hour on low for lighter clean‑ups.

Makita cordless blowers require much less maintenance than petrol blowers. With a Makita battery blower there’s no fuel mixing, oil changes, spark plugs or carburettor servicing – you simply keep the battery charged, clear dust from the air inlets and nozzle, and store the tool in a dry place. In contrast, petrol blowers need regular engine maintenance, fresh fuel, filter and plug changes, and seasonal storage steps to keep them running reliably. For most homeowners and many tradies, that makes a Makita cordless blower a far easier, lower‑maintenance option than a traditional gas machine.