Makita XCU04PT
Built for professional cutting and trimming applications, this cordless chainsaw combines Makita's renowned battery technology with serious cutting performance. The 40.64cm recommended bar length paired with a chain speed of 20.0 m/s delivers efficient cutting power for medium-duty tasks without the hassle of gas mixing or pull-cord starting.
Weighing just 3.76kg without bar and chain, this battery-powered model offers excellent maneuverability while maintaining the power needed for demanding jobs. The 3/8" LP chain pitch and 0.2-liter oil tank capacity make it ideal for arborists and landscapers who need reliable, emission-free operation. Low vibration levels of 5.9 m/s² at the front handle reduce operator fatigue during extended use, while the cordless design eliminates the noise and maintenance issues associated with traditional gas-powered saws.
Technical Specifications
| Recommended Bar Length | 40.64 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP " |
| Chain Speed | 20.0 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 3.76 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.2 l |
| Vibration Front Handle | 5.9 m/s² |
| Intended Use | cutting and trimming applications |
| Fuel Type | Battery |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Makita XCU04PT best suited for?
Makita lists the XCU04PT for cutting and trimming applications, and its figures fit that brief: a 40.64 cm recommended bar driven at a chain speed of 20.0 m/s, powered by battery rather than petrol. That combination suits limbing, pruning and cutting firewood-sized timber, and it works where exhaust fumes would be a problem.
How thick a log can the Makita XCU04PT cut?
The Makita XCU04PT takes a 40.64 cm recommended bar, so it cuts through a trunk of roughly that diameter in a single pass from one side, and thicker wood only by cutting from both sides. Bar length sets the reach of the cut, not the power available to pull the chain through dense timber.
How much does the Makita XCU04PT weigh?
Makita gives the XCU04PT a weight of 3.76 kg without bar and chain. Bar, chain, chain oil and the batteries all add to that, so the saw in your hands weighs more than 3.76 kg. As a bare figure it is still light for a saw carrying a 40.64 cm bar, which helps when limbing overhead.
What do the chain speed and chain pitch of the Makita XCU04PT mean in use?
The Makita XCU04PT runs its chain at 20.0 m/s on a 3/8" LP pitch. Chain speed governs how quickly the cutters pass through the wood, while 3/8" LP is a common low-profile pitch, so replacement chains are easy to source. Any new chain has to match both that 3/8" LP pitch and the bar length.
How much vibration does the Makita XCU04PT transmit?
Makita rates the XCU04PT at 5.9 m/s² of vibration at the front handle. That is the number daily exposure limits are calculated from: the higher it is, the shorter the safe trigger time in a working day. No rear-handle figure is published alongside it, so exposure has to be planned from the 5.9 m/s² front-handle value.
How much chain oil does the Makita XCU04PT hold?
The Makita XCU04PT holds 0.2 litres of chain oil. That is a small reservoir, so continuous cutting means topping it up several times rather than once a day, and the level is worth checking at every battery change. Running the bar dry wears bar and chain quickly, so oil deserves the same attention as charge.
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Source: www.makitatools.com