This top handle chainsaw is powered by a 32cc gas engine and features a 12-inch long guide bar and a chain. As it comes with a top handle, it can be used for precise downward cuts with easy control. A built-in lanyard ring allows arborists and other saw operators to easily hoist the chainsaw up into a tree. There is growing demand for cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 36V (18V X2) LXT® 14” Top Handle Chain Saw Kit (model XCU08PT). With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance than gas-powered chain saws, the XCU08PT is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications. The compact top-handle design makes it ideal for the professional tree care industry.

Husqvarna knows that convenience is key, which is why the chainsaw is equipped with a state-of-the-art air filtration system, which filters 98 per cent of incoming dust, to prevent the air filter from getting clogged. The robust 30cm guide bar is secured with captive nuts which prevent the loss of the nut when adjusting the chain tension or replacing the chain or bar. The chain oil tank has a visible level so you can see when the chainsaw requires topping up with chain oil.Lightweight and robust, this powerful chainsaw is perfect for professional tree surgeons due to the top handled design. This body only chainsaw is powered by the innovative Makita LXT 18V battery and features a 25cm bar and chain, offering great power to weight ratio making this chainsaw ideal for using while climbing trees.

The UC002G and UC003G are part of Makita’s extensive cordless outdoor range, which includes top-handle chainsaws, rear-handle chainsaws and pole saws, as well as shears, hedge trimmers and blowers. Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. [Learn More] It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita® 18V Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. Torque Boost Mode: Power amplifiers increase performance at the push of a button for particularly difficult requirements For more information on Husqvarna and the T540 XP Mark III, head to: www.husqvarna.com/uk/chainsaws/t540xp-mark-iii/As it is powered by gas, it needs a fuel mix with a ratio of 25 to 1. The volume of the fuel tank is 22 fluid ounces. The oil tank has a capacity of 10.2 fluid ounces. The oil pump is fully automatic and provides the chain with enough lubrication for safe performance. The ide speed of this one-cylinder -stroke chainsaw is 2500 revolutions per minute, and it can reach a maximum speed of 11500 revolutions per minute. Sightlines have also been added to the chainsaw to improve visibility, helping the operator to make more accurate cuts, while a helpful battery indicator light alerts the operator when there is only a 10 per cent charge remaining. Another visible oil indicator comes on when the 200 ml oil reservoir needs refilling.

As well as zero emissions, reduced noise and low vibrations, there is also no recoil start, no need to run the tool in idle, and no hot exhaust, ensuring a much more comfortable and strain-free operation than one seen with petrol-powered equivalents. Makita-built Outer Rotor BL™ Brushless Motor direct-drive system provides power equivalent to a 30cc gas chain saw Powered by two 18V LXT® batteries (sold separately) for maximum power, speed and run-time, the XCU08Z is easy to start by simply loading the 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries and powering on. The XCU08Z has a variable speed trigger and high chain speed (0-3,940 FPM) for increased cutting speed, with torque boost mode for cutting dense material. Right out of the gate, I was impressed by the cutting speed of this little saw. A big part of it is due to the high chain speed and, of course, a good sharp chain.THE DCS-2500TC from Echo is a battery-powered top-handle chainsaw, designed and built to meet the needs of arborists and treecare professionals who use top-handle chainsaws daily for pruning and arboriculture. This range comes from Makita, Echo, Husqvarna and Stihl, all top quality chainsaw manufacturers located in Germany, Japan and Sweden, so rest assured that they each offer robust design, high levels of reliability and excellent build quality. They range in power, weight and price to suit your application and needs, from 22cc to 37cc capacity motors, from 740w to 1.8kw power output. If you need a lightweight and compact chainsaw for pruning hard-to-access branches of the tree, a top handle chainsaw could be the one for you. They are usually used in elevated locations where you might need to climb the tree up high to be able to cut the tree limbs effectively. This kind of chainsaw allows the saw operator to climb high while being able to balance the chainsaw and maneuver it comfortably to cut from different angles. Choosing The Best Top Handle Chainsaw