XBU03SM1 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Blower Kit (4.0Ah)

I was looking for a blower that I could use to remove the leaves that always accumulate behind and under 2 rows of large evergreen trees in my yard that are very close to my fence. I have very little room to navigate once I get between the trees and the fence and it's also very difficult to maneuver the electric corded blower I have been using, the cord is always getting hung up on the tree branches, so I decided to invest in a battery powered blower to eliminate the issues with dragging the extension cord around. I also wanted a blower that was short in length so it would be easier to wield in the tight spaces. I did a lot of research on different makes and models and finally decided to go with this Makita unit as it seemed to have all the features that I required. I received the blower yesterday, charged up the battery and put it to use this afternoon and I'm extremely satisfied with this blower. The power (force of air) is very impressive and easily blows out the dead leaves and debris that are packed fairly tight under the evergreen trees. It's very light, easy to hold, very comfortable and use and it's smaller length is perfect for my needs. The battery only takes about 45 minutes to fully charge, which is nice, but it only lasts about 30 minutes (I was using it on full force the entire time) and when it does "die" it goes from running strong to no power instantly. I gave the unit only 3 stars for "Battery Life" because with todays technology I really think that the battery should last much longer, but at the same time I must state that prior to making this purchase I read many user reviews that clearly stated that the battery would only last around 30 minutes or less so I can't say that it caught me by surprise. I decided to go with this unit for it's power knowing that I would need more than 1 battery if I expected to use the blower for an extended period so I just went ahead and ordered 2 extra batteries when I ordered the unit. At the quick rate that they recharge the spare batteries will insure that I have a constant power supply. That being said, I really like this blower and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. Using it today it worked great. More than enough power for my needs, easy to maneuver and aim and most importantly no long electric extension cord to have to deal with. For clearing the leaves from my large yard in the fall I'll continue to use my gas powered backpack blower along with my electric blower with the cord but I bought this blower for a very specific purpose and it does that job very well.

It took me quite a bit of research to settle on this blower. The previous blower I had been using was electric and dragging the 100 foot cord around, untangling it most of the time, really added to the physical effort of blowing which usually happens after I have already mowed, weed wacked , edged or trimmed bushes. I have some low back and hip issues and I am trying to find ways to make things easier for myself. So getting the cord out of the way was a goal a well as finding a blower that was light weight yet had some power. After reading reviews and looking at specs, this seemed to be the one to go with. It was more expensive then a lot of other battery powered blowers but a lighter blower was essential for me that also had some power. Well, it is light enough. I think its supposed to be in the 6.5 to 7 pound range thereabouts with the battery. I am impressed with the power. It definitely fits my needs for an average suburban front and back yard. I have even used it to blow leaves to the back of the yard across the grass, with no problem. I usually use this on max most of the time. The battery life is ok. I am out blowing for about 15 minutes or so and usually half the charge is gone by then, so I might be able to go a half hour. The recharge time on the battery does take a while, maybe a few hours, nothing like an Ego battery. I'd say the recharge time is similar to my Black and Decker string trimmer battery. From time to time if I hold the blower right in front of me it will suck my pants in toward the intake. I just hold it more to my side a bit. I did purchase an extender to bring the air pressure closer to the ground. It was not necessary but I did not want to be bending forward at times. I bought that from Home depot, it was much less expensive then Amazon. The best price for the blower was on Amazon. It shipped from Amazon but it looked like it originally came from Makita USA. The Makita box was heavily taped on the bottom and top like it had been opened before, other reviewers mentioned this also. Everything was there in box, but I think it could have all been packaged a bit better. The battery was installed in the blower. I think the charger could have been packaged better. There was some kind of white residue on each side of the blower, a small amount, which I wiped off. And then of course Amazon has the Makita box upside down in an Amazon box . The this side up on the amazon box really had the Makita box upside down. Typical Amazon. So I was juggling in my mind should I return it or keep it, it took awhile but figured I'd give a try. Anyway long story short I have been using for a good 2 months or so and its pretty good.

