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13.10.2020
10/10
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If you are happy knowing you could process a 20ft tree that fell ...
Seriously this saw is incredible If you can set your expectations based on it being electric. If you are a 240 lb 6’ 4” lumberjack used to 36”* Bar and ripping through a 16” diameter log in 6 seconds it’s definitlely not for you. If you are happy knowing you could process a 20ft tree that fell over on your property with minimal noise, no pull starts and no extension cord then this thing is for you. I have easily cut through 12” diameter trees in 20-30 seconds. Anything smaller and this thing will just chew it right up. Great tool to keep in your truck for clearing debris and fallen limbs. Good for 10-20 minute chunks of work. Double if you have extra battery set. If you do chainsaw work for hours on end it’s not for you. For the other 80% this thing is enough of what you need with a lot less hassle. Also when cutting large limbs or logs just keep the trigger/throttle fully depressed to maximize torque and let the weight of the saw do the cutting with minimal downwards pressure. Have fun!
13.10.2020
10/10
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I waited to post this review - but couldn't wait any longer. THIS THING IS A BEAST. What amazing technology. Out cuts my Stihl.
I waited a while before I posted this review. I did not buy this blindly, having read and watched many reviews of this cordless electric chainsaw. I have a good gas powered Stihl chainsaw. I am not even a weekly wood cutter. Occasional use. Perhaps cut down 3-4 trees a year & buck them for splitting. More often its something small or limbing a tree of dead limbs. Don't get me wrong, I love my Stihl, but always store it empty with all fuel run thru. I also don't like to store a lot of premix, since it will go bad in 6 months and can gum up my carb, even with stabilizer. So for a small job, I gotta mix fuel, fiddle with the start sequence (my Stihl starts & runs great), get her going and warm it up. So much easier to grab the Makita, pop in 2 18V LXT batteries and away I go! And man does this Makita XCU03 cut wood. Wow.
And lemme tell you from prior experience with Makita 18V LXT Lithium Ion batteries, these things last much longer than you think. having used cordless power tools back into the Ni-Cad days, Li-Ion is way different. Yep I still have an old cordless Mikita drill driver from the 90's with Ni-Cad stick batteries and YES it still works. But this Ni-Cads go down pretty quickly under load. The 18V LXT x 2 give you 36 volts of electric motor torque you have to try to believe. Sure you can bog it down, but you can a small gas chainsaw too. I bought the kit with 4 batteries since it is SUCH a good deal. The batteries are expensive. Get them this way and the extra 2 are like half price
A little TEST: I put brand new chainsaw blades on both this Makita XCO03 and my Stihl 025. Similar size chainsaws, but my Stihl is a 16" bar vs this Makita 14". So I chose about a 10"-11" log. To my amazement, this Makita XCU03 Lithium Ion out cuts my gas powered Stihl. Bucked about a 20 foot log and was still showing 3 bars of power on my battery check meter. WOW. I still will use my Stihl for some jobs, or with 2people cutting, but we will be fighting over the Makita XCU03.
And lemme tell you from prior experience with Makita 18V LXT Lithium Ion batteries, these things last much longer than you think. having used cordless power tools back into the Ni-Cad days, Li-Ion is way different. Yep I still have an old cordless Mikita drill driver from the 90's with Ni-Cad stick batteries and YES it still works. But this Ni-Cads go down pretty quickly under load. The 18V LXT x 2 give you 36 volts of electric motor torque you have to try to believe. Sure you can bog it down, but you can a small gas chainsaw too. I bought the kit with 4 batteries since it is SUCH a good deal. The batteries are expensive. Get them this way and the extra 2 are like half price
A little TEST: I put brand new chainsaw blades on both this Makita XCO03 and my Stihl 025. Similar size chainsaws, but my Stihl is a 16" bar vs this Makita 14". So I chose about a 10"-11" log. To my amazement, this Makita XCU03 Lithium Ion out cuts my gas powered Stihl. Bucked about a 20 foot log and was still showing 3 bars of power on my battery check meter. WOW. I still will use my Stihl for some jobs, or with 2people cutting, but we will be fighting over the Makita XCU03.
13.10.2020
8/10
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Cuts Extremely Well ... High Quality Tool - don't let bad reviews from novice user fool you
Makita XCU03PT1 Cordless Chain Saw Review 20180116
Makita XCU03PT1 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 14" Chain Saw
My review of this Makita XCU03PT1 chainsaw is as follow.
This Makita Cordless ChainSaw is a high quality, strong performer, smartly designed, solid, tool. Performance is great, CLEAN, easy to adjust chain, and bar oil filling was also easy, battery power source duration of use is good for batteries, and Cordless does not make it a weak, gimmicky, or a ‘Pretty’ tool it makes it extremely maneuverable with a solid power system.
As fort the issue about the auto-shut off, I found it to be a smart safety item for the type and situations I find myself working in. My only con is the button is a little hard to push with gloves on… perhaps a drop of JB weld on top would make it easier to locate and push. Read on if you need to UNDERSTAND more about this saw.
I don’t need to wear hearing protection (30 plus years on the Flightline with USAF Fighter Aircraft) hearing protection is something I believe is a smart personal protective item. I’m all in with this Makita saw and most Makita tools.
