Makita top handle saws?

[Paddyf]

Thoughts on Makita top handle saws? Makita dealer close by started doing chainsaws. They have a twin battery saw as well as a single battery saw. There is a smaller petrol saw but no saw in the 35cc range (similar to ms200). Never really came on anybody using these saws. I'm a part time climber and would buy one if they could perform. They are also cheaper than the Stihl range. 

[billpierce]

Had the little dcs230 and 3401, both ok but slightly underwhelming. I dont think they do a top handle that compares to a 200.

The battery ones are pretty good. I have the duc254 and duc3501. Probably the stihl battery top handle saw has a edge, but not by a long way. Especially not on price. Bear in mind you will need an arsnal of batteries, like 4 to 6 depending what your up to. 5ah at 18v isnt the same as 5ah at 36v.

I wouldnt get the double battery saw with the toolless tensioner looks pretty micky mouse.

[billpierce]

Have a deeks at this

[Paddyf]

Ya, don't know how good of an idea it would be to buy a half dozen batterys and that video wasn't exactly flattering for the saw. May be better to stick to Stihl/husqvarna 

[jfc]

I too have a makita battery top handle, it's nice for little reductions etc but not an all day saw. The echo toppers gets good reviews on here.

[Stere]

Theres a new double battery topper dunno if it would cut faster or not?

 

DUC256Z

 

 

DUC256Z - Akku-Kettensäge

WWW.MAKITA.DE

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[billpierce]

Almost certainly, the double battery back handle saw is pretty pokey