Battery powered chainsaw

[beenthere]

who owns owns one ? Brand ?

Stihl, and happy!

 

[fgsiii]

who owns owns one ? Brand ?

I have two, a Roybi 40 volt 14" that I use for liming trees in the woods and cutting slabs at my sawmill. The other is a Kobalt 80 volt, 18" saw that I use for felling larger trees and cutting into desired lengths. I have three gas chainsaws that have been gathering dust on the shelf in my shop ever since I bought the Kobalt almost 4 years ago. I've had the Roybi about 13 months and wouldn't part with it. Both saws are still using the original batteries that came with them and both are working like new.

 

[kenmbz]

Does anyone use a brush cutter blade in their battery string trimmers? Is battery a good way to go with this setup (for more heavy duty brush and weed clearing)?

I would not try a blade in a battery trimmer. I don't think they have enough HP.
My FS-110 is just big enough to use an 8" blade.
My larger brushcutter takes 10" blades.
I would never even try it or the thicker wire. I use .095 though in the Milwaukee.
It runs fine, but the battery does drain faster.

 

[ArlyA]

I would not try a blade in a battery trimmer. I don't think they have enough HP.
My FS-110 is just big enough to use an 8" blade.
My larger brushcutter takes 10" blades.
I would never even try it or the thicker wire. I use .095 though in the Milwaukee.
It runs fine, but the battery does drain faster.

Plus big strings heads take more power the steel blades.

 

[RalphVa]

The Ryobi 14 inch 40v irked me yesterday because it kept shutting down on heavy cutting. Wife's Stihl MSA-120 does not do this.

 

[ArlyA]

The Ryobi 14 inch 40v irked me yesterday because it kept shutting down on heavy cutting. Wife's Stihl MSA-120 does not do this.

I tried my buddies Oregon battery chainsaw (model?) and it keep stopping when the chain got slightly bound up. Yes it was fully charged. It didn't become my favorite saw.

 

[ParkWhite]

I use inexpensive Black and Deckers 20V max saw and pole saw to keep fence rows cleaned out. Very convenient for that kind of start-stop work.
For the big jobs I revert to my Stihl gas saws.
I am considering getting an Ego chain saw as I am in that brand for a string trimmer and leaf blower.
Project Farm youtube channel has a comparison of battery chain saws. You should check that out.

 

[RoyJackson]

I am considering getting an Ego chain saw as I am in that brand for a string trimmer and leaf blower.
Project Farm youtube channel has a comparison of battery chain saws. You should check that out.

I've no complaints about my EGO chainsaw or pole saw

If you go with the EGO, the 5.0 A/hr. batteries are the best fit for balance and run time

 

[Spike56]

who owns owns one ? Brand ?

Recently bought the DeWalt 20V because I have numerous tools for this line. No complaints so far, IF you only expect to do "light work". It will easily cut what I need to do with it. Have cut a 5" tree / limb without issues. I have not cut enough to run the battery down. So I cannot comment on how long it might cut. But, I also have a Stihl gas for more serious jobs.
So, for me it is a good "grab and go" for some quick fast cutting, but I would not recommend if this is your primary saw and you have a lot to do.

 

[GSVette]

I have the Dewalt 20v that I use as a ‘prep’ saw for my wood chipper. More than adequate for reducing limbs for easier feeding in to the chipper.

 

[TIMMYDUCK]

I have had this Husky 120i for about 18 months .

Has it’s uses , but they aren’t many .

 

[beenthere]

I have had this Husky 120i for about 18 months .

Has it’s uses , but they aren’t many .
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If it cut through that block it is sitting on, then it did pretty well. Or is that what took 18 months?

 

[Reddogs]

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

Excellent for almost all small to midsized jobs, have no complaints. But make sure you get the 40V model...

 

[nysumrwind]

Has anyone experienced their battery chainsaw throwing the chain? My green works 40 v has thrown the chain more often then my gas saw. Had it tightened and lubed. Power last long enough and like the idea of not having to screw around with hard starting and fuel issues. Thanks

 

[Fuddy1952]

Has anyone experienced their battery chainsaw throwing the chain? My green works 40 v has thrown the chain more often then my gas saw. Had it tightened and lubed. Power last long enough and like the idea of not having to screw around with hard starting and fuel issues. Thanks

Strange, my 40 volt Greenworks I've never thrown the chain and used it a LOT over the years. I'd be sure the bar and chain are OK, rolling it around by hand. Easy to adjust and tighten by hand...no tools needed.

 

[ultrarunner]

Maybe chain stretch?

 

[Fixastuff]

My 60v greenworks doesn't throw chains often but when it does it the drive gear messing them up and they're no longer usable.

It also works much better with the 5ah batteries than the 2ah batteries. Not meaning run time but cut power.

 

[DKCDKC]

Got a Stihl Farm Boss in the shop, but use a small EGO battery saw for abundant small jobs. Have a mile long driveway through a forest and big limbs are a constant issue. The little battery power handles them perfectly. Got it as a return from Amazon two years ago and it works perfectly - cost $110.

 

[Wagtail]

Has anyone experienced their battery chainsaw throwing the chain? My green works 40 v has thrown the chain more often then my gas saw. Had it tightened and lubed. Power last long enough and like the idea of not having to screw around with hard starting and fuel issues. Thanks

Yes and that's why I mentioned having to constantly check the bar/chain tension on my Makita with the 'handle' bar 'lock' (as opposed to the two nut bar lock on my 2-stroke).

I don't know if it's the chain lube that's causing it, I can't get enough 'clamping' pressure on the bar or a combination of the two.

 

[fatjay]

I have an electric pole saw chain saw, and my father has 2 electric chain saws. And they don't hold a candle to my gas. I saw a good amount of wood for the fire, usually 18" rounds, my husqvarana 455 rancher handles them easily. The batteries, not so much. Sure the blade is sharp enough, and they have torque, but the speed is really lacking. I'll spend all day going through a log without petrol power. They're like the Mr. Magoo of chainsaws, in no hurry.