Makita Brushless 36v (18v x2) battery chainsaw DUC353 / XCU03 Review

Makita Brushless 36v (18v x2) chainsaw Review
Unboxing, setup and review with comparisons of the Makita Brushless 18v x2 (36v) Battery Chainsaw.
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[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Good Deal on Chainsaw with 4 batteries and dual charger: amzn.to/2DV1Xrq

[@peterbeyer5755]

I have used this saw several times a week for 18 months each day go8ng through 6 to 8 batteries. I have worn out one bar. It made a grinding noise from the gear box and was repaired under warranty. I just absolutely love it and it has cut up some big trees.

[@hhcosminnet]

Bought this one a few months ago along with 4 5ah batteries. It is great for me as I never used a chainsaw before. No stinky fuel mix, no sparkplug, no fumes, little noise. You have to let the weight of the saw do the cutting as it will trigger protection if you push it too hard. It can do something like 20-30 minutes of continuous runtime on a pair of 5ah that will charge up in an hour or so. The charge time is almost double if the battery is hot. It will charge the 5ah in 50 minutes when cold, and in 90 minutes if it was used intensely. It is a reason why the charger has the fans. If you use it you will most likely go close to an hour of use as you position stuff, carry. You will rarely get to run the saw continuously from full to empty without having breaks. So get two pairs of batteries to do some significant work.

[@reverandbigshow8171]

I've had this saw now for about 3yrs, For most of that time I've been working in a workshop on film productions so have made a lot of use of it due to either having to quickly go out to the yard to chop off a few bits of timber for a job or use it to shape something in the workshop, Something a corded saw would quickly become painful or dangerous to use and a petrol one would become obnoxious. As with all battery-powered tools it has its limitations but I've come to rely on it as a get-out-of-jail-free card for more jobs than I can count. It's been amazing and one of my go-to tools. Combined with my Makita grinder with a carving or shaping tool attachment there's been nothing I haven't been able to tackle so far. One of my favourite tool purchases!

[@worldpeace32]

I don't really have much use for chainsaws, but i think it's really cool to have one, especially the new battery operated ones

[@InFocusImmigration]

I feel the same, I just want one

[@thekiteboatparty3568]

i want one too, just you know to use against home invaders

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Might be that the 36V doesn't have the torque, but it cuts twice as fast as the others without much force applied.. so...I think I can live with that :D

[@BuriramHomeSale]

Thanks for posting this video showcasing the Makita 36V brushless chainsaw. I am proud to sell and service this powerful and dependable makita chain saw in Buriram, Isaan Thailand.

[@syaheer8689]

Thats a powerful battery operated makita. Damn

[@KellyConcepts]

You can't make a chainsaw video without imitating the Texas Chainsaw Massacre guy. You've got some great content on your channel. Keep it up!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers mate!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I have filmed a video like you say... coming soon on my other channel.

[@michaelplays2449]

Have the 36v Makita its a brilliant saw, great review

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

It sure is!

[@elplevonrooo395]

No adjustments at higher altitudes to compensate for the thinner air. It sounds great. I’m getting me one

[@fangsnscalesdownunder3941]

I got the 16 inch it is a great saw, I am a 5'2 45kg lady with back problems and I can use this easily I had a lot of trees come down in the storm recently and I have cut up so much wood with this it has cut so far up to 27cm thick turpentine logs but that does use the batteries up fast I run it with 6 amps I will get some spare batteries so I can rotate them on the charger but they do charge quick. It paid for itself in a day the amount of trunks branches and logs I cut with this would have cost me a thousand or more to have someone cut for me. I have to sharpen up the chain and get a couple of spares I have a lot of work still to do I will see if it can get through the monster tree trunk I think it will go through it a couple of times and need recharging just as long as I can cut this tree up. For what this saw is and I put it to work it is excellent. I have a 50cc petrol chainsaw in the garage and it is heavier I havnt needed to use it yet.

[@Cancun771]

Just got mine and it is muh new favorite tool. Should have gotten it way sooner. Should have switched to Makita way sooner. Although their manuals are very poor. I don't think the actual motor is less powerful than on the predecessor, it's just the overload protection is more sensitive. Cuts in sooner. Which is a bit annoying and I have not even done any actual tree work yet, only shredded waste boards for firewood. One thing, the toolless chain cover and tightening mechanism seem to work more fiddly than I remember from the UC4xxx series of corded electrical chain saws. And definitely more fiddly than nuts and bolts. I can see why people prefer the 355 becaus of that feature. Ideally it should just have a spanner mount so you always have the tool along with the saw, not a new idea by any stretch. Add a protected file mount while you're at it.

