This Chinaberry tree had two trunks. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 The wood is soft and rotten and the trees are hazardous when they tower over your house. The first trunk was actually healthy and about 16 inches diameter. I had to push a little when making the face cut at an angle because the wood was still healthy and strong. This thing barely slowed down and just chewed right through fast. The trunk did not fall in the direction I wanted but it missed the power lines so I guess I did OK. The second tunk was pretty rotted. It was exactly the diameter of the blade, 18 inches. The first pass made a perfect face cut on the first try. I was getting good at cutting with this saw. Unfortunately, there was so much rot that an inch or two into the back cut it just snapped. I am glad it held together long enough for that good face cut. I know I did not want to hang out under it. One strong breeze and I was a pancake. My karma must be good. The small trunk snapped a two-ton rope so I guess there were six tons of wood felled. I still need to de-limb the tree and pile up a bonfire. I look forward to it. This saw works great. It is fun to use. It cuts well.
Thanks for this video. I am using both saws with standard 3/8 chains and I'm already impressed. I noticed the XCU06 is susceptible to loose the sprocket E-clip, when thin branches snag the chain
Great video! I got the XCU06 last year, I use it to dice up wood for my stove. I live in a tiny house and therefore have a tiny stove. It’s max cutting capacity is bigger than I can fit in the stove anyways. However it does lack power. The metal spikes are a nice touch but it doesn’t have enough power to even think about using them. I think I need to get the 36v version. It’ll save a bunch of time processing firewood and it can handle bigger trees. Why do I have a top handle if I’m not climbing with it? I just like top handles better. They’re smaller and more ergonomic. Certainly a lot more nimble which can help at the odd angles I find myself cutting trees up when they’re laying on the side of a hill lol
I bought the xcu06 after watching your video. I’m impressed with saw. Great to take camping for smaller firewood. What size file you use to sharpen? You said you use canola oil. Why do you like that better?
I used 3 zip ties and electrical tape over that. There is probably a better way but it works. My lanyard is girth hitched to the saw not the added ring.
Great video, thanks for sharing. I have two questions if you don't mind. First, your XCU06 has bumper spikes. The new ones I'm seeing don't. Did you add these and if so what fits? Also, what would you guess on battery life for the single battery 06? When you go up in a tree do you ever worry about needing a battery before one job is done? Thanks
Mine came with bumper spikes. As for battery life, I have had some big oaks and honey locust that used 2 batteries to prune. But most trees I can get by on one battery.
Just got my XCU06Z and it had metal spikes. It does a fantastic job pruning and small limbs, this video does a great job of showing what it can do, but for me it really shines when you have a hundred small limbs to prune, it’s so light weight it’s damn near fun. The 36v is on my list for the fall.
Hey man. I know that you're not very active on this channel, but I'm currently 14 years old trying to get the 10 inch steel bar onto my Makita 18-volt saw and I don't know how it fits on. The chain seems to be too small. Did you have to do any mods to make it fit?
Nice video sir, the both saws weight really different a lots when you hold it in the hand. More tired holding xcu08 after 20mins cutting compare to xcu06 ?
really great video, thanks for sharing. i have the XCU06, Single battery saw. if i was to order the 10" ,1/4" panther bar for it should i order the echo version or the Stihl version? thankyou for your help
I have the 08. If it touches anything and then the trigger is pulled, it stops. They all have this? Also, it does the same sort of thing, no stopping in a cut then to start again, take the saw out of the cut and go wide open again into the cut. That what mine does anyway
How do these compare to an echo cs271 Or sthil ms194. Power, battery life vs tank of gas, weight and usability? I carry a small saw in a pack and use it for clearing trails and I am a makita tool fan so I’m interested in these. Thanks for the video
For a gas saw I would go with the echo CS-2511T as a light weight trail maintenance saw. The little Makita weighs 7lbs and would be real nice to carry in a backpack, but power would be limited for larger trees etc. The bigger Makita has plenty of power similar to a small gas saw, but it's 10.5 lbs There are some good youtube videos on battery life out there.
Well done video strait to the point! I have the XCU06 and find it great for light pruning etc but after 10 minutes of moderate use it shuts off mid cut and I have to keep re-triggering to get it going. It does this on soft wood about 4” diameter. Is the battery protection system cutting out or is the saw shutting off pre-mature as internal protection? Great yard and pruning saw...if it would keep going. Also, have you used after market batteries with any success or stick with original Makitas? Thanks very much!
