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The Makita 18V LXT Pruning Saw is a cordless top-handle chain saw built for tree care and limb trimming. It runs on Makita's 18V LXT battery platform and uses a brushless direct-drive motor that Makita rates as equivalent to a 22cc gas saw, with chain speed up to 4,720 FPM. A torque boost mode helps in dense wood, and the tool-less chain tensioning, automatic chain oiling and electric brake cut down on fiddling. It is a tool-only kit, so the battery and charger are separate. It suits arborists and homeowners already on the LXT platform who want gas-like cutting without fuel, exhaust or engine maintenance. Against gas top-handle saws it is quieter and starts instantly, but it trades some sustained power and run time for that convenience.
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Lowest price we've seen: $256.59 on Nov 10 at Walmart. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 10.
Owners of Makita's 18V top-handle saw praise its light weight, instant start and gas-like cutting for limb work, and many like that it uses batteries they already own. Criticism centers on run time with smaller packs and on the tool-only packaging.
There is growing demand for cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 18V LXT® Brushless 10” Top Handle Chain Saw (model XCU06Z). With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the XCU06Z is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications, and the compact top-handle design makes it ideal for the professional tree care industry. Powered by one 18V LXT® battery (sold separately) for maximum power, speed and run-time, the XCU06Z uses 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 XCU06Z has a variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-4,720 FPM) for increased cutting speed, with torque boost mode for cutting dense material. 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 load the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery (sold separately), and the saw is ready to use. Convenience features include adjustable automatic chain lubrication, built-on lock-off lever to help prevent the chain from accidentally engaging, 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.
