Which pole saw??

[stan33]

Don't be tempted to do what I did and go cheap; stick with the known brands even if your usage will be infrequent. My bright green thing is horrible. The bar oil leaks out, the chain is almost impossible to tension, the poles flex alarmingly, the stated power rating is fiction so cutting anything is never straightforward or quick.
It wasn't money saved, plus I will have to live with this until it dies before I can get a proper pole saw
PS: I secretly put in the wrong fuel ratio (the stuff I already have mixed for the Stihl chainsaw), in the hope that I hasten it's end.

 

[dfkrug]

This pole saw I set up for a friend to run off of his tractor. That way, he can stay in the
driver's seat and reach out to trim any branches he needs to. It's the kind of hydraulic
saw you often see the guys in the bucket trucks using. Of course, it's a bit more $ than
even the Stihl.

 

[xyz123]

You couldnt give me a stihl 4 mix polesaw. I bought the echo extendable pole saw. Loved it. Would buy another one.

Echo 2 stroke and not a 4 mix pos valve spitter.

 

[yomax4]

I don't remember the modle but I bought the large Stihl pole saw for like $400. It is a cutting beast and performs flawlessly but it's so darned heavy that it will kick your arse after only a little while if you extend it out to 16'.. Wish I would have bought the combi. Or something else a bit lighter. I run big saws but this pole saw is a lot to drag around.

 

[yomax4]

I don't remember the modle but I bought the large Stihl pole saw for like $400. It is a cutting beast and performs flawlessly but it's so darned heavy that it will kick your arse after only a little while if you extend it out to 16'.. Wish I would have bought the combi. Or something else a bit lighter. I run big saws but this pole saw is a lot to drag around.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Are there any gas ones that allow adjustment of the angle of the cutting head? I find cutting from the side of the branch problematic.

 

[dfkrug]

Are there any gas ones that allow adjustment of the angle of the cutting head? I find
cutting from the side of the branch problematic.

Yeah, that would be great, wouldn't it? I am not aware of any. I think that the best way to make
this happen is use a light 18V lithium-ion electric saw where there is no mechanical link down
the pole to the trigger.

Or perhaps a hydraulic pole-lopper.

 

[xyz123]

Yes there is one that has that option to buy extra. I seen it when I was searching years ago. Cant remember so search for it.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Yeah, that would be great, wouldn't it? I am not aware of any. I think that the best way to make
this happen is use a light 18V lithium-ion electric saw where there is no mechanical link down
the pole to the trigger.

Or perhaps a hydraulic pole-lopper.

Yeah, but the motor up top is a heavy issue. I dont see why the head couldnt swivel around the drive sprocket. I could make this happen. It would cost many hundreds of dollars of my time to make a one off. A mfg could spend a few $10k and put it in production and charge $100 extra for the saw. I have enuf to do. Im waiting.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Yes there is one that has that option to buy extra. I seen it when I was searching years ago. Cant remember so search for it.

I thot Stiht had it. Cant find any evidence.