I have had this problem when I use the little saw in the boost/high torque mode, but otherwise hasn't been an issue. I think the 1/4" pitch bar and chain reduces friction so the saw is not working as hard and is less likely to cut out. I only have the Makita batteries.
That's the saws overheat protection kicking in. They're not meant to be run wide open throttle non-stop. You should see a red light by the power button when it happens, that means it's shut off for overheating. Don't try to re-engage it right away, or a few seconds later. You need to let it cool down for a few, otherwise you'll end up burning the the motor out.
The 1/4” pitch chain ups the torque from what I understand. My experience with these little saws is that as long as you don’t slow down the motor by leaning on it too hard, it will cut, and cut.
Say you're doing spar work and chunking down logs using the 36v. Is it common to run out of juice and have to swap out batteries? I know there are many factors involved. I have the 18v and did the 1/4 inch conversion (thanks for the tip!) and it's working great. I guess I'd have 4 batteries on hand if I got the 36v so it wouldn't be an issue to swap batteries.
I had the LXT 36v Makita and could brush out a moderate/large removal before the batteries died. At that point I would switch to an ms261 for chunking wood.
See below link/video. Also there are links in the comment section of the below video to the Panther bar & chain. I like the looks of the Panther better but the Stihl was cheaper. I like the cutting performance of both. ua-cam.com/video/DoR7Tg-ncxQ/v-deo.html
The oiler lined up with this bar just fine for me, but the saw still needs to be cleaned out often or it gets gunked up. Stihl bar- 3005-008-3403 (10”-1/4” pitch- .043 gauge) Stihl chain- 3670-000-0056 (71pm3) 56 drive link Makita sprocket- 198259-2 Panther mini echo bars is another option out of the UK but they have a $80 minimum to ship to the US: www.chainsawbars.co.uk/product-category/panther-mini-bars-for-echo/ ua-cam.com/video/DoR7Tg-ncxQ/v-deo.html
@@arborcare13 thanks. I was mostly trying to figure out the sprocket. I was just at a dealer and it seemed like the stihl sprocket off of one of their cordless saws will work.
@@shaynehoffman9602 Do you happen to know the part number for that Stihl sprocket ? That Makita sprocket is like $90 shipped to the US. That's almost half the price of the saw itself. Thanks.
@@shaynehoffman9602 Thanks. I just searched that and it don't seem to be available in the US either. I already have the bar and chain from my gas powered pole saw that I upgraded from 10" to 12" so I just need the sprocket. I am going to my Stihl dealer today and see what I can find out. Again thanks for your help.
It fit just fine for me but several people told me they had to file the tensioner hole slightly with a chainsaw file to get it to fit. Stihl bar- 3005-008-3403 (10”-1/4” pitch- .043 gauge) Stihl chain- 3670-000-0056 (71pm3) 56 drive link Makita sprocket- 198259-2
This is the one I got. The Makita sprocket is available various places, I bought it directly from Makita. - Makita sprocket part # - 198259-2 - Panther 14" bar & chain combo www.chainsawbars.co.uk/product/e14-d1-42k-cv-1ch-1435cm-panther-mini-chain-echo-cs-2511-wes-cs-2511-tes-1-4-043-72-drive-links/
302 мощнее будет. Пилит всё и без остановок, пока батареи не отключатся. А на этих безщеточных с прямым приводом большая чувствительность к нагрузкам. Вплоть до срабатывания защиты. И это сильно заметно на твердых породах дерева, и сухой древесине
I'm new to these maybe someone can help. Just got the 18v version, the bar that came with it is .043 guage. Can't you just swap the drive sprocket for a 1/4 and run a 1/4 .043 chain on the stock bar? Is there something I am missing that requires a new 10inch bar to run the small 1/4 chains?
