You are very welcome. I wanted to get some real usage footage for others looking at purchasing this model. I am not some experienced lumberjack either so it is easy to use even for me! Hope you enjoy your new saw!!
TrashureSeeker I have the same, it's much more powerful I expected before. I already cut down a 80 year old apple tree (very hard wood) and an big old ash with it.
I’m using the Makita XCU03 with an Archer 16" bar and Archer full chisel chain right now to cut firewood from a large pile of mixed hardwood logs considerably larger than 16" diameter. It cuts faster than the stock bar with Oregon chain.. I cut my wood in 9” lengths. Of course, shorter wood requires twice as many cuts, but the pieces are easier for me to lift and split (I'm 70). I fill a small trailer 5’x4’x2’ above the side rails, which is near the maximum I want to pull with a small RZR side by side. This usually requires using up a set of 6 Ah and one set of 5 Ah batteries. Occasionally I need a little extra battery so I carry some of my old lower capacity 3 and 4 Ah batteries if I need to finish off. I cut a trailer load of 20" pieces of 12 to 18 inch pieces with one set of 6 Ah batteries ( I was making Swedish torches for camping ) If I were cutting 18” long pieces I think this saw might easily cut an 8’ pickup load of wood with two sets of 6 Ah batteries.
Thanks for that, I'm new to owning saws with 3/8" LP. I have lots of saws with 3/8" & .404", and only have previously owned 1 chain that wasn't square ground full chisel, and that is a 42" milling chain. I've only previously found 3/8" LP full chisel chains in .050 gauge, which works for my top handle saw, but not the couple of battery Makitas I've bought for my wife. (and let's be honest, I've taken her top handle battery saw up in a tree a time or two) Now I've got a 25' roll on the way.
I have a lot of Makita equipment and a lot of batteries and they’re all Makita brand not any of the offbrand offerings and I have never had a battery fail. Now to be fair I also don’t use them for my profession, but we use multiple batteries daily pairing various devices from radios to vacuum cleaners to drills and impact drivers to lighting and USB chargers, and mini more
It was cool for the first cut then I was like get the Makita EA7900PRZ1 78.5cc gas saw out and cut the log in 7 seconds instead of 45+ seconds a cut. Battery saws just are not ready for logs this big yet. Thanks for the video.
I agree with this thread. It’s not a saw that’s gonna replace your 24 inch husky with 72 hp but it’ll do just fine for most homeowners that wanna do some light yardwork and maybe cut a couple of logs
I have not, but that all does not get super heavy usage to be honest. I’ve only done one other session since then that was had as much cutting as the video most of the times I’m using it for smaller trees are limbs that have fell and other small medium cuts.
I’m using the Makita XCU03 with an Archer 16" bar and Archer full chisel chain right now to cut firewood from a large pile of mixed hardwood logs larger than 16" diameter that didn't get to the mill. It cuts faster than the stock bar with Oregon chain.. I got both bar and chain for $30 free shipping on Ebay. Archer 16", 3/8"LP, .043", 56DL Guide Bar Replaces 164MLEA041 For Husqvarna Saws. Chain: 16" Archer 3/8" LP, .043", 56-DL Saw Chain Replaces 90PX056G, Stihl 61PMM3, H38.
I love this thread because it really highlights the different mindset and I’m always going to default to safety and I appreciate this comments, but I can also understand how it was back in the day because that’s really how it was. But knowing what we know today I have to agree with the community to promote safety and proper PPE in any situation using power, tools or chainsaws, I appreciate both of y’all sharing your input
niiiiiiiiiiice, very very gucci, thanks for filming and posting, i bought one yesterday and arrived today
You are very welcome. I wanted to get some real usage footage for others looking at purchasing this model. I am not some experienced lumberjack either so it is easy to use even for me! Hope you enjoy your new saw!!
That's not bad for a battery saw, it's amazing how far the technology has come.
TrashureSeeker I have the same, it's much more powerful I expected before. I already cut down a 80 year old apple tree (very hard wood) and an big old ash with it.
I’m using the Makita XCU03 with an Archer 16" bar and Archer full chisel chain right now to cut firewood from a large pile of mixed hardwood logs considerably larger than 16" diameter. It cuts faster than the stock bar with Oregon chain..
