Makita chainsaws

7 Makita saws (6 battery, 1 corded electric), from about $339 to $679. The highest retailer-rated is the Makita 40V Max XGT 16" Chainsaw Kit at 4.3/5 on Home Depot; 5 of the 7 carry no retailer rating.

Makita 40V Max XGT 16" Chainsaw Kit

Makita / Battery

~$629

Makita 40V Max XGT 16" Chainsaw Kit

40cc class (by bar)
40V
pack
16 in
bar
13.9 lb
bare

Makita XGT platform owners who want a fast, well-built 16" saw for property maintenance and don't mind premium battery costs.

Farm & Ranch4.3/5 Home Depot
Makita 18V X2 LXT 16" Chainsaw Kit

Makita / Battery

~$499

Makita 18V X2 LXT 16" Chainsaw Kit

40cc class (by bar)
36V
pack
16 in
bar
11.5 lb
bare

LXT-invested homeowners who want a light, quiet limbing and cleanup saw using batteries they already own.

Homeowner4.3/5 Home Depot
Makita UC4051A

Makita / Corded Electric

~$339

Makita UC4051A

40cc class (by bar)
Corded
mains
16 in
bar
12.3 lb
as sold

Shops and serious users who cut near power weekly and want the only professional-grade corded saw.

Homeowner
Makita 18V X2 LXT 16" Top Handle Chainsaw Kit

Makita / Battery

~$599

Makita 18V X2 LXT 16" Top Handle Chainsaw Kit

40cc class (by bar)
36V
pack
16 in
bar
10.3 lb
bare

Climbers and tree crews on 18V LXT who want maximum reach from a top handle at the lowest possible weight.

Arborist
Makita 18V X2 LXT 14" Chainsaw Kit

Makita / Battery

~$629

Makita 18V X2 LXT 14" Chainsaw Kit

40cc class (by bar)
36V
pack
14 in
bar
11 lb
bare

LXT-invested owners who want a quiet, well-built 14" limbing saw and will use the four batteries across their other Makita tools.

Homeowner
Makita 40V Max XGT 14" Top Handle Chainsaw Kit

Makita / Battery

~$629

Makita 40V Max XGT 14" Top Handle Chainsaw Kit

40cc class (by bar)
40V
pack
14 in
bar
9.2 lb
bare

Working climbers already on XGT who want the lightest well-sealed top handle they can get with a battery fitted.

Arborist
Makita 40V Max XGT 18" Chainsaw Kit

Makita / Battery

~$679

Makita 40V Max XGT 18" Chainsaw Kit

50cc class (by bar)
40V
pack
18 in
bar
14.6 lb
bare

XGT platform owners cutting firewood and storm damage who want a .050-chain 18" saw with pro-grade bar hardware.

Farm & Ranch