Brushless Makita 36V, 14". Has an Oregon Bar and Chain. Part of Makitas push into 36V by using 2 of the existing 18V Batteries.
We have a String Trimmer/Brush Cutter, and the Chainsaw and both work incredibly well. I would never have thought them as replacements, but haven't picked up either of the 18" .30's or the Sthil Trimmer since we bought them. I did change the String Bump for a Tanaka push pin and picked up 2 spare chains from Oregon. I prefer to swap the chain in the field and sit with a beer later sharpening.
All I can really say about both, without sounding like a commercial, is yes they do their job, do it well, have never complained, battery life is excellent and unexpected, wife acceptance is through the roof. She will even grab the Makita for some trim work, rather than wait for me to add it to list. Also she grabs the String Trimmer snaps in the batteries and has no problem trimming around flowers, hedges, house, walk way, etc. Even has spun on the blade and smacked the thicket around.
You pay for the privilege, but if asked if I would do it again, after over a year of use, the answer is absolutely yes. So much so, I am salivating over the Compound Miter....
Ohh crap, forgot about the Hand held blower. It has become such a standard use item. I don't even think about it. Used almost daily to blow leaves, sticks, acorns, nuts, dirt, what ever, from walks, driveway, porches, etc. Use it to blow dust out of the tractor and debris from behind the seat, and oh so many things. Such an easy and quick grab, anyone around here has no prob using it without hesitation. Adjustable air and crazy power. Full tilt, using a 6 setting (which is rare tbh), it will go about 1/2 an hour to 45min, normally we rarely need to re-charge.
Makita batteries charge in 15min. From dead to over 80-90%.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Brushless Makita 36V, 14". Has an Oregon Bar and Chain. Part of Makitas push into 36V by using 2 of the existing 18V Batteries.
We have a String Trimmer/Brush Cutter, and the Chainsaw and both work incredibly well. I would never have thought them as replacements, but haven't picked up either of the 18" .30's or the Sthil Trimmer since we bought them. I did change the String Bump for a Tanaka push pin and picked up 2 spare chains from Oregon. I prefer to swap the chain in the field and sit with a beer later sharpening.
All I can really say about both, without sounding like a commercial, is yes they do their job, do it well, have never complained, battery life is excellent and unexpected, wife acceptance is through the roof. She will even grab the Makita for some trim work, rather than wait for me to add it to list. Also she grabs the String Trimmer snaps in the batteries and has no problem trimming around flowers, hedges, house, walk way, etc. Even has spun on the blade and smacked the thicket around.
You pay for the privilege, but if asked if I would do it again, after over a year of use, the answer is absolutely yes. So much so, I am salivating over the Compound Miter....
Ohh crap, forgot about the Hand held blower. It has become such a standard use item. I don't even think about it. Used almost daily to blow leaves, sticks, acorns, nuts, dirt, what ever, from walks, driveway, porches, etc. Use it to blow dust out of the tractor and debris from behind the seat, and oh so many things. Such an easy and quick grab, anyone around here has no prob using it without hesitation. Adjustable air and crazy power. Full tilt, using a 6 setting (which is rare tbh), it will go about 1/2 an hour to 45min, normally we rarely need to re-charge.
Makita batteries charge in 15min. From dead to over 80-90%.
Feel free to ask any questions.