I cut my wood in 9” lengths. Of course, shorter wood requires twice as many cuts, but the pieces are easier for me to lift and split (I'm 70). I fill a small trailer 5’x4’x2’ above the side rails, which is near the maximum I want to pull with a small RZR side by side. This usually requires using up a set of 6 Ah and one set of 5 Ah batteries. Occasionally I need a little extra battery so I carry some of my old lower capacity 3 and 4 Ah batteries if I need to finish off. I cut a trailer load of 20" pieces of 12 to 18 inch pieces with one set of 6 Ah batteries ( I was making Swedish torches for camping )
If I were cutting 18” long pieces I think this saw might easily cut an 8’ pickup load of wood with two sets of 6 Ah batteries.
Thanks for that, I'm new to owning saws with 3/8" LP. I have lots of saws with 3/8" & .404", and only have previously owned 1 chain that wasn't square ground full chisel, and that is a 42" milling chain. I've only previously found 3/8" LP full chisel chains in .050 gauge, which works for my top handle saw, but not the couple of battery Makitas I've bought for my wife. (and let's be honest, I've taken her top handle battery saw up in a tree a time or two) Now I've got a 25' roll on the way.
How many recharge cycles do these batteries hold up, before you'd have to buy a replacement?
I have a lot of Makita equipment and a lot of batteries and they’re all Makita brand not any of the offbrand offerings and I have never had a battery fail. Now to be fair I also don’t use them for my profession, but we use multiple batteries daily pairing various devices from radios to vacuum cleaners to drills and impact drivers to lighting and USB chargers, and mini more
This is the 14" bar correct? Looks like it didn't bog down one bit and still had juice to keep going, nice!
It was cool for the first cut then I was like get the Makita EA7900PRZ1 78.5cc gas saw out and cut the log in 7 seconds instead of 45+ seconds a cut. Battery saws just are not ready for logs this big yet. Thanks for the video.
And a corvette will do a 1/4 mile faster then a Chevy Bolt.
For average person it more then does the back yard, small acreage or camping work.
@@Yotaciv this is true.
I agree with this thread. It’s not a saw that’s gonna replace your 24 inch husky with 72 hp but it’ll do just fine for most homeowners that wanna do some light yardwork and maybe cut a couple of logs
Thanks for sharing this footage. Have you had any problems or concerns with the tool less bar nut? Keep well, Rob
I have not, but that all does not get super heavy usage to be honest. I’ve only done one other session since then that was had as much cutting as the video most of the times I’m using it for smaller trees are limbs that have fell and other small medium cuts.
Safty chain that comes as standard is not very quick, replace with a standard chisel chain fir faster results.
Very impressive. You didn't push the saw and it kept on going. Was that two fully charged 5 ah batteries you went through there?
16" bar would sell me.
They sell a 16" bar for like $35 on home depot's website.
I’m using the Makita XCU03 with an Archer 16" bar and Archer full chisel chain right now to cut firewood from a large pile of mixed hardwood logs larger than 16" diameter that didn't get to the mill. It cuts faster than the stock bar with Oregon chain.. I got both bar and chain for $30 free shipping on Ebay. Archer 16", 3/8"LP, .043", 56DL Guide Bar Replaces 164MLEA041 For Husqvarna Saws. Chain: 16" Archer 3/8" LP, .043", 56-DL Saw Chain Replaces 90PX056G, Stihl 61PMM3, H38.
Thanks for the tip!!
Where are your chaps there sonny boy? Don't value your legs? Or feet? Or life much???
Amateurs need to wear chaps. I cut trees in my family's tree service since 1969 and retired in 2017. Never wore chaps, never got cut either.
Wow what an intelligent, well thought out response. Clap, clap, clap.
@@machigane7902 - Thanks, I thought so, too. Just telling it like it is.
Stupid is as stupid does.
@@machigane7902 yes, you do.
No face protection either. Not smart.
We didn't wear any face protection, gloves or all the crap you seeing so-called loggers wearing today. You folks remind me of the OSHA cowboy.
Again, not smart. And neither are you it seems.
I love this thread because it really highlights the different mindset and I’m always going to default to safety and I appreciate this comments, but I can also understand how it was back in the day because that’s really how it was. But knowing what we know today I have to agree with the community to promote safety and proper PPE in any situation using power, tools or chainsaws, I appreciate both of y’all sharing your input