Makita 18v top handle saw question.

[green heart]

 

Well, I'd be strongly inclined to wait just a month or so, before buying the current models of Makita saw... even if you already run their tools. 

 

I was over in our local saw dealer's today (who also happens to be a long-term Makita agent), who confirmed the next 56v Makita top-handled saw will (finally!) be coming out, in the New year.

Apparently it will offer a massive increase in run time with the new 56v batteries (which when I picked one up, didn't feel any bigger or heavier than the previous units, as mentioned previously in this thread) but are twice the voltage, obviously !).

Even if you don't plump for the new improved Makita set-up, I reckon there might likely be some good offers on the existing range, in the next month or two ?

 

 

Slight De-rail warning :  I am also quite surprised to understand all of the Makita 2 stroke powered saws and tools are going out of production next year, to be replaced by cordless tool options . I guess others on here must have mentioned this previously; but I was suprised -Makita make some pretty good saws !

I'm not really sure how anyone's supposed to have enough batteries to be able to power an equivalent 60+ cc saw or say, a 40+ cc brushcutter for a working day, but, hey...

Seems like the age of use-able cordless saws is finally dawning, for better or worse.

 

I believe its the same for Sthil's chainsaws, except they are keeping their professional range of 2 stroke saws in production -for now, at least.

 

 

[Dan Maynard]

 
Well, I'd be strongly inclined to wait just a month or so, before buying the current models of Makita saw... even if you already run their tools. 
 
I was over in our local saw dealer's today (who also happens to be a long-term Makita agent), who confirmed the next 56v Makita top-handled saw will (finally!) be coming out, in the New year.
Apparently it will offer a massive increase in run time with the new 56v batteries (which when I picked one up, didn't feel any bigger or heavier than the previous units, as mentioned previously in this thread) but are twice the voltage, obviously !).
Even if you don't plump for the new improved Makita set-up, I reckon there might likely be some good offers on the existing range, in the next month or two ?
 
 
Slight De-rail warning :  I am also quite surprised to understand all of the Makita 2 stroke powered saws and tools are going out of production next year, to be replaced by cordless tool options . I guess others on here must have mentioned this previously; but I was suprised -Makita make some pretty good saws !
I'm not really sure how anyone's supposed to have enough batteries to be able to power an equivalent 60+ cc saw or say, a 40+ cc brushcutter for a working day, but, hey...
Seems like the age of use-able cordless saws is finally dawning, for better or worse.
 
I believe its the same for Sthil's chainsaws, except they are keeping their professional range of 2 stroke saws in production -for now, at least.
 
 

I'm still not perfectly clear Makita are stopping absolutely all petrol or all petrol in the garden tools range (ie not those forestry saws for which there is not going to be a battery equivalent).

Likewise I've seen the notification on Makita site but not Dolmar so maybe the petrol saws will continue in red. Fingers crossed anyway.

[stenner]

Picked up the single battery 18 volt t handle other day and am liking it. 

    Not started hedging just yet so can't comment on run times etc. The little Makita will be used in conjunction with the ol stihl.. laying smaller stuff with Makita, and cutting out firing etc with the petrol.. 

    Would like to convert the Makita 18v to a 1/4 inch stihl 10inch bar and chain.. 

    Running the standard 56 link stihl chain.. anyone done this conversion and what sprocket was used?, how many tooth sprocket? 7,8 and is that off the stihl msa saws?  or the 9 Makita one?.. 

      Do you drill the bar to get the 56 link to fit?  Any on line videos of the 18 v Makita to stihl bar conversion?  

Edited November 12, 2021 by stenner

[Stere]

Makita are doing a  free battery if you buy theese tools  -the new better 40v 4ah battery:

 

Makita - Products

WWW.MAKITAREDEMPTION.EU

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kram]

16 minutes ago, Stere said:

Makita are doing a  free battery if you buy theese tools  -the new better 40v 4ah battery:

 

Makita - Products

WWW.MAKITAREDEMPTION.EU

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes they are, I already have one free battery and waiting on a second which should be here next week. That was from buying the UX001 power unit and UG006 hedger, both are very good.

 

I want to buy the UC029 pruning chainsaw, it has the same power listed as the old 18v top handle but much smaller and lighter. It seems they wont be selling it in the UK.

 

Theres also a promotion on the 18v kit however that seems to be only on bundles, not bare tools. I bought the 18v s/s power unit, they declined the promotion, so I returned it to amazon!

Edited yesterday at 09:56 by kram

[kram]

Anyone still using the Makita top handles? I am tempted to get one and a free battery would help, but it seems they are worse than a 2511 and twice the weight?

[Stere]

Im tempted with the pole saw and  perhaps a strimmer but its confusing makita UK don't list motor power and makita has so many differrnt products.

 

Indian makita site has the info :

 

UR013G - Welcome To Makita

MAKITA.IN

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Cordless Grass Trimmer 40Vmax XGT BL AFT Cordless Grass Trimmer, Bike Handle High output power equivalent to that of...

UA004G - Welcome To Makita

MAKITA.IN

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Cordless Telescopic Pole Saw 40Vmax XGT BL AFT 30 cm (12") Cordless Telescopic Pole Saw Developed based on DUA250...

 

Both are 1500w

 

Have the   topper 1x18v but the 40v seem to have better run times and better & power to weight generally?

 

 

[Stere]

The 40v topper is 1400w the 18v is only 570w  & 18vx2 is 1200w

 

 

Weighs 3.1kg 3.2kg and 4.2kg bare

 

 

Makita - Product Details - UC002GZ02 40Vmax XGT Brushless 25cm 10" Top Handle Chainsaw

WWW.MAKITA.CO.NZ

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Makita Power Tools. The preferred brand of power tool to the trade

 

Makita - Product Details - DUC254ZN 18V LXT Brushless 25cm 10" Top Handle Chainsaw

WWW.MAKITA.CO.NZ

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Makita Power Tools. The preferred brand of power tool to the trade

 

Makita - Product Details - DUC356Z 18Vx2 (36V) LXT Brushless 35cm 14" Top Handle Chainsaw

WWW.MAKITA.CO.NZ

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Makita Power Tools. The preferred brand of power tool to the trade

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Stere]

The 40v auger looks good also...

 

 

 

 

 

[kram]

36 minutes ago, Stere said:

The 40v auger looks good also...

 

 

 

 

 

That videos in wet mud. I'd say it doesnt have the power (tho wet mud is somewhat sticky) and spins too fast.

I also bought the HP001 combi drill, while I wouldnt drill auger holes with it, it has the same max torque listed.

 

Heres my petrol one. Hard dry clay with roots and stuff.