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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)
- Stihl MSA 160 C-B Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (12-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
| Spec | Makita GCU02Z — 40V max XGT Brushless 14" Top Handle , Tool Only | Stihl MSA 160 C-B |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power | — | 1.2 kW |
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | 40V max XGT® Lithium-Ion | AP |
| Max Voltage | — | 40 V |
| Power Consumption | — | 1.5 kW |
| Recommended Battery | — | AP 300 S |
| Voltage | 40 V | 36 V |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP | 1/4" |
| Guide Bar Length | 14.02 in (356 mm) | 12.01 in (305 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | 24.8 m/s | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 17.13 in (435 mm) |
| System Weight | 9.2 lb (4.17 kg) | 7.65 lb (3.47 kg) |
| Weight | 7.1 lb (3.22 kg) | 7.65 lb (3.47 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |