Now thru 7/12/20, you can save 10% off your Makita outdoor cordless power tool purchase, with our exclusive coupon code.
I assume that many of you will be most interested in saving money on Makita’s cordless outdoor power tools, but the promo ALSO applies to their gas engine tools, at least those I tested the coupon code on.
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Check out the link below, and enter coupon TOOLGUYD at checkout to see your savings.
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Makita Outdoor Tools via Acme Tools
Does the coupon work on Makita’s string trimmers? Yes!
What about their powerful cordless blowers? Yes!
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Even lawn mowers? Chainsaws? Hedge trimmers? Yes, yes, yes! Okay, but what about Makita’s modular-shaft tool? Yes, you can save on all that too!
Here are some things to keep in mind:
There’s a $150 max limit on how much you can save, meaning you get maximum savings on orders up to $1500. The deal seems to work on both Makita 18V and 18V X2 outdoors cordless power tools, and gas engine tools as well. So far, there are no exceptions that we’ve been told about.
What about promo-priced bundles, such as Makita’s 18V X2 cordless blower kit with double port charger and (4) 5.0Ah batteries. That cannot possibly be included in this promo, right? Well – it IS eligible for the 10% coupon, dropping the price to just under $300.
Coupon Code: TOOLGUYD
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Note: We’re an Acme Tools affiliate partner, but are not receiving anything extra for this promo. We like the idea of ToolGuyd reader-exclusive promos, and will remind you about this coupon, as its success could allow for future opportunities to bring you special deals like this one.
Also See: Makita Father’s Day $20 off $100+ Deal
You can also save $20 off $100+ select Makita tools and accessories, now through 5/31/20. There are some exclusions here, and this deal seems to exclude most of the outdoor power tools I checked, leaving the TOOLGUYD 10% coupon the only eligible discount on such tools.
Coupon Code: MAK20
David A.
Will be checking out the string trimmer review for sure. The comments here add value, also.
Andrew
Have not used it but I own the Craftsman brushless trimmer. It’s a great tool with lots of power. I also own way to many Makita batteries but went Craftsman for quick convenience. My thoughts, Makita makes better batteries and the tool is simple so if the price is right go for it.
WastedP
I’ve owned the x2 string trimmer for just under three years. No two-cycle, no muffler burns, way better balance. I sold the Tanaka after one day of testing. It was the gateway to the x2 blower, and when the brushless mower was announced, I pre-ordered it from Acme (their price was over $100 less than anywhere else). I love the mower. If the newly announced mowers are of the same quality, pro lawn companies should be checking them out.
Gordon
I have the 18v X2 brushless trimmer. I believe there was an updated version recently, so that would make mine the previous model. I mow and trim 1/3 of an acre with quite a lot of garden beds, walkways, ect. I’ve only used about 25% of the batteries during a normal trim. Most times I use it in slow mode and trim as fast as I can walk. I used to mow lawns professionally and had a large Sthil gas trimmer. It was nice for the once a year mowings under apple trees and on side hills. But for regular trimming it was a pain. I appreciate the simplicity of a battery powered tool now. For 99% of homeowners it will be more than enough. The 1% already know that it won’t be enough.
Metric
I’m on the fence between ego new dual blades mower or the makita mower with 4 batteries which can be used on all my other makita tools
MT_Noob
For what it is worth, I bought an ego trimmer and single blade mower a while back and wasn’t all that impressed. The mower had a wheel that was cracked (and neither Home Depot nor Ego were helpful in getting a replacement). If I had caught that defect sooner I would have just returned it. I was more or less happy with the string trimmer the first year, but the battery pack seemed to quickly run out of capacity in the second year. My experience might just be a fluke, since other people seem to have better results. But if I had it all to do over again, I’d give the Makita a try. I love the 2×18 blower and have had it for a couple years with no complaints at all.
Metric
That’s what I’m worried about. I only can find good words for ego from tons of sponsored review online. I just feel something isn’t right.
Jim
Metric, sorry to hear about your issues. I have the Ego single blade mower, multi head tool with several accessories, carbon fiber string trimmer, hedge trimmer, blower and chain saw. So far I have not had issues with any of them.
