Battery powered chainsaw
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Seems there are quite a few battery powered ones that don't.
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I wish they still put them on along with auto oilers. Sometimes it's nice to add some extra on really hard dry wood.
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I would recommend checking to see to if whatever saw you are contemplating that it has a auto oiler system..
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I bought a 16" Atlas from Harbor Freight mainly for cutting trees fallen on fences in the woods. It's less to carry. My son used it while I was down after surgery and enjoyed not having to crank it.
Only one steer got out in the two years before "I" wet down. Several got out two or three times in the month after my operation. The doctor has recently cleared me to mend fence.
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I have a few ryobi 40v tools, and have been really considering the 40v chainsaw. But I'd get it from their direct tools site, since it's usually cheaper. (they have a contract with home depot to only sell new tools through them. "Factory Blemished" can be tools that are actually blemished, or new tools they want to sell not through HD.)
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They routinely have 25%-50% off deals, so wait for it to go on sale. I've seen it at ~$95 for the tool only, but was lazy and didn't get it 
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And who would actually buy one?
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I have several Ryobi 40 volt chainsaws and right now I am waiting for a 20" one that is to be coming out soon, they claim it will be the equivalent to a 50 cc gas sawI have a few ryobi 40v tools, and have been really considering the 40v chainsaw. But I'd get it from their direct tools site, since it's usually cheaper. (they have a contract with home depot to only sell new tools through them. "Factory Blemished" can be tools that are actually blemished, or new tools they want to sell not through HD.)
They routinely have 25%-50% off deals, so wait for it to go on sale. I've seen it at ~$95 for the tool only, but was lazy and didn't get itDirect Tools Outlet Site
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Love Ryobi's stuff, but their 14 inch chain saw sucks. The 40v battery often cuts out. Gotta wait about a second before restarting it.
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I purchaed one Ryobi product and won't again.
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I'm pleased with my Harbor Freight Atlas 80V chainsaw it has been doing a good job and cuts quite a bit on a charge. I don't buck anything up for firewood I just cut it into 10-15' pieces to shove over the bank.
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I have had good luck with my Ryobi 14 inch saw.Picked it up used for $75 with bat and charger
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I was considering a Milwaukee saw due to already having batteries. I'd only use it to keep ATV trails open. The local fire dept. uses them and although they don't brag about them they do say that they are adequate for cutting holes in roofs and several of the guys have bought them for light home use.
I won a Milwaukee Hatchett one handed saw 12v in a raffle and am impressed with it's small size and big heart so far.
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different makes / models have their lot in life. Just be honest on what you want them to do and buy appropriately.
don't ask them to do more than what they are designed for and all is good.
convenient, low maintenance, lighter duty use they are great. (I have a stihl AP and love it, I had a dewalt but felt it was ruining my batteries so I gave it away)
professional, all day use, working in my woodlot simply not appropriate.
Just like a lot of electric cars. Great for city use, a pain for cross country use unless you have extra time on your hands, and if you try to work it hard (tow) or in very cold climates expect battery life to suck.
don't ask them to do more than what they are designed for and all is good.
convenient, low maintenance, lighter duty use they are great. (I have a stihl AP and love it, I had a dewalt but felt it was ruining my batteries so I gave it away)
professional, all day use, working in my woodlot simply not appropriate.
Just like a lot of electric cars. Great for city use, a pain for cross country use unless you have extra time on your hands, and if you try to work it hard (tow) or in very cold climates expect battery life to suck.
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Some people here are professorial woods and trail clearing types.
Already have EGO batteries, and some other tools, so I am going to eventually buy either the 16", or the 18" EGO chainsaw.
Does anyone who owns one or the other, or preferably both, have an opinion on whether the 16" is adequate for occasional use, (storm clean up, etc), or should I just spend the money, and buy the 18"?
I'm not planning on felling trees with it, but I guess you never know either.
Does anyone who owns one or the other, or preferably both, have an opinion on whether the 16" is adequate for occasional use, (storm clean up, etc), or should I just spend the money, and buy the 18"?
I'm not planning on felling trees with it, but I guess you never know either.
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Safe bet is to add tools to the brand you already have batteries and charger…
My 14” Stihl does a lot of work as does Stihl battery pile saw…
Larger chain requires more power so smaller could be better.
My 14” Stihl does a lot of work as does Stihl battery pile saw…
Larger chain requires more power so smaller could be better.
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Have used both. The 18" is significantly more powerful than the 14"/16" (which were the same but for the bar). No matter your use I do not believe you will ever regret the 18". I borrowed a 16" before buying the 18" and am glad I only borrowed it.
