Makita 18v Brushless 10" Top Handle Chainsaw Review

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In this video I review and give my thoughts on the Makita 18v XCU06 Brushless chainsaw. I go over battery life, how I store it and show you how it cuts.
Don't forget to let me know in the comments what you thought of the video and if you have any questions.
Thank you for watching and I will see you on the next one.
Home Depot link:
www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-10...
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@faragmostafa633 11 ай бұрын

This chainsaw worked well to cut up a pile of cedar logs kzfaq.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and stumps. I used it to cut 12"-16" diameter logs and a handful of odd-shaped stumps that were larger in diameter. There was more than enough power even when using 2x100' extension cords. Be sure to use the right gauge extension cord, since you should be using a slightly higher gauge cord than the standard extension cord most folks have around the house. My 2 favorite features of this saw over previous ones I've used are the built-in sharpener and the quick stop after the the throttle is released compared to a gas-powered chainsaw. As soon as you release the trigger, the chain stops spinning immediately because of the electric motor. Standard feature of most of these electric chainsaws, but worth mentioning here for anyone not familiar with it.Bottom line...I needed a chainsaw to get through some backyard cleanup of logs and tree stumps. For the price of renting a chainsaw for a few days, I got this Oregon chainsaw that got the work done, and now I own it for future use.

@tgltoday2717 11 ай бұрын

I feel the same. Ever since I got this saw, I've only used my gas saw one time. Wish I'd had this one years ago. Glad you like it.

@shaynehoffman9602 Жыл бұрын

Coming up on 2 years with this saw and I love it. I use it enough that I'm about due for a new sprocket.

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

Wow I'd say you get your use out of it. Glad to know its held up so well.

@bradleymarshall5591 Жыл бұрын

Love this thing. Paid for itself on my first big trip. Pull up on side of the road and cut up dead trees for firewood each day. Didn't spend a dollar on wood for 4 weeks, would have easily spent $300 on bags of wood without it. Highly recommend.

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

I know right, for only being a 10-inch battery operated saw it seems to work pretty good I think. I'm glad you're having a great experience with it as well. Go Makita 😆

@miltonwalters9331 2 жыл бұрын

Most of my power tools in my shed are Makita so I thought why not get one of these saws for camping then I can get some extra use out of my batteries, was I in for a shock my saw takes two 5Ah batteries and I cut about a yard of wood out of one charge no more mixing smelly fuel no more noise my old two stroke has gone into retirement for good these saws are a game changer and worth every cent, even she cuts the wood now and then yippee! what a woman.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Game changer indeed. I've even switched over to the makita weed eater. The battery powered tools these days are so nice it's hard to still run gas as a home owner. I'm glad you like the saw.

@vk5jajay147 14 күн бұрын

We just bought one this morning, cut 2 tonne of seasoned iron bark hardwood for the wood stove. Barely knew that it done it. Still 3 bars out of 4, on the 6Ah battery. Brilliant little chainsaw..

@tgltoday2717 14 күн бұрын

That's awesome. I've used this way more then I expected and it still works great. I don't have a 6ah battery. I bet that is nice. Glad this worked so well for you. I just got the 14in earlier this year I'm working on uploading a video on.

@dmlchannel3262 Жыл бұрын

Great suburban homeowner's electric chain saw. I bought the 12" 18V Makita model (XCU10Z) - same 4,720 rpm chain speed (all currently produced 36v Makitas drop to 3,940 rpm), weighs just 0.2 pounds (3.2 oz) more (w/battery), for $20 more. Can't go wrong with either though. I actively search out projects to use my Makita tools on. While they lack the "brute force" Milwaukee tools have, their finesse options more than make up for that.

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

I couldnt agree more. I also love looking for projects to use all my tools on. I'm glad to know you like the saws just as much.

@boballegatore862 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it such an awesome tool for its niche? I love it for the light stuff. I wouldn’t suggest it for anybody who is trying to find their first or only saw. But if you want to save your strength and energy for handling a larger saw for your larger needs, this thing saves the day.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Right on. I was cutting overhead this weekend and I'm still amazed with how great a job this saw does. It's just an amazing one handed saw.