[@robertrada6040]

I'm looking forward to them bringing out the XGT version so that I can really look forward to them bringing out the x2 XGT version.

[@Tbizzh]

Ooh...x2 or x4 XGT with backpack.

[@robertrada6040]

@@Tbizzh x4 XGT Backpack with X2 XGT Frontpack (aka fannypack) and two X1 XGT wrist bands all synced together in unison.

[@vultur311]

Definetely will buy it!

[@ernestooliveira5367]

The oil quantity nscrew is under the saw. Suggest you turn up to max or close to max to keep the chain oiled.

[@tommymcc52]

looks like the battery saw cut much faster than both the other. It may run higher rpms but not as much torque. Designed to let the weight of the saw do the cutting.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yes, you are correct.

[@ldnrao998]

Tommy McCullough How much price

[@ldnrao998]

How much this iterm price

[@kongpitakp]

Tommy McCullough we

[@0hypnotoad0]

Yeah no, it's the opposite case. Comparing similarly sized electric and combustion engines, the electric one will always produce far more torque in the end. ICE engines generate torque through rotational mass, and only make torque at high RPM and they get work done via horsepower. However cutting tools tend to be bogged down, so it's favorable to use a motor that produces torque at low or no rpm (ie: electric) Electric = Torquey Combustion = Horsey.

[@gteea]

Chainsaws are like brown snakes.......dont treat them with disrespect or they'll bite ya. Never operate a saw one handed

[@albertstory5114]

Rubber boots?

[@CurvedSlightly]

Unless you've only got one hand because you've already been bit!

[@shauncatlett6066]

@jeffrey edinger you aren't supposed to. the reason for that is if the saw kicks back, it will be harder to control the saw plus you wont be able to engage the chainbrake one handed.

[@MegaTUHAU]

Omg..battery more powerful and smooth cutting...

[@mmusa3]

I accidentally put the chain on the wrong way around. I was seeing a lot of smoke & battery died within the first 10 minutes . Didn’t realise this problem till I watched your video . Hopefully the chainsaw & battery will work fine tomorrow 🤐 did a lot of damage to the bar too .

[@mmusa3]

Hoping the batteries charge fine again and work again properly as I corrected the chain direction and was working fine

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The batteries should be fine.

[@mmusa3]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL they’re working fine. Thanks

[@AROTTWEILERR]

i just bought one, and they sent me two by accident, rang the seller as i didnt want bad feeling and they told me to keep the extra one for spares so to speak..... CHUFFED TO BITS I AM

[@Russeroo]

Wanna sell it?

[@rayprice5248]

Tell us where you bought it from so we can try our luck 😂😂🙏🏽

[@bencrosbie]

Where did you buy it from? Lol

[@AROTTWEILERR]

hope your doing ok cobber, ive bought a fw more tools on the back of your presentations, and enjoying the pride of ownership... lots of good vibes from england... ps whats the time there at the moment hahahaha

[@AROTTWEILERR]

amazon, you just cant have enough of em, sorry im late replying

[@Tbizzh]

You could sell those cut pieces as rustic centerpieces for weddings in the states. Hah!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Here we call that firewood.

[@welovecricket9110]

Stoked to see it comes with a blank piece of paper bro 😂

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

It is only available with the premium version but worth the extra money. Comes in handy around the workshop.

[@welovecricket9110]

Lol, i bought one 4 days ago. No paper ! Jokes aside, great unit, thanks for the vid which helped convince me.

[@marshallferron]

Why am I watching this? I already bought both 36v chainsaws.

[@micjubba709]

Love the 36v makita brushless saw I prefer stihl chainsaws tho thier a beast when tuned a bit

[@juliansimmons7700]

Comparable 35v Stihl use their own Stihl chains that are narrower than 'standard' and blunt quicker. Stihl battery compartment fills up with water when it's raining (no drain hole). Overall you can't beat the Japanese designed Makita for cordless experience and quality. IMO.

[@asaitasai4585]

how long inaft battery 5ah x 2+ intensive hard work= ? and battery 5ah x 2+ home user work= ?

[@ramgalande5175]

I also much favour in battery operated chain saw simple and fast but how much battery life?

[@jaymeezun8136]

Amazing technology👍😀

[@suleshangodoyin548]

Yes, I do fancy to get this items on present video display now or in today's date/day as follow:- Wednesday 23/05/2018;Time:- 9:22 a:m. Sule Shangodoyin.

[@thientongduc4137]

How mank is it

[@iwanmurtanto4202]

I'm absolutely will buy one..

[@bonosbones]

Thank you very much!