Currently my chainsaw for general to heavy use is a Husqvarna 450 Rancher, 18 in. 50.2cc Gas Chainsaw. I needed another chainsaw that is less of a beast and more of a medium duty tool. Following the large tree cutting and ‘limbing’ when cleaning up branches which is the bulk of the work. Sometimes you are o the ground moving branches and tree trunks to get to what you need to cut or just cutting the larger sections into usable ‘Fire Wood’. The saw is NOT as powerful as the ‘450 Rancher’ but I never thought it would be. The rancher even bogs down on some cuts because it is mostly oak. Cutting a ten or twelve inch branch of oak is serious cutting. But unless I push hard on the Makita it chips away like nobody’s business. I keep all the cutting edges sharp and use a file every Gas up or Battery change. I have chips a flying, but it is hard, dense and dry wood. The saw performs well and has a strong cutting ability. The only performance issue would be when cutting large long cuts the Makita is slower by about 30% to that of the 450 Rancher. While cutting fire wood there is many times to stop between cuts and work the pile for a bit to position wood for cutting, this is where the auto-shut-off is a great safety issue. When I put the saw down it is good to know that is OFF and going to slip from where I set it to move into a hazardous position. And then to push a button instead of having to pull start the saw is such a time saver and face it sometimes you are not in a good position to pull start a gas saw. Not All Chain Saw Work is On Solid Flat Ground. Leaning, kneeling, bending, reaching, starting, stopping, setting the saw down and reaching for it again. Even though this is an electric saw, it is by no means a lightweight when it comes to being a useful tool for working trees and branches. It is a quality saw, as you might expect, it is much more powerful than my two corded electric chainsaws. Price issue should be considered the Makita and the 450 Rancher cost about the same. The up side is that the Makita came with four 5.0Ahour batteries that retail for about $125 EACH (Home Depot price is $129ea…yes, $500 worth of batteries) which is one factor that influenced my purchase.
I read the reviews and there is quite a bit to say about the auto-shut off. In a minute. The performance of the
WHY BUY MAKITA -- I have many chainsaws from traditional gas, electric, pole saws, a Jaw Saw to the Black and Decker Alligator pruning saw. I use lots of cordless tools as much of the work is away from common 120 VAC. The Makita fit my needs for quality, price and performance, while DeWalt and others are fine tools, but when you make a choice, it’s sometimes silly to change mid-stream once you’ve got so many tools and chargers and batteries. Which is why a bought the Makita.
You should know…First off I’m not a professional lumberjack or use my chainsaws for any type of professional work. My background is aircraft electronics and a home owner. Currently I live on a small ranch with about 300 oak and other types of trees. Most of the tress are under 24” diameter, I trim trees, clear downed trees, cut the logs and branches into fire wood and use the wood to heat my dwelling, the rest is considered Hazardous Brush Abatement to aid in forest fire prevention.
Point is this is not a hobby or a couple weeks a year of use time. When the season hits the saws are used around 6 hours a week for about 20 weeks. Then used off and on throughout the rest of the year for odd purposes.
MCC
Central California Mountains
Makita XCU03PT1 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 14" Chain Saw
My review of this Makita XCU03PT1 chainsaw is as follow.
This Makita Cordless ChainSaw is a high quality, strong performer, smartly designed, solid, tool. Performance is great, CLEAN, easy to adjust chain, and bar oil filling was also easy, battery power source duration of use is good for batteries, and Cordless does not make it a weak, gimmicky, or a ‘Pretty’ tool it makes it extremely maneuverable with a solid power system.
As fort the issue about the auto-shut off, I found it to be a smart safety item for the type and situations I find myself working in. My only con is the button is a little hard to push with gloves on… perhaps a drop of JB weld on top would make it easier to locate and push. Read on if you need to UNDERSTAND more about this saw.
I don’t need to wear hearing protection (30 plus years on the Flightline with USAF Fighter Aircraft) hearing protection is something I believe is a smart personal protective item. I’m all in with this Makita saw and most Makita tools.
Currently my chainsaw for general to heavy use is a Husqvarna 450 Rancher, 18 in. 50.2cc Gas Chainsaw. I needed another chainsaw that is less of a beast and more of a medium duty tool. Following the large tree cutting and ‘limbing’ when cleaning up branches which is the bulk of the work. Sometimes you are o the ground moving branches and tree trunks to get to what you need to cut or just cutting the larger sections into usable ‘Fire Wood’. The saw is NOT as powerful as the ‘450 Rancher’ but I never thought it would be. The rancher even bogs down on some cuts because it is mostly oak. Cutting a ten or twelve inch branch of oak is serious cutting. But unless I push hard on the Makita it chips away like nobody’s business. I keep all the cutting edges sharp and use a file every Gas up or Battery change. I have chips a flying, but it is hard, dense and dry wood. The saw performs well and has a strong cutting ability. The only performance issue would be when cutting large long cuts the Makita is slower by about 30% to that of the 450 Rancher. While cutting fire wood there is many times to stop between cuts and work the pile for a bit to position wood for cutting, this is where the auto-shut-off is a great safety issue. When I put the saw down it is good to know that is OFF and going to slip from where I set it to move into a hazardous position. And then to push a button instead of having to pull start the saw is such a time saver and face it sometimes you are not in a good position to pull start a gas saw. Not All Chain Saw Work is On Solid Flat Ground. Leaning, kneeling, bending, reaching, starting, stopping, setting the saw down and reaching for it again. Even though this is an electric saw, it is by no means a lightweight when it comes to being a useful tool for working trees and branches. It is a quality saw, as you might expect, it is much more powerful than my two corded electric chainsaws. Price issue should be considered the Makita and the 450 Rancher cost about the same. The up side is that the Makita came with four 5.0Ahour batteries that retail for about $125 EACH (Home Depot price is $129ea…yes, $500 worth of batteries) which is one factor that influenced my purchase.
I read the reviews and there is quite a bit to say about the auto-shut off. In a minute. The performance of the
WHY BUY MAKITA -- I have many chainsaws from traditional gas, electric, pole saws, a Jaw Saw to the Black and Decker Alligator pruning saw. I use lots of cordless tools as much of the work is away from common 120 VAC. The Makita fit my needs for quality, price and performance, while DeWalt and others are fine tools, but when you make a choice, it’s sometimes silly to change mid-stream once you’ve got so many tools and chargers and batteries. Which is why a bought the Makita.
You should know…First off I’m not a professional lumberjack or use my chainsaws for any type of professional work. My background is aircraft electronics and a home owner. Currently I live on a small ranch with about 300 oak and other types of trees. Most of the tress are under 24” diameter, I trim trees, clear downed trees, cut the logs and branches into fire wood and use the wood to heat my dwelling, the rest is considered Hazardous Brush Abatement to aid in forest fire prevention.
