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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99
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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) vs Echo CS-400
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Echo
Echo CS-400
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Which is better: the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) or Echo CS-400?
The Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) | Echo CS-400 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $379.99 | — |
| Brand | Makita | Echo |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | battery | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 16 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 36 V (2x18 V) | 40.2 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 8.3 | 10.1 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Echo CS-400: echo-usa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) and Echo CS-400?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) battery vs Echo CS-400 gas
- Bar length (in): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 16 vs Echo CS-400 18
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V) vs Echo CS-400 40.2 cc
- Weight (lb): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3 vs Echo CS-400 10.1
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita 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.
Echo CS-400
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on field test of the exact Echo CS-400 18-inch; other coverage (Consumer Reports, enthusiast blogs) fell off-whitelist and was excluded. Two professional tree-trimmers rated performance 9/10, praising the tool's perfect balance, easy two-pull i-30 starting and butter-smooth cutting through a palm stump, decking and small trees. The flags are loud ~107 dB full-throttle operation that demands hearing protection, a Value score of only 7/10 on price, and the tester's own caveat that long-term reliability was not assessed. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Near-perfect balance and ergonomics with the standard 18-inch bar; Very easy starting via i-30 system, typically two quick pulls; Strong cutting power through palm stump, decking and small trees.
Flagged: Very loud at full throttle (~107 dB); hearing protection required; Long-term reliability not assessed by the tester; Priced higher by the numbers than some rivals (Value scored 7/10).