Makita 40V single battery

macrocarpa · Jan 16, 2022

If anyone has info on the upcoming Makita XGT GCU03.....please share. Its their new single battery 40V platform. I am interested in the weight. Definitely looks slimmer than the double battery 36V. If it's comparable to the size and weight of their 18V saw, this thing is gonna be awesome. The "problem" with these battery saws is the newer upgrades keep coming out after I already invested in the old stuff.

Lignotuber · Jan 16, 2022

I've been waiting and googling it every few months for like a year. Seems like they're not in a hurry..

Barc Buster · Jan 16, 2022

This saw has my attention as well… I really like the 18volt version. It’s great for light pruning jobs. I also like it for quickly breaking down hard unions that don’t want to go through the chipper.

27RMT0N · Jan 16, 2022

Seems like this will be in the same league as the Echo DCS-2500T people are wondering about in the other thread in terms of size and power? Judging by the price of Makita's other small top handle, seems like this one will be much cheaper than the Echo. I'll probably buy one of them, whichever is better, if they are small and light enough once they are out and reviewed.

macrocarpa · Jan 16, 2022

All I have found is this quick demo at 9:45 minutes in the video.

theatertech87 · Jan 17, 2022

They had one at expo this year though i think it was the rear handle version. Talking with the engineers that were there, it sounds like the 40v batteries are going to have a limited tool selection available to them. It sounded mainly like lawnmowers and chainsaws to start with, so don't expect to go out and replace all your other tools to match it.

That being said, it sounds like it's way ahead of the dual 18v batteries, and there's supposedly going to be a double 80v version of one of their saws coming at some point...

Barc Buster · Jan 17, 2022

theatertech87 said:
They had one at expo this year though i think it was the rear handle version. Talking with the engineers that were there, it sounds like the 40v batteries are going to have a limited tool selection available to them. It sounded mainly like lawnmowers and chainsaws to start with, so don't expect to go out and replace all your other tools to match it.

That being said, it sounds like it's way ahead of the dual 18v batteries, and there's supposedly going to be a double 80v version of one of their saws coming at some point...

Makes sense that they would come out with an 80volt version as they are looking to halt all gas chainsaw production this year.

macrocarpa · Jan 19, 2022

I heard back from Makita and they said it will be available in June-July.

ATH · Jan 19, 2022

macrocarpa said:
I heard back from Makita and they said it will be available in June-July.

I nominate you to buy that and a Husqvarna T540i then report back so I know which I should buy.

Rob Stafari · Jan 20, 2022

theatertech87 said:
They had one at expo this year though i think it was the rear handle version. Talking with the engineers that were there, it sounds like the 40v batteries are going to have a limited tool selection available to them. It sounded mainly like lawnmowers and chainsaws to start with, so don't expect to go out and replace all your other tools to match it.

That being said, it sounds like it's way ahead of the dual 18v batteries, and there's supposedly going to be a double 80v version of one of their saws coming at some point...

They are/will be doing a full lineup... https://www.makitatools.com/products/xgt

Barc Buster · Jan 20, 2022

I’ll probably pick one up as well as upgrading my current makita blower and pole saw.

Edit: looks like I can probably just buy the 40v couple shaft power head and use my current pole saw and hedge trimmer attachments. That’s a bonus.

data farm 26 · Mar 27, 2023

Did anyone ever get one of these?

27RMT0N · Mar 27, 2023

A friend got one of the Makita top handles (I think it was the double battery one?) and I held it briefly indoors but didn't put it in any wood. It probably works well enough, but it didn't feel like a professional tool in terms of the quality I'm used to...

data farm 26 · Mar 27, 2023

I got one of the single battery 18v before I learned of the double. It's pretty cool for pruning. I'm going to get the 1/4 in conversion kit form August's site mentioned in another thread. Wondering about these 40 volts though, I didn't realize that's a thing. Or maybe they're not out yet.

RopeShield · Mar 27, 2023

Test drove 40v top handle and the telescoping 40v . BEASTIE. The will be replacing my 18v and 36v toppers. Makita came to my house. Humbled.
The 18 n 36v are still working after falling 40 plus ft a few times and in temps of minus ten to twenty degrees Celsius.
Good tools as you would come to expect from Japan. Good company based on quality engineered products.

data farm 26 · Mar 27, 2023

Damn. Now I feel kinda stupid for buying the little one. I suppose there's a place for all of them though. How heavy was the 40v compared to the 18 and 36?

Barc Buster · Mar 27, 2023

L3VI said:
Damn. Now I feel kinda stupid for buying the little one. I suppose there's a place for all of them though. How heavy was the 40v compared to the 18 and 36?

That little 18v single battery saw you have is bomber for breaking down unions and making relief cuts at the chipper! I’ve had mine for 3 years now and haven’t had a bit of trouble with it. The 1/4 pitch kit from August is something I highly recommended for them.

data farm 26 · Mar 27, 2023

Sweet, I'm going to order the kit tomorrow! I've used it for a few days of pruning, I'm loving it so far. Looking forward to the smaller bar/chain. Been using a 150 for years and love how nice the pruning cuts are.