Makita XCU03PT vs Husqvarna 445

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.

This 45.7 cc, 2.8 hp chainsaw comes with a 20" bar capable of handling all the medium-duty jobs you might come up with. Apart from regular trimming, pruning, and firewood cutting, it will also easily cut up to 20" wide trees. It's perfectly suitable for non-professional household and rural work.

It boasts plenty of premium features for its price tag. The X-Torq technology it uses helps make the unit efficient and reduces fuel consumption. The inertia-activated chain brake automatically detects the dangerous kickbacks and stops the chain. Finally, the spring-based vibration dampers minimize operator's muscle fatigue.

This chainsaw is built from premium-quality plastics, composite materials, and very tough metals. It feels sturdy and professional.

You can use pretty much any available bar length between 13" and 20". This greatly increases the versatility of the saw.