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Makita XCU03PT 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless (5.0Ah) 14" Chain Saw Kit, Teal
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Brand | Makita |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Horsepower | 3.2 hp |
Product Dimensions | 21"L x 9"W x 10.5"H |
Chain Length | 14 Inches |
Chain Speed | 3,940 FPM |
About this item
- No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts with reduced maintenance and low noise levels
- Makita-built Outer Rotor BL Brushless Motor direct-drive system delivers power of a 32cc gas chain saw
- Two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries deliver 36V power and performance without leaving the 18V LXT platform
- Up to 190 cuts in 4 x 4 cedar with two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries
- "Tool-less" chain adjustment for convenient operation and maintenance
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 9 x 21 x 10.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 17.96 pounds |
Manufacturer | Makita |
ASIN | B01MTCOE0I |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | XCU03PT |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #69,838 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #257 in Power Chain Saws |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Landscapers and contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless Chain Saw Kit (model XCU03PT). With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the XCU03PT is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications. It’s powered by two 18V LXT® batteries for 36V power and run time, but without leaving the strongly-preferred 18V battery platform. And with the efficient Makita outer rotor brushless motor with direct drive system, users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a gas chain saw. The XCU03PT has a 14” guide bar and the Makita-built motor with variable speed delivers 0-3,940 FPM for increased cutting speed, but with less noise (only 100dB(A)). It has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, and no air filter or muffler to clean. And there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. Simply pick it up, load two 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries, and the saw is ready to use. Convenience features include a "tool-less" chain adjustments, a front hand guard engineered to actuate chain brake when engaged, an electric brake for maximum productivity, and more. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
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Price | — | $216.00$216.00 | $54.99$54.99 | -14% $59.99$59.99 List: $69.99 |
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Customer Ratings | ||||
Maneuverability | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Light weight | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 3.6 | — | — | 4.6 |
Safety Features | — | — | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Latitude 12 LLC | quanshengda | Huoeren |
chain speed | 3,940 FPM | — | — | 26.2FT/S |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
horsepower | 3.2 horsepower | — | 550 watts | 1 horsepower |
weight | — | 13.75 pounds | 700 grams | 2.6 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, ease of cutting, battery life, durability, and ease of use of the chainsaw. They mention that it's a high performing chainsaw without the hassle of a gas engine. Some appreciate the smooth-cutting machine. That said, opinions are mixed on trigger start, performance, and power.
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Customers like the quality of the chainsaw. They say it's a high-performing tool that's perfect for small jobs and recreational use. Some customers also mention that the chain is decent and easy to fill.
"...Cons:-pretty short battery life, most useful for very small jobs around the house, but may need more than one set of batteries to jump around..." Read more
"...It is a strong runner and takes down smaller diameter trees with ease. Initially I was using 3.0 Ah batteries which it drains super-quick...." Read more
"...Good quality." Read more
"...Otherwise, this is a nice chainsaw, which I plan to keep a few days longer to evaluate further...." Read more
Customers find the chainsaw easy to use. They mention it's fun to use, convenient, and easy to handle. Customers also say the directions are minimal and the saw simplifies chainsaw work. They say it makes quick work of weekend chores and is ready to use when ever.
"I found the Makita 14" battery powered chainsaw fun to use and much less hassle than any of the 3 gasoline powered saws I've owned over the years,..." Read more
"...of bar oil, I felt like I was moving through it quickly, the saw was easy to handle, I loved the lack of engine vibration, and I definitely didn't..." Read more
"...-Strong chainsaw for its size. Can quite quite nicely.-reasonably easy to use, and as with any quality tool comes with good documentation...." Read more
"...Well I bought it and it is simple to assemble and use, the blade tightening procedure is easy...." Read more
Customers find the chainsaw easy to use. They say it cuts fantastically, fast, and like a gas saw. Customers also say it's a quiet, smooth-cutting machine that can handle all the jobs they throw at it.
"...Overall, I love that it can cut pretty well with good technique, but it requires an excessive amount of recharging, thus not having the performance..." Read more
"...This had great balance and cut like butter. 5 acres and I still use it on a regular basis...." Read more
"...will be useful as a replacement for my smaller gas chainsaws, as it does cut fast." Read more
"...I still can't believe how fast it cut through, like butter. The wood on the palm trees was very rigid and hard...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the chainsaw. They mention that it is very quiet, powerful, and easy to handle. Some appreciate the lack of engine vibration.
"...moving through it quickly, the saw was easy to handle, I loved the lack of engine vibration, and I definitely didn't miss standing in a cloud of 2..." Read more
"...instructions and no more gas going bad or yanking to start, low noise thing rocks!! 4.5 stars if i could" Read more
"Wish I'd bought this tool years ago. No nasty 2-cycle engine fumes, minimal noise and easy maintenance...." Read more
"...This saw is light weight and not as noisy as my gas saw. If you have to cut a lot of wood a one time, you would probably prefer a gas saw...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the chainsaw. They mention that it takes a little longer but the battery is still at the top.
