Battery-powered 14" chainsaw?

[ning]

I've got a little Echo CS305 which seems fated to suck up all the saw dust into its air intake (nice design there, they changed it for the better soon after with the 310). When I clean it up, it runs great for a while, but...

I'd like to replace it with a battery unit.

I've got Ryobi 18v stuff, but I have doubts about getting an 18v chainsaw (they have a brushless 12"; 12 would be fine for what I use the 14 for - limbing and small work, I have a couple bigger saws as well).

My wife recently got a GreenWorks 80v blower that seems amazing. They make an 80v chainsaw, but it's 18" and bigger than I need for this.

Any suggestions? Anyone with real-world TBN experience of the Ryobi 12" 18v unit, or a competitor's equivalent? Or should I jump brands and get someone's 40v?

 

[plowhog]

I have a DeWalt 20V battery chain saw and it works great. I use it for limbing, and depending on what I am doing I also use a DeWalt battery sawzall for limbing. Both do a good job.

 

[Threepoint]

I have the Lynxx 40v lithium battery chainsaw and am very impressed with it. Usually $179.99, I notice that it's on a "red tag" sale through Dec. 31 for $154.99. See coupon by scrolling down at this link: Savings Coupons at Harbor Freight Tools

The HF line of five 40v tools is a HF winner. If you get the saw, I recommend that instead of buying a spare battery, you wait for another Lynxx tool, like the 10" pole saw or the leaf blower, to go on sale (the batteries alone don't). You'll then have two batteries and two chargers.

 

[Code54]

Been looking at saws myself recently. I also have a bunch of Ryobi stuff and about 10 batteries so I been looking at their newest brushless model a lot. Seems to get good reviews. I have light use planned - mainly want one for when I am running the chipper and have that weird shaped branch that is catching on the shoot. Would be GREAT to just grab the saw, press the trigger and cut, then back to chipping.

The Ryobi stuff is fairly cheap and I found most of their stuff is pretty darn good for the price. I have a Dewalt 20v set for HD work but I can't say that for the normal tasks the Ryobi hasn't done a great job.

 

[plowhog]

I have light use planned - mainly want one for when I am running the chipper and have that weird shaped branch that is catching on the shoot. Would be GREAT to just grab the saw, press the trigger and cut, then back to chipping.

I have a battery chain saw but I prefer using the battery sawzall for this. It just seems better ...

 

[dragoneggs]

I have a DeWalt 20V battery chain saw and it works great. I use it for limbing, and depending on what I am doing I also use a DeWalt battery sawzall for limbing. Both do a good job.

I have the DeWalt 20v reciprocating saw and use it for pruning... really enjoy it vs. a corded version. Can't convince myself that a battery operated chainsaw is needed with a couple of gassers and and a 110v in my arsenal.

 

[4get gto]

I've got a little Echo CS305 which seems fated to suck up all the saw dust into its air intake (nice design there, they changed it for the better soon after with the 310). When I clean it up, it runs great for a while, but...

I'd like to replace it with a battery unit.

I've got Ryobi 18v stuff, but I have doubts about getting an 18v chainsaw (they have a brushless 12"; 12 would be fine for what I use the 14 for - limbing and small work, I have a couple bigger saws as well).

My wife recently got a GreenWorks 80v blower that seems amazing. They make an 80v chainsaw, but it's 18" and bigger than I need for this.

Any suggestions? Anyone with real-world TBN experience of the Ryobi 12" 18v unit, or a competitor's equivalent? Or should I jump brands and get someone's 40v?

Since your wife has the 80v I'd check and see if they have a 14" bar and chain to fit their 80v saw... Just a thought..!

Sucks to have so many different battery's around.

 

[newbury]

I've bought 4 battery operated chainsaws - two of the B&D 40V, 12inch LCS1240 and two HF Lynxx 40V. The first B&D I bought partially because it was on speciall at Target for only $120 w/ battery and charger. I gave that one to my son almost immediately, only used it enough to know I liked it and wanted another, which I got. It was light enough I could easily use it one handed with my arm extended and at the top of a ladder. But my daughter needed it more than I did.

My first HF one was a 10" bar on a pole saw. It worked so well I bought the "regular" 14" Lynxx chainsaw, which uses the same battery. The HF Lynxx 14" is much heavier than the B&D 12", heavier battery, lot bigger charger, more expensive.
Cut's well.



I really liked $120 B&D's, but at $200 they are NOT WORTH IT.
The HF Lynxx has virtually replaced my beloved Stihl 021, especially when I'm "in the canopy". I've always disliked starting a saw while 20' above the ground.



in a tree

I have the Lynxx 40v lithium battery chainsaw and am very impressed with it. Usually $179.99, I notice that it's on a "red tag" sale through Dec. 31 for $154.99. See coupon by scrolling down at this link: Savings Coupons at Harbor Freight Tools

The HF line of five 40v tools is a HF winner. If you get the saw, I recommend that instead of buying a spare battery, you wait for another Lynxx tool, like the 10" pole saw or the leaf blower, to go on sale (the batteries alone don't). You'll then have two batteries and two chargers.

I agree.

I read one youtube review of the Lynxx 14" that the guy just basically bought it for the motor, it's such a beefy motor.

 

[laurencen]

i have the 18v milwaukee, its a great saw, use it with my bucket truck pruning but it will cut 12 inch trunk with ease

 

[Hiptfarms]

I just bought a Makita 14" 18volt because I already have several other tools that run on the same battery line. Makita has the LXT line that has over 200 items that all run on the same battery line. They run from 3 ah to 6. I haven't had the chance to use it yet. It looks very well made and as some good reviews. I'll get back with you all when I have a chance to run it.