Battery powered chainsaw

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Agree with the battery powered leaf blower, those are amazing. I have an 18v one in my shop and I regularly use it with just a hint of pressure on the trigger to "sweep"; I'd only used the gas one for doing large areas but now I use this for all kinds of things - and without the long nozzle (comes off easily) it fits nicely behind my tractor seat for hogging radiator blow-off.

I'm loving the Echo DCS-2500T. I haven't cut down any trees with it, but lots of small work. Being able to set it down anywhere (not hot), then easily grab it and make a few cuts, set it down, etc, game changer. Chopping up lots of wood at once, I'm tireless with it, it's so lightweight. My chores are over before the battery is run down too.

I'd love to get a 60cc equivalent battery saw, but I won't put up with an extra heavy saw - sticking with the gasser for bigger stuff for now.

 

[JohnP3616]

I used my 40V Ryobi just yesterday. It amazes me how well it works very times I use it. I have a Stihl for big stuff, but it hasn’t been fired up in at least a year.

 

[shooterdon]

I would like to get a decent battery saw but none seem to have good reviews. They either have "Pico" chains, leak oil or come with "no tool" tensioners that give problems.

I would prefer a 3/8" pitch chain, and a 12-16" bar. My primary task is cutting out crotches and bad twists on firewood logs as my processor does not have a large capacity.

If I drop $500 on a decent saw I want it to last 15 years even if the battery is only good for 5 years.

Does such a critter exist?

 

[ultrarunner]

If you already have Stihl AP series batteries and charger there are several saws not pico.

Also Stihl actually has sales and promos now...

5 years and no battery or oil problems...

I did spend $1800 for saw, blower,, pole saw, trimmer etc.

 

[kenmbz]

I love my little M18 blower for the deck areas.
I have 3 blowers, 2 are gas for driveways etc.
But I find myself using the battery one most of the time.

 

[kenmac]

Have been using my Ryobi Poll saw the las few days trimming the tree limbs back from the fence lines. The battery that comes with it is a bit small but I just change it out with my Ryobi chainsaw battery and continue on. By the time I kill off two batteries. I'm ready to stop and clean up all the mess.

This mini ex I purchased with thumb has been a great help in cleaning up the mess .
I make large piles with the mini ex, then bring in the tractor with grapple and move all the tree limbs back to the burn pile.

I ain't getting any younger, so It's great to have the tools to make these job easier.

 

[JRH02]

Pushed over five dead standing PPines, 12-16". Been dicing them into firewood lengths and splitting immediately. Maybe the wicked moisture will evap and I can burn them by spring if we have an an extraordinarily cold winter. I get through the trunks with the Husky Rancher but I don't like to limb with a skip tooth 20". So I grab the electric Ryobi with a mostly fresh chain and battery. On the 3rd limb it threw the chain.

You don't go from one to the other without resetting your production gauge. They are good but they are toys.

 

[shooterdon]

Well, I broke down and got a cheap battery saw. The 12” Dewalt 20v. I have four batteries already and got a great deal on the tool. $130 after my ACE discount and a rebate from my electric provider.

Should be nice and light to trim off small branches/crotches that need to be removed to get larger logs through the processor.

Can’t see spending over $400 for the limited uses I have unless I cannot get the 48cc Shindiawa repaired.

 

[KennyG]

Well, I broke down and got a cheap battery saw. The 12” Dewalt 20v. I have four batteries already and got a great deal on the tool. $130 after my ACE discount and a rebate from my electric provider.

Should be nice and light to trim off small branches/crotches that need to be removed to get larger logs through the processor.

Can’t see spending over $400 for the limited uses I have unless I cannot get the 48cc Shindiawa repaired.

You are going to find you use it more and more. I hope you have the large batteries. I find mine is weak with the small batteries. I have to remember to run the gas out of my Stihl because I use it so seldom now.

 

[shooterdon]

You are going to find you use it more and more. I hope you have the large batteries. I find mine is weak with the small batteries. I have to remember to run the gas out of my Stihl because I use it so seldom now.

I have two of the 5 amp-hr batteries. Should never need the smaller ones for my needs.

 

[WinterDeere]

I have to remember to run the gas out of my Stihl because I use it so seldom now.

I do this too, and it has always worked for me, but I'm debating changing my procedure.

A lot of guys prefer to run some canned gas (non-ethanol pre-mix) thru the saw, rather than running it dry, as running 2-stroke engines dry can be pretty hard on them. Basic procedure is to dump out the pump gas, put some canned gas, and run that thru the carb. You can dump the remainder back out of the tank, into the next saw or machine needing storage, or just leave it in there.

 

[KennyG]

This could be a whole new thread, but is it bad to run a 2 stroke out of fuel? That's how I know it's time to refuel my chainsaw.

 

[Grumpycat]

I have to remember to run the gas out of my Stihl because I use it so seldom now.

Chickanic recommends draining the gas and putting a few ounces of straight 2-stroke oil in the tank then priming the carburetor with the pure oil. Says the oil preserves flexibility of the diaphragm(s) in the carburetor, doesn't gum up.

When you need the saw again drain what oil you can from the tank, fill with premix, prime to get the pure oil out of the carburetor. At first it may smoke a bit more than normal but should start without great effort.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

If so, none of mine would still be running

 

[Blue Mule]

The adjectives you use to describe the support structure tells me a battery powered tool is right for you.

Wind up , if it were available might be something to consider. ;-)

Have a relatively new Stihl (POS) Farm Boss and an old Dolmar saw also. The Dolmar will run circles around the Stihl. But if it's anything I can hit with a 12" bar I grab the Kobalt every time for the reasons I listed.

I have a 24V 12" Kolbalt and amazed at what it will do.
I have taken down several good size cedar trees last one 18" where I cut it.
Batteries seem to just keep on going.

Exactly!

 

[Grumpycat]

Thought this was relevant. I like my EGo 18” but sadly this is typical government insanity:

Report: Government Sends Electric Chainsaws To Appalachian Town Without Power

My friends, we have reached peak government inefficiency:

notthebee.com

 

[WinterDeere]

Thought this was relevant. I like my EGo 18” but sadly this is typical government insanity:

Report: Government Sends Electric Chainsaws To Appalachian Town Without Power

My friends, we have reached peak government inefficiency:

notthebee.com

As expected. Not to be too-brutally honest, but if they were even remotely competent, they'd be working in the private sector.

 

[Grumpycat]

As expected. Not to be too-brutally honest, but if they were even remotely competent, they'd be working in the private sector.

Other Government Brilliance: $750 assistance loan paid via check. How does one cash a check when banks are closed? Same place as one charges one’s battery chainsaws?

 

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Thought this was relevant. I like my EGo 18” but sadly this is typical government insanity:

Report: Government Sends Electric Chainsaws To Appalachian Town Without Power

My friends, we have reached peak government inefficiency:

notthebee.com

I'll grant that's an idiot move, but at least they can charge them where the pic was taken.
It's daylight there and they've got lights on, so either they're wasteful of limited fuel (do you run lights during the day when you're on generator with very limited fuel?) or they've got grid power.

 

[Richard001]

Used my Ryobi 14" saw today to clear out some Lilac bushes that have turned into Lilac trees. I just love not havening to mix oil and fuel, pull the GD rope until my arm is ready to fall off.

Just plug in the battery and go sawing.