Battery powered chainsaw recommendations? (2017)

[AchingBack]

I just used my new EGO 18" chainsaw today. I really like my 16" model, (which is in the shop for a new motor replacement under warranty), but there is little comparison between it and the 18" model. 18" Cordless Chain Saw by EGO POWER+

I have a log truck load of wood I'm working on. Mostly chinkapin oak, and madrone, both very hard woods. As the ad says in the above link, this saw is awesome, and you can read why for yourself. Let me add the most unexpected feature of this saw - after use, the oil reservoir does not leak! I've never been as impressed with any tool , or saw I've owned, except for my Mahindra 2615. This is the sixth chainsaw I've owned since 1977, and my second electric one. You can have it when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

 

[beowulf]

Well, I pulled the trigger on a battery powered chainsaw (Echo 58V). My other chainsaw is a Husqvarna 455 Rancher. I have cut about two cords of oak now. I am sold on the battery powered chainsaw and it is now my go to saw - I easily prefer it over my gas model. I would buy it again in an instant. One issue - leaks oil (most seem to) so I lay it down with oil cap side up.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I was very happy with my Oregon Battery powered stuff until I tried to use the thing in the cold.

I used my weed eater for two years before I realized that the trigger was a throttle and controlled the speed. I wish they would do that on the saw. Not just on or off.

 

[ultrarunner]

Well, I pulled the trigger on a battery powered chainsaw (Echo 58V). My other chainsaw is a Husqvarna 455 Rancher. I have cut about two cords of oak now. I am sold on the battery powered chainsaw and it is now my go to saw - I easily prefer it over my gas model. I would buy it again in an instant. One issue - leaks oil (most seem to) so I lay it down with oil cap side up.

Echo is my best at not leaking oil... but I don't have the battery model.

So far have not noticed oil issues with the Stihl...

I seldom do any prolonged or production cutting anymore... the battery saw is perfect for my use around the homestead 98% of the time.

 

[nybirdman]

Purchased an 58Volt Echo after reading tons of reviews;for me it's perfect.Keeping the Stihl for real big stuff(if it will start).No oil leaks from mine.

 

[Sodo]

I've been using a Makita 36v.
It's one of my favorite tools for sure.

I had a larger cutting task to do and fired up the good old hotrodded Stihl MS201, that almost never gets used anymore (since the Makita arrived).
It was pretty satisfying to feel some "real gas power" again.
And thats a small saw.

But I tellya ....... each time I had to pull that cord 4 times (from cold) it seemed like such a silly old ritual.
Even once or twice from warm (especially if there was only one cut to do).
And the noise, I can do without the noise and the earmuffs.

A battery saw sure preserves your gas saw.:laughing:
One thing I notice too is the battery saw always needs sharpening, but the gas saw is always sharp.
I have also been surprised how my gas saws sit for months, but still start readily (4 pulls though).

 

[Industrial Toys]

All I have to do with my Oregon saw is push some little lever, watch sparks shooting out the end and the chain is as sharp as new. It's why I bought it on impulse.

Going out to cut some standing dead elm for my shop stove. Use my new Echo gas saw. To tell you the truth, I just don't see a battery powered saw up to the task, yet. For me, the battery saw is still only for special applications. Like carrying it for emergency (tree accross trail) type of stuff.

 

[Sodo]

To tell you the truth, I just don't see a battery powered saw up to the task, yet. For me, the battery saw is still only for special applications. Like carrying it for emergency (tree accross trail) type of stuff.

You are right the battery saw shines for "tree across the trail" one-cut type uses.
That's what I thought too, before the battery saw entered my tool cache.
Pick it up, pull trigger, cut log, put down.

Then the gas saw just sat there, unused.
For months.

When you add a good tool to your collection it ain't something you regret.

 

[AchingBack]

I just sold my last gas saw to a tree company. I now own two EGO chain saws, one 16", and an 18". Big difference between the two: 16" runs at 6500rpm, 18" at 11,000rpm. The 16" has no dogs, the 18" has steel dogs, two LED head lights, easy no tool chain tensioning, and best of all, does not leak one drop of oil.


Details

Introducing the all new EGO POWER + 18” Chain Saw. Everything on this saw screams innovation and power. The re-imagined chain tensioning system, tightens your chain with the twist of a dial, no need to take anything apart to get your chain set properly. An aggressive 18” bar and chain for taking down large branches, stumps and tall trees. The bright LED lights illuminate your cut when you are cutting at dusk or in an emergency and there is no access to lights.
Tech Specs

Auto Tensioning system: tightens the chain with the twist of a dial
18” Oregon Bar and Chain
11,000 RPM’s: For Efficient Clean Cuts
Brushless Motor: Extends the life of the tool
Bright LED Lights: Illuminate your work area
5 Year Tool Warranty, 3 Year Battery Warranty

 

[Industrial Toys]

Put them in the freezer for an hour or so and please tell me how well they work. I would be curious.