Point is this is not a hobby or a couple weeks a year of use time. When the season hits the saws are used around 6 hours a week for about 20 weeks. Then used off and on throughout the rest of the year for odd purposes.
MCC
Central California Mountains
13.10.2020
2/10
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Recommended chain in combo offer is wrong for this saw.
The saw is great, but I purchased 4 additional chains based on the chain recommended in the combination offer and they are .050 which does not fit the saw. It is too late to return them and there is no mention of the chain specs in the ad. I had no way of knowing the chain specs until I got the saw. I didn't need a second chain until later and at that time I discovered the error, but it was too late for a return. The add needs to be changed to list a .043 chain for this saw.
13.10.2020
10/10
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game changer. excellent advancement in saw technology
pros:
- cuts like butter. takes 1/2 as much time to cut a 12" log as my 16" gas Echo, and that Echo is a quality saw
- more power than my Echo. i'm speechless. an electric that has more power than a gas Echo. but its true.
- say goodbye to ear protection. compared to a gas saw, this makita won't make you the neighborhood pariah
- no more gas and exhaust stench from my gas saw, and no more inhaling carcinogenic fumes.
- no more pulling on the cord, adjusting the choke, etc (although my Echo is a dependable starter, but still, a hassle compared to electric!).
- well balanced. i was concerned about battery weight but not an issue. it weighs the same as my gas saw
- puts just the right amount of oil on the bar.
- can visually check the oil level.
- tooless chain tensioner
- tooless chain remove and replace
cons:
- has an annoying anti-kickback. requires you to lift the chain off the work and start over. but this seems to be the techonology. my two other new chain saws do the same thing.
- chain jumps out of the track sometimes when limbing small branches. must be careful
- chain tensioner is too small. can't get any leverage, so chain is more slack than i like.
- cuts like butter. takes 1/2 as much time to cut a 12" log as my 16" gas Echo, and that Echo is a quality saw
- more power than my Echo. i'm speechless. an electric that has more power than a gas Echo. but its true.
- say goodbye to ear protection. compared to a gas saw, this makita won't make you the neighborhood pariah
- no more gas and exhaust stench from my gas saw, and no more inhaling carcinogenic fumes.
- no more pulling on the cord, adjusting the choke, etc (although my Echo is a dependable starter, but still, a hassle compared to electric!).
- well balanced. i was concerned about battery weight but not an issue. it weighs the same as my gas saw
- puts just the right amount of oil on the bar.
- can visually check the oil level.
- tooless chain tensioner
- tooless chain remove and replace
cons:
- has an annoying anti-kickback. requires you to lift the chain off the work and start over. but this seems to be the techonology. my two other new chain saws do the same thing.
- chain jumps out of the track sometimes when limbing small branches. must be careful
- chain tensioner is too small. can't get any leverage, so chain is more slack than i like.
13.10.2020
10/10
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A incredible value and excellent tool with good safety features
What an awesome deal, over $400 worth of batteries plus a free saw for $390. This thing is incredible, powerful, light weight, and no gas or pulling on a cord to crank, or any of the other hassles of a gas powered chain saw.
The power button is a great safety feature and is very easy to use with or without gloves, no problem at all. The saw is a pleasure to use and cuts like a champ. It cuts so well, that I personally am very happy with the power button safety feature which makes it slightly more difficult to cut off your leg by mistakenly hitting the trigger. This thing really cuts great!
I have used it on several jobs without any problems with the bar clamp, adjustment knob or any other feature. Works great.
This is my first electric chain saw and my tool cabinet will never be without one again!
The power button is a great safety feature and is very easy to use with or without gloves, no problem at all. The saw is a pleasure to use and cuts like a champ. It cuts so well, that I personally am very happy with the power button safety feature which makes it slightly more difficult to cut off your leg by mistakenly hitting the trigger. This thing really cuts great!
I have used it on several jobs without any problems with the bar clamp, adjustment knob or any other feature. Works great.
This is my first electric chain saw and my tool cabinet will never be without one again!
13.10.2020
2/10
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Cheap. Flimsy.
I read a lot of reviews about battery powered chainsaws, and decided to buy this one more because I already had a lot of Makita batteries than anything else. I set it up (properly), oiled it up, ran it for 30 seconds cutting branches before the chain bound on the tree, then twisted off the bar, then I found out the chain itself had bent the bar groove somewhat, and one of the chain teeth was jiggered so I had to file that back down. Basically, this setup is pretty junky except for very light demonstrations on YouTube. Disappointed to say the least.
13.10.2020
8/10
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CODE BROWN
Assembly is essentially mounting the chain and bar to the saw body. No tools are required. This was accomplished while two of the four batteries included were getting their first charging. I have used gas powered chain saws for decades but have never used one of these tool less chain tensioning systems. There is a learning curve involved and for me it was quite time consuming. About 20 minutes into my first session with this saw, the chain left the bar. Fortunately no personal injuries occurred. The chain however was another matter entirely. Apparently these battery powered chain saws need to have their chains a wee bit tighter than those on conventional gas saws. I thought I had gotten the chain adjusted properly but I was horribly mistaken. I spent the next half hour or more filing down the burrs that were created on the chains bar guide fingers when the chain decided to take flight. The burrs, once removed, allowed me to mount the chain back on the bar and thus the bar back on the saw. Some more time making adjustments to the chain tension and I was ready for some test cutting. I had a 6 inch diameter pine log nearby and I started bucking it into about 14 inch lengths, stopping to check chain tension between every cut. After about six cuts, without having to make any adjustments to the chain, I think I have the tension correctly applied. My advice, be constantly vigilant of the chains tension. I do not want to experience another chain departure from my saw any time soon. This could have been Code Red but it's just Code Brown for now.
