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Makita DUC405 40cm Cordless Chainsaw

Makita

Makita DUC405 40cm Cordless Chainsaw

Battery, compatible battery platform

£339
Is This Right for My Garden?
Power SourceBattery
BrandMakita
Bar Length40cm
Handle TypeRear-handle
Duty ClassHeavy domestic
Chain BrakeYes

Overview

The Makita DUC405 is the 40cm member of Makita's twin-18V LXT brushless chainsaw family. Two 18V batteries run in series for a 36V drive system, powering the chain at up to 20m/s with a maximum output of 1100W. Captive bar nuts, variable trigger control, automatic lubrication and electric/kickback braking make it suited to substantial domestic timber and firewood work.

Best For

  • Heavy domestic logging, larger firewood and timber cutting for Makita LXT users.

Key Specifications

Power SourceBattery
BrandMakita
Bar Length40cm
Handle TypeRear-handle
Duty ClassHeavy domestic
Chain BrakeYes
Weight4.8kg

Pros

  • Large 40cm bar
  • Fast 20m/s maximum chain speed
  • 1100W maximum output
  • Brushless motor
  • Automatic adjustable chain oiling
  • Makita LXT compatibility
  • Bare and 6Ah kit options available at Machine Mart

Things to Know

  • Requires two 18V batteries simultaneously
  • 40cm bar is less nimble for light pruning
  • Bare and full-kit prices differ substantially
  • Product weight varies with battery configuration; 4.8kg is the low end of Makita's published 4.8–5.5kg range

Best Garden Match Assessment

This chainsaw is best suited to Heavy domestic logging, larger firewood and timber cutting for Makita LXT users..

It performs strongly in areas like large 40cm bar and fast 20m/s maximum chain speed.

You should consider an alternative if requires two 18v batteries simultaneously or 40cm bar is less nimble for light pruning would be a problem for your situation.

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