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Makita UC4051A 16 Electric Chain Saw
Last Updated: January 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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174
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Hair
29cuts, trees, cutting, chain, logs
+86%
-14%
" ... Great saw, I use it to cut up hardwood pallets and scrap wood . ... "
" ... As long as you insure it has adequate voltage/amperage at the saw, this is a powerhouse that will cut as good as any gas saw without the noise. ... "
" ... The slimness allows for greater variability into where I make the cuts in odd size logs. ... "
" ... It cuts very well and is nicely balanced. ... "
" ... I've easily cut down +30 foot trees with this chainsaw. ... Keep an eye on the oil level as it does use it up quick, but it holds plenty to cut and section an entire "Large" tree. ... "
" ... We cut down plenty of trees and 11 pick up trucks loads of brush. ... "
" ... It is quiet and doesn't have the vibration my gas chainsaw has so it is my choice of saws to use when cutting medium to small logs. ... "
" ... ) cuts like butter ... "
Build Quality
18tightening mechanism, saw, tighten, makita, chain tension
+67%
-33%
" ... Very convenient to use and easy to tighten chain tension ( which I check and tighten periodically when using ). ... "
" ... Also it was easy to tighten the chain as compared to other saws that I have used. ... "
" ... It has a handy toolless chain tension adjuster, holds enough oil to last a long time, is just generally great to use. ... "
" ... Tightening the chain is a breeze - very good design. ... "
" ... The quick stop/start feels dignified and solid. ... "
" ... The grab guard could be engineered a little better too. ... "
" ... The best part of this saw is the adjustable cover with no tools needed!!! ... "
" ... The chain feels moderately aggressive and is VERY easy to handle. ... "
Ease of Use
12easy to use, instructions, easier, chain, adjust
+83%
-17%
" ... Also it was easy to tighten the chain as compared to other saws that I have used. ... "
" ... Way easier to use than a gas chainsaw. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to use ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... It's super easy to adjust the chain to keep it tight. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... I use it to prune in my small orchard and it has made my work so much easier. ... "
Cleaning
12chain, oil, gas, saw, tank
+83%
-17%
" ... Just keep up maintenance and oil. ... "
" ... Can't expect it to tear up logs like a gas powered one, but for the little of amount of storm cleanup or occassional shrubbery work, nothing beats taking out an extension cord and putting this Makita to the task. ... Handled a good 12" spruce tree pretty good until the chain dug into the dirt. ... "
" ... It's far easier to use or clean, adjust, as well as less noisy with low pitched hums. ... "
" ... Like any chain saw, requires periodic cleaning and adjustment, especially when cutting sap wet wood. ... "
" ... Great tool for clearing brush. ... "
" ... With my gas saw I would fill the chain oil each time I filled the gas tank. ... "
" ... It is light in weight, quiet, responsive, clean, and makes nice precise cuts. ... "
" ... So, I needed to drain it and clean it. ... "
Comfort
12tighten, start, easy, decided, chain tension
+75%
-25%
" ... Also it was easy to tighten the chain as compared to other saws that I have used. ... "
" ... The chain feels moderately aggressive and is VERY easy to handle. ... "
" ... Soft start takes time to get use to. ... "
" ... Tightening the chain is a breeze - very good design. ... "
" ... Very convenient to use and easy to tighten chain tension ( which I check and tighten periodically when using ). ... "
" ... The quick stop/start feels dignified and solid. ... "
" ... Despite its heavy weight, comfortable handles, and soft start (which you'll love) the entire saw torques and twists upon startup from the motor. ... "
" ... It's super easy to adjust the chain to keep it tight. ... And it's so much easier on my ears and my lungs. ... "
Overall performance
11speed, makita, fast, work, super
+100%
" ... If you let the saw do the work, it's fast, efficient and won't stall. ... "
" ... The speed, durability, and lack of frustration will likely be cheaper in the long run. ... "
" ... The makita did a straightforward job both crosscutting logs up to 20" dia. ... "
" ... Runs as new after the job ! ... "
" ... It did a excellent job! ... "
" ... Great job/ engineering! ... "