The stock Makita bar is .043 (1.1mm) gauge but the bar tip has a nose wheel for a 3/8" gauge chain. Also the sprocket is 6 point for a 3/8" gauge chain. To run a 1/4 gauge chain you need to change the sprocket to 9 point and the Makita part no. for 1/4 gauge sprocket is 198259-2 (Makita Part). Makita do not appear to run 1/4 gauge chain on .043 (1.1mm) gauge guide bar but instead use .050 (1.3mm) gauge guide bar. 1/4 gauge chain with.043 (1.1mm) drive links is unique to STIHL. Panther guide bars are made in china and accept 1/4 gauge .043 chain so can be used with STIHL 1/4P chain. Note that Panther guide bar available as an 8" guide bar but STIHL do not produce a 1/4P chain of suitable length (48 links) so 8 links would need to be removed from a 56 link STIHL 1/4P chain as used on a STIHL 10" guide bar. So to complete the conversion you need a Makita 1/4 gauge sprocket, Panther 10" guide bar & STIHL 1/4P chain (56 links). Alternatively use a STIHL 10" guide bar but minimal filing of the bar is required for it to fit with the chain tensioning mechanism on the Makita chainsaw.
Yeah dude, did this last year too with my 06&08. I put them on the notch modular lanyard. Do yourself a favor and get a makita 4300 ;) removals I jump right to it and once I need a bigger saw it's a quick jump to a 60-70cc class.
Got a Dewalt battery top handle, use it for small jobs climbing, nothing like a good 2 stroke for real work. Dewalt batteries, suck, don't last long, and are expensive. Oh well.
This Chinaberry tree had two trunks. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 The wood is soft and rotten and the trees are hazardous when they tower over your house. The first trunk was actually healthy and about 16 inches diameter. I had to push a little when making the face cut at an angle because the wood was still healthy and strong. This thing barely slowed down and just chewed right through fast. The trunk did not fall in the direction I wanted but it missed the power lines so I guess I did OK. The second tunk was pretty rotted. It was exactly the diameter of the blade, 18 inches. The first pass made a perfect face cut on the first try. I was getting good at cutting with this saw. Unfortunately, there was so much rot that an inch or two into the back cut it just snapped. I am glad it held together long enough for that good face cut. I know I did not want to hang out under it. One strong breeze and I was a pancake. My karma must be good. The small trunk snapped a two-ton rope so I guess there were six tons of wood felled. I still need to de-limb the tree and pile up a bonfire. I look forward to it. This saw works great. It is fun to use. It cuts well.
Thanks for this video. I am using both saws with standard 3/8 chains and I'm already impressed. I noticed the XCU06 is susceptible to loose the sprocket E-clip, when thin branches snag the chain
One of the best videos on these. I think I'll see about getting a 12" bar with 1/4" pitch for the XCU08. Is that Panther a .050" gauge?
Great Job !!
Great video! I got the XCU06 last year, I use it to dice up wood for my stove. I live in a tiny house and therefore have a tiny stove. It’s max cutting capacity is bigger than I can fit in the stove anyways.
However it does lack power. The metal spikes are a nice touch but it doesn’t have enough power to even think about using them.
I think I need to get the 36v version. It’ll save a bunch of time processing firewood and it can handle bigger trees.
Why do I have a top handle if I’m not climbing with it? I just like top handles better. They’re smaller and more ergonomic. Certainly a lot more nimble which can help at the odd angles I find myself cutting trees up when they’re laying on the side of a hill lol
I bought the xcu06 after watching your video. I’m impressed with saw. Great to take camping for smaller firewood. What size file you use to sharpen? You said you use canola oil. Why do you like that better?
Canola oil is less sticky than bar oil. Less gumming.
Good vid mate. How have you fitted those larger rings to the back of the saws? They look handy for racking on your harness
I used 3 zip ties and electrical tape over that. There is probably a better way but it works. My lanyard is girth hitched to the saw not the added ring.
@@arborcare13 cheers, it looks neat
Great video, thanks for sharing. I have two questions if you don't mind. First, your XCU06 has bumper spikes. The new ones I'm seeing don't. Did you add these and if so what fits? Also, what would you guess on battery life for the single battery 06? When you go up in a tree do you ever worry about needing a battery before one job is done? Thanks
Mine came with bumper spikes. As for battery life, I have had some big oaks and honey locust that used 2 batteries to prune. But most trees I can get by on one battery.
Just got my XCU06Z and it had metal spikes. It does a fantastic job pruning and small limbs, this video does a great job of showing what it can do, but for me it really shines when you have a hundred small limbs to prune, it’s so light weight it’s damn near fun. The 36v is on my list for the fall.
