# Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Milwaukee) and Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Makita) among hedge trimmers. Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer is the cheaper of the two at $249.

## Side by side

| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer | Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $297 | $249 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 24 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 3/4 in | 7/8 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18V (M18) | 18V |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Rotating handle | No | Yes |

## Key differences

- Cutting capacity (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 3/4 in vs Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7/8 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V (M18) vs Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 8.6 vs Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7.3
- Rotating handle: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer No vs Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Yes

## What reviewers say

**Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer** — Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on tested this exact Milwaukee 2726 24-inch trimmer, scoring it 9.0/10. They praise its fast 3,400-SPM cutting, balance, and cordless convenience, but flag it as heavy at 10.9 lbs and wish for a rotating handle. (1 sourced review.)

**Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer** — Pro Tool Reviews (the only whitelisted tester with a hands-on body) rates the XHU07 9.5/10, praising its scale-verified 9.2 lb weight, blazing 4,400 SPM speed and low vibration. Its main noted limitation is a 3/4-inch cutting gap versus rivals moving to 1-inch. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-fuel-24-hedge-trimmer-tool-only/2726-20 (milwaukeetool.com, verified 2026-06-20)
- Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: https://makitatools.com/products/details/XHU07Z (makitatools.com, verified 2026-06-20)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/hedge-trimmers/milwaukee-m18-fuel-2726-20-vs-makita-xhu07z/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer ($297) vs Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/hedge-trimmers/milwaukee-m18-fuel-2726-20-vs-makita-xhu07z/
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