"...didn't try to hurry the saw, took a little longer but the battery life was acceptable I cut several 9-12 inch branches into numerous peices, I am..." Read more
"...The charge lasts for hours of cutting. I think it says 45 mins, but that is straight cut time...." Read more
"...Battery duration is exceptional." Read more
"...I cut down 20" caliper trees and bucked them up with this. The batteries last longer than a tank full of gas in the gas saw...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the chainsaw. Some mention it has great power, convenient, and light weight. They say it has enough power for home tasks and some small commercial tasks. However, others say that it has a pretty short battery life and requires an excessive amount of recharging.
"Used a few times now and was pleasantly surprised with the performance." Read more
"...1. This is a significant improvement in terms of power over the XCU02 BUT I wouldn't buy this one until Makita comes out with batteries that can..." Read more
"...Cons:-pretty short battery life, most useful for very small jobs around the house, but may need more than one set of batteries to jump around..." Read more
"...It takes some getting use to it, but the performance was excellent. I cut up 1/3 of a cord of cherry wood today and it was excellent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the chainsaw. Some mention that it works great, is relatively light, and a workhorse, while others say that it quit working after 3 minutes, no longer runs, and the bar failed the second hour.
"...It is a strong runner and takes down smaller diameter trees with ease. Initially I was using 3.0 Ah batteries which it drains super-quick...." Read more
"...I was doing full depth 50" cuts and after 3 min the saw would quit working...." Read more
"The saw works well, but we had no idea the weight because you have to use two batteries." Read more
"...The thing most aggravating was the bar failure the second hour...this was not constant use...cut a few, load a few on the tractor forks, to the burn..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the trigger start. Some mention that the push button start is perfect, while others say that the safety feature is annoying.
"......" Read more
"...Has battery indicators and is easy to operate, the push button start is perfect for me, as it turns off if you don’t use it within 3 seconds because..." Read more
"...but having to hit the power button multiple times and then pulling trigger is just stupid...." Read more
"...Starts with a couple buttons to push, cuts easy & runs for about 1 1/2 hours on batteries. I am now able to cut our wood...." Read more
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I dropped a 12" maple with a lot of top growth. I easily took care of the top and cut up the trunk and large branches into stove-length logs, all in about an hour. The saw handles like a dream in the brush and I never encountered the problem with the saw turning off that was described by some of the other buyers.
I do have a major gripe however. The directions for assembling the bar and chain to the saw are absolutely horrible. This assembly process is quite different from the process one would use to put a bar and chain on a typical gas powered saw, so clear instructions are important. First, the print in the manual is tiny. You need excellent light to read it, and then it's still a challenge. Second, the instructions for the assembly process are ungrammatical and unclear, bordering on incomprehensible. I would think a large company like Makita that sells a lot of products in the U.S. could afford to hire an English speaking technical writer to do a respectable job in creating a good user manual. This manual is a disgrace.
The diagrams too are misleading and unclear. Numbers are used to link illustrations of parts to their names; then in the same paragraphs, the steps in the directions are numbered. The reader is immediately confused about the meaning of the numbers. It took me longer to put the bar and chain on the saw than it did to fell and cut up that maple.
It was also easy to handle for felling a black walnut tree that decided to pop up a few years back in an inconvenient spot. Black walnut grows FAST around here and the wood is quite hard. This saw cut through it like butter.
We'll see how it holds up over time, but if every other Makita tool I've ever owned is an indication, I expect it will be good. I've never done any repairs on any of my Makita LXT tools and they all still work perfectly. I did have one of their prosumer grade drills once upon a time. That lasted me a couple years of professional duty use before it gave up the ghost, but for $40 second hand with an LXT compatible charger and battery (both of which are still going) I still don't think I've ever gone wrong buying Makita.
To summarize:
Pros:
-Strong chainsaw for its size. Can quite quite nicely.
-reasonably easy to use, and as with any quality tool comes with good documentation.
-Easy to change between bar sizes.
-Good display to show remaining battery life.
Cons:
-pretty short battery life, most useful for very small jobs around the house, but may need more than one set of batteries to jump around for a single job. Might be worth forking over the $130 for another pair of batteries.
-chain tightening done by a thumb mechanism can lead to sore thumbs quickly.
I never had a reason to consider a chain saw, I recently needed one to fell small trees, shrubs occasionally [tired of hand sawing!]. I will sometimes use on a job site without power and did not want a corded unit that would require me to tote a generator. I wanted a quiet saw b/c a lot of what we do in infill residential construction and I try not to piss-off the neighbors. I also did not want to have to maintain an 'engine'...plugs, oil/fuel, leaking all over etc. Once again a tool that is gonna get used a few times each season, more convenience than hand sawing...
I already 'bought' into the Makita 18v system years ago and have been nothing but pleased, so it was natural that I looked at the battery operated units they have. I was impressed with the fact that guys are using them to trim glue-lams in the field with it.
Well I bought it and it is simple to assemble and use, the blade tightening procedure is easy. Though I think it dispenses too much oil, I will need to adjust. It is a strong runner and takes down smaller diameter trees with ease. Initially I was using 3.0 Ah batteries which it drains super-quick. I ordered some 6.0 Ah batteries and we will see if that extends the run time. I will post an update.
Bottom line if cordless makes the most sense for you as it did for me than you should consider this one.
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It wont run unless you have 2 batteries in it (any makita, even smaller ones) but with 2 1.5ah batteries, it is dead after a half a dozen cuts though 12" round spruce logs.
Replacement chains are around $45