The best thing about this blower is the throttle lever - you can set it for a (low speed) and leave it there. This lets you run the blower at low speed - plenty of air to move leaves, yet lets you run MUCH longer. At full speed the battery lasts about 15 min - but you just blast leaves into the air. At lower speeds you have much more control AND the batter lasts much longer. ITs the best feature about this unit. Batteries - the Makita batteries are great, but they don't like to operate continuously. So either run it and turn it off frequently or run at low speed - that's the best way to get the most run time. The accessories are odd - you have to buy an extended AND a flared end for about $18 total. Seems it would be one part and cheaper. I passed, but maybe when I am tyring to move wet leaves I'll look into this again. Super well made, sturdy, very sturdy - its already dropped off a table once with no damage at all. Batteries charge quickly and at it is not noisy for a blower. Makita batteries are expensive but very, very good. I am using several from my drill on the blower - these batteries must be ten years old and power the blower just fine and for a good amount of time.

I am a fan of Makita products and own a number of them. This blower is excellent (performance; quality; ergonomics). I was however tempted to return it. It was clearly opened previously. It was poorly boxed; all the directions/documentation was loose; the box was taped heavily...very disappointing... However I had a need to use it immediately so I decided to give it a go; and while I am still unhappy about the lack of quality in the packaging/boxing of the blower I am very pleased with its performance. Thus 4 stars instead of 5. Lightweight; excellent battery performance (so happy to finally get rid of my corded blower); easy to use; made my property clean-up a breeze.

If you are an older person, and maybe not as strong as you once were, this blower is user friendly! No question, CORDLESS is the way to go! Its light weight makes it easier to use. Its powerful enough to blow off the walk, the patio, or the driveway. Yes, its powerful enough to blow leaves...off grass in smaller areas. Its well balanced. the trigger control has a second means of operation that acts like a cruise control. I'm almost 80, and I think this blower is a good value. But, be ware of a website offering this blower at a price that seemed too good to be true! I got scammed. Avoid trouble, buy it from a known, reputable merchant, at the comparable price of other merchants.

I'm a small woman and wanted something light to clean my yard. This works really well. More powerful than I expected. Does a great job blowing leaves. I have a large backyard and the battery lasts long enough to clean the whole thing plus my driveway. December 2021 update: The blower is now 8 months old. It has gotten light use. I still love it, but it is now failing. Even when the battery is fully charge, the blower sounds like it's not getting any power. I called Makita (the blower has a 3 years manufacture's warranty) and they told me to take it to the nearest authorized service center. I did and the technician showed me several other identical blowers waiting for a defective part to become available. Blame it on Covid and the supply chain issues, but it could be 6 to 8 weeks before I see my blower again.

One battery is plenty! The 4 amp hour battery it comes with is great. If you have some other makita batteries lying around you'll never run out of battery. If you do the batteries charge in 30 minutes. I wanted a powerful and light weight blower. A lot of powerful blowers can be heavy and bulky, this one is not. Nice and light. Very powerful, the battery allows me to blow my front, side, and back yard no problem. I have 10 Mature Italian Cypresses that drop tons of foliage and pinecones that are aerodynamic and heavy. My other blower struggled moving these. Now it's like a hot knife through butter. Very happy with this purchase.

When I decided to buy a leaf blower, I immediately looked at ones made by Black and Decker – I’d always been well-pleased with the performance and long-running batteries of its yard equipment. When I couldn’t find a Black and Decker blower I liked, I decided to buy a Makita blower. I had bought one with two batteries for my ex-husband and he had been very happy with it. However, since I didn’t think I could easily operate a blower with two batteries (since it would be too heavy for me), I decided to buy a Makita blower with one battery. What a BIG mistake.... As others have noted, the one battery on this Makita doesn't operate very long at all – I was lucky if it ran for 15 minutes; it then took over an hour to recharge. This was quite different from the batteries on my Black and Decker yard equipment, which usually ran closer to 30 minutes before they had to be recharged. Anyone who wants to buy a Makita blower, should buy one with two batteries so the charge will last long enough to get the job done. If that is too pricey, I’d suggest buying a blower from another manufacturer whose reviews praise it for how long it keeps charged for use. Update - February, 2023: When I went out a few days ago to use this blower, I received a small shock when I turned it on. Shortly thereafter, it stopped working. I recharged the battery and it still wouldn’t work; evidently, it was gone for good. This surprised me as I had only had it for a little more than two years, used it less than twenty times, and always stored it in a climate-controlled area. Not a good deal on my wallet to spend that much on a blower that didn’t hold its charge for very long and totally broke down after a relatively short time. No more Makita products for me.

Used for blowing driveway and leaves. Excellent power