# Makita XCU03PT

Type: chainsaw
Manufacturer: Makita
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Manufacturer source: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XCU03PT
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## Overview

Built for professional and commercial applications, this cordless chainsaw delivers impressive cutting performance with its high-speed chain reaching 20.01 m/s. The 35.56 cm recommended bar length strikes an optimal balance between maneuverability and cutting capacity, making it suitable for medium-duty forestry work, tree maintenance, and construction tasks.

Weighing just 3.72 kg without bar and chain, this battery-powered unit significantly reduces operator fatigue during extended use while maintaining the power needed for demanding jobs. The 0.2-liter oil tank ensures adequate chain lubrication, while the 100 dB(A) sound pressure level offers quieter operation compared to gas-powered alternatives. With vibration levels of 5.9 m/s² at the front handle and 3/8" LP chain pitch, operators can work more comfortably with reduced hand strain during prolonged cutting sessions.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Recommended Bar Length | 35.56 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP " |
| Chain Speed | 20.01 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 3.72 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.2 l |
| Sound Pressure Level | 100 dB(A) |
| Vibration Front Handle | 5.9 m/s² |
| Intended Use | Professional/Commercial |
| Fuel Type | Electric (Battery) |

Not published by the manufacturer: Engine Displacement, Power Output, Power Output (HP), Idle Speed, Maximum Speed, Maximum Bar Length, Fuel Tank Capacity, Sound Power Level, Vibration Rear Handle.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Makita XCU03PT built for?

Makita rates the XCU03PT for professional and commercial use, not just occasional homeowner jobs. Built around a 35.56 cm bar and weighing 3.72 kg without bar and chain, it's a lighter battery saw sized for pruning and mid-size limbing on job sites, rather than felling large trunks all day.

### What bar and chain does the Makita XCU03PT use?

The Makita XCU03PT takes a 3/8 inch LP pitch chain on a recommended 35.56 cm bar. The LP, or low-profile, pitch is common on lighter saws and keeps kickback lower, matching a bar this size that's suited to pruning and limbing rather than cutting large-diameter trunks.

### How much does the Makita XCU03PT weigh?

The Makita XCU03PT weighs 3.72 kg without bar, chain or battery. That's light for a saw rated to professional and commercial use, which helps with the overhead and one-handed work its 35.56 cm bar is sized for, though the battery and bar add real weight once fitted.

### How loud is the Makita XCU03PT and how much does it vibrate?

The Makita XCU03PT is rated at 100 dB(A) sound pressure and vibrates at 5.9 m/s² on the front handle. That noise level still calls for hearing protection despite the saw being electric, and the vibration figure means the front grip is the one to watch on longer cutting sessions.

### How fast does the chain move on the Makita XCU03PT?

The Makita XCU03PT moves its chain at 20.01 m/s, a brisk speed for a saw in this weight class. Combined with the 3/8 inch LP chain and 35.56 cm bar, that speed lets it cut efficiently through the pruning and limbing work it's rated for under professional and commercial use.

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