There is growing demand for cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 40V XGT® 12” Top Handle Chain Saw (GCU01Z). With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance than gas-powered chain saws, the GCU01Z is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications. It is ideal for use by a professional arborist with up to 25% faster speed than equivalent gas-powered saws, with a high power-to-weight ratio designed for in-tree work.
Powered by one 40V XGT® battery for maximum power, speed and run-time, the GCU01Z is easy to start by simply loading the 40V XGT® Battery and powering on. The GCU01Z has a variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-4,882 FPM) for improved cutting performance.
It has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, no air filter or muffler to clean, and there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. The Makita-built brushless motor provides power equivalent to a 30cc gas top handle chain saw.
Other convenience features include adjustable automatic chain lubrication, built-on lock-off lever to help prevent the chain from accidentally engaging, an electric brake for maximum productivity, and more.
XGT® is a system of equipment, tools, batteries, and chargers utilizing 40v max lithium-ion batteries. XGT® is engineered to deliver high power to take on high-demand applications, allowing users to completely transition to a cordless job site. XGT® is equipped with advanced brushless motor engineering, intelligent digital communication, and superior durability features to outpower, outsmart and outlast the rest.
- OUTPOWER: Makita-built brushless motor provides power equivalent to a 30cc gas top handle chain saw
- OUTSMART: Up to 25% faster than gas*
- OUTLAST: Up to 160 cuts in 4x4 cedar with 40V max XGT® 4.0Ah battery (battery not included)
- Professional arborist chain saw with high power-to-weight ratio designed for in-tree work
- No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts
- High performance with low noise levels
- Reduced maintenance lowers operating costs and minimizes down time
- Variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-4,882 FPM) for improved cutting performance
- Captured bar nut and lateral chain tensioning for convenient operation and maintenance
- Adjustable automatic chain lubrication with large oil reservoir
- Large oil filling port with view window allows operator to easily add and check bar oil level
- Built-in lock-off lever helps prevent the chain from accidentally engaging
- Includes 12" sprocket nose guide bar and 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge chain
- IPX4 weather-resistant construction for durability and long life
- Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) engineered for improved dust and water resistance
- The digital communication within XGT® actively monitors and protects against overload, over-discharge and overheating
- XGT® Tools and Batteries are designed with a multi-layer contact interface for more constant power delivery to take on high-current demands
- XGT® Batteries feature rigid rails with impact-resistant construction to secure the battery to the tool during high-demand applications (batteries not included)
- The XGT® Rapid Charger with dual-fan design circulates air through the battery to cool the battery and circuit board quickly for faster charging (charger not included)
- The XGT® Rapid Charger’s digital display indicates battery charge level (-80%, +80%, 100%)
- The XGT® Rapid Charger’s built-in chip thoroughly communicates during the charging process to control current, voltage, and temperature for more efficient charging
- Compatible with Makita® 40V max XGT® BL4025, BL4040 and BL4050F Lithium-Ion Batteries
- 3-year limited warranty
- Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers
*COMPARED TO 31.8CC GAS TOP HANDLE CHAIN SAW CUTTING SPEED
