Makita DUC254RT 18V LXT Brushless 250mm Chainsaw with 1x 5.0Ah Battery– this saw is designed with a variable speed control trigger and soft start providing the user with full control and clean cutting. Makita-built Outer Rotor BL™ Brushless Motor direct-drive system delivers power of a 32cc gas chain saw The chainsaw, first of all, arrived all assembled in a fine storage box. So, I didn’t face any issue while taking it out from the case.

There are both pros and cons to this chainsaw’s price. While you could bag yourself a more powerful petrol chainsaw for almost half the price, this one offers up a number of features that are worth paying more for. For many, the most important would be how it’s pretty much ready to get going as soon as it’s out of the box – the ultimate in chainsaw convenience! Compared to other cordless chainsaws, its price is reasonable, especially considering that it comes with two batteries (plus a dual charger) and a two year manufacturer’s warranty. Convenience – you don’t need to worry about mixing up petrol, or about electric cables getting in the way, when you use a cordless chainsaw

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The Makita 36v (18v x2) Cordless Brushless Chainsaw, DUC405, features Makita's famous Outer Rotor Brushless Motor powered by two 18v Li- ion batteries (not included). Eliminating the need to mix fuel and 2-stroke oil the saw is also quiet and starts at the press of a button. The saw boasts an impressive no load chain speed of 1,200m/min, variable speed trigger and captive bar nuts suitable for a range of applications. Even those who have never heard of WESCO before would take a second look at the WESCO 36V Cordless Chainsaw. At first glance, it certainly appears impressive, so I had high hopes for its ability to help me tidy up the branches that Storm Arwen had scattered around my farm.

In terms of how easy this chainsaw is to use, I would give it top marks. It’s pretty compact and, at 3.6 kg , lightweight enough to not leave you with sore arms. It also has an automatic oiling system that keeps the chain consistently greased up with oil, although I’ve yet to see a chainsaw that doesn’t offer this feature. They’re very lightweight when compared to petrol chainsaws – this not only makes them easier to move around to different parts of your garden, but also gives you more manoeuvrability if you need to take your chainsaw up a ladder or a tree

That’s right, I said batteries – plural. This 36V battery powered chainsaw has been designed to run on two 18V batteries . This gives it a chunkier look and feel than those that hold just one battery. It boasts a few other thoughtful design features too, from its claw stop to its oil level indicator to its handy on/off button. Its cutting bar is 30cm in length, which is on the higher end of the scale for cordless chainsaws. Value for Money: I compared each model’s design, performance, power, safety and ease of assembly and use against its price point. Chainsaws that offered a lot of features, excellent performance, and easy usage while remaining affordable were deemed the best value for money. Hence, you’d enjoy a long lifespan while cutting firewood or tough wood logs with the chainsaw over the years. Some Insights about the Batteries and Battery Charging Kit: The length of a chainsaw’s cutting bar will determine the size of wood that you can use the machine on. Although cordless chainsaws usually have a shorter bar than petrol chainsaws, there’s still a fair bit of variation to choose from, usually between 15-30cm.