13.10.2020
8/10
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Good saw with one huge flaw
Let me start by saying I’m a makita fan. I own 9 or 10 of their cordless tools now and I have mostly great things to say about them. This saw is great but I have one huge complaint. The power button Is extremely annoying. I don’t know what makita was thinking but having to hit the power button multiple times and then pulling trigger is just stupid. Then, letting off the trigger turns off the saw, so you have to hit the power button three, four times before you can pull the trigger again. Shouldn’t the point be to mimic a gas chainsaw?? Locking the bar is your safety on a chainsaw, why add another that just slows down your whole process? Not a huge deal if you have a couple branches to cut.. a massively time consuming flaw when you have piles of brush, twigs and branches to break down. My rating would be three star if the power wasn’t as good as it is. Almost gas chainsaw like, almost
13.10.2020
10/10
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Great deal even if you don't like the chainsaw
This is a great saw. Has as much power as a 16" gas powered craftsman. I got tried of winterizing my gas powered one. I always had some type of problems with it. I only used it few times a year. I cut my fire wood with this makita saw. 2 sets of batteries lasted about 45 minutes. Not as long as I expected. It takes a lot to cut through large limbs even with a gas powered saw. So if you use it to cut big limbs batteries won't last a long time. I had my tree cut down by a tree company. I used this saw to cut up the limbs. This saw cut a 11" diameter wet log with ease. It's a great saw for trimming and small trees. If you want to cut alot. You really should buy a big gas saw. Just common knowledge a 16 " or smaller saw is only for trimming limbs, small tress or scrubs. The chain tension is easy to use. Much lighter than my gas saw. I like it that I can put the saw down to move limbs and pick back up and start cutting again. It comes with a chain guard. Seems to be durable. I am long time makita cordless tool user. I have cordless circular saw, router, 10" miter saw, 3 different reciprocal saws, impacts drivers and drills, jig saw, planer, oscillating saw, angle grinder. If you don't plan on being a professional lumberjack. This is a awesome saw to have on hand. I also used it to notch out a 6x6 pressure treated post. Over all GREAT SAW.
FYI at homedepot a 2 pack of 5.0 batteries are 159.00 dollars, that's 318.00 in just batteries. On Ebay dual charger is 50.00 dollars. So basically you get the chain saw for FREE!!! Its a great deal!!!
FYI at homedepot a 2 pack of 5.0 batteries are 159.00 dollars, that's 318.00 in just batteries. On Ebay dual charger is 50.00 dollars. So basically you get the chain saw for FREE!!! Its a great deal!!!
13.10.2020
2/10
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Defective tool
So I read all the reviews and thought it’d be a great tool to cut some palms. It worked great the first day no issues, next day I try using and the first run is noticeably shorter in time. I plug in the second set of fully charged batteries and it will not run consistently. Everything clean, proper oil, proper tightening, but no juice. I made sure it was all clean and nothing but a very hot makita after first use.
I called the manufacturer and they told me to take an hour drive to see if they could find the problem. Now I’m stuck as I can’t return this defective product
I called the manufacturer and they told me to take an hour drive to see if they could find the problem. Now I’m stuck as I can’t return this defective product
13.10.2020
10/10
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Makita, nails it again.
This saw is absolutely incredible. Pros: Light, cordless, powerful (2x 5 AMP batteries), Batteries and spare set as well as double charger INCLUDED!
Cons: have to buy Bar and Chain oil for this (not included), It chops down trees and makes the Lorax sad.
My wife buys an 11 foot tree for Christmas every year and it is my job to dispatch with it every year when Christmas is over, so....Merry Christmas to ME, santa brought this chain saw and after some light set up, that 1 foot diameter trunk is history. This thing chopped that trunk like butter! I dressed down that christmas tree in a fourth the time that I have done it years past. I used to use a reciprocating saw <https://smile.amazon.com/Makita-XRJ06Z-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B01IKQFDKW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1546128972&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=sawzall+makita&psc=1> Which was good, but alot of vibration in the hands against that tree. Not a problem anymore...that chain saw cuts through trees like a hot knife through butter.
I have read reviews about the chain saw spitting chains and what not, I read the manual cover to cover, as I have never used a chain saw, and tensioned the chain to reference, and it was secure and cut well, I never felt like I was in danger, but yes, after working with the chain saw, if you do not tension correctly, you will have trouble. Also had to get bar and chain oil, but that was easy.
All and all I am very pleased with this aquisition!!
Cons: have to buy Bar and Chain oil for this (not included), It chops down trees and makes the Lorax sad.
My wife buys an 11 foot tree for Christmas every year and it is my job to dispatch with it every year when Christmas is over, so....Merry Christmas to ME, santa brought this chain saw and after some light set up, that 1 foot diameter trunk is history. This thing chopped that trunk like butter! I dressed down that christmas tree in a fourth the time that I have done it years past. I used to use a reciprocating saw <https://smile.amazon.com/Makita-XRJ06Z-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B01IKQFDKW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1546128972&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=sawzall+makita&psc=1> Which was good, but alot of vibration in the hands against that tree. Not a problem anymore...that chain saw cuts through trees like a hot knife through butter.
I have read reviews about the chain saw spitting chains and what not, I read the manual cover to cover, as I have never used a chain saw, and tensioned the chain to reference, and it was secure and cut well, I never felt like I was in danger, but yes, after working with the chain saw, if you do not tension correctly, you will have trouble. Also had to get bar and chain oil, but that was easy.
All and all I am very pleased with this aquisition!!
13.10.2020
2/10
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Bad design
The power button time out is terrible design. Also The chain binds if you tighten the bar because it's so thin it squeezes the chain, then comes loose and destroys the chain. The bar and chain are just too thin. Buy the new ryobi one which has more power and thicker chain. This is my first negative experience with a makita tool and this one is a fail.
13.10.2020
4/10
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Compared to Greenworks 40v chainsaw.