Hey man. I know that you're not very active on this channel, but I'm currently 14 years old trying to get the 10 inch steel bar onto my Makita 18-volt saw and I don't know how it fits on. The chain seems to be too small. Did you have to do any mods to make it fit?
Nice video sir, the both saws weight really different a lots when you hold it in the hand. More tired holding xcu08 after 20mins cutting compare to xcu06 ?
Yeah, the 36v is 3.5lbs heavier but much more capable of cutting bigger stuff.
really great video, thanks for sharing. i have the XCU06, Single battery saw. if i was to order the 10" ,1/4" panther bar for it should i order the echo version or the Stihl version?
thankyou for your help
Echo
ua-cam.com/video/DoR7Tg-ncxQ/v-deo.html
www.chainsawbars.co.uk/product-category/panther-mini-bars-for-makita/
I have the 08. If it touches anything and then the trigger is pulled, it stops. They all have this? Also, it does the same sort of thing, no stopping in a cut then to start again, take the saw out of the cut and go wide open again into the cut. That what mine does anyway
How do these compare to an echo cs271
Or sthil ms194. Power, battery life vs tank of gas, weight and usability?
I carry a small saw in a pack and use it for clearing trails and I am a makita tool fan so I’m interested in these. Thanks for the video
For a gas saw I would go with the echo CS-2511T as a light weight trail maintenance saw.
The little Makita weighs 7lbs and would be real nice to carry in a backpack, but power would be limited for larger trees etc.
The bigger Makita has plenty of power similar to a small gas saw, but it's 10.5 lbs
There are some good youtube videos on battery life out there.
Well done video strait to the point! I have the XCU06 and find it great for light pruning etc but after 10 minutes of moderate use it shuts off mid cut and I have to keep re-triggering to get it going. It does this on soft wood about 4” diameter. Is the battery protection system cutting out or is the saw shutting off pre-mature as internal protection? Great yard and pruning saw...if it would keep going. Also, have you used after market batteries with any success or stick with original Makitas? Thanks very much!
I have had this problem when I use the little saw in the boost/high torque mode, but otherwise hasn't been an issue. I think the 1/4" pitch bar and chain reduces friction so the saw is not working as hard and is less likely to cut out. I only have the Makita batteries.
That's the saws overheat protection kicking in. They're not meant to be run wide open throttle non-stop. You should see a red light by the power button when it happens, that means it's shut off for overheating. Don't try to re-engage it right away, or a few seconds later. You need to let it cool down for a few, otherwise you'll end up burning the the motor out.
The 1/4” pitch chain ups the torque from what I understand.
My experience with these little saws is that as long as you don’t slow down the motor by leaning on it too hard, it will cut, and cut.
Where did you get the Panther 1/4 bar and chain?
How did you swap to the 1/4 pitch sprocket?? I really want to do this if I get one
Say you're doing spar work and chunking down logs using the 36v. Is it common to run out of juice and have to swap out batteries? I know there are many factors involved. I have the 18v and did the 1/4 inch conversion (thanks for the tip!) and it's working great. I guess I'd have 4 batteries on hand if I got the 36v so it wouldn't be an issue to swap batteries.
Hard to say? I have been happy with battery life.
I had the LXT 36v Makita and could brush out a moderate/large removal before the batteries died. At that point I would switch to an ms261 for chunking wood.
Where did you get that black anchor?
Makita makes a 6a 18v lithium battery as well curious if that would be compatible and if you would see an increase in power compared to the 5a 18v?
I think it would work but not sure? It would just have a longer battery runtime but no extra power. It will weigh more than the 5a.
Do you prefer stihl bar over panther? Panther makes a 10" .043 bar. is the XCU06 incompatible with it?
See below link/video. Also there are links in the comment section of the below video to the Panther bar & chain. I like the looks of the Panther better but the Stihl was cheaper. I like the cutting performance of both.
ua-cam.com/video/DoR7Tg-ncxQ/v-deo.html
I have the xcu06 and love it, could you list the parts for the 1/4 pitch conversion?
The oiler lined up with this bar just fine for me, but the saw still needs to be cleaned out often or it gets gunked up.
Stihl bar- 3005-008-3403 (10”-1/4” pitch- .043 gauge)
Stihl chain- 3670-000-0056 (71pm3) 56 drive link
Makita sprocket- 198259-2
Panther mini echo bars is another option out of the UK but they have a $80 minimum to ship to the US:
www.chainsawbars.co.uk/product-category/panther-mini-bars-for-echo/
ua-cam.com/video/DoR7Tg-ncxQ/v-deo.html
@@arborcare13 thanks. I was mostly trying to figure out the sprocket. I was just at a dealer and it seemed like the stihl sprocket off of one of their cordless saws will work.
