I love the saw. But, I guess I'm also easily impressed since I haven't had a new saw for over 20 years. My point being, I suppose there are many other saws that perform as well with the same light weight. Longevity will be a thing to watch.
Ask me 20 years from now, if I'm still alive, and I'll be able to give a better review.
I bought the Makita because it seems they are low-balling prices to get a presence in the US professional saw market. It's a popular professional saw in Europe, and I've read a lot of good things about it. The US version is downsized. It's actually built on a bigger saw platform with a smaller jug and piston. This is 64 ccs. but a 74 cc jug and piston will go on it with no other changes. I paid $500 for it with $8 shipping and no tax. The saw appears to be very well built, starter feels abnormally solid and HD, crankcase is all magnesium - not plastic, and it has a nice-working compression release. I cut up a bunch of 36" diameter hard maples yesterday and . . . with sharp, full chisel 20" chain - it cuts just as fast as my Stihl 056 Magnum. Probably won't lug as well - but I don't ever lug a saw, anyway. The Stihl 056 is 94 ccs. and weighs 17 lbs. This Makita Dolmar is 64 ccs. and weighs 13.5 lbs.
I was pretty used to the Stihl as far as weight - but after using this Makita for a few hours, the Stihl feels like a boat acnhor. Anyway, I'm impressed. In fact, I'm going to keep my eyes open for another Makita if any deals pop up.
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