Way more expensive, much shorter battery life (4ah Makita, ie 2 batteries, compared to single 4ah GW battery), more finicky chain tensioner and cover, and the bar is 14" vs GW's 16" (but chain and bar are otherwise interchangeable - the drive sprocket geometry being the same in both - I prefer the 16" which gives me a bit of extra reach for limbing).
Then there's the electronic "safety button" delay! The Makita implementation is so annoying that you are tempted to run the saw even between cuts - further reducing already short battery life. Greenworks also has a safety button, but pushing it activates the saw right away and it's not inactive again immediately after the chain stops, so MUCH less intrusive in practice.
So this deal is basically for Makita enthusiasts who need extra batteries - chose this deal at $370 for the saw or the $330 for the blower (at the time of this review). To be clear, Makita's "36 volts" is equal to GW's (or B&D, Dewalt, etc) "40 volts".
If you're all together new to electric chainsaws, I highly recommend them, having used many brands of gas-powered, battery-powered, and a couple of brands of corded chainsaws. The battery powered saws are less powerful and won't run as long but are silent when not cutting (off vs. idle) and less dangerous (because the chain runs slower so there is MUCH less risk of kickback), generally lighter. All of the issues with gasoline are avoided: fumes, bad gas, carburetor issues, etc. You will still need to sharpen (or replace) the chain occasionally, and supply with chain oil, which is inherently messy, slowly leaking out of the reservoir (in all chainsaws) whether in use or not. But skip Maikta's offering - there are better options out there!
Then there's the electronic "safety button" delay! The Makita implementation is so annoying that you are tempted to run the saw even between cuts - further reducing already short battery life. Greenworks also has a safety button, but pushing it activates the saw right away and it's not inactive again immediately after the chain stops, so MUCH less intrusive in practice.
So this deal is basically for Makita enthusiasts who need extra batteries - chose this deal at $370 for the saw or the $330 for the blower (at the time of this review). To be clear, Makita's "36 volts" is equal to GW's (or B&D, Dewalt, etc) "40 volts".
If you're all together new to electric chainsaws, I highly recommend them, having used many brands of gas-powered, battery-powered, and a couple of brands of corded chainsaws. The battery powered saws are less powerful and won't run as long but are silent when not cutting (off vs. idle) and less dangerous (because the chain runs slower so there is MUCH less risk of kickback), generally lighter. All of the issues with gasoline are avoided: fumes, bad gas, carburetor issues, etc. You will still need to sharpen (or replace) the chain occasionally, and supply with chain oil, which is inherently messy, slowly leaking out of the reservoir (in all chainsaws) whether in use or not. But skip Maikta's offering - there are better options out there!
13.10.2020
2/10
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BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. WILL NEVER BUY MAKITIA AGAIN. Batteries defective out of the box.
Very disappointed. I needed this to clean up the yard after a storm. After putting together and charging the four batteries that came with kit, only to discover there was something wrong with the all four batteries. Would go through the charing cycle and show complete - but the indicators on the batteries were all DEAD. Looked all over the internet for a solution until I gave up and bought the EGO at Home Depot that worked right out of the box. Stay away.
13.10.2020
10/10
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A low maintenance performer!
This review is for the Makita XCU03PT1 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 14" Chain Saw Kit with 4 Batteries and dual charger.
I have used this saw a few times now, and it is just blowing me away how good it is. I cut just about a half cord of wood on a single charge with the included 5Ah batteries, largely cutting logs near the limit of size for the bar length.
Items you'll need:
Bar and Chain oil (which you would need for any chainsaw)
Electrical outlet to charge the batteries
Unboxing:
Two batteries come installed in the saw body
Two batteries come in their own partition in the box with plastic terminal protectors and wrapped in plastic
The battery charger is also partitioned separately
The chain comes well oiled to prevent rust and in a bag to prevent a mess
The bar and chain guard come disassembled to save space in the box.
Note: My batteries showed no lights on the battery meter upon arrival. I threw them on the charger and they were good to go shortly after assembly.
Assembly:
With the tool-less adjustment, installation is really easy. The most difficult part was untangling the chain once taken out of the bag.
The instructions are very easy to follow.
Once assembled, fill with Bar and Chain oil and you are ready to cut some trees.
First Use:
Be sure to keep an eye on the chain tension every use, but especially during the first few uses. I had to tighten the chain up a few times during my first use, but has seemed to need minimal adjustment after the first half cord of wood. The tool-less adjustment makes this a really quick field operation without the need to carry tools with you.
Also, ensure you're getting proper lubrication from the bar and chain oil. The adjustment dial seems to have 3 detent positions for low, medium, high oil flow rates. This adjustment you use may be different based on temperature or oil brand/type.
Conclusion:
This saw has taken me from a yard full of uncut logs, to nicely stacked cords in just a few days. This saw is great for the infrequent needs of most homeowners due to the low maintenance and ease of use and relatively quiet operation, but don't think that this saw isn't a great performer, because it absolutely rocks! I only occasionally heard the chain slow down under heavier load and lower battery level.
If you are a Makita tool ecosystem user, then the 4 batteries and dual charger included in the kit will be a great addition to your toolset. If you haven't jumped into the cordless tool revolution yet, the Makita 18V ecosystem has been great to me and I don't hesitate to recommend Makita to anyone.
I have used this saw a few times now, and it is just blowing me away how good it is. I cut just about a half cord of wood on a single charge with the included 5Ah batteries, largely cutting logs near the limit of size for the bar length.
Items you'll need:
Bar and Chain oil (which you would need for any chainsaw)
Electrical outlet to charge the batteries
Unboxing:
Two batteries come installed in the saw body
Two batteries come in their own partition in the box with plastic terminal protectors and wrapped in plastic
The battery charger is also partitioned separately
The chain comes well oiled to prevent rust and in a bag to prevent a mess
The bar and chain guard come disassembled to save space in the box.
Note: My batteries showed no lights on the battery meter upon arrival. I threw them on the charger and they were good to go shortly after assembly.
