This Chinaberry tree had two trunks. kzfaq.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 The wood is soft and rotten and the trees are hazardous when they tower over your house. The first trunk was actually healthy and about 16 inches diameter. I had to push a little when making the face cut at an angle because the wood was still healthy and strong. This thing barely slowed down and just chewed right through fast. The trunk did not fall in the direction I wanted but it missed the power lines so I guess I did OK. The second tunk was pretty rotted. It was exactly the diameter of the blade, 18 inches. The first pass made a perfect face cut on the first try. I was getting good at cutting with this saw. Unfortunately, there was so much rot that an inch or two into the back cut it just snapped. I am glad it held together long enough for that good face cut. I know I did not want to hang out under it. One strong breeze and I was a pancake. My karma must be good. The small trunk snapped a two-ton rope so I guess there were six tons of wood felled. I still need to de-limb the tree and pile up a bonfire. I look forward to it. This saw works great. It is fun to use. It cuts well.

Thanks for this video. I am using both saws with standard 3/8 chains and I'm already impressed. I noticed the XCU06 is susceptible to loose the sprocket E-clip, when thin branches snag the chain

One of the best videos on these. I think I'll see about getting a 12" bar with 1/4" pitch for the XCU08. Is that Panther a .050" gauge?

Great video! I got the XCU06 last year, I use it to dice up wood for my stove. I live in a tiny house and therefore have a tiny stove. It’s max cutting capacity is bigger than I can fit in the stove anyways. However it does lack power. The metal spikes are a nice touch but it doesn’t have enough power to even think about using them. I think I need to get the 36v version. It’ll save a bunch of time processing firewood and it can handle bigger trees. Why do I have a top handle if I’m not climbing with it? I just like top handles better. They’re smaller and more ergonomic. Certainly a lot more nimble which can help at the odd angles I find myself cutting trees up when they’re laying on the side of a hill lol

I have the 08. If it touches anything and then the trigger is pulled, it stops. They all have this? Also, it does the same sort of thing, no stopping in a cut then to start again, take the saw out of the cut and go wide open again into the cut. That what mine does anyway

Where did you get the Panther 1/4 bar and chain?

How do I change the sprocket and where do I buy it?

How did you swap to the 1/4 pitch sprocket?? I really want to do this if I get one

what attachment point you add this black ring ?

I bought the xcu06 after watching your video. I’m impressed with saw. Great to take camping for smaller firewood. What size file you use to sharpen? You said you use canola oil. Why do you like that better?

Can the xcu06 run on makitas 18v 6ah?

Where did you get that black anchor?

really great video, thanks for sharing. i have the XCU06, Single battery saw. if i was to order the 10" ,1/4" panther bar for it should i order the echo version or the Stihl version? thankyou for your help

Good vid mate. How have you fitted those larger rings to the back of the saws? They look handy for racking on your harness

Great Job !!

How do these compare to an echo cs271 Or sthil ms194. Power, battery life vs tank of gas, weight and usability? I carry a small saw in a pack and use it for clearing trails and I am a makita tool fan so I’m interested in these. Thanks for the video

Great video, thanks for sharing. I have two questions if you don't mind. First, your XCU06 has bumper spikes. The new ones I'm seeing don't. Did you add these and if so what fits? Also, what would you guess on battery life for the single battery 06? When you go up in a tree do you ever worry about needing a battery before one job is done? Thanks

Nice video sir, the both saws weight really different a lots when you hold it in the hand. More tired holding xcu08 after 20mins cutting compare to xcu06 ?

Makita makes a 6a 18v lithium battery as well curious if that would be compatible and if you would see an increase in power compared to the 5a 18v?

Say you're doing spar work and chunking down logs using the 36v. Is it common to run out of juice and have to swap out batteries? I know there are many factors involved. I have the 18v and did the 1/4 inch conversion (thanks for the tip!) and it's working great. I guess I'd have 4 batteries on hand if I got the 36v so it wouldn't be an issue to swap batteries.

Looking at getting the 36v can you drop a link for bar chain and sprocket to convert to 1/4 pitch please

Do you prefer stihl bar over panther? Panther makes a 10" .043 bar. is the XCU06 incompatible with it?

Well done video strait to the point! I have the XCU06 and find it great for light pruning etc but after 10 minutes of moderate use it shuts off mid cut and I have to keep re-triggering to get it going. It does this on soft wood about 4” diameter. Is the battery protection system cutting out or is the saw shutting off pre-mature as internal protection? Great yard and pruning saw...if it would keep going. Also, have you used after market batteries with any success or stick with original Makitas? Thanks very much!

what still bar is that? i love my 18vlt stock but am looking to make it just a little better

I'm new to these maybe someone can help. Just got the 18v version, the bar that came with it is .043 guage. Can't you just swap the drive sprocket for a 1/4 and run a 1/4 .043 chain on the stock bar? Is there something I am missing that requires a new 10inch bar to run the small 1/4 chains?

G’day, why do they come with a 3/8 chain if a 1/4 chain works so much better.

I have the xcu06 and love it, could you list the parts for the 1/4 pitch conversion?

302 мощнее будет. Пилит всё и без остановок, пока батареи не отключатся. А на этих безщеточных с прямым приводом большая чувствительность к нагрузкам. Вплоть до срабатывания защиты. И это сильно заметно на твердых породах дерева, и сухой древесине

Can the XCUO6 take the Makita 40V Battery?

Yeah dude, did this last year too with my 06&08. I put them on the notch modular lanyard. Do yourself a favor and get a makita 4300 ;) removals I jump right to it and once I need a bigger saw it's a quick jump to a 60-70cc class.

Got a Dewalt battery top handle, use it for small jobs climbing, nothing like a good 2 stroke for real work. Dewalt batteries, suck, don't last long, and are expensive. Oh well.