Makita XCU08PT
Built for professional arborists and tree care specialists, this battery-powered chainsaw from Makita's XCU series delivers impressive performance without the maintenance demands of gas engines. The unit features a 35.56cm recommended bar length paired with a 3/8" low profile chain that achieves speeds of 19.99 m/s, providing efficient cutting power for professional applications.
Weighing just 3.36 kg without bar and chain, this electric model offers excellent maneuverability while maintaining the durability expected from Makita's professional lineup. The reduced vibration design generates only 2.5 m/s² at the front handle, minimizing operator fatigue during extended use. With a 0.14-liter oil tank capacity and Makita's proven cordless technology, it represents a compelling alternative to traditional gas-powered saws for professional tree care operations.
Technical Specifications
| Recommended Bar Length | 35.56 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP " |
| Chain Speed | 19.99 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 3.36 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.14 l |
| Vibration Front Handle | 2.5 m/s² |
| Intended Use | professional tree care |
| Fuel Type | electric |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Makita XCU08PT best suited for?
Makita lists the XCU08PT for professional tree care, and being electric rather than petrol fits that setting: no exhaust fumes and instant starts working around gardens, parks or client properties. It suits pruning and limbing work by a trained arborist more than heavy felling of large trunks.
What bar and chain does the Makita XCU08PT use?
The Makita XCU08PT carries a 35.56 cm recommended bar with a 3/8 inch LP pitch chain. The LP, or low-profile, pitch is common on smaller electric saws and keeps kickback more manageable, matching a saw sized for precise pruning and limbing rather than heavy felling work.
How fast does the chain run on the Makita XCU08PT?
The Makita XCU08PT drives its chain at 19.99 m/s, essentially 20 m/s. That is a quick speed for a saw built around professional tree care, letting the electric motor move through limbs and small branches cleanly in a single pass without the chain needing to be forced through the cut.
How much does the Makita XCU08PT weigh?
Makita gives the XCU08PT a weight of 3.36 kg without bar and chain. That is light even by battery-saw standards, and combined with the compact 35.56 cm bar it is what makes the saw practical for one-handed use aloft or braced against a harness during tree care work.
Is the Makita XCU08PT comfortable and low-maintenance to run?
Makita rates the XCU08PT at 2.5 m/s² of vibration on the front handle, a low figure that supports longer comfortable trigger time. Its chain oil tank is small, at 0.14 litres, so it needs topping up often during a full day of pruning and limbing rather than once per session.
Source: www.makitatools.com