Is This The Best Makita Cordless Chainsaw?
Granted, there is a great selection of Makita Cordless Chainsaws available to you. But which Makita Cordless Chainsaw is best?
The answer to that question obviously depends mostly on what you want to use the chainsaw for!
However, if you are the typical weekend warrior that needs a general purpose chainsaw for odd jobs here and there, and are a Makita fan, then we are going to stick our necks out and say that:
The top handle 10-inch Makita 18V LXT is the best Makita cordless chainsaw for you to own.
Supporting Evidence!
Here are some features of this 10 inch Makita chainsaw. We believe these support the idea that this is the best cordless Makita chainsaw for your needs as a homeowner or non professional user.
10 Inch Bar
Ideal for cleaning up storm damage
A 10 inch bar is a convenient size for a general purpose, around the house type jobs, chainsaw.
The ten inch cutting capability means it is likely big enough to cope with most situations you are likely to want it for.
Like trees that have been blown over in a storm and you need to clear the road quickly. Or going camping and you need to rustle up some firewood.
Maybe even pruning some fruit trees.
You get the picture.
It is however also small enough to not be unwieldy or difficult to maneuver.
Top Handle Design
The top handle design is a really convenient alternative to the more traditional design. ( As seen in the 14-inch bar Makita pictured on the left.)
On the plus side, the top handle design means more of the weight of the tool is under your hands, rather than out in front of them. This gives you better control of the tool and does mean it is easier to use one handed if the need arises.
It also means that the chainsaw is significantly shorter than the traditional designed ones (more about that further down this post).
On the downside, the top handle design gets your hands closer to the bar and chain. Some people are not comfortable with that thought.
Lightweight & Compact
Weighing in at a little over 7 pounds (3,2 kg) and with a total length of just 15.16 inches (38,5 cm) this is truly a compact and light chainsaw.
That makes it an ideal companion for just about anyone who might have need of a chainsaw in the course of living their lives! 🙂
And while we have concentrated on the occasional chainsaw user, some of the factors below make it a favorite with professionals as well!
Battery Powered!
Pull the trigger and start cutting!
No fuel to mix and haul along with you. Zero carburetor malfunction issues. No battling to start in cold weather.
The list goes on, but you get the picture. Its a no hassle start and cut.
The batteries are also used across multiple different Makita tools which means:
- If you already have some Makita tools, you may well be able to buy just the bare tool chainsaw and use those batteries. Check compatibility first though!
- And the reverse also applies. If you buy the chainsaw plus battery and charger, then you can buy other Makita tools in the range and use the same battery.
Low Noise Output & Low Maintenance
Battery power equates to both lower noise when running and less maintenance requirements overall. That is a win-win for anybody who has ended up elbow deep in oil and gas trying to sort out a 2 stroke motor on a gas driven chainsaw!
Extra Torque Button
When the going gets tough, hit the torque boost mode and get the job done!
BUT the Most Impressive Aspects Are:
The following 2 points make this a truly stand out light chainsaw.
Fitted with a Brushless Motor
A brushless electric motor outperforms a brushed motor. Plain and simple. More power, better efficiencies leading to improved longevity of the motor and tool. Says it all.
Chain Speed
The higher the chain speed, the better the chainsaw will cut (all other factors being equal).
While, in general, cordless chainsaws are still quite a bit behind gas powered chainsaws in the chain speed department, this 10-inch Makita is closer than most. And that is thanks to its brushless motor.
With chain speed topping out at a mind boggling 4720 fpm (24m/s), there really is no need to look any further!
In Conclusion
So as you can see, this is a serious chainsaw packed into a small frame that punches well above its 10-inch bar category.
Is it the best cordless Makita chainsaw?
We think so!
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