Small battery pruning saw.

[Stere]

Im happy with the 18v makita topper

 

Ok its slow on any thing over 3" but still its very useful.

 

 

 

The new 40v makita probably a big step up  i bet but means  a whole new battery platform....

 

Makita UC002GZ 40v Max XGT Top Handle Chainsaw Naked - PowerToolMate

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Edited Monday at 23:55 by Stere

[Dan Maynard]

From what I could work out the 40v is a little bit bigger than the 18v, and it cuts more like the 36v. Overall more comparable to the Echo saw.

 

Seriously thought about that one, also thinking of a battery hedge trimmer so whether to stick with 18v batteries I've got or move to 40v so ready for saw later.

[Peter 1955]

Another vote for the 36v Makita here, you already have the batteries. Try to use matched batteries ( same age/condition, same size, or you'll get poor performance ) It has its annoying little traits, but you soon get used to pressing the button every time before you cut. With a sharp chain, it's surprising what it will comfortably cut. 

I know it's not the best, but it's by no means the worst. 

[Stere]

Just looked up the spec of the maks on the NZ site as that has the info;

 

[Stere]

The weights compared in more detail of the 18v  36v v the 40v as depends om the batteries fitted

 

 

 

So the 40v is both more powerful and its lighter than the 36v.

 

 

 

But the the smaller 40v batteries don't support  1.5kw output....

 

Makita Launched a New High Output Battery

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Would suit the BL4040f best . Interesting how much better it is than the BL4040 even though it has the same rating in Ah:

 

 

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When tested with an impact driver, the new High Output 4Ah battery lasted up to 39% longer than the standard 4Ah battery

 

 

Not released to UK atm  EU only 🤔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[flyingjoiner]

I've got the 40v top handle, don't even think about running it on the 2.5ah batts, they overheat for fun.  However with a 5ah it runs all day.

 

Main thing with batt saws is just let them do the work, and don't force them.