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I have the Makita 36v with loop handle. Super convenient for small jobs. You will use it all the time. I ended up selling my petrol machine (but I don't do hours at a time). Mine takes 2x 18v batteries, shared across other tools, so I'm never short of batteries.

I have a near-40hp Kubota, and while it will happily lift a full IBC 8ft up with the loader, it's scary as can be even on a hard flat surface. Even with a very heavy counter-weight, small tractors simply aren't as stable as loaders (hint: the front axle tilts). Nor is it a practical option for driving any distance on the road. Also, the Boomer 55 loader is very long, which will be tricky in woodland or turning anywhere. If you're using a loader most of the time, get a loader. (Maybe also look at one of the older smaller JCB 2CX?). Then get a little 20hp tractor for pulling things.

I had the same problem at the weekend - the Makita chainsaw was stop/starting, couldn't work it out. Adding some oil fixed it immediately. Good little saws (2x 18v rear handle).

Long-time lurker, finally joined! I have the Makita DUC353 chainsaw and similarly, both genuine and copy batteries. Both of my copy batteries suddenly died and haven't recovered (despite trying the jump-starting trick). My theory is that the chainsaw/strimmer etc use the batteries fairly intensively, and the copy batteries don't have much (any?) protection built in. Assuming this is true, then as soon as a copy battery is showing low power, recharge it. Don't try to eke out the final 10% of juice. My sets of genuine Makita batteries are fine, after over three years of use with the chainsaw and other tools.