I started with the mower and multi head tool trimmer almost 2 years ago and could not be happier with them. I started adding to my collection as i started tacking other projects around the house.
I used to have all the same tools in gas powered from Sthil except the mower. Going cordless/gas free has been great and so much quieter. No more having to deal with gas or 2 stroke oil has been great. Just slap the batteries in the charger after im down and they are ready for the next time.
bj
Add another satisfied EGO user here. I have the 1st gen mower, powerhead with the edger, trimmer and polesaw attachements. My EGO 4.0Ah battery was manufactured in 2014 and is probably at 50% capacity, but still charging. I am heavy into Makita, but decided to separate my power tool and OPE platforms because Makita did not offer mowers in the US several years ago. If I had to buy a new mower now, I am still not convinced that the newer Makita mowers can keep up with the new EGO mowers, but it is only a hunch based on what I see in the product reviews.
RCWARD
EGO is # 1 for outdoor tools for a reason. I have them all and they work great. Not an issue with any of them. Not ready to give up gas Honda mower for any cordless though.
Tool Junkie
I have the EGO carbon fiber trimmer with the loading head. The best trimmer I’ve ever had. No gas mixing, no spilled fuel, no messing with the head to load string (you put in about 8′ of string and press a button and it auto-winds onto the head). Nice and lightweight; much more quiet.
Robert Adkins
I would get the Makita. If 1 battery goes bad, I wouldn’t be out over $150 for a new one. 4 cheap batteries are better than 1 expensive one.
EGO batteries are the most over-engineered thing I have ever disassembled.
ktash
I also looked at the final link and saw they were offering the track saw, which is one of my favorite tools. Highly recommended. Odd that it ends May 31st because Father’s Day is in June.
If I needed any outdoor tools I’d be tempted by the Makitas. Love their brand.
MT_Noob
I wish Makita also had a snowblower in their outdoor line-up.
Frank D
Having extensively used small size electric snow blowers, I can’t imagine an 18v or 36v model doing much work or lasting any amount of time. I have used three 110v electric toro snow blowers, one is a power shovel, two are 18” snow blowers; and own a 24” gas one and a 42” riding mower attachment … deal with 4-6 months of snow anually. I use the electric ones to clear areas inaccessible with gas … like elevated decks, flat roofs, …
Moving snow is so much more power intensive than blowing leaves, clipping grass, … that I can’t even see it as a worthwhile development. Either you just move a little bit of light nuisance snow for 15 – 20 minutes to clear a walkway or it will just bog down for light battery power. That leaves the 48-96v category … lots of weight, high cost, constant depleting of batteries in the freezing cold … ouch.
Gordon
I use my leaf blower for those 1-2in dustings. It just gets it off the pavement before it dies the thaw freeze thing and turn to nastiness. You’re right, anything more than that and the real snowblower needs to come out.
Tomj
It’s the same reason that battery electric vehicles can’t travel far while towing. Just like a battery electric snowblower, a BEV that’s towing a trailer will greatly reduced it’s normal range. Far more than an ICE vehicle loses mpg while towing. A Tesla model X towing a 19′ camper went from normal non towing range of 350+ miles on a charge to under 100 miles towing that relatively small camper. Weed whackers and such though? Battery powered rule.
Joatman
It seems like it just gets harder and harder to find deals on those last few tools that you need to complete your collection of everything you need ……or want in a single battery platform. Every time I see a so-called “deal” or “special price” it usually includes an extra battery…or two…or three..
I have more batteries for my Dewalt 20v and Milwaukee M12 tools than I’ll ever need for the next 10 years. For once, can we see a break on the price of the bare tool w/o any special battery incentives attached??? These are just incentives to sway you over to a new brand…..we get it!!! But how about us loyal branders who don’t want to cross over. Don’t forget about us…..or we might be tempted by another brand!!!!!
Robert
Hey Stuart I primarily come to toolguyd for the tool promotions so I appreciate post like this even if it’s for a brand I don’t have.
