Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit vs Stihl MSA 220 C-B
A professional head-to-head for cordless landscape crew use — published specs side by side for reference, no paid placement and no winner declared.
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Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit
The Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit is a professional top-handle battery-powered chainsaw, designed for trained arborists pruning and limbing from the tree, with a 36-volt battery system and a 16-inch bar. It weighs 7.5 lb (3.4 kg).
Stihl MSA 220 C-B
The Stihl MSA 220 C-B is a professional battery-platform battery-powered chainsaw, built for quiet, lower-emission crew and fleet work, with a 36-volt battery system and a 16-inch bar. It weighs 6.4 lb (2.9 kg).
Best suited for
Each model's factual fit, from its duty class and key specs — no winner declared.
- Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit Arborist (top-handle) trained climbers pruning and limbing aloft on a rope and harness (16-in bar)
- Stihl MSA 220 C-B Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (16-in bar)
Job fit
| Crew / landscape work | Quiet, low-maintenance cordless saws for day-in, day-out limbing and small-tree work. |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Pack-limited; fleet buyers standardize on one platform so batteries and chargers interchange. |
| Heavy felling | For big trunks a pro gas saw still wins on sustained power. |
Power-to-weight & key specs
| Metric | Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit | Stihl MSA 220 C-B |
|---|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | not specified by manufacturer | not specified by manufacturer |
| Bar length | 16-in bar | 16-in bar |
| Weight | 7.5 lb | 6.4 lb |
| Battery platform | Makita LXT 18V/36V | Stihl AP |
Full spec head-to-head
| Spec | Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit | Stihl MSA 220 C-B |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power | — | 1.7 kW |
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | 2X 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion | AP |
| Max Voltage | — | 40 V |
| Power Consumption | — | 2.1 kW |
| Recommended Battery | — | AP 300 S |
| Voltage | 36 V | 36 V |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 15.98 in (406 mm) | 15.98 in (406 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | 3.94 m/s | — |
| Oil Capacity | — | 7.07 fl oz (209 mL) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 17.2 in (437 mm) |
| System Weight | 10.3 lb (4.67 kg) | 8.29 lb (3.76 kg) |
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 6.39 lb (2.9 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |
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Alternatives
- Makita XCU09Z — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle , Tool Only — 36 V
- Makita XCU04Z — 36V LXT Brushless 16" , Tool Only — 36 V
- Husqvarna 435i — 40 V
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Frequently asked questions
How do the Makita XCU09PT — 36V LXT Brushless 16" Top Handle Kit and Stihl MSA 220 C-B compare?
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