# Makita 40V max XGT Brushless 18 in Chain Saw

> Makita 40V max XGT Brushless 18 in Chain Saw (GCU04Z) is a chainsaw from Makita 40V max XGT. It weighs 11.7 lb, has a 18 in bar, and has a brushless motor. Lowest in-stock price on file: $484.00 at Tool Nut (checked Oct 11, 2026).

- Line: [Makita 40V max XGT](https://powertoolgrid.com/lines/makita-40v-max-xgt/)
- Category: [Chainsaws](https://powertoolgrid.com/compare/chainsaw/)
- Status: current
- Data confidence: confirmed (last verified 2025-12-13; [what this means](https://powertoolgrid.com/how-we-compare/#confidence))
- Page: https://powertoolgrid.com/products/makita-40v-max-xgt-gcu04z/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | GCU04Z | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20251213160521/https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/GCU04Z) (brand, archive, 2025-12-13) |
| Voltage on the label | not published |  |
| Batteries it takes at once | not published |  |
| Weight | 11.7 lb | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20251213160521/https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/GCU04Z) (brand, archive, 2025-12-13) |
| Bar length | 18 in | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20251213160521/https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/GCU04Z) (brand, archive, 2025-12-13) |
| Brushless motor | yes | [makitatools.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20251213160521/https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/GCU04Z) (brand, archive, 2025-12-13) |
| Warranty | not published |  |

## Where to buy

| Store | Price (USD) | Availability | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Nut | $484.00 | in stock | 2026-10-11 | [View at Tool Nut](https://www.toolnut.com/products/makita-gcu04z-40v-max-xgt-brushless-cordless-18-chain-saw-tool-only) |

Prices are re-checked weekly; a date more than a month old means the store could not be re-read.

## The same tool on other platforms

Same category, different line:

- [BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX 12 in Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/black-decker-40v-max-lcs1240/)
- [Craftsman V60 16 in Brushless Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v60-cmccs660/)
- [Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmccs320b/)
- [Craftsman V20 10 in Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmccs610b/)
- [Craftsman V20 12 in Compact Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/craftsman-v20-cmccs620b/)
- [DeWalt 20V MAX 8 in Brushless Pruning Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/dewalt-20v-max-dccs623b/) — $179.00
- [DeWalt 20V MAX Compact 12 in Brushless Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/dewalt-20v-max-dccs621b/) — $199.00
- [DeWalt 60V MAX FLEXVOLT 18 in Brushless Chainsaw](https://powertoolgrid.com/products/dewalt-60v-max-flexvolt-dccs672b/)


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