Makita-DUC302Z

[Mark Wileman]

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Anyone had any experience of this? I only ask as I already have some other Makita cordless tools so battery synergy would be nice, for the price I might just try it out and cut my losses!

[Mark Wileman]

I wouldn't consider Makita in the 2 stroke world, but Makita aren't a bad make in terms of other power tools. My Makita drill and circular saw easily compete with my DeWalt variants, might be one to watch.

[devon TWiG]

I bought one a while back and rather like it now !! I too already had 2 batteries and charger for other tools so less than £200 seemed a pretty good deal , useful to keep near the chipper to cut the odd bit that does not fit etc , I have also deadwooded quite a few big Douglas firs and it will do 5-6 before battery dies , I also use it for "rough " carpentry work , all in all i have found it a very useful tool , quiet and no starting effort , but chain speed seems a bit slow compared to a petrol saw ....

[Mark Wileman]

I bought one a while back and rather like it now !! I too already had 2 batteries and charger for other tools so less than £200 seemed a pretty good deal , useful to keep near the chipper to cut the odd bit that does not fit etc , I have also deadwooded quite a few big Douglas firs and it will do 5-6 before battery dies , I also use it for "rough " carpentry work , all in all i have found it a very useful tool , quiet and no starting effort , but chain speed seems a bit slow compared to a petrol saw ....

 

When you say 5-6 do you mean trees or limbs? I can't see me doing all that much top handle stuff when starting out, so might be a more cost effective solution in the short term..

[Mark Wileman]

Interesting read:

 

https://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/media/uploads/cat-274/battery-powered-saw-comparison-essentialarb-november.pdf

[Andrew McEwan]

I like my duc302z, for what it is. Have you seen the new duc353z rear handled saw? Much higher chain speed than the 302