Joatman
Don’t get me wrong….this has nothing to do with Stuart’s choice of postings or reviews. I’ve been enjoying these for years….and have appreciated them for years. My point is that regardless of the manufacturer, it seems like for the past year or so, the bait has been extra batteries rather then a lower cost for an actual tool. This is definitely aimed at recruiting new users. This posting right here shows single tools being bundled with 4 batteries . It just hasn’t been AS common to see bare tools on sale as much as other mixed combinations of incentives. Instead of bundling the tool that I need with another battery, or even another free too that I already have, or don’t need, I’d rather just have a discount on the bare tool.
Stuart
I think that part of the reason is that pricing isn’t diluted during the bulk of the year when there are no promos. It could also have to do with margins.
Let’s say something is normally priced at $100. It can possibly be discounted to $95, which isn’t a lot, or they can throw in a higher-margin $10 or $15 accessory for free. A few months later, there are no promos. Instead of thinking that you’re spending more for the tool when you need it and want to buy it, you just don’t get the previous freebie or bonus item.
The psychology of getting something for free with your purchase can also be quite motivating.
Maybe it has to do with how a lot of brands aim to be seen as nothing less than a professional brand. Professional, commercial, and industrial tools are rarely discounted in the same way as consumer products.
I don’t know, just theorizing here.
Also keep in mind that brands have access to sales data that we will never be privy to. They can see which promos are more effective, and plan future promos accordingly.
Maybe it’s also difficult to coordinate discounts with retailers. Having a list of promo SKUs at set pricing can be easier? Or, if one retailer gets a special SKU, maybe that doesn’t interfere with pricing agreements with other retailers and dealers?
I’ve posted about a lot of deals over the years, and a couple of those were newsletter deals I didn’t know weren’t supposed to be public, and it created huge headaches as competing retailers complained and lobbed accusations of collusion.
Joatman
Hello Stuart. Thanks for your reply…..and I agree with you 100%. It’s definitely an incentive to get free gear or an extra battery as opposed to nothing at all. In the past 9 months I’ve bought heated gear from Milwaukee and Dewalt….also an M12 Rocket light and a Dewalt 20v miter saw…….I believe most of these were regular price but came with free batteries. Gonna try to sell some on Craigslist. That was my justification for buying. I enjoy your posts! Thanks.
John
I bought Kobalt 40-volt mower (like it very much), and in market right now for chainsaw (or pole saw). Cannot find tool-only from Kobalt (out of stock , possibly permanently) as I’m told Lowe’s is moving away from Kobalt towards Craftsman (at least in outdoor power equipment… possibly other categories?).
So I’m up for switching platforms now, and would love to see review of Makita chainsaw, blower, pole saw.
Oflannabhra
I’d very much like to continue seeing deals like this
Matt
I have Craftsman’s V-series blower, hedge trimmer and weedwacker. I wouldn’t go back to gas unless I were using this stuff for business purposes. For moderate use, battery stuff is the way to go IMO. I was ready to buy a battery lawnmower too but Craftsman isn’t offering them this year apparently. If I were in the Makita line I’d jump on some of these deals. Cords and gasoline are just a hassle for OPE these days.
Dave
Jumped onn the blower with 4 batteries. I really like how Makita does 36v vs Ryobi’s 40v needing a new battery model.
Home Depot runs Makita specials, but i’m always hesitant to buy for my fledgling Makita platform since most of my outside tools for the farm are Ryobi and my Makita stuff is for woodworking/house projects. (So basically a couple of drills right now.)
Last holiday, I think HD was doing a buy 2 4AH battery for $199 get something free. The something was 2 5AH batteries or a tool. I didn’t bite and kind of regretted it. So glad this was posted as my blower needed a new carb. ($60 bucks) and it was a Ryobi unit I had for several years. It was fine, but was about to buy an Echo. I only blow off the driveway/pool area around the farm (very few trees) so I didn’t need another mechanical contraption to sit and let the fuel corrode all winter.
Thanks again for posting this, even though you all cost me $150 more (joke) than I was going to spend, for getting 4 5Ah Makita batteries it was worth it.