Assembly:
With the tool-less adjustment, installation is really easy. The most difficult part was untangling the chain once taken out of the bag.
The instructions are very easy to follow.
Once assembled, fill with Bar and Chain oil and you are ready to cut some trees.
First Use:
Be sure to keep an eye on the chain tension every use, but especially during the first few uses. I had to tighten the chain up a few times during my first use, but has seemed to need minimal adjustment after the first half cord of wood. The tool-less adjustment makes this a really quick field operation without the need to carry tools with you.
Also, ensure you're getting proper lubrication from the bar and chain oil. The adjustment dial seems to have 3 detent positions for low, medium, high oil flow rates. This adjustment you use may be different based on temperature or oil brand/type.
Conclusion:
This saw has taken me from a yard full of uncut logs, to nicely stacked cords in just a few days. This saw is great for the infrequent needs of most homeowners due to the low maintenance and ease of use and relatively quiet operation, but don't think that this saw isn't a great performer, because it absolutely rocks! I only occasionally heard the chain slow down under heavier load and lower battery level.
If you are a Makita tool ecosystem user, then the 4 batteries and dual charger included in the kit will be a great addition to your toolset. If you haven't jumped into the cordless tool revolution yet, the Makita 18V ecosystem has been great to me and I don't hesitate to recommend Makita to anyone.
13.10.2020
8/10
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UPDATE: More delicate than I thought - Reducing to four stars
Update: Original review (below) noted that the bar and chain are delicate but I didn't realize just how delicate until I tried using it to clear some undergrowth of tall grass, weeds and softwood branches and stems. In about 20 minutes I ruined two, brand new chains. The stuff I was cutting would grab at the chain, pulling it off the bar despite being properly tensioned. Once off, the momentum of the chain would twist and bend the links, making it unusable. I've been using chainsaws for 40+ years and I know how to tension chains. This is the first saw that's given me any problem.
I'm going to continue using it. The chains are at least cheap and the convenience is undeniable. But beware - it's easy to mistreat it.
Order extra chains. You may need them as you learn the limits of this machine.
Original review:
This is definitely a light duty tool as the bar and chain are thin bordering on delicate. I would not use it to cut a winter's worth of firewood or clear old growth timber. But for pruning, clearing out brush and saplings, it's just fine. Being able to simply pick it up and start cutting is a very great convenience.
As for problems other reviewers have reported: Yes, it 'leaks' bar oil. I've got four other chainsaws and they all exude bar oil to some degree. The oil collects on the bar and chain as it is supposed to during operation and then can slowly ooze down onto the underlying surface during storage. I just put down a couple layers of newspaper to absorb the oil.
Also, pressing the power switch enables the saw for about 60 seconds before timing out. This has not caused the slightest problem.
I'm going to continue using it. The chains are at least cheap and the convenience is undeniable. But beware - it's easy to mistreat it.
Order extra chains. You may need them as you learn the limits of this machine.
Original review:
This is definitely a light duty tool as the bar and chain are thin bordering on delicate. I would not use it to cut a winter's worth of firewood or clear old growth timber. But for pruning, clearing out brush and saplings, it's just fine. Being able to simply pick it up and start cutting is a very great convenience.
As for problems other reviewers have reported: Yes, it 'leaks' bar oil. I've got four other chainsaws and they all exude bar oil to some degree. The oil collects on the bar and chain as it is supposed to during operation and then can slowly ooze down onto the underlying surface during storage. I just put down a couple layers of newspaper to absorb the oil.
Also, pressing the power switch enables the saw for about 60 seconds before timing out. This has not caused the slightest problem.
13.10.2020
10/10
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Great Power and Feel
I like this saw a lot and already have a ton of Makita batteries for use. I have a gas powered Stihl MS360 which is a powerful commercial 20" saw but I don't always need the power or inconvenience of starting it and the oil exhaust smell. I bought this saw for sporadic use around the yard cutting long pieces of wood for splitting and for campfires while camping. I enjoy big fires camping and that means lots of wood preparation. As I am getting older I don't mind the splitting by hand but do find the hand sawing to wear on me. This saw is perfect for my use.
I read about all the complaints on the safety button features and actually found the feature a benefit for my type of use as there are usually younger kids around. I purchased a plastic chainsaw case (Husqvarna 24 Inch Chainsaw Hard Sided Storage and Transport Box Case) holds the saw, four batteries and a small container of oil and I am set to go for about a few hours of casual cutting. The saw also has a great balance and feel to it similar to the Stihl gas saw.
I read about all the complaints on the safety button features and actually found the feature a benefit for my type of use as there are usually younger kids around. I purchased a plastic chainsaw case (Husqvarna 24 Inch Chainsaw Hard Sided Storage and Transport Box Case) holds the saw, four batteries and a small container of oil and I am set to go for about a few hours of casual cutting. The saw also has a great balance and feel to it similar to the Stihl gas saw.
13.10.2020
10/10
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Clean power and torque with minimal hassle.
I was skeptical about this saw. I am a homeowner, not a tree surgeon, and source my firewood from local deadfall and any trees in my yard that I either take down myself or hire a crew (for larger maple, ash, oaks etc). I was using a 35cc Homelite.
First thing I noticed was the torque and power from this thing is instant. None of the lag associated with gas powered engines. Second: it doesn't idle! Should be obvious but it never occurred to me how nice it would be to put the saw down between cuts, and not hear it, nor worry about it walking off some elevated surface I might have laid in down on. Battery life is good: I can get through more than enough cutting in a charge. By the time the batteries are dead, it's time to grab the axe and get to splitting anyway.
Love this thing. I was already invested in the LXT toolkit, so getting 4 5AH batteries with this saw is a no brainer. If you've already got a bunch of LXT tools and need a chainsaw, this is it. If you are not yet wed to any brand, then check Ryobi, Dewalt, etc and see if they carry the stuff you need. That's a different discussion all together, and probably has more to do with your favorite color than anything else.
