CRAFTSMAN V20 Brushless RP Pole Saw
#15 in BatteryFull review
For CRAFTSMAN V20 owners who want a faster, self oiling pole saw for regular yard pruning. Add a bigger battery for longer sessions.
Amazon $201.05$201.05
2.9/5
A pro grade telescoping pole saw for crews and serious users already on Makita 18V LXT batteries. Its weight and price are hard to justify for occasional pruning.
- 10 inBar
- 18.1 lb (with battery)Weight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$902.61Check price at The Power Tool Store$879
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Telescopes from 9 to 13 ft without adding pole sections
- Makita rates it 20% faster cutting than a 31.4cc gas pole saw
- Two 5.0 Ah batteries included, good for up to 140 cuts in 4x4 cedar by Makita’s count
- Batteries fit the large Makita 18V LXT tool line
Cons
- Heavy at 18.1 lb with batteries
- The most expensive kit here
- Makita states only tool length, not overhead reach
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | XAU02PTB |
|---|---|
| Reach and cutting | |
| Tool length | 13 ft |
| Telescoping pole | Yes |
| Bar length | 10 in |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 36 V, 5 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 180 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 18.1 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2021-03-16 |
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