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Product Reviews:
Makita UC4000 16-Inch 13-AMP Electric Chain Saw |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great 16" saw
Comments: I have used the Makita UC4000 for2years and haven't had a single problem with it. Of course, it isn't as powerful as a comparably priced gas chainsaw, however if you are even considering purchaseing an electric, you probably have a reason to do so. Here are mine:
- It's environmentally friendly and you do not end up smelling of gasoline.
- No yanking the starter cord5times before the darn thing will run.
- Virtually maintenance free. No spark plugs or air filters to replace.
- Never runs out of gas.
- Constant torque. Doesn't stall as easily as gas saws.
- Lighter than a gas saw; 9 lbs versus 12 lbs for many gas saws.
On that last point, your arms and back will thank you, especially if you are limbing trees for extended periods of time. At 13 amps, the Makita UC4000 is in the high-powered end of the electric chainsaw spectrum, and in my judgment offers a higher power to weight ratio than almost all gas saws. The number1feature that makes the UC4000 stand out among other electrics is the slip clutch, which protects the electric motor from rapid deceleration damage if the chain does stall. In my opinion, this is a must-have feature if you want your saw to last.
There are disadvantages with electric chainsaws as well, of course. Personally, I do not find the power difference from gas chainsaws that important. The Makita will take down 20+ inch shaggy bark junipers, which are notoriously tough, with no problems. The only real annoyance is the power cord:
- Your radius of operation is limited by your extension cord.
- You have to lay out the cord to wherever you are working.
- It may get caught on brush, rocks, and other protrusions.
- It easily gets tangled in branches you've cut.
- If you are not careful, you might accidentally cut it.
Needless to say, you have to know where your cord is at all times. However, this may prove to be a safety benefit, since you are forced to orient yourself often and thus less likely to trip over timber in a cluttered work area.
The bottom line is that the Makita UC4000 is a great purchase if you are looking for an electric chainsaw to maintain a small piece of land or larger yard. It is well worth the price.
If money isn't an issue, however, you might want to check out the Stihl MSE 180 electric chainsaw, which is a bit lighter and slightly more powerful (15 amps). At the time of this writing, the Stihl isn't available on Amazon, so you will have to search elsewhere for that. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Why Go To The Trouble Of Using Gasoline
Comments: I am an occasional chainsaw user. For me this chainsaw has all the power I need to cut and prune my trees. It even tackled a matured pine tree trunk after hurricane Catrina like a hot knife on howeverter. I carefully researched the pros and cons of gas versus electric saws and I have no regrets with this purchase and would highly endorse it for anyone wanting a medium duty electric chainsaw. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: great sturdy little saw..
Comments: This little saw is just what I was hoping it would be. Sturdy yet not too heavy. easy to access chain mount/removal...only1bolt!! No need to feed oil as you go, that process is automatic. We cleaned up all the downed tree branches from the ice storm this winter...tons of old laurel and a couple great-sized apple limbs. The chain never slipped off like it used to on my old saw. Not for falling large trees, of course,however perfect for cleanup, limbing, bucking mid-size limbs into firewood, etc. Best cutting instructions I have ever seen. It does call for some kind of bio-fuel oil though, and none is included. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great saw
Comments: Really great saw, cuts just about anything. I use it more than my gas powered saw. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Worth the extra money
Comments: This works great and is sturdy. I purchased a Pollen and it broke only a few hours after use. The Makita is worth the extra money. |