As long as you're not mixing oil and gas, choking the carb, yanking a string several times and wondering wtf is wrong with your gas powered chain saw THIS time, you're better off!
First thing I noticed was the torque and power from this thing is instant. None of the lag associated with gas powered engines. Second: it doesn't idle! Should be obvious but it never occurred to me how nice it would be to put the saw down between cuts, and not hear it, nor worry about it walking off some elevated surface I might have laid in down on. Battery life is good: I can get through more than enough cutting in a charge. By the time the batteries are dead, it's time to grab the axe and get to splitting anyway.
Love this thing. I was already invested in the LXT toolkit, so getting 4 5AH batteries with this saw is a no brainer. If you've already got a bunch of LXT tools and need a chainsaw, this is it. If you are not yet wed to any brand, then check Ryobi, Dewalt, etc and see if they carry the stuff you need. That's a different discussion all together, and probably has more to do with your favorite color than anything else.
As long as you're not mixing oil and gas, choking the carb, yanking a string several times and wondering wtf is wrong with your gas powered chain saw THIS time, you're better off!
13.10.2020
10/10
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Великолепно
Reviews may not be accepted
I would be happy to review this item, however, my last review was rejected. This has never before happened to me and I have reviewed many times, some positive, some negative, but never in bad taste. I left a review on my purchase on June 16, 2019 and I thought it was quite positive. Amazon rejected my review on the basis that it did not meet their standards. I have never left reviews that are offensive or contain any vulgar comments. I do not know if this message will reach you, since it will, apparently go through Amazon. I will not be reviewing Amazon purchases in the future unless I receive an apology. It takes time to write reviews and everyone likes to be appreciated for their time given.
13.10.2020
10/10
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It would also be great seniors. Battery life is good but I'm glad ...
This 36V saw is a game changer for the vast majority of routine jobs. After using a few days, it appears to have the power of a small gas saw. It cuts quickly and didn't stop or get bogged down in a variety of wood species. The need to push the safety button was not an issue since it stays in the ready mode as long as you keep your hand on the rear handle (when the little lever on top is depressed). It's about the right weight- heavy enough not to jump around but still lighter than gas saws. You can also use for indoor tasks. It's not made for hours firewood cutting or trees over a foot in diameter but it will be my go-to saw for everything else. It would also be great seniors. Battery life is good but I'm glad I got the package with four batteries.
My only suggestion is that Makita offer a storage bag or case with places for the saw, 2 spare batteries and a couple of quarts of chain oil.
My only suggestion is that Makita offer a storage bag or case with places for the saw, 2 spare batteries and a couple of quarts of chain oil.
13.10.2020
10/10
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BEST Chainsaw
I feel bad I didn't review this sooner, it's in my list of stuff unreviewed/stunned me.
*I LOVE THIS CHAINSAW*.
I watched *piles* of YouTube vids, with this and other saws, this one always seemed *quality*. And while I'll credit Milwaukee with having a stronger saw, I dunno it's that much stronger/they both get the job done. Makita's got less issues with thrown chains, oil leaks, etc, even, seemed more sturdy. I've only ever thrown my chain once using the Makita chainsaw, and that was doing stuff I shouldn't have been doing.
I did hear of this annoying on/off button issue - it having a safety time out that was 4 seconds or somejunk. Mine? I'm not even sure, lasts about a minute I'd guess. But it's the new updated version that I'd gotten, it was fine on time-outs.
I liked the old-school tensioning system more, or thought I would, truth? I'm still curious how I'd like them both, compared side-by-side. But I've had no real issue getting the tooless-tensioner to work. At least past the learning curve of figuring out how it worked in the first place. But that was day 1... Had to get this version to get more batteries and in all ways it's just been a fine saw.
I stored it on a bag, it did leak a lil' oil, that leakage is how the system works/it happens. I also observed Makita was one of the few electric chainsaws I saw with oiling adjustment possibilities. There's some screw you can turn, somewhere, I forget, I've never adjusted it, take it out of the box/start the batteries charging/put it together/go cut some stuff.
IMO, this is, seriously, the best electric chainsaw on the market, overall. Milwaukee cuts harder, fine. Makita cuts really damn well, seems more reserved/elegant/quality. Dewalt, etc, didn't even impress me with their supposed chainsaws, not even worth mention. But *don't* take my word on the Makita chainsaw -- go watch *piles* of chainsaw videos on YouTube, see what you think...
And just for humor's sake? I got this saw over a tree near a new car I'd bought, birds kept crapping on my car. Daily. So i thought I'd remove the tree. Once I researched/ordered this perfect saw -- and it is pretty damn perfect -- but while I was waiting for it to arrive, I observed my car was being hit sometimes where the tree wasn't. I thought more, figured it out, the older car I left fairly dirty. I hate night drivers with ultra-bright LED lights (you know who you are, punks!) and so I let the mirrors get dirty. Newer car? Nice and polished? I was attracting rutty grumpy birds who saw themselves and had to bat at the window/leave messes on the car. I got a saw, I got both bars, both covers, replacement chains, etc, and basically blew about half a grand on problem solved, before anything arrived, by the application of 2 spare plastic grocery bags (to cover the mirrors). On the upside? Did some yard clearing, since...
The biggest complaint I've seen? Is battery life. Electric chainsaws *all* eat their battery, some use stronger batteries, makita's using 2x5 amp hour but they're 18V batteries powering a 36V system. Which is why it cuts so much nicer than many other saws. Milwaukee's doing an 18V battery/system, but at 12 amp hours/it's powerful over the battery pushing it. Ponder how you're going to use the saw -- a tree falls, you'll cut it into segments, move them out your driveway? Because most tests I saw were them cutting "cookies" -- slicing a log over and over into small circle-discs. I remember someone saying Makita could only do 40-45 or so of those. But a 50' tree falls and you cut it into 2' log segments, 24 cuts, you could do that about-twice. Are you then taking 2' segments and using the chainsaw to slice them into logs? Because a good axe swing can split those... For my use, overgrown yard, I'd go here and there and take down saplings. Or do actual limbing. But most of my cuts were small, quick, over, a battery saw doesn't keep running/burning fuel, it's only really running while you're using it. Suffice I've gone out cutting, and stopped, and still had most of my battery left. I'm also horribly unfit, lazy, etc...