@@shaynehoffman9602 Do you happen to know the part number for that Stihl sprocket ? That Makita sprocket is like $90 shipped to the US. That's almost half the price of the saw itself. Thanks.
@@MiniDigging I never actually bought it, but the part number is 1254 642 1200. If I remember right, we pulled the sprocket and test fit it.
@@shaynehoffman9602 Thanks. I just searched that and it don't seem to be available in the US either. I already have the bar and chain from my gas powered pole saw that I upgraded from 10" to 12" so I just need the sprocket. I am going to my Stihl dealer today and see what I can find out. Again thanks for your help.
How do I change the sprocket and where do I buy it?
what attachment point you add this black ring ?
what still bar is that?
i love my 18vlt stock but am looking to make it just a little better
It fit just fine for me but several people told me they had to file the tensioner hole slightly with a chainsaw file to get it to fit.
Stihl bar- 3005-008-3403 (10”-1/4” pitch- .043 gauge)
Stihl chain- 3670-000-0056 (71pm3) 56 drive link
Makita sprocket- 198259-2
Can the xcu06 run on makitas 18v 6ah?
Looking at getting the 36v can you drop a link for bar chain and sprocket to convert to 1/4 pitch please
This is the one I got. The Makita sprocket is available various places, I bought it directly from Makita.
- Makita sprocket part # - 198259-2
- Panther 14" bar & chain combo
www.chainsawbars.co.uk/product/e14-d1-42k-cv-1ch-1435cm-panther-mini-chain-echo-cs-2511-wes-cs-2511-tes-1-4-043-72-drive-links/
302 мощнее будет. Пилит всё и без остановок, пока батареи не отключатся. А на этих безщеточных с прямым приводом большая чувствительность к нагрузкам. Вплоть до срабатывания защиты. И это сильно заметно на твердых породах дерева, и сухой древесине
G’day, why do they come with a 3/8 chain if a 1/4 chain works so much better.
IMO the 18V should come with the 1/4" stock....The 36V is more for fun having the 1/4".
I'm new to these maybe someone can help. Just got the 18v version, the bar that came with it is .043 guage. Can't you just swap the drive sprocket for a 1/4 and run a 1/4 .043 chain on the stock bar? Is there something I am missing that requires a new 10inch bar to run the small 1/4 chains?
The stock Makita bar is .043 (1.1mm) gauge but the bar tip has a nose wheel for a 3/8" gauge chain. Also the sprocket is 6 point for a 3/8" gauge chain. To run a 1/4 gauge chain you need to change the sprocket to 9 point and the Makita part no. for 1/4 gauge sprocket is 198259-2 (Makita Part). Makita do not appear to run 1/4 gauge chain on .043 (1.1mm) gauge guide bar but instead use .050 (1.3mm) gauge guide bar. 1/4 gauge chain with.043 (1.1mm) drive links is unique to STIHL. Panther guide bars are made in china and accept 1/4 gauge .043 chain so can be used with STIHL 1/4P chain. Note that Panther guide bar available as an 8" guide bar but STIHL do not produce a 1/4P chain of suitable length (48 links) so 8 links would need to be removed from a 56 link STIHL 1/4P chain as used on a STIHL 10" guide bar. So to complete the conversion you need a Makita 1/4 gauge sprocket, Panther 10" guide bar & STIHL 1/4P chain (56 links). Alternatively use a STIHL 10" guide bar but minimal filing of the bar is required for it to fit with the chain tensioning mechanism on the Makita chainsaw.
Can the XCUO6 take the Makita 40V Battery?
Not sure? I would guess no. I think the 40V batteries are specific for the 40V tools.
Yeah dude, did this last year too with my 06&08. I put them on the notch modular lanyard. Do yourself a favor and get a makita 4300 ;) removals I jump right to it and once I need a bigger saw it's a quick jump to a 60-70cc class.
Got a Dewalt battery top handle, use it for small jobs climbing, nothing like a good 2 stroke for real work. Dewalt batteries, suck, don't last long, and are expensive. Oh well.