Studio shot of the Makita 18V LXT brushless cordless 14-inch chain saw featuring a teal body, rear handle design, and white guide bar.
Close-up of the chainsaw body showing the battery receiver area with an 18V lithium-ion battery installed.
Close-up of a gloved hand engaging the front hand guard brake lever on the teal Makita chainsaw.
Detailed view of the rear handle showing the rubberized soft grip and safety lock-off trigger switch.
Close-up of the tool-less chain adjustment lever and the side of the 14-inch guide bar.
Side profile close-up of the chainsaw handle and motor housing featuring the LXT Brushless logo.
Close-up view of the oil tank cap with a retractable handle for easy opening and filling of bar and chain oil.
Close-up of a gloved hand operating the tool-less chain tensioning dial on the side of the chainsaw housing.
Infographic of the cordless chainsaw pointing out key features such as the lock-off button, rubberized grip, tool-less adjustment, and oil filling port.
A construction worker wearing safety glasses and orange gear cuts through a wooden beam using the Makita cordless chainsaw.
Introducing Makita “I Build Because” promotional video
MAKITA – The LXT® Advantage promotional video
Studio shot of the Makita 18V LXT brushless cordless 14-inch chain saw featuring a teal body, rear handle design, and white guide bar.
Close-up of the chainsaw body showing the battery receiver area with an 18V lithium-ion battery installed.
Close-up of a gloved hand engaging the front hand guard brake lever on the teal Makita chainsaw.
Detailed view of the rear handle showing the rubberized soft grip and safety lock-off trigger switch.
Close-up of the tool-less chain adjustment lever and the side of the 14-inch guide bar.
Side profile close-up of the chainsaw handle and motor housing featuring the LXT Brushless logo.
Close-up view of the oil tank cap with a retractable handle for easy opening and filling of bar and chain oil.
Close-up of a gloved hand operating the tool-less chain tensioning dial on the side of the chainsaw housing.
Infographic of the cordless chainsaw pointing out key features such as the lock-off button, rubberized grip, tool-less adjustment, and oil filling port.
A construction worker wearing safety glasses and orange gear cuts through a wooden beam using the Makita cordless chainsaw.
Introducing Makita “I Build Because” promotional video
MAKITA – The LXT® Advantage promotional video
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Makita Chain Saw XCU11Z 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 14 Inch Rear Handle Bare Tool (1520 FPM Chain Speed Toolless Tensioning Timber Cutting)

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SKU: XCU11Z
$279.00 USD

Description

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Makita XCU11Z 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless 14-Inch Chainsaw Bare Tool

The Makita XCU11Z is an 18-volt LXT® cordless 14-inch rear-handle chainsaw engineered to execute rapid limb bucking, pruning, and timber cutting without gas emissions, oil mixing, or pull-start friction. Powered by an outer-rotor brushless motor delivering chain speeds up to 1,520 feet per minute (FPM), this lightweight 7.9-pound bare power tool utilizes a 3/8-inch low-profile pitch, 0.043-inch gauge guide bar assembly to complete up to 73 cuts in 4x4 cedar using an 18V LXT® 4.0Ah battery pack. Featuring tool-less chain tensioning adjustments and a translucent oil reservoir window, it provides silent operation and low-vibration control for commercial landscaping and site maintenance.

**Battery and charger sold separately.

Best Used For:

  • Lumber Bucking & Beam Trimming: Slicing cleanly through 4x4 cedar posts, pressure-treated lumber, and dimensional jobsite timbers.
  • Tree Trimming & Arborist Maintenance: Pruning tree branches, clearing fallen storm debris, and limbing saplings without gas engine noise or exhaust fumes.
  • Commercial Landscape Ground Clearing: Operating in noise-sensitive residential neighborhoods and municipal zones requiring zero-emission cutting equipment.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Makita Brushless Outer-Rotor Motor: Direct-drive motor system delivers high torque power with chain speeds up to 1,520 FPM for aggressive cutting efficiency.
  • Tool-Less Chain Adjustment Assembly: Side-mounted lever system enables instant chain tensioning and bar maintenance without requiring external wrenches.
  • Compact Rear-Handle Ergonomics: Lightweight body design weighing only 7.9 pounds without battery minimizes operator arm fatigue during overhead trimming passes.
  • Translucent Chain Oil Reservoir Window: Integrated fluid level window allows rapid visual monitoring of bar lube capacity with a large fill opening.
  • Rubberized Soft-Grip Top Handle: Ergonomic handle molding assists operators in applying even, downward cutting pressure across timber profiles.

What's Included

  • (1) 14" Saw Chain, 3/8” LP, .043”, 52 Drive Links (E-00228)
  • (1) 14" Guide Bar, 3/8” LP, .043” (E-00072)
  • (1) Chain Saw Bar Cover (413G23-5)

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Makita® USA
Model Part Number OEM SKU XCU11Z
Guide Bar Assembly Length 14 inches (355-6/10 mm)
Chain Pitch Measurement 3/8 inches Low Profile (LP)
Chain Gauge Dimension 0.043 inches (1-92/1000 mm)
Maximum Cutting Chain Speed 1,520 Feet Per Minute (FPM)
Net Bare Tool Weight 7-9/10 lbs (7.9 lbs)
Operating Weight with Battery 9-3/10 lbs (9.3 lbs)
Chainsaw Handle Configuration Rear Handle Layout
System Battery Platform 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion
Motor Type Construction Outer-Rotor Brushless Motor
Power Drive System Cordless Battery Electric
Packaged Dimensions (L x H x W) 21-61/100" x 11-2/100" x 9-6/100"
Total Shipping Package Weight 11-9/100 lbs (11.09 lbs)
Universal Product Code UPC 088381-769723

Pro-Tip: Check and adjust chain tension frequently during the first few cuts of a new chain, ensuring the tensioning wheel allows the drive links to seat fully in the guide bar groove without sagging.