[@thxmateoli]

Will it cut as good with a 400 ml bar and how does it compare to the dewalt 60v flexvolt chainsaw

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I haven't tried it with a 400mm bar, and I haven't tried the Dewalt so I can't comment on that, maybe someone else can shed some light on your questions.

[@hhcosminnet]

Some say it can work with a 400mm bar but that is max. This is not a powerful saw but a adequate one.

[@xxants2286xx]

Awesome review brother thumbs up!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers man.

[@inderkashyap5271]

How many time do work this chainsaw

[@btbodor3024]

Köszönöm, hasznos videót!

[@stephenwilliamson8364]

Love my Makita chainsaw like you have. Have you ever dealt with the batteries dying after about four cuts? Can’t figure out why my batteries are dying so fast. Ever experienced this with yours?

[@Cmpunmu3]

well, my new batteries felt down from four bars to one bar after cutting a birch of approx 15cm diametre. we cut about 10-12 discs of it approx 5cm thick. it worked after that for a while also to cut something like several 5cm thick branches. but did not died out. so i guess it is ok. but what can you expect really from such a powerful machine? it is good enough if it lasts for about 20 minutes, i guess

[@leomaraparecidoverattivera4210]

Sem dúvida que, a bateria tem melhor custo benefício!

[@firdousahmed5865]

How much price doul battery chain saw

[@ankushtankar1569]

How much price

[@ernfrid123]

Its clear that the gas chainsaw is realy dull... not fear comparisson... Ither way that battery one cut beary nice.

[@YouLCD]

oh look its 2:40am, better check youtube

[@AROTTWEILERR]

funny as fuck bruh, your so right

[@maemiasto1966]

it's a fair test is if all 3 machines have new chain. ;)

[@haydenandreoli3659]

Hey do you think you will test the new 40v xgt saw I'm looking at buying one but tossing up between 40v or 2 storke

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Doing it now.

[@chakrachakra7509]

how mouch price

[@bisarowood]

would be a nice addition if you already have a gas saw , like to climb tree and cut branches

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

This saw is better suited to the task you speak of.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

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[@cordialcortex3841]

Thanks Mate!

[@inderkashyap5271]

How munch cost

[@mks_95al_ghamdi91]

Have you read and inspect other reviews on rechargeable brushless chainsaw from other brand ? Caue i am confuse between the stihl, oregan, hasqvarna and victa ? Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Dewalt, greenwork, Black&dicker, zoombi and craftsman are all excluded from the list due to ether bad or moderate reviews.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The only battery Chainsaws I have used are Stihl and Makita and they are both very good.

[@tmarinelic]

Should have put all new chains, same type also. Thanks anyway

[@fangsnscalesdownunder3941]

I would recomend having 4, 6 amp makita batteries and the fast dual charger keep 2 charged so you don't run your batteries flat. The batteries will last years longer if you don't run them all the way down before re charging the saw will flash a warning when batteries are getting low thats when I swap them out. So far with 6 amps I havn't managed to stall the saw. Use a good quality sharp chain too keep it sharp it will put less strain on the motor and less work for the batteries.

[@Roadsaftyslowdown]

I'm curious why the battery model skin only ($499AUD) is 2 1/2 times the price of the AC model ($199AUD). Seems to me now the tool companies have us all addicted to the lithium drug they've got us by the short and curlys. So like any honest drug dealer the price goes up.

[@whitegravy82]

Hi what chain does this take and what size file do I need

[@AaAa-ky3od]

อยากทราบา่าที่ไหนมีขาย

[@gruntqueen]

Right now (June 2019 ), while supplies last, Makita will give you two free batteries when you purchase certain kits, so my new chainsaw came with six 5.0 batteries. Sweet.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Here in NZ at the moment if you buy the bare skin you get 2 free 5's and a dual charger for free! Some sweet deals around.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

In NZ $550

[@anne7606]

How long do the batteries last?

[@efrent9847]

Anne is it

[@AROTTWEILERR]

longer than a dildo most likely

[@tmarinelic]

They do hold badly in no use, holding full for 2-3days when fully recharged. In a week of no use they are on 50℅ and seems to stop self draining at 30%

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

@@tmarinelic I don't know what shit batteries you use, clearly not lithium-ion or any made in the last 5 years. A Makita battery, or one from any of the big brands will last a year and barely lose any charge. And besides, I think they wanted to know how long you can use the tool on one charge.

