Husqvarna 3120 XP vs Makita XCU03PT

The body of the saw is built using premium-quality plastics and the large plastics parts are held together by high-quality screws. There are virtually no loose or insecure parts, which means it’s tough enough to handle serious job site abuse. Additionally, the crankcase is made from high-quality magnesium, which is sturdy, lightweight, and thus expensive, reserved only for premium products.

When it comes to raw cutting power, this might be the most powerful chainsaw available on the market. Its massive 118.8 cc engine can run a large 42" bar chain at the stunning speed of 65.9 ft/s, delivering up to 8.3 hp of power to the workpiece. The tool is perfect for extra-heavy-duty jobs, such as cutting trees with up to 6 ft diameter.

This chainsaw has all the essential safety features, such as a lever chain brake and a trigger lock. Furthermore, it has an inertia-activated chain brake, which instantaneously stops the chain in the event of an unexpected kickback.

Even though according to the official datasheet the maximum supported bar length for this tool is 42", this chainsaw is known for handling up to 60" long cutting bars.

You can adjust the chain oiler according to each job's needs and weather conditions. This is important for professional use, where the tool is being pushed to its limits.

With a 14" long bar, this battery-powered chainsaw can do all the regular light-duty jobs you can think off. It's suitable for trimming bushes, cutting low-diameter trees, and preparing firewood.

This tool has high resistance against both water and dust. It is ready to be used in tough and dirty environments. All the electrical parts of this chainsaw are sealed. In fact, you can work with it even while it’s raining.

Since this chainsaw uses an electric motor, you don’t have to worry about hazardous emissions from the chainsaw. This means you can operate this tool indoors.

The 5 Ah batteries that come with this chainsaw can be used on any 18 or 36 V Makita product. In fact, the 18 V LXT batteries are now the de facto standard for almost all new Makita cordless tools.

Apart from the standard 14-inch bar and a chain, you’ll also get two 18 V, 5 Ah batteries, and a charger. But, if you already have them, you can also buy the chainsaw without the extra accessories for a lower price.

This chainsaw has a state-of-the-art brushless DC motor produced by Makita. It actuates the chain through Makita’s Direct Drive System, so no power is lost in transition.