Battery powered chainsaw

[ArlyA]

I have been considering one of those. Mainly for convenience. Convenience includes not needing too much redundancy at increased expense.

After two saws, 6 batteries and a charger maybe another brand like Stihl might work out just as efficiently, as long as you don’t NEED to have two people using the saws at the exact same time.

No sure what you are getting at. The batterys didn't work out? The saws didn't work well?

 

[5030]

Arly... I am curious as to what electrical provider