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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99
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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Greenworks
Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
$379.99
Which is better: the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) or Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
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) | Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $379.99 | $379.99 |
| Brand | Makita | Greenworks |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 16 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 36 V (2x18 V) | 80 V |
| Weight (lb) | 8.3 | 10.8 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw: greenworkstools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) and Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bar length (in): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 16 vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 18
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V) vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 80 V
- Weight (lb): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3 vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 10.8
- Tool less chain tensioning: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) true vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw false
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.
Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, has a hands-on field review of this exact 18-inch 80V Pro model (GCS80420). It scored 8.5/10, praised for gas-like cutting power and rugged build, with short run-time the main knock. No tester-measured benchmark numbers were published (only manufacturer specs). (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Gas-like cutting power; the 18-inch bar cleanly sliced 16-inch oak trunks; Rugged, gas-saw build feel — metal wrap-around handle and steel bucking spikes; Near-instant on-power versus competitors' start delay, plus quieter operation than gas.
Flagged: Short run-time on the 2.0Ah battery; needs spare packs for larger jobs; Heavy and hefty — not an ultralight in-tree saw; Can stall if pushed too hard into thick trunks.