Makita DUC400 36V Brushless Chainsaw 400mm (16-Inch) – Cordless Chainsaw
Execute highly efficient timber processing, aggressive tree felling, and heavy-duty outdoor landscaping completely off the electrical grid with the highly advanced Makita DUC400 36V Brushless Cordless Chainsaw. In the demanding commercial arboriculture, agricultural, and construction sectors, relying on traditional petrol chainsaws presents severe logistical hurdles; they require complex fuel mixing, emit toxic exhaust fumes, and demand constant engine servicing. This professional-grade cordless chainsaw provides the essential, high-efficiency battery-powered solution. Engineered with an advanced Brushless (BL) motor, it eliminates internal carbon friction, delivering explosive cutting power and rapid chain speeds without the severe noise, weight, or frustrating starting procedures of a combustion engine.
Designed for absolute worksite productivity and unparalleled operator ergonomics, the Makita DUC400 operates on the universal Makita 18V Li-Ion platform. By utilizing two 18V batteries simultaneously, it delivers a robust 36V of continuous cutting power, driving the massive 400mm (16-inch) chain at an exceptionally high speed of up to 20 m/s. Heavily equipped with a highly convenient tool-less chain tensioning dial, Extreme Protection Technology (XPT) for severe weather resistance, and an adjustable automatic chain oiling system, these elite garden power tools provide professional landscapers and builders with a virtually indestructible, highly maneuverable asset for executing clean, rapid cuts through thick, mature hardwood.
Who Is The Makita 36V Brushless Chainsaw (DUC400) Ideal For?
The Makita DUC400 delivers a massive 400mm guide bar, a 36V brushless motor, and tool-less chain tensioning. It is highly recommended for:
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Landscapers & Arborists: Utilizing a highly robust, petrol-equivalent cordless chainsaw to rapidly process thick fallen branches and execute essential tree felling across large commercial estates completely free of toxic exhaust fumes.
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Carpenters & Builders: Relying on the massive 400mm bar length and high chain speed (20 m/s) to cleanly and accurately slice through thick structural timber beams and massive hardwood sleepers on active construction sites.
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Agricultural & Farm Workers: Taking absolute advantage of the XPT protection and reliable brushless motor. It provides farmers with a low-maintenance, instantly starting saw for clearing massive fallen trees off fence lines during heavy winter storms.
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Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium power tool accessories and equipment that operate at a highly manageable 69 dB, ensuring staff can execute property maintenance during business hours without causing severe noise pollution.
Key Features and Performance Benefits:
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Massive 400mm (16-Inch) Guide Bar: The ultimate commercial capacity. The extra-long 400mm bar allows the operator to fell significantly thicker, mature trees and process massive firewood logs that smaller 300mm domestic saws physically cannot reach through.
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Extreme 36V Cutting Power: Delivers unyielding cutting force. The 18Vx2 system generates an immense chain speed of 20 m/s (1,200 m/min), completely matching the sheer cutting performance of a heavy petrol chainsaw, allowing you to slice through thick hardwood effortlessly.
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Tool-Less Chain Tensioning: Maximizes worksite efficiency. As chains heat up, they stretch. This machine features an integrated, large side dial that allows the operator to tighten or loosen the chain instantly by hand, without searching for a specialized spanner or scrench in the dirt.
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Advanced Brushless (BL) Motor: Ensures long-term commercial reliability. By eliminating traditional carbon brushes, the motor runs significantly cooler, generates immense torque, and extracts maximum runtime from the 18V batteries, completely removing the need for engine servicing.
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Variable Speed Trigger: Enhances operational versatility. The operator has identical, dynamic control over the chain speed as they would with a petrol accelerator. This allows for slow, highly precise initial cuts before ramping up to maximum speed to finish the log.
Technical Specifications & Capabilities:
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Brand: Makita
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Model: DUC400 (Various kit options available)
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Product Type: Cordless Chainsaw / Garden Power Tool / Power Tool Accessories
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Voltage: 36V (Requires 2 x Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries)
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Motor Type: Brushless (BL) Motor
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Guide Bar Length: 400 mm (16 Inches)
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Chain Speed: 0 - 20 m/s (1,200 m/min)
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Standard Chain Pitch: 3/8" / 0.043
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Oil Tank Capacity: 200 mL
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Noise Level: 69 dB
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Weight: 5.4 kg (With batteries installed)
