M80 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 So, ever since Makita released the X2 Chainsaw XCU02Z (formerly HCU02ZX2) I have been eyeballing it. Everywhere listed it as $369.00. Too expensive, especially considering I already own a gas saw. The other day I was on the HD website and I looked it up and they are selling it for $199.00! Sweet. i ordered it and it shipped today. Should be here by Monday. I can't wait to put it to use. Now I just need to get my hands on a couple 5.0 batteries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 nice man congrats! post sum pics of that bad boy when u get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hopefully the batteries don't set u back on the savings. Congrats and need pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBEARJT Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 out of stock! come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Crap! Outta stock still!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Chris r u jumping on the bandwagon. U would think with all your local deliveries, that u would have your handful. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 A chain saw is a chain saw Chad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yeah I have a couple of chainsaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I've got the electric one I crack my head on last summer! I really should get a gas one and not a battery one. You know....because of my safety record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 M80 how do you like the new chainsaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I would like to hear how it is also.. i have been considering it for a while.. i dont use a chain saw all the time on the job but i do use one enough to keep a small gas saw in my work trailer.. i would prefer not to have to keep the saw and the gas in the trailer.. For anyone still interested in the same deal M80 got check out http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-XCU02Z-36Volt-12-Chain-Saw-NEW-HCU02ZX2-Cordless-18V-x2-Chainsaw-/400881546123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5666f38bI have bought a bunch from this seller and have always been very happy. He is the go-to for Makita for me and he has a ton of other stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M80 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 To be honest, between the massive amounts of snow we have had up here, and lots of overtime I have worked this winter, I really haven't had a chance to put it through it's paces yet. I let you know after I give it a good workout. Should be soon with the weather turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 cool, looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Yes, please let us know how it works out for you, I'm thinking of picking up this bad boy as a bare tool one of these days, and thanks for that link John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks John! I'm thinking that might actually be a spring purchase. I'm thinking about maybe trying the Makita brushless circular saw or the 7-1/4 first but that chain saw would be a much needed tool in my little postage stamp part of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks John! I'm thinking that might actually be a spring purchase. I'm thinking about maybe trying the Makita brushless circular saw or the 7-1/4 first but that chain saw would be a much needed tool in my little postage stamp part of the world.decisions decisions!!! too many great tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hey M80 what batteries are you running? 3.0 4.0 or 5.0?decisions decisions!!! too many great tools Same question John, what size batteries are you running? Also how do you like the x2 vs the brushless saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M80 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hey M80 what batteries are you running? 3.0 4.0 or 5.0?I have two 3.0 and two 5.0. I also have the dual port rapid charger (DC18RD). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Where'd you pick up your 5.0s? Ohio Power Tools or some where's else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M80 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Where'd you pick up your 5.0s? Ohio Power Tools or some where's else?Bishop Supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Same question John, what size batteries are you running? Also how do you like the x2 vs the brushless saw?I have 9- 3.0ah and 5- 4.0ah right now.. I haven't really found a need to buy any 5.0.. I have several single chargers just got the dual charger and they charge so fast that I've never really been stuck waiting for batteries.. we can go battery crazy all day long and be good.The xsh01 dual battery 7 1/4 vs xsh03 BL 6 1/2... hummmm. They are both excellent saws and have tons of power.. I don't know if I've used the Xsh03 enough yet to give it an accurate review but initial impressions are great.. the xsh01 has loads of power for a cordless saw and feels great in the hand to use.. the lack of an led and rafter hook ding it a few points in my book.. the Xsh03 feels like it has plenty of power but I really haven't put it through a good stress test yet.. love all the features on the saw. Battery indicator, rafter hook, led, size and weight etc.. since I got the Xsh03 we haven't even taken the xsh01 out of the trailer.. I would say if I could only have one I would go for the Xsh03 BL 6 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks John! Haven't decided on the Milwaukee or the Makita but that Makita looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks John! Haven't decided on the Milwaukee or the Makita but that Makita looks awesome.gotta go Makita.. In my opinion they just make really good quality tools.. i have only had one issue with one of my makita cordless tools over the last 7 or 8 years and it was within warranty.. fixed hassle free.. all my original tools from back in like 08 still work great and have had a rough life on the jobsite that entire time.. plus.. you gonna let that new jigsaw and dual port charger be lonely?? thats just cruel if you want to not ever have to rely on your hypoid then go for the X2 saw i doubt you would ever touch your hypoid again if you went that route.. if you want light and most conveient 99% of the time then the BL saw is the way to go.. if you ever needed the extra blade capacity or maximum power your just gonna have to drag out the hypoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishoptools Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hello, I saw I was mentioned in this thread. We have been selling the XCU02Z for $199 for a few months now, you could have gotten it earlier! It's a great tool. I just used it to cut down a few trees behind the warehouse last week. I tried to take a video but it turned out all blurry.Just to let you know, Makita is releasing a new Brushless 36V (18V x2) Blower, XBU02Z and a new Brushless 36v (18V x2) String Trimmer with 1,200 more RPM than the XRU04Z trimmer next month. I will have them just as soon as the first shipments leave the warehouse. If you have any questions about Makita tools, let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hello, I saw I was mentioned in this thread. We have been selling the XCU02Z for $199 for a few months now, you could have gotten it earlier! It's a great tool. I just used it to cut down a few trees behind the warehouse last week. I tried to take a video but it turned out all blurry.Just to let you know, Makita is releasing a new Brushless 36V (18V x2) Blower, XBU02Z and a new Brushless 36v (18V x2) String Trimmer with 1,200 more RPM than the XRU04Z trimmer next month. I will have them just as soon as the first shipments leave the warehouse. If you have any questions about Makita tools, let me know!Welcome to the forum Bishoptools! Glad your here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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