@souslesbombes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, I'm wondering... I'm an homeowner with 4 big trees on my relatively small property. I'm never gonna cut them down because I'm in the city with wires and I'll get a pro for that. But they were neglected and need pruning. So in that case wouldn't that saw be a good "only saw" candidate? Just to prune trees and shrubs?

@markpaulin884 10 ай бұрын

I just purchased one and cut down a tree the first day with it. Also great for cleaning out brush and overgrowth. Love it.

@tgltoday2717 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your purchase! I still have no regrets. I absolutely love this thing. And yes, cleaning out overgrown brush all that little stuff. You don't need a massive chainsaw for this thing just kicks butt.

@downeastjd1711 2 жыл бұрын

For what it is, and when used as intended, it's a fantastic saw.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I used it this last week to clean up some storm damage, its just very handy to have.

@tomclose6643 Жыл бұрын

just got the 12" version so far so good seems like solid unit

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

I've not checked out the 12" but there are defiantly times I wish this one was a tad bigger. Glad to hear the 12" seems to be working great.

@markbrisec3972 2 жыл бұрын

What a great tool this is... I'm on the market for Makita battery chainsaw but I can't decide between this 18V model and a bigger model that uses 2 batteries, basically the 36V model. The top handle model from this video is lighter, smaller and cheaper while the 36V model gives you that extra power and longer bar for cutting bigger stuff. I have an old Stihl gas chainsaw, their smallest model, that's on its dying breath. In the end I'll probably end up buying Makita 18V top handle and a new Stihl or Husqvarna gas chainsaw on the lower end of the spectrum for those times when I cut heating wood.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

That's the set up I have. I have a 50cc husky with an 18in bar for the big stuff and this makita for all the rest. I get a lot of branches that fall in storms and that's where the makita is used.

@Pol850xpRider 3 жыл бұрын

We have a new Milwaukee m18 chainsaw with the 12ah battery. Haven't used it yet but plan to take it with camping this summer. Fingers crossed it works well

@tgltoday2717 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard the Milwaukee works well. I'm sure you will love it. It's pretty crazy what they can do with battery technology these days.

@sam-ww1wk 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video, man. I have the 36v (and a number of gas saws, including a makita with 36" bar) and want a smaller top handle for climbing. Sold! Makita for life.

@tgltoday2717 10 ай бұрын

That's awesome and thank you. I've not used my gas saw once since I bought this one. Although this weekend I have to cut up a bunch of wood so I'll be firing up the old Husqvarna.

@brentthailand5742 2 жыл бұрын

Super good review thanks very much i live in Thailand and just ordered 1. And getting 2, 6.0AH batteries with it so i am sure it will do lots around the yard. The china ones batteries on a 4" just broke and tired of it Makita will last like all my Makita tools. 👍👍😁😁

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Yes I think you will like it. I'd like to get a 6ah myself at somepoint.

@brentthailand5742 2 жыл бұрын

@@tgltoday2717 I have shared your link out to a few friends of mine also and told them your review is the best to watch. I hope i get it tomorrow also looking forward to it. Thanks again for a great video. :)

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

@@brentthailand5742 thank you for sharing my video. That helps a lot. Let me know what you think after you use it a bit.

@MiniDigging 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the same saw but I had a new spare bar and chain from my Stihl pole saw that I upgraded from 10" to 12". When I bought the pole saw I immediately upgraded so the 10" bar and chain was never used. It is a 1/4" pitch which makes a more narrow cut. I had to buy a 1/4" sprocket (part # 198259-2) for it to work but that is real simple with just a simple e-clip. The difference going from 3/8" cut to 1/4" cut gives the saw a night and day difference. I would recommend to anyone to give it a try you will be amazed at the power difference. I installed my 3/8" bar and chain from my Milwaukee pole saw onto the Makita to see the difference with a 3/8" compared to a 1/4" chain. My Milwaukee Quik-Lok combo kit came with a pole saw so that's how I tested it without using the new one from the Makita saw, keeping it new, never used. And because I never installed the Makita 3/8" bar, chain and sprocket I have it for sale on eBay as a package deal. Thanks for sharing your video.

