Makita DUC353 vs DUC306

Quick and dirty comparison of the Makita DUC353 (XCU03) rear handle chainsaw and the DUC306 (XCU08) top handle chainsaw.

NOTE: the top handle saw is of course not meant for this type of work; it’s an arborist saw aimed at use up in the tree. Buy the saw that fits your use case.

The DUC353 is equipped with an Oregon 40cm (16") bar. The DUC306 with its original Makita 30cm (12") bar.

Both are running Oregon 90PX 3/8" x .043" (1.1mm) chains. Both chains are sharp.

The wood being cut is a dead oak tree, cut down a few minutes earlier. Approximately 25cm (10") in diameter.

DUC353 is using Makita BL1850b (5Ah) batteries, the DUC306 is on a set of Makita BL1860b (6Ah) batteries.

Sorry for the sound cutting out every now and then, guess that's the GoPro's wind noise reduction or so (it was quite windy).

[David-qvbd]

Thank you, have been looking for this exact comparison.

I recently purchased the DUC306, so far am loving it.

[julescv]

Thanks for the video! I already have the little makita duc254 top handle chainsaw. And really happy with it for pruning. Now i also want the 2x18v chainsaw 😅 im glad i switched to makita. They make really good stuff for a decent price. Their hedgetrimmer and blower are also a lightweight and silent beast. My proffesional 2 stroke equipment is on retirement now🙈

[eloadasokbzsa]

Interresting. The 306 seems to be a little bit faster, but it is not as handy for this job. The 353's shape is much more convenient here. The question would be however, which one will last more?

[АндрейЗемлекопович-бг]

Я думаю что обе пилы очень хорошо справились с распилом!

[ericleong]

Good video sir ! I was thinking to get either xcu06 or xcu08 but after watching your video so I decided to go for xcu08 in case I need to cut bigger log rather just pruning. LOL

[serhiisklyairenko]

Thanks, you just help me to make right choice ! DUC 306 with brushless motor is the best !

[boguslawmalinowski]

good man! no bullshit and exactly what I wanted!!!

[honda]

Your Makita ⛓️🪚 has an Oregon bar & ⛓️ lol. Nice video!

[dilipnaik]

Where found in this machine in India which state I need this machine

[patterdalezipsuzilil]

Bro I realy want makita I have 10 6amp batteries but I heard they keep thowing chains I see one of yours has oregano set up how you do that

[КоляГерасимов-иг]

Which one is the most convenient for cutting a log?

[L]

What caused the stall? I have a makita pole saw, recently it often stalled while cutting thicker branches. Few stalls and it would stop running (blinking light and won't run), all I need to do is take out one battery and install back right away (like reset) and it would back to full power.

[stianjohansen]

Thanks, this was an important test imo . One "old" popular model against the newest from Makita .
Hope you get many views on this one

Wow, almost half the time in Boost Mode 👍

[dennissirvent]

Do you find the 3rd party bar & chains outperform Makita's stock stuff?

[robertd]

How many cuts do you get on one set of batteris?

[lucianopanarelli]

bonojour je voudrais en acheter une g pas mal de materiel makita taille haie debrousailleur g des batterie 18 VOLTS 5 ET 6 amperes et une batterie 40 volts 4 ampères pour mon taille lamier 75 CM MA question c acheter une petites troconeuse comme celle de la presentation en deux fois 18 volts ou bien opter pour le meme style mais en une seule batterie en 40 volts 4 ampère en sachants que g plusieurs batterie en 18 VOLTS pour plus d'autonomie pour mon debrousailleur g 10 batterie 8 batterie 18 VOLTS 5 ampère ET DEUX batterie 18 volts 6 ampères donc pour plus d'autonomie je dirais que la duc 306 me srais la plus utiles vous en penser quoi merci

[guillermogtalk]

STIHL hta 65 hta 85 wireless pole pruner how much & condition/s?.

[n-wnw]

Does the duc353 have an adjustable trigger?

[cjmx]

If you could choose only one to do it all, which would you choose?

[ArturZagaj-Izraelita]

A byłem pewny że ta mała ma mniejszy silnik.