*I LOVE THIS CHAINSAW*.
I watched *piles* of YouTube vids, with this and other saws, this one always seemed *quality*. And while I'll credit Milwaukee with having a stronger saw, I dunno it's that much stronger/they both get the job done. Makita's got less issues with thrown chains, oil leaks, etc, even, seemed more sturdy. I've only ever thrown my chain once using the Makita chainsaw, and that was doing stuff I shouldn't have been doing.
I did hear of this annoying on/off button issue - it having a safety time out that was 4 seconds or somejunk. Mine? I'm not even sure, lasts about a minute I'd guess. But it's the new updated version that I'd gotten, it was fine on time-outs.
I liked the old-school tensioning system more, or thought I would, truth? I'm still curious how I'd like them both, compared side-by-side. But I've had no real issue getting the tooless-tensioner to work. At least past the learning curve of figuring out how it worked in the first place. But that was day 1... Had to get this version to get more batteries and in all ways it's just been a fine saw.
I stored it on a bag, it did leak a lil' oil, that leakage is how the system works/it happens. I also observed Makita was one of the few electric chainsaws I saw with oiling adjustment possibilities. There's some screw you can turn, somewhere, I forget, I've never adjusted it, take it out of the box/start the batteries charging/put it together/go cut some stuff.
IMO, this is, seriously, the best electric chainsaw on the market, overall. Milwaukee cuts harder, fine. Makita cuts really damn well, seems more reserved/elegant/quality. Dewalt, etc, didn't even impress me with their supposed chainsaws, not even worth mention. But *don't* take my word on the Makita chainsaw -- go watch *piles* of chainsaw videos on YouTube, see what you think...
And just for humor's sake? I got this saw over a tree near a new car I'd bought, birds kept crapping on my car. Daily. So i thought I'd remove the tree. Once I researched/ordered this perfect saw -- and it is pretty damn perfect -- but while I was waiting for it to arrive, I observed my car was being hit sometimes where the tree wasn't. I thought more, figured it out, the older car I left fairly dirty. I hate night drivers with ultra-bright LED lights (you know who you are, punks!) and so I let the mirrors get dirty. Newer car? Nice and polished? I was attracting rutty grumpy birds who saw themselves and had to bat at the window/leave messes on the car. I got a saw, I got both bars, both covers, replacement chains, etc, and basically blew about half a grand on problem solved, before anything arrived, by the application of 2 spare plastic grocery bags (to cover the mirrors). On the upside? Did some yard clearing, since...
The biggest complaint I've seen? Is battery life. Electric chainsaws *all* eat their battery, some use stronger batteries, makita's using 2x5 amp hour but they're 18V batteries powering a 36V system. Which is why it cuts so much nicer than many other saws. Milwaukee's doing an 18V battery/system, but at 12 amp hours/it's powerful over the battery pushing it. Ponder how you're going to use the saw -- a tree falls, you'll cut it into segments, move them out your driveway? Because most tests I saw were them cutting "cookies" -- slicing a log over and over into small circle-discs. I remember someone saying Makita could only do 40-45 or so of those. But a 50' tree falls and you cut it into 2' log segments, 24 cuts, you could do that about-twice. Are you then taking 2' segments and using the chainsaw to slice them into logs? Because a good axe swing can split those... For my use, overgrown yard, I'd go here and there and take down saplings. Or do actual limbing. But most of my cuts were small, quick, over, a battery saw doesn't keep running/burning fuel, it's only really running while you're using it. Suffice I've gone out cutting, and stopped, and still had most of my battery left. I'm also horribly unfit, lazy, etc...
13.10.2020
10/10
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Decent saw for home use if you are already on the Makita 18v platform.
First of all, I am a committed Makita fan, having bought my first cordless drill back in about 1991. When my 50 year old Mini-Mac chainsaw died, I needed another small saw for use around my yard in town. I have two much larger Stihl saws at my farm but they are too big for most of what I do around the house. I saw this saw on Amazon for what seemed to be a very good price so I decided to give it a try. The saw itself is well built, has a good bar and chain and the overall build quality seems sturdy. I have used it multiple times for everything from cutting up some fairly large tree limbs (6-8") to trimming some overgrown cedar hedges. It seems to go a long time on a pair of 5ah batteries, at least I never needed to swap them out. My only complaint is the "tool less" bar tensioning system. I would be much happier if it had the more standard 1 or preferably 2 nuts to tighten the bar, and a screw for tensioning the chain. The hand crank and thumb wheel look like they will be the first thing too fail. However, for light use around the yard it will probably last a good many years.
13.10.2020
10/10
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Way better than gas
I did a lot of research before I purchased this. I can cut a Brazilian pepper in my backyard for an hour straight before the batteries need to be charged. for a homeowner I think that's plenty of work time before charging the batteries. I really thought I wanted to get a small Stihl saw. Real man have gas engines right. Not anymore. This saw is infinitely better than gas. If you have to go out to do a small job you don't stink like 2 stroke exhaust. Pick up the song get it done. All the problems associated with gas engines are ancient history. Battery powered everything is the future. My saw came with a 3-second safety switch. I found it stupid and annoying borderline dangerous like the other reviewers were talking about. I called Makita they informed me that I probably have gotten one of the last three second safety switches. they sent me a shipping label I return the saw they replaced the switch I got it back a few days later. Very good customer service. I bought the package with four batteries and a charger. Now I've got extra batteries for my other Makita tools. Awesome saw love the saw. PS I also love the little Makita vacuum. PPS I also love and use the multi-tool way more than I thought I would.
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