Time to convert from small engine to battery tools?

[rangerfredbob]

Just as a note, I gave the Lynxx chainsaw somewhat of a workout over the weekend, I cut down two fir trees (maybe 40' tall) and limbed them on a charge, might try to buck them up tonight if I can to see how long the battery lasts... I do know the low voltage cutoff kicks in at about 2 bars of battery, which I found out while cutting the wedge out of one of the trees...

For general homeowner use, I give this thing a thumbs up, it would be nice to have variable speed (it's on or off with the trigger) but not a deal breaker... it's quiet as heck and cuts reasonably well similar to about a 30cc saw.

EDIT: Just wanted to add that I just got done bucking the first tree, took just more than a battery, at my best guess you'd get two to two and a half batteries to a tank of fuel in my little top handle Homelite XL chainsaw (either 25 or 30cc depending on year if memory serves). But that said it cuts like a beast with the Oregon chain it comes with... up until it doesn't, wouldn't make a great only saw but not bad with two or three batteries.

 

[ultrarunner]

I saw battery operated Hotel Vac today... seems batteries are gaining broad market share...

The lure of being able to spot clean a hall without extension cord and it was quiet...

 

[Oaktree]

Just as a note, I gave the Lynxx chainsaw somewhat of a workout over the weekend, I cut down two fir trees (maybe 40' tall) and limbed them on a charge, might try to buck them up tonight if I can to see how long the battery lasts... I do know the low voltage cutoff kicks in at about 2 bars of battery, which I found out while cutting the wedge out of one of the trees...

For general homeowner use, I give this thing a thumbs up, it would be nice to have variable speed (it's on or off with the trigger) but not a deal breaker... it's quiet as heck and cuts reasonably well similar to about a 30cc saw.

EDIT: Just wanted to add that I just got done bucking the first tree, took just more than a battery, at my best guess you'd get two to two and a half batteries to a tank of fuel in my little top handle Homelite XL chainsaw (either 25 or 30cc depending on year if memory serves). But that said it cuts like a beast with the Oregon chain it comes with... up until it doesn't, wouldn't make a great only saw but not bad with two or three batteries.

Curiously, do these use standard chains? I have the Lynx pole saw and while it has an Oregon bar, there's nothing in the manual saying any specs or model # for it.

 

[cdaigle430]

I was skeptical at first-have a Troy Built gas trimmer for 8 years that replaced a cheap trimmer that died on me after 2 years. They are noisy, smelly, vibrate like crazy and are heavy. The gas is hard to manage-refils, freshness and I ended up having the Troy repaired a couple times. It has a quick detach setup and I had the edger and trimmer attachment. I still have it butt... 4 years ago saw they Ryobi 40v trimmer on sale with quick detachment capabilities as well. Read on the box that several quick attachment brand will fit it including the Troy I have,
Today-same 40v Ryobi head is still going strong but now I have-Edger, Pole Saw, Clipper\hedger, Sweaper, blower, trimmer and spare battery. So much easier-original battery still like new and its all easy to carry, no vibration, no hearing protection and no gas to muck with.
Whats awesome is I can go back to the gas trimmer or buy another battery powered with quick det, and still use all my attachments.

 

[EddieWalker]

I'm needed a few more Makita 18 volt batteries and came across this on Amazon. Basically for the price of 4 brand new batteries, I get a weed eater for free.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NX89FZQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

[Wagtail]

I'm needed a few more Makita 18 volt batteries and came across this on Amazon. Basically for the price of 4 brand new batteries, I get a weed eater for free.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NX89FZQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

You are KIDDING me!!! (not you personally, Eddie )

I paid A$155 for a single Makita 6Ah battery a few weeks ago... because it was on sale.

 

[txdon]

Here is another good edger deal:
You can buy the EGO power head at amazon for $149 or buy the power head AND edger attachment for $129 at Home Depot. A savings of $20 with a free edger!!! I just got mine and it works great. (Note this brice is without the battery and charger, I have other EGO tools and plenty of batteries.)


https://www.amazon.com/EGO-Power-PH...57&s=gateway&sprefix=ego+power,aps,180&sr=8-1

https://www.homedepot.com/p/EGO-56-...-Multi-Head-Edger-Attachment-ME0800/303420104

 

[Alan W.]

Got a polesaw attachment to go with our Kobalt 80 volt system. Cuts good. Dont miss the premix a bit. Would like a chainsaw to go with the system but cant justify the price and already have 6 gas saws. The Lynxx does tempt me when its on sale. I already have their string trimmer and blower.

 

[jjp8182]

You are KIDDING me!!! (not you personally, Eddie )

I paid A$155 for a single Makita 6Ah battery a few weeks ago... because it was on sale.

....and that would be part of the reason I watch for specials like that since Makita seems to run buy a tool/charger/battery combo and get two batteries free promos about once every three months or so (in the US at least).

At this point I think I have 8-12 batteries (none under 4Ah) that were all purchased that way with various tools that I was going to get (sooner or later) anyway. Really makes it worth checking their promo site on a semi-regular basis: MAKITA - Cordless and Corded Power Tools, Power Equipment, Pneumatics, Accessories

 

[dragoneggs]

....and that would be part of the reason I watch for specials like that since Makita seems to run buy a tool/charger/battery combo and get two batteries free promos about once every three months or so (in the US at least).

At this point I think I have 8-12 batteries (none under 4Ah) that were all purchased that way with various tools that I was going to get (sooner or later) anyway. Really makes it worth checking their promo site on a semi-regular basis: MAKITA - Cordless and Corded Power Tools, Power Equipment, Pneumatics, Accessories

That's a lot of batteries. How many battery operated tools do you have?