[@tmarinelic]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Hi, thanks for your answer. I use genuine Makita lxt18v 3.0ah batteries, one 3 months old and other has 16 months now. I have contacted my Makita supplier and send him the first one, as I have a good range of Makita outdoor machines purchased as well and he returned it as fully in working order. The new one(with LEDs) behaves exactly the same. The longevity of using the tools in my and alike cases therefore depends: if I charged them in last couple of days my Makita 18v hedge trimmer, 18v screwdriver, 18v vacuum handheld and 36v olive shaker performances are good. But I can clearly see a drop even without led lamps checking on battery itself or at the adapter on olive shaker's case. For example I just got 3 hours and 50 min of work with Makita36v olive shaker (I do this for a living in November) if I charge batteries daily and a 90min work duration when charged and left about a fourthnight ago which I did on the start of the harvesting season. Greetings, Tomi

[@rajkumarery2001]

Nice good iteam.

[@suleshangodoyin]

Mostly fancy this tool (DUC'353')Unit only! Sule Shangodoyin. Thursday 17/05/2018;Time:18:38 p:m.

[@user-wm5nf8rm8t]

wow, the battery one is even cutting faster than the AC n petrol ones.

[@earlskie78castillo77]

The electric and the fuel powered one might have their cutting chains being blunt as what I see. They wear out over time. Sometimes it takes a skill or two to really sharpen it back again. If the cutting chain is blunt, obviously it will be unproductive and waste of energy

[@jbcowherder6210]

your chain tension seems to be set a little bit too tight. it'll affect how long your bar and chain last and also affects power output of any chainsaw. it should just spring back to the bar with just a tiny bit of slack.

[@tonypowell6445]

Bought this chainsaw yesterday and in the box was chain oil

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

+Tony Powell I got screwed!

[@CanadaRailKing]

It does come with bar oil but a lot of companies remove it for shipping by courier.. something about it getting tossed around and it might leak, but no courier does that!

[@hhcosminnet]

I also got a 100ml of bar oil. The bottle is small and whitish and easy to miss.

[@kevinbachmann6397]

why block?! dabble

[@suhadaada3682]

Berapa harganya dan kemana bisa dipesan ???

[@juanbermudez8762]

es tan facil pensar y luego PESAR LAS BATERIAS POR UN LADO Y SUMARLAS AL PESO DE LA MOTOSIERRA.

[@HenriGooch]

Have you still got this and do you reccomend it?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yes and yes

[@HenriGooch]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Great did not want to get one and find out they done last long

[@ssj2152]

ลาคาเท้าใหรครับ

[@user-dq4hv4mh4e]

สนใจ

[@adammahfud777]

Piro harganya mas?

[@myrnaorellan5067]

san makabili nyan ..

[@Bogdan-kk9bd]

👍👍👍

[@g5magic]

Does it come oil?

[@namlanh7678]

Bao nhiêu tiền vay

[@yalathary]

How much weight with the battery 🌹🌹

[@someone-gb2ec]

Watch video again 😊

[@kokyongfoo6967]

What is the cost of per battery, and chain ?. Where to order in Malaysia.

[@simesimicevic8713]

is it still alive?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yes.

[@JustforFun-cb7bo]

If you use 6Ah batteries you will see a difference...

[@thekiteboatparty3568]

hahaha

[@firdousahmed5865]

Ans plzzzz

[@leonshwartz2665]

קמה עולה מכשיר

[@zocalo1990]

Video creador sounds military accent .

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Never had that before.

[@studentu05]

I never knew that you cant test a chainsaw by cutting a cupboard. 😒

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Well now you know.

[@paulyoung4781]

Petrol one struggling abit oh me haha

[@bencrosbie]

G'day

[@chinofromdamid4351]

I don’t even need a chainsaw

[@user-dd4tn8vo5j]

JAPAN maker？ made in JAPAN❓

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

No. China.

[@emiliohernandez.5398]

Motosierra para zurdos,no hay¿?

[@kokyongfoo6967]

Where can I buy one such chainsaw. There is no contact email here .

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

This is a youtube video. I don't sell the tools. Google Makita where you live.

[@user-nw8cq3mj9h]

อยากได้สักเครื่องครับผมจะตอดต่อที่ไหนครับ

[@jssonsheedy6283]

That pertrol one is a piece of shit and the electric one was the slowest of the bunch, battery one clear winner

[@jakayboy]

don't buy this if you want to mill planks, the batteries will only last you 5 planks, the technology is not there yet.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I can't imagine many people are buying these to mill timber.

[@erwinmaes3105]

give me the real mens tool instead.. 2stroke power all the way.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Why would you use a chain saw for 3/4" wood??? Pretty pointless. Repeating advertising brags is not really a worthwhile review.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Its an opening shot for a youtube video, not a test of the saw, are you new here? It is a pain in the arse when people comment on videos when they only watch the first 30 seconds. That's pretty pointless really.