Monday, May 05, 2025

MAKITA RELEASES NEW 40V MAX XGT® 6” PRUNING SAW

New XGT® Pruning Saw gives users a compact handheld solution for light limbing and pruning applications

May 05, 2025, La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, has released a compact, handheld cutting solution with the 40V max XGT® 6" Pruning Saw (GCU07). It is an ideal solution for light limbing and pruning applications.

It's powered by the same fast-charging 40V max batteries that are compatible with 170+ XGT® products.

Compact Cutting Solution

The 6” Pruning Saw can deliver up to 80% more power (compared to the Makita 18V LXT® 6" Pruning Saw, XCU14), up to 70% faster cuts, and can deliver up to 400 cuts in 2" cedar with a fully charged 40V max XGT® 2.5Ah battery (battery sold separately). The GCU07 features "tool-free" chain adjustment for convenient operation and maintenance. It weighs only 4.6 lbs. with battery (battery sold separately) for reduced operator fatigue.

Convenience Features

Convenience features include a soft grip handle engineered for the user to more easily apply even cutting pressure. The 6” Pruning Saw includes a 6" guide bar and .325" LP pitch, .043”-gauge chain.

XGT®: One System of Cordless Equipment and Tools

The new Pruning Saw is part of Makita XGT®, an expanding system of 40V max and 80V max cordless equipment and tools. XGT® gives users one system, from core handheld tools like drills and impact drivers to equipment-grade products including high-capacity saws, rotary hammers, and power cutters – all powered by 40V max XGT® batteries.

Specifications

Description	40V max XGT® 6" Pruning Saw (GCU07)
Form Factor:	40V max XGT®
Pitch:	.325" LP
Gauge:	.043"
Chain Speed (MPS):	8
Drive Links:	32
Net Weight (without battery):	3 lbs.
Net Weight (with battery):	4.6 lbs.
Dimensions (LxWxH):	18-5/8" x 3-3/4" x 10"

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics, and cleaning solutions that offer a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With over 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools.

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CONTACTS:

Media:

Wayne Hart
Communications Manager
Makita U.S.A.
(714) 522-8088 x 4410
whart@makitausa.com

Consumer:

(800) 4-MAKITA
makitatools.com

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