Comparison Makita DUC254CZ vs Makita DUC254Z

Regular chain pitch for which the chain saw is designed (see "Device"). A step is the distance between two adjacent chain teeth; the greater this distance, the higher the productivity of the saw, however, for a large step, higher power is required, and the cut is rougher. Therefore, this parameter largely determines the class of the saw and the specifics of the work for which it is designed. The current standard options are:

— 1/4". The smallest size, found in a low power tool — 1-1.5 hp. It has not received wide popularity due to poor performance.

— 0.325 ". One of the most popular options among amateur-class tools. Saws for such a chain have a power of up to 3 – 3.5 hp, they are suitable for both cutting branches and felling trees of small thickness.

— 3/8 ". He is 0.375". Slightly larger pitch than 0.325" is better suited for rough scale work. Also considered a household and semi-professional option, very popular.

— 0.404 ". The largest tooth pitch in modern chain saws. Rare, used in the most powerful professional tools designed for heavy work — for example, logging.

Note that it is allowed to install chains on saws with a finer pitch than the regular one, but not with a larger one. The latter is fraught not only with a decrease in the quality of work, but also with a critical increase in loads, with the possibility of tool breakage.

The maximum speed of the chain relative to the material that a saw of the appropriate design can provide (see "Device"). Higher speed allows to achieve faster and cleaner cuts, but requires more engine power; low speed, in turn, reduces productivity, but allows you to achieve good traction with a relatively low engine power. More detailed recommendations regarding this parameter can be found in special sources.