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Makita
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is cheaper at $259. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ryobi
40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
$259Cheaper
Which is better: the XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) or 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw?
The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is the cheaper at $259. Get the XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) for the stronger spec sheet, the 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw to spend less.
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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) | 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $379.99 | $259 |
| Brand | Makita | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 16 | 14 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 36 V (2x18 V) | 40 V |
| Weight (lb) | 8.3 | 11.38 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) and 40V HP Brushless 14" 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 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 14
- Engine cc or voltage: XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V) vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 40 V
- Weight (lb): XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 11.38
- Tool less chain tensioning: XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) true vs 40V HP Brushless 14" 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.
40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
No sourced tester review yet.