" ... Like the way it starts at a lower speed .Would buy again ... "
" ... It's early-on, but I'm super satisfied with the Makita's performance. ... "
Power Consumption
10saw, kw, inverter, full, electric
+100%
" ... Talk about power! ... "
" ... Pleasantly surprised with this saw's power. ... "
" ... Good amount of power with this electric chainsaw. ... "
" ... This saw has all the power you'll need. ... "
" ... Lots of power, did not expect that. ... "
" ... Plenty of power . ... "
" ... I am also able to couple this to a portable 2 KW generator and still have full power. ... "
" ... I'm really impressed with its power. ... "
Cables
8extension cord, saw, heavy duty, gas, extension cords
+75%
-25%
" ... It features a cool clip that keeps the saw from inadvertently becoming unplugged from an extension cord. ... "
" ... In situations where I do not have the proper power cord, I use a 3600/4400 watt gas generator to power the saw. ... "
" ... The attachment to keep the extension cable from detaching is superior to the normal method (a hole to loop the core thru and a tab to put the cord around) which means less fussing which means it is safer. ... "
" ... Just be sure to get a heavy duty electrical power cord to use with it. ... "
" ... I use it around the house and yard so dragging a cord around is no problem. ... "
" ... Everything I will ever have to cut is within the range of 300 feet of extension cord. ... "
Fit
8tightening mechanism, tighten, makita, tree, loosened
+50%
-50%
" ... Since I had used it so little, and since the chain kept slipping off, I decided to return it. ... "
" ... The chain also throws off the bar often no matter how much the locking bolt is tightened. ... "
" ... It seems to be a glue failure where the plastic wheel attaches to a metal gear. ... "
Product Reliability
7used, saw, year, hour, bit
+100%
" ... Two years, no complaints. ... "
" ... 40 years ago. ... "
" ... Have owned for a year and couldn't be happier with this product ( for my use ). ... "
" ... BTW, I used this with the Honda 2000 inverter and it's been no problem whatsoever. ... "
" ... So far this chainsaw is working out very well. ... "
" ... But the real, massive advantage is that after three months of not being used, this thing still starts up instantly - whereas with my old gas saw it could take me a good half hour of emptying out the old fuel, finding a safe place to dispose of it, mixing a new batch, and then yanking the starter cord 20+ times before it finally sputtered to life. ... But all else being equal, you will get a good bit more power from a corded saw, and you'll never have to stop working for an hour in the middle of a chore to recharge your battery. ... "
" ... I'm looking forward to its use in the coming years. ... "
Price
7extra money, worth the extra, money, electric, cheap
+100%
" ... I'm glad I spent the extra money for a high quality product. ... "
" ... This a much better product and worth the extra money. ... "
" ... This is not cheap, but I'm happy to get this one - it's not a waste of money as it saves a lot of my time and efforts, for the cutting job itself as well as maintenance ... "
" ... Three times the price, and 20 times the saw. ... "
" ... For the price I'd expect brushless. ... You can feel the quality and it is worth the extra money. ... "
" ... Impressive for an electric chainsaw (should be at this price). ... "
Size
5well, weight, saw, small, kw
+100%
" ... I am also able to couple this to a portable 2 KW generator and still have full power. ... "
" ... The power is fair, not amazing but so long as you let the weight of the unit do its job with some modest pressure from you, it goes through plenty well. ... "
" ... Nice lighter weight saw. ... "
" ... A lot of power for such a small saw. ... "
Sound Quality
4powerful, using, quieter, powered, gas
+100%
" ... This more powerful and quieter. ... "
" ... I like in particular how quiet it is next to a gas powered unit and how it has an autostop if the chain gets pinched or stuck. ... "
" ... Using the generator is still much more quiet than using a gasoline chainsaw. ... "
Setup
3+100%
" ... This is a professional saw. ... "
" ... The chain tightening method is fairly straight-forward (their instructions less so). ... "
Capacity
3jobs, around, house
+100%
" ... I just wanted something convenient for doing small jobs around my yard. ... "
" ... Basically, my Stihl is for big jobs, outside away from my neighbors. ... "
" ... I used t to cut down 2 tree's in my yard. ... "
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