Makita chainsaws are
renowned amongst forestry professionals for power, performance, reliability and
great value.
The new Makita
DUC355Z and DUC405Z twin 18V Brushless LXT Chainsaws supply energy to the
powerful 36V DC motor drive system inherent in these models.
Combining the power
and market-leading features that the industry has asked for, these new
chainsaws are expected to be well received.
Compact and
lightweight, these rear-handled chainsaws, with bar lengths of 35cm and 40cm
respectively, can utilise twin Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries that generate a
1100 watt output to run the 3/8th
inch chain over the 35cm and 40cm bars at up to 20 metres per second.
This exceeds the performance of Makita’s mains powered machines. The
Brushless motor ensures longer runtime, substantially greater power and overall
lower maintenance.
Recognised as an
industry benchmark these new models feature the main power switch with the Auto
power-off function making them ultra-safe in use. This function
automatically turns the machine off, to protect the operator from unintentional
start up should the switch trigger not be pulled for a period of a few seconds
after the main power switch has been turned off.
Weighing 4.8kg,
without batteries, these cordless machines feature a variable speed control
trigger, electric chain brake, kick-back chain brake and battery protection
circuit. Sold as body only machines these LXT chainsaws have a constant
speed control; adjustable automatic chain lubrication and oil capacity display,
as well as a comfortable ergonomic grip and metal spike bar that enables a firm
grip to the timber.
Both models feature
captive nuts designed to satisfy industry demand. This facility prevents
loss of nuts when removing the sprocket cover to replace the guide bar, or saw
chain, which greatly improves operator convenience and ease of use.
These powerful
chainsaws provide the additional benefits of low noise in operation, low
vibration of 5.3 m/s² for operator protection and comfort when cutting into
wood, unbeatable charge times and zero emissions for improved environmental and
sustainability qualities.