@tgltoday2717 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear. I was actually wanting to buy a spare chain but maybe I will try the 3/8" route like you have. Thanks for the info. I love when people share this kind of info. I might look up your bar and chain as well. My Dad has the exact same saw.

@forrestheaney9059 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I got the 36v model but I might return it for this one

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the 36v yet? It would be interesting to know the power difference. As good as this 18v works, I'd think the 36v would be a beast.

@jacobhendrickson8935 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone mentioned torque boost mode.

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

Haha yes. I think it's a pretty important to note.

@jacobhendrickson8935 Жыл бұрын

@@tgltoday2717 yea it’s like let’s buy a tool and do a KZfaq review without even at the very least skimming the manual to figure out the tool specs, capabilities and extra features like this torque boost.

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobhendrickson8935 I mean who wants to read the manual these days lol I struggle with when to do the review video. Unboxings seem popular but if its not brand new to the market, I like to wait until I have some time under my belt with the tool so I can at least give some what of an opinion on it. Although I may break that rule from time to time. lol I also do my best to know as much about it as I can but I'm by no means perfect. I'm glad you like the video.

@luduong2651 3 жыл бұрын

I have a makita 18 v chainsaw XCU06. Unfortunately, the chain was damaged. I have tried to looking to buy the new one to replace. Do you know where they sell it, please let me know. Thank.

@tgltoday2717 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. I actually was just thinking about buying a back up so once I figure out where to get it from I will let you know.

@mimis_streamingdream Жыл бұрын

Does the battery make a difference in power. Cuz mine is brand new and wont cut like that

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

I'm told the battery size makes a difference. My 5ah ran dead one day so I threw on the 4ah and it really didn't feel like the saw cut the same. I would recommend running the saw with a 5ah battery.

@allornothing7957 2 жыл бұрын

Did you do all of these cuts on one battery?

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. That is what I was trying to see. How many cuts I could get on 1 5ah battery. I had just sharpened my chain. I noticed if the chain gets dull it will overheat a lot faster and use a lot more battery. Seems to be more important on this saw then a gas one, to keep that chain sharp.

@unknownname9719 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to like this saw but it's just not worth it unless you don't plan on making more than a couple cuts. Don't even think about taking it in a tree. It overheats so much you will want to throw it out of the tree. I tried to use it up in a palm tree on the frons and it just kept overheating making the task a lot more difficult. I could cut one or two frons live frons and then it would shut off. I live in Arizona so it is hotter here but I still expect better. At the time I used it in the palm tree it was around 85 degrees. It might be a good saw if you live in the North pole but anywhere else and it just wastes your time. All that being said I am a Makita fan and I really hoped it would be better than it is. I am considering the 36-volt version but I'm worried it will be more of the same issue at a much higher expense.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

That stinks that it doesn't work out for you. I've never cut a palm tree so I'm not sure how hard it has to work. In my experience, once the chain starts to get dull, the saw overheats easier as its working a lot harder but from what I've done with the saw, I've not experienced that issue. I hope the 36V works out better if you get it. Thanks for watching.

@alexarmentaleal5840 10 ай бұрын

Como cuanto tiempo te duro oa bateria?. Cuanto te duro la bateria?

@tgltoday2717 10 ай бұрын

Im not sure how to translate this. Thanks for watching.

@marcofossa5741 6 ай бұрын

mas o menos 40 cortes si ho entendido bien... 40 cuts per battery charge, right dear Tgl? Compliments dear Tgl for this review, so useful!

@wessamazzo8856 3 жыл бұрын

I ❤️Makita

@tgltoday2717 3 жыл бұрын

I do too. I really love the OPP.

@iCandyFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Can it run on makitas 18v 6ah?

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will take any 18v makita battery. If you go smaller then 4, you may notice a power difference I would guess. I would recommend not going any smaller then a 4ah.

