Makita XCU08Z 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless 14" Top Handle Chain Saw, Tool Only

Makita XCU08Z 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless 14″ Top Handle Chain Saw, Tool Only

(8 customer reviews)

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Description

  • No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts
  • Low noise level for operator comfort
  • Makita-built Outer Rotor BL Brushless Motor direct-drive system provides power of a 30cc gas chain saw
  • 25% faster cutting performance than a 30cc gas engine chain saw
  • Two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries deliver 36V power and performance without leaving the 18V LXT platform (batteries and charger not included)

Additional information

Brand

Makita
Power Source

Battery Powered
Horsepower

3.2 hp
Item Weight

10.2 pounds
Global Trade Identification Number

00088381884532
Manufacturer

Makita
UPC

088381884532
Product Dimensions

8.74 x 19.76 x 10.95 inches
Country of Origin

China
Item model number

XCU08Z
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

8 reviews for Makita XCU08Z 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless 14″ Top Handle Chain Saw, Tool Only

  1. Jameson Ramelb –

    I have been skeptical about some of these battery tools being equal to their gas powered counterparts I was initially afraid I would have to have 20 batteries with me to get through the day, but when you have to trim in residential areas early in the morning, every little thing you can do to keep the neighbors as happy as possible counts to squeeze in the maximum amount of work in the day. And as a reputable tree care person you should know by now that drop starting saws is very high on the ‘no-no’ list, even in the bucket and in a tree.
    This saw is truly amazing, if used properly as a ‘trimming’ saw, not a fell/limb/buck saw. I run Stihl MS194s’ and MS201s’; so that is my base for comparison.
    -Cost is inline with the initial cost of the MS194, not so much the MS201
    -This saw with the batteries is heavier than those two saws, but just barely noticeable. Using the 5.0AH batteries
    -Power for trimming.. TRIMMING.. seems pretty comparable, the 201 has a little more omph but at twice the cost, but the blade speed on the makita is either on or off, there is no varying of blade speed.
    -You cannot really start the chainsaw on the limb you are trimming, you have to start it then engage the limb. If not sometimes the auto shut off kicks in if the chain grabs and the saw feels like it is binding and the saw won’t start, or shut off immediately
    -Length of use, got half a day’s work out of a single charge, versus two tanks of gas.
    -This saw has an oiler adjustment with three levels which I might test one day on harder woods. Which the stihls do not
    -No exhaust fumes from this saw or gas fumes
    -No chance of getting burned from exhaust muffler or exhaust gas
    -No more pulling, having to start
    -Low noise, the blade makes noise when in motion, there is still a high pitch noise, but the general amount of noise is drastically less; less potential for hearing damage to the operator
    -Also with the low noise it is easier to communicate with ground crew
    -Good balance with the 14″ bar/chain combo, it is a 3/8 .43 chain, easy to find chain
    -Lower vibration, resulting is less operator fatigue
    -Cannot use older 18v lxt batteries with this saw, must be the newer batteries with the level indicator on the battery
    -No air filter changes, no spark plugs, no fiddling with the carburetor, no need to worry about improper fuel mixes, no ethanol gas problem, no need to service, so in theory no down time
    -Yes batteries are expensive averaging 80$ one, but looking for the right makita kits, not only ups your battery game but also expands your collection of makita lxt tools too

    This may sound bad, but if this saw lasts a whole year without any issues, that’d be fantastic; 4-6 hours a day, 6 days a week.

    The one thing I am truly worried about with this saw is durability from a drop. it is not supposed to happen even when connected with a lanyard, but it does. Looking at the saw, I feel like it would burst into a million tiny pieces of plastic if dropped. I will post an update if this does happen, hoping not to thou.

    Overall I really like this saw, it has no real limitations that I have seen yet that I cannot get past, I will be purchasing a few more, heck might even use these instead of the stihl’s for daily all day trimming. and just use the larger stihls for the felling/limbing/bucking

  2. Justin Swick –

    My son loved that he can use it one handed.He can trim his trees and clean up around bushes.

  3. Dana –

    It is with a heavy heart that I have to give this chain saw a less then a perfect review. I have had my Makita corded chain saw for 7 years and it has never let down, so I thought I would try the cordless. I have yet to have a good experience with this model. Out of the box, the batteries worked once. After that they were always red even though the charger said they were fully charged. The chain saw indicator itself showed red, and the saw would not turn. I got new batteries that showed green, but the chain saw would not work. And yes, I know you have to move the chain guard towards you to release it. I sent the whole thing back and bought another one. Same battery problem so I bought 2 off brand batteries and they worked and were cheaper. The saw is working but does not have the power of the electric. It stops many times while cutting and lasts only about 1/2 hr. I’m keeping it for small jobs but I am back to the electric for cutting logs.

  4. Mario Montemayor –

    This saw is incredible! Unlike gas saws, you don’t have to keep it running while on a ladder or in a man-lift. I believe it’s safer than a gas saw because of this and it has plenty of power. I rented a man-lift for a week when I moved to my new house and I was running through 6-8 batteries a day. I would recommend having a total of four batteries… two in the saw and two on the charger. Six batteries is even better to let a pair of them be cooling while not in use, but you can get by with four.

  5. Brian Eastwood –

    This thing is delightful. I own a husky 460(24″ bar) that I’ve used clearing land for sometime, upto 4ft wide madrones. This isn’t for that. Reality is, a lot of tree work is making cuts in 2″ branches, which are in awkward angles, the husky tires you out very quickly on the small stuff, your also likely to require a plaster(bandaid) waving a 2ft bar around. This has no problem going through 6″ smaller trees either. Where it really comes in handy is it’s quick grab and use, I finished with it before I got the husky started. It’s also much better for cutting wood for projei like 4X4s, far more accurate in my hands anyway. I’m using it only at home and have a bundle of batteries, generally another set has charged before I run it out so can quick switch and go. Let’s see how it last test of time. Certainly recommend if you have a big bucking saw, but do a lot of small cutting, also if you have a big garden and clean up a lot of tree branches.

  6. Phil C. –

    I bought this originally just to have around our property and to keep in my truck. The first time I used it was to demo an old wood deck. It worked great, I bought a extra set of batteries and grateful I did. I was worried at first it wouldn’t handle continuous use but it did fine. Batteries got hot and don’t last long when the chain is not sharp. I am not a big electric guy but this is solid and handy like a pockets on pants.

  7. Scott Teske –

    I love my Stihl top handled saws, but I enjoy having the option for battery powered convenience with a bit more “ease of use.” This saw is quieter for those times when early morning or odd times require a quieter option for “picky” customers. We’ve all had moments when pulling and pulling the start cord on our saws in an awkward position just sucks, and I gotta say I love the no pull-cord/instant-on convenience of this saw. Great power and torque. Most of my batteries work great with this, but I do have two that seems to die faster than the others occasionally… But thats probably an issue with the batteries, not the saw per-say. After first year of use so far so good!

  8. Brian Eastwood –

    works great

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