Makita (Battery) vs. Stihl (Gas) Chainsaw Race
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The best of Makita's NEW Power tools at World of concrete 2020
What happens here
A side-by-side comparison is set up between a Makita XCU04 16-inch bar chainsaw (battery-powered) and a Stihl MS170 chainsaw (gas-powered). Two operators, Roman and the host, compete to make two clean cuts through a thick wooden beam. Despite the host's efforts, the battery-powered Makita chainsaw consistently outperforms the gas-powered Stihl.
Goal: Demonstrate that Makita's battery-powered chainsaws can outperform traditional gas-powered models
Tools and materials
- 16-inch Chainsaw Bar Makita — Chainsaw cutting component
- Fresh Oil — Lubricating chainsaw chains
- Makita XCU04 Chainsaw Makita — Cutting wood for the demonstration
- New Chains — Ensuring optimal cutting performance for the comparison
- Stihl MS170 Chainsaw Stihl — Cutting wood for the demonstration
- Wooden Beam — Cutting material for the chainsaw demonstration
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