@iCandyFlip 2 жыл бұрын

@@tgltoday2717 Hi and thank you for reply, i am between buying 4x 5ah or 4x 6ah, and i find it so confusing because i see the brand recommending the 5AH for it so i was wondering if 6ah would work less good than the 5ah

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

@@iCandyFlip I dont have any 6ah so I cant say from experience, but from what I read any of the 18v batteries are supposed to work. I'm not sure when the chainsaw and 6 ah were first made. I wonder if the chainsaw came out before the 6ah batteries did so they recommend 5ah as it was the biggest?

@iCandyFlip 2 жыл бұрын

@@tgltoday2717 I also think thats why. But dont those chainsaws have some programm that reads the bateries? maybe it recognizes the 6AH as 5AH because 5ah is the max size it was programmed? I dont know im just making guesses.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

@@iCandyFlip I will have to look into that. I know they have the star protection and I looked on HD website and it didn't say anything about batteries that I saw other then it taking one 18v Makita battery. I will say that I have found HD website to have a mistake or two in the past though.

@grafslo4453 Жыл бұрын

I would like to buy it but it is too expensive for me ..

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

I like to wait for sales or clearance items. I got this one on clearance when I bought it.

@DavePawson 2 жыл бұрын

PPE?

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Are you asking what I recommend?

@itspitbull0196 3 ай бұрын

What if I put gas in this Makita saw?

@tgltoday2717 3 ай бұрын

😂

@GRNaidu-ft8fk 2 жыл бұрын

It must be handy

@GRNaidu-ft8fk 2 жыл бұрын

I want to clear weast little Trees... Which will be useful to that work...

@GRNaidu-ft8fk 2 жыл бұрын

How much time it will come per signal battery

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

@@GRNaidu-ft8fk it's really how to know how long the battery will last cutting as it depends on how sharp the chain is and hard the wood is. I think it made like 35 cuts in 3inch wood if I remember right.

@nasarazam 2 жыл бұрын

I own this saw. I will give it 3 out of 5. It struggles with anything over 3 inches...

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@yarittromero5156 Жыл бұрын

Me looking at videos of tools i cant afford

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

Haha we've all been there.

@frogsgottalent1106 2 жыл бұрын

Hay buddy, no wonder your Husky doesn't work if your trying to run it on GAS ?! I mean WTF ! It takes PETROL with a bit of 2 Stroke oil around 20:1 kinda thing. I hope this helps...

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@Clive007 Жыл бұрын

Gas is just another word for Petrol.

@Yankeebelletreeworks Жыл бұрын

Top handle does not mean 1 handed

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

Correct, but it sure is nice being able to use it one handed when needed. I know I can't use my Husqvarna one handed and I also like my limbs so I'd never try lol

@quisp1492 2 жыл бұрын

Ryobi sells a 14" chainsaw with better build quality at 40V for the same price. Although I like some of Makita's products, there are better alternatives when it comes to battery powered chainsaws.

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

That's good to know. I've got a good amount of ryobi 18v lights and other specialty items and I think they all work well for what they are.

@markbrisec3972 2 жыл бұрын

I say "throw away your Stihls and Husqvarnas. Get rid of those ancient internal combustion engine technology and join us in the 2020s.." Oh yes, while we're at it, just let me know where exactly you've thrown those gas saws.. I want to properly recycle the ol' gas guzzling monsters...

@tgltoday2717 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I'll let you know. I thought about the husky today as I've not used it in two years because of this makita. I'm hoping the carburetor isnt gummed up.

@Buckeyes216 Жыл бұрын

Would this make a good chainsaw for camp. Not taking massive trees.. just firewood.

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

If you are talking camping and cutting firewood, I'd say yes. If you are talking like hunting camp and firewood heats the place, I'd probably opt for maybe the 36v though I've never used it. It works great for what it is but it's definitely not as fast as gas so if you need a lot of wood it might take a while. I've also noticed that when the chain starts getting dull, it really has to work and tends to shutoff alot so it doesn't overheat. This gets annoying when trying to get stuff done fast.

@Buckeyes216 Жыл бұрын

@@tgltoday2717 thanks for the info!

@tgltoday2717 Жыл бұрын

@@Buckeyes216 you're welcome.