What is the best battery operated chain saw

[Industrial Toys]

When my dealer friend showed me the Oregon Battery powered saw, with integral chain sharpener, I had to have one. I just carry it in my Utility vehicle in case of a downed tree accross the road, so I really have not used it much. Also, the special chain and internal stone are a bit pricy. I have also used it in a basket for trimming branches.

Reminds me. I should go out and fetch my Oregon batteries. Lion aren't supposed to be left in the cold, so I hear.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Bang for the buck, the HF Lynxx 40V chain saw and pole saw .... can't be beat.

4V Lithium 14 in. Cordless Chain Saw

4V Lithium Cordless Pole Saw

While you're at it ...... get the blower too.

4V Lithium Cordless Blower

Search for HF coupons.

I've got an Echo 18" chain saw and 12" pole saw for the big stuff.

 

[k0ua]

Something to think about.. I have one of the old Greenworks 18volt saws. It worked pretty well, but only used it once in a while. It used NiMh batteries. Guess what went dead. Of course the battery is dead. Now fast forward, I have many Ryobi 18 volt tools all using the 18 volt Lithium batteries. I have 3 batteries and way more tools. None of the Lithium batteries have went dead yet, but of course they will eventually. BUT I am constantly using and rotating charging the batteries because I have so many tools for them including the pole chainsaw which works pretty well. I would like to have the new 18 volt brush-less chainsaw they just come out with. Here is my thinking, if you buy a 40 volt saw and having nothing else that uses the 40 volt battery platform, you run a risk of killing the battery from disuse. Now maybe you but more limbs and things than I do, but I have several drills and impacts and saws that use my 18 volt platform so my batteries will always be used and charged and ready to rotate out. That is the main reason I would buy the 18 volt brush-less chainsaw over their 40 volt saw. Just something to think about. I even thought about building an adapter to let my greenworks saw which is now useless on a ryobi battery. I don't want to even invest in another 50 dollar greenworks battery because it would just go dead from disuse after a while too. I would rather invest the money in a new saw.

 

[ededic]

We got my dad a Husqvarna battery operated for Fathers day this year and I am pleasantly surprised how much power and longevity it has.

He is no longer able to start the gassers so this was a real life saver for him to carry in his side by side UTV. He uses it to cut firewood right along side of his sons and it is light enough not to tire him out.

 

[John_Mc]

Reminds me. I should go out and fetch my Oregon batteries. Lion aren't supposed to be left in the cold, so I hear.

I had not heard that. I know batteries tend to do better when they are not cold, but I did not think storing them in cold was an issue (except perhaps if you get WAY down in temperature). When I used to do winter camping, we'd pull the alkaline batteries and replace them with Lithium due to their better cold-weather performance - though perhaps those were different technology than the Lithium-Ion batteries used in these tools?

 

[HillStreet]

I used my DeWalt recip today pruning trees and it worked fine here at 18 degrees F. However, I will take this advice and leave it stored inside when not in use.

 

[HillStreet]

Oh another comment. A battery operated chain saw? Never in my life would I think that would work but after reading the comments above I think it has a good future in the right application.

 

[John_Mc]

Oh another comment. A battery operated chain saw? Never in my life would I think that would work but after reading the comments above I think it has a good future in the right application.

It wasn't all that long ago that the battery operated chainsaw were all junk, but there are some decent ones out there now.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Heck. Battery powered lawn mowers are gaining popularity quickly!

 

[shooterdon]

Heck. Battery powered lawn mowers are gaining popularity quickly!

There is a battery powered zero turn