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Makita
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Greenworks
Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
$379.99
Which is better: the XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) or Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
The 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 | XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) | 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 — XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw: greenworkstools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) and Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bar length (in): XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 16 vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 18
- Engine cc or voltage: XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V) vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 80 V
- Weight (lb): XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3 vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 10.8
- Tool less chain tensioning: XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) true vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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.
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.