Landscapers and contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 40V max XGT® Brushless 16” Chain Saw (GCU05Z).

With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the GCU05Z is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications. It’s powered by one 40V XGT® 5.0Ah battery for power and long run time, and with the efficient Makita-built brushless motor users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a 42cc gas chain saw.

The GCU05Z has a 16” guide bar and Makita-built motor with a variable-speed trigger that delivers 0-5,020 FPM for increased cutting speed. It has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, and no air filter or muffler to clean. And there's no need to drain the fuel for storage.

Convenience features a captured bar nut and lateral chain tensioning for convenient operation and maintenance, adjustable automatic chain lubrication with large oil reservoir, and a large oil filling port with a view window that allows the operator to easily add and check bar oil level.

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 delivers power of a 42cc gas chain saw
• OUTSMART: 27% faster chain speed at 5,020 FPM*
• OUTLAST: Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) engineered for improved dust and water resistance
• No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts
• High performance with low noise levels
• Reduced maintenance lowers operating costs and minimizes down time
• "Tool-less" chain adjustment for convenient operation and maintenance
• Variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-5,020 FPM) for improved cutting performance
• 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
• Rubberized soft grip top handle is engineered for the user to more easily apply even cutting pressure
• Includes 16" sprocket nose guide bar and 3/8" low profile pitch, .050" gauge chain
• 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 built-in chip thoroughly communicates during the charging process to control current, voltage, and temperature for more efficient charging
• The XGT® Rapid Charger’s digital display indicates battery charge level (-80%, +80%, 100%)
• Compatible with Makita® 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 3-year limited warranty
• Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers

*COMPARED TO XCU04