Makita XCU03PT vs Poulan Pro 967061501

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.

Apart from regular domestic tasks, such as firewood cutting, pruning, and trimming, this chainsaw can also deal with more substantial jobs, like medium diameter (3 ft) tree cutting.

For just under $200, you’ll get a reliable medium-duty chainsaw with all the essential features you might need and even a few extras, like an anti-vibration handle.

Due to its powerful 50cc engine, this tool is capable of performing cuts up to 40 inches in diameter.

The starter system is spring-assisted, which reduces the amount of force usually required to start a chainsaw (especially if the tool is cold).