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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99
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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) vs Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is cheaper at $259. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
$259Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) or Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw?
The Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is the cheaper at $259. Get the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) for the stronger spec sheet, the Ryobi 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 | Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) | Ryobi 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 — Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-09-21).
What's the difference between the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) and Ryobi 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): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 16 vs Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 14
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V) vs Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 40 V
- Weight (lb): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3 vs Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 11.38
- Tool less chain tensioning: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) true vs Ryobi 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.
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.
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
No sourced tester review yet.