DeWalt vs Makita Chainsaws - Which would you pick for heavy-duty property clearing?

Hey folks, I'm restoring an old farmhouse on 5 wooded acres and need a reliable chainsaw for clearing fallen trees and overgrowth. I've narrowed it down to DeWalt's 20V MAX XR brushless or Makita's 36V LXT. Both seem solid, but I'm torn - DeWalt's battery system matches my other tools, but Makita's power specs look beefier. Anyone have real-world experience with either for serious property work?

Wendy, as a landscape architect who specs tools for crews, I'd lean Makita here. Their 36V platform delivers consistent torque that won't bog down in dense hardwood - crucial when you're dealing with unknown tree conditions on old properties. DeWalt's great for job site versatility, but for sustained heavy cutting? Makita's thermal protection and oiling system are superior. Just budget for extra batteries - you'll drain them fast on 5 acres!

Counterpoint from another restoration nut: I've used both on century-old barn timber. DeWalt's brushless motor actually handles oak and maple better than you'd expect, and if you already have their batteries? Game changer. The Makita feels more powerful initially but DeWalt's ergonomics win for all-day use. Pro tip: whichever you choose, get a skip-tooth chain for dirty wood - saves so much sharpening on reclaimed material.

Precision nerd here - have you checked the actual bar/chain specs? Makita's 16" model uses .325" pitch while DeWalt's is 3/8" low-profile. That pitch difference affects everything from cut speed to vibration. Also, Makita's chain tensioning system is tool-free but less precise than DeWalt's screw adjustment. For restoration work where you might be doing delicate cuts near structures, that control matters. Just my 0.02 inches of accuracy!