Meta title: Makita Garden Power Tools New Arrivals UK 2026 | LXT and XGT Range
---
Makita's UK garden power tool range is seeing new additions arrive through the distribution chain this summer, with tools in both the established 18V LXT and the newer 40V MAX XGT platforms making their way onto UK shelves.
For landscapers, ground maintenance contractors and anyone managing outdoor spaces commercially, the timing is relevant — summer and early autumn are when cordless garden tools take the most sustained punishment, and new arrivals now means availability for the main season.
---
What is arriving
The new arrivals cover Makita's core garden categories: battery-powered chainsaw variants, pole pruners, leaf blowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, and lawn management tools. Both the 18V LXT platform (using the batteries that run Makita's core power tool range) and the 40V MAX XGT platform (for heavier-duty applications) are represented.
The 40V MAX XGT tools are particularly relevant for professional grounds work. They draw on the same high-capacity XGT batteries used in Makita's 40V MAX cordless circular saws, angle grinders and SDS drills — meaning a contractor who has invested in XGT for construction work can add garden tools without adding a new battery platform.
New arrivals are being listed through UK distribution. For current in-stock information refer to authorised Makita UK distributors.
---
The two platform question: LXT or XGT?
The most practical decision for anyone buying into Makita garden tools in 2026 is which battery platform to commit to.
18V LXT is the mature, well-stocked platform. Makita's 18V range is among the widest in the industry — drills, saws, grinders, planers, routers, oscillating tools, nailers, and garden tools all run on LXT. Battery availability is high, cell quality across the range is consistent, and the older tool stock still in use can share batteries with newer additions. For anyone already running LXT on site or in the workshop, adding 18V garden tools makes the investment case simple.
40V MAX XGT is for heavier applications. The battery packs are physically larger and carry more energy, which translates to sustained performance on longer jobs — extended hedge trimming runs, clearing a large site, managing grounds at a commercial property without stopping repeatedly for battery changes. The XGT platform has fewer total tools in it than LXT, but the garden range is well covered.
Makita also produces Dual Voltage (DVC) tools that accept two 18V LXT batteries in parallel, effectively delivering 36V performance from existing LXT stock. These offer a middle path — higher output than single 18V without the cost of moving to XGT.
---
Who these tools are aimed at
Landscaping contractors doing regular garden maintenance — mowing, edging, hedge trimming, occasional light tree work — will find the LXT garden range covers most day-to-day needs. The battery synergy with LXT power tools means one battery investment covers the whole van load.
Ground maintenance teams at sports facilities, housing estates, commercial sites and leisure parks where sustained runtime and durability under daily use is the priority should be looking at the XGT range or the Dual Voltage tools. The higher energy density of XGT packs means fewer interruptions across a working shift.
General builders and trades who occasionally need garden tools — clearing a site before breaking ground, maintaining machinery storage areas, seasonal tidying — will find the LXT crossover attractive since they are likely already invested in that platform.
---
Cordless vs petrol: where the market is in 2026
The residential and light commercial grounds maintenance sector has shifted materially toward cordless in the last three years. The key factors driving that shift are noise restrictions (particularly relevant around schools, care homes and residential areas where early morning or late evening working rules apply), emission zones in UK town centres, and the practicalities of refuelling — petrol garden equipment in urban environments requires carrying fuel, managing two-stroke mix, and dealing with cold-start problems.
For professional use on larger rural estates or open sites where runtime matters above all, petrol two-stroke and four-stroke equipment remains competitive. Makita acknowledges this with its professional petrol range continuing alongside cordless. But the direction of investment is clearly toward battery platforms.
---
What landscapers should check before buying
Before adding any new Makita garden tool, check:
Battery compatibility. Confirm whether the tool you are looking at takes 18V LXT, 40V MAX XGT, or a dual battery format. The product codes distinguish these clearly — LXT tools use 18V batteries ending in BL notation, XGT use 40V batteries with XGT designation.
Blade and accessory compatibility. Hedge trimmer blades, chain guide bars and chains, grass trimmer heads — these accessories are often specific to a model line. Check that replacement parts are available through UK distribution before committing to a tool.
IP rating. Garden tools work in wet conditions. Makita garden tools carry dust and water resistance ratings that vary by model. For professional grounds work, the rating matters practically, not just for the warranty.
---