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- Makita GCU02Z — 40V max XGT Brushless 14" Top Handle , Tool Only Arborist (top-handle) trained climbers pruning and limbing aloft on a rope and harness (14-in bar)
- Husqvarna 542i XP Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (14-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — husqvarna.com.
| Spec | Makita GCU02Z — 40V max XGT Brushless 14" Top Handle , Tool Only | Husqvarna 542i XP |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine Power | — | 2.4 hp |
| Power | — | 1.79 kW |
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion | — |
| Voltage | 40 V | 40 V |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP | .325" LP |
| Guide Bar Length | 14.02 in (356 mm) | 13.78 in (350 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | 24.8 m/s | — |
| Oil Capacity | — | 6.72 fl oz (198.73 mL) |
| Oiler | — | Adjustable flow |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| System Weight | 9.2 lb (4.17 kg) | — |
| Weight | 7.1 lb (3.22 kg) | 6.83 lb (3.1 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |
| Sound Power Level | — | 104 dB(A) |
| Sound Pressure | — | 91 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level | — | 4.3 m/s² |