Battery powered chainsaw

[kenmac]

who owns owns one ? Brand ?

 

[jaxs]

Owned a corded Craftsman so long I can't remember buying it. I mostly used it off a ladder in the past but the older I get,the better I like it for normal duty. If it gos belly up before I do I'll buy a battery operated the next day.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I have a 60v dewalt.... its OK... but somewhat disappointed that it doesn't seem to live up to the reviews... I find battery life less than advertised and cutting speed slow compared to a good / sharp gasser.

Good to have around strapped to back of ATV or truck for those unexpected needs but if the cutting work is planned I will choose gas.

 

[ultrarunner]

I bought into the Stihl AP line both home and Christmas Tree Farm and no complaints other than the cost.

Now have pole saw, blower, 3 hedge trimmers and 3 saws.

Use something every week.

I would like Stihl to develop more uses for the AP... maybe lighting, USB, etc.

The hardest part is the first tool because it's the tool, charger and at least one battery and it adds up!

 

[kenmac]

I've thinking about buying a cheap one (Ryobi) I have a 15% off coupon at HD.
A friend has one and he really likes it. Says it has plenty of power and he can put it down, do other things and not have to pull the start rope to get the engine going, Just push the button and start cutting.

I already own 3 gasoline powered saws, and just thought this battery saw is something that would be handy to use around the farm

 

[ultrarunner]

At the Christmas Tree Farm the gas saws were started hundred plus times a day...

The battery is a joy... one charge good for all day and quiet and no mix fuel.

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

The Forest Service, and Cal Fire are experimenting with them in some California locations where the environmental risks are high. They are worried about the spills, and they both have several instances of burns from fuel geysering during refills every season. The batteries are thought to eliminate both issues.

The initial is that they get about half the inches of cut per unit weight, when comparing the battery saw, and three batteries, vs. the gas saw and fuel can. The kit out for the two saws and spare whichever drives it, both weigh about the same, and take about the same pack volume.

They make the most sense for engine crews, who get there by truck, than they do for Hot Shots, Heli-Rappelers, and Smoke Jumpers all of which can have extensive hikes to get to the fire, from their last point of vehicle transport.

I have a Dewalt 60V, for carry on the tiny truck, and now the tractor if I’m going to mess with the trees. It is nice because I don’t have to have the gas can with it, and it doesn’t leak in my tool box during transport. Plus, on the tiny truck, I carry a 60V, half inch impact driver, which uses the same battery, and I’m looking at the Dewalt air compressor to reinflate tires if needed.

On the tractor, I can also carry the saw and impact driver or whatever other tool I might need for the days project. I bought the 12-volt charger for the batteries a couple of weeks ago. Once things warm up a bit, I’ll figure out suitable mounting locations.

 

[Wagtail]

Like ultrarunner I bought into a single manufacturer's 'line' due to the battery. In my case it's the Makita brand as they make very decent hand tools and garden tools. I use a 6Ah battery, either single or double as the 'skin' requires.

The only complaint that I might have about the chainsaw is that you have to be very conscious of the chain tension as it loosens quicker than a conventional two-nut bar hold (does that make sense?). Mine has a 'fold-away handle' bar hold although you can buy the same model with the two-nut bar hold configuration.

The twin-battery Makita chainsaw is a lot lighter than my Stihl 2-stroke chainsaw.

 

[Fuddy1952]

For cutting trees and large limbs I use my Sthil MS291. For real small trees and up to 4" limbs and pruning a Greenworks 40 volt on Walmart clearance a few years ago that works well. I carry it and an extra battery in truck.

 

[RoyJackson]

I've had an EGO 16" chainsaw for a few years now...no complaints, does a good job for residential use. I liked it so much, I purchased their pole saw as well.
Works best (for balance) with a 5.0 A/hr. battery

 

[Mrsig]

I have the Dewalt V 60 And it has been great! I just keep a few extra battery's on my tractor for it. Very easy to use and with a sharp chain it cuts like crazy.

 

[Diggin It]

I've thinking about buying a cheap one (Ryobi) I have a 15% off coupon at HD.

I picked up a five tool 40V Ryobi kit, lawn mower, trimmer, blower, hedge trimmer and chainsaw. Haven't done much with the saw yet, but for all intents and purposes, it looks and feels like a gasser ... same chain, bar, etc. Can't remember off hand if it's an 18 or 20" bar. I'll be using it for the occasional branch down or light trimming. I gave up on firewood work for other reasons and I have a gasser if I need it.

I like the idea of no fuel and not having to leave it idling, or trying to restart it.

Can't give a long duration comment or speak to battery run time , but what little I've done is OK.

 

[RustyA]

Atlas 80v 18" from harbor freight. Had it about a year now. Also have Atlas 40v pole saw that uses same batteries. Chainsaw is a beast, one battery equal to 2-3 tanks of gas. Super quiet too. Atlas leaf blower is next on my list.

 

[ultrarunner]

Many positive posts for battery chainsaws...

Look at the whole line offering in case there is something you might need later.

 

[fruitcakesa]

I found a used Ryobi 14" 40V chainsaw on FB marketplace. For the price I thought I would give it a try.
It definitely has the feel of a real chainsaw and cuts surprisingly well.
I replaced the semi-chisel chain with a full chisel and it made a world of difference in cutting ease and speed.

 

[bdhsfz6]

+1 for the DeWalt 20V Max saw.

I have a couple of dozen other DeWalt cordless tools and a good supply of their batteries. It made sense to get the DeWalt chainsaw saw.

My only complaint was the rather short 12" bar. With fewer teeth, the chain needed frequent sharpening. As a fix, I replaced the 12" bar with an Oregon 14" bar and a matching carbide chain. I've been using it weekly now for over a year and the chain still cuts like new. It's amazing how long a 20V battery lasts with a sharp chain.

The DeWalt won't replace my 20" Husqvarna 460 Rancher for heavy logging but it works great for everything else. It's standard gear when I take the tractor into the woods.

 

[woody]

My daughter-in-law wanted to buy my son a chainsaw for Christmas a couple years ago and being the fortune teller I am I talked her into a battery Milwaukee because he already had an impact and drill and I have several batteries. My prediction was right it set in his closet for almost a year when he used it for fifteen minutes and put it back, his pawpaw borrowed it to carry it up a ladder and I used it also just checking it out it worked surprisingly well but it sits in his closet so much if it was gas powered I would have to work on it every time it was used so in his situation it has been great. His pawpaw and I both own multiple chainsaws and we both liked the battery operated one for what we used it for.

 

[kenmbz]

I a lot of Milwaukee tools and bought their trimmer/pole saw while on sale.
Other than it doesn't oil well and is slow, it works fine for in the woods trimming since I start/stop it constantly.

I have 2 gas saws for anything big though, lots of big trees to buck, don't think a battery saw would be useful for them, even the 60cc with 24" bar takes some time to buck these.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

who owns owns one ? Brand ?

Kobalt 40V. I highly recommend it. Battery life is amazing. The same batteries also power my circular saw, miter saw, string trimmer, leaf blower, and power washer.

 

[nybirdman]

After a lot of research I purchased a Echo 58volt chainsaw;later a string trimmer.A little heavy but works very well for me.I don't cut fire-wood any-more just clean ups.Lots of power and 16" bar.