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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)
- Makita GCU04T1 — 40V max XGT Brushless 18" Kit Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (18-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
| Spec | Makita GCU02Z — 40V max XGT Brushless 14" Top Handle , Tool Only | Makita GCU04T1 — 40V max XGT Brushless 18" Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion | 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion |
| Voltage | 40 V | 40 V |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP | 3/8" LP |
| Guide Bar Length | 14.02 in (356 mm) | 17.99 in (457 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | 24.8 m/s | 25.5 m/s |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| System Weight | 9.2 lb (4.17 kg) | 14.6 lb (6.62 kg) |
| Weight | 7.1 lb (3.22 kg) | 11.71 lb (5.31 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |