EGO
Power+ CS1804
$399.99
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Power+ CS1804 vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Power+ CS1804 or XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)?
The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is the cheaper at $379.99. The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Power+ CS1804 | XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.99 | $379.99 |
| Brand | EGO | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 18 | 16 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 56 V | 36 V (2x18 V) |
| Weight (lb) | 12.25 | 8.3 |
| Anti vibration | — | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Power+ CS1804: egopowerplus.com (verified 2026-06-19). XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Power+ CS1804 and XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bar length (in): Power+ CS1804 18 vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 16
- Engine cc or voltage: Power+ CS1804 56 V vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V)
- Weight (lb): Power+ CS1804 12.25 vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Power+ CS1804
One whitelisted source, Pro Tool Reviews, delivered a hands-on review of the EGO 18" CS1800 (the same 18" 56V chainsaw sold in the CS1804 kit SKU), rating it 9.4/10. The reviewer cut oak branches ranging 4"-12" and praised chain speed and cutting power, the LED light for storm cleanup, tool-free chain tensioning, metal bucking spikes, and the visual red chain-brake indicator, calling it strong value at $349 as a kit with a 5.0Ah battery and charger. Only minor gripes (slight chain chatter on the first cuts, and the saw not sitting flat on the oil-fill side). No lab-measured numbers were reported; all three cited quotes were verified verbatim in the fetched text. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Outstanding chain speed and cutting power through hardwoods like oak; Bright, well-placed LED light useful for storm cleanup; Tool-free chain tensioning, operable with bare or gloved hands.
Flagged: Slight chain chatter on the first few cuts if not started against the spikes; Saw does not sit flat on the oil-fill side, so refilling needs a second hand.
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
Only one whitelisted outlet, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact XCU04, and its piece is a spec-driven first look rather than a lab test, with no measured cut times or noise. It frames the 36V dual-18V saw as a quiet, low-maintenance gas alternative weighing 11.5 lbs. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Positioned as a quiet, emission-free alternative with power rivaling a 32cc gas chainsaw; Manageable 11.5 lb weight even with both 18V batteries attached; Lower maintenance than gas: no spark plug, engine oil, or air filter.