Dolmar/Makita 36v Battery Top Handle Chainsaw

[Jamie Jones]

2 hours ago, billpierce said:

Its arrived! Seems mint!

Thanks Bill
Doing some rough timings with the iPhone stopwatch.... the Echo TS2511CS 25cc Chainsaw was averaging between 7.2 to 7.8 second. with a clearer run at the log.
The Makita was running at about 4.1 to 4.4 seconds and you was having to roll it a bit to cut it.
So I would have a stab in the dark and say that the Makita 36v equates to a 30cc to a 35cc saw in engine size.

So that is not a bad chainsaw to be fair for taking the limbs off a stem.... But the real test will be chugging down a stem with some weight pressing down on the chain and bar... One thing I have noticed is that Battery Chainsaws run on revs and not torque. Put them under load and they struggle.

Any chance you could do a test chugging down a 8-10" stem with some weight pressing down on the chain and bar?

[Stere]

Does it have better power than the single battery mak topper version or just longer battery life? (& heavier)

 

The one battery ones spec has faster chainspeed 24 m/s v for the dual battery 20 m/s  -  bit odd?

 

But probably  double battery has more torque?

 

Would be good to test them against each other.....

 

The single battery hedge mak trimmer is better than the dual battery one i reckon.....(not tried the dual battery one but the spec was not as good & it was an older model)

 

 

 

[Dan Maynard]

I found some Australian bloke with 18 and 36 on YouTube. The 36 looks like it has monster torque by comparison, the 18v wasn't that happy cutting 4" pine posts.

I guess the main point of the 18v is being more compact and lighter, I'm thinking it could still be good for conifer hedge bashing.

[billpierce]

The 18v one is much much lighter and mint for reductions but you wont be burying the bar often with it. Fine for the odd 6'' cut but a bit slow. the 36v top handle is very noticeably more powerful, faster and more torque, and longer cut time, probably more like a ms190t rather than a 200t like

[billpierce]

Update: 

 

The 36v top handle is mint. Have done a good few medium dismantles with this including chogging down stems with this. Its class up to 12" diameter and less rapid over this. 

 

Did a decent size multi stem  syc the other day, maybe6 or 7 stems, didnt get through the 6 5ah 18v batteries ( equivilent of 3 x 5ah 36v batteries) 

 

 

[harvey b davison]

Can someone please point me in the right direction for makita copy batteries. Been looking for the thread where someone put a link or something to the best unbranded makita copy batteries, and a few of you got them and swore by them. I'm needing some extra batteries.
Cheers
H.

[timbernut]

This them?:

For Makita 18V BL1850B Battery Replacement | 5.0Ah Li-ion Battery 4 Pack

WWW.EPLUSBATTERIES.COM

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Replacement P/N:For makita 18v battery BL1830 BL1850 BL1860 BL1840 BL1815 BL1820 BL1845 BL1835 BL1860B BL1850B BL1840B BL1820B BL1815B BL1830B LXT400 194205-3 194309-1 194204-5Compatible Models:(Please use "Ctrl+F")For Makita BC series:BCF201 BCF201Z BCL180 BCL180F BCL180W BCL180Z BCL180ZW BCL182 BCL182Z BCS550 BCS550F BCS550RFE BCS550ZFor Makita BD series:BDA350 BDA350F BDA350RFE BDA350Z BDA351 BDA351RFE BDA351Z BDF451 BDF451Z BDF452Z BDF452Z BDF453Z BDF453SHE BDF454F BDF454Z BDF456ZFor Makita BH series:BHP451 BHP452HW BHP452RFE BHP452SHE BHP452Z BHP453 BHP453RFE BHP453RHE BHP453SHE BHP453Z BHP454 BHP454F BHP454RFE BHP454Z BHP456RFE BHP456RFWX BHP456Z BHR202 BHR202F BHR202RFE BHR202RFE3 BHR202RFWX BHR202Z BHR240 BHR240Z BHR241 BHR241F BHR241RFE BHR241Z BHR242RFE BHR242RFEV BHR242Z BHR243RFE BHR243RFEV BHR243Z BHS630RFE BHS630ZFor Makita BJ series:BJR181 BJR181F BJR181RF BJR181RFE BJR181X BJR181X1 BJR181Z BJR182 BJR182F BJR182X BJR182Z BJS101RFEPackage includes:4 x 5.0AH 18V Battery for BL1850Item specifics:1.Compatible Brand: For Makita2.Model Number: BL1850B3.Nominal Voltage: 18V4.Nominal Capacity: 5.0Ah5.Type: Li-ion6.Condition: Replacement Battery, Brand New7.Warranty: 1 Year8.Package: CartonFeatures:1.Intelligent program protection prevents

[monkeybusiness]

@doobin is your man - he swears by an eBay copy (but I’m not sure which).

[doobin]

2 hours ago, monkeybusiness said:

@doobin is your man - he swears by an eBay copy (but I’m not sure which).

Waitley brand on eBay mate.

 

Look like this- available in other sizes too. The Makita genuine charger doesn't like the 9AH, but the Chinese chargers will charge them- takes a good hour though.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18V-9Ah-Li-ion-Battery-For-Makita-BL1830-1840-1850-LXT400-With-LED-Power-Display/223203647336?hash=item33f7f95f68%3Ag%3ArSIAAOSwRI1cxuFi&LH_BIN=1

Edited May 2, 2020 by doobin

[harvey b davison]

Waitley brand on eBay mate.
 
Look like this- available in other sizes too. The Makita genuine charger doesn't like the 9AH, but the Chinese chargers will charge them- takes a good hour though.
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18V-9Ah-Li-ion-Battery-For-Makita-BL1830-1840-1850-LXT400-With-LED-Power-Display/223203647336?hash=item33f7f95f68%3Ag%3ArSIAAOSwRI1cxuFi&LH_BIN=1

Cheers doobin, just ordered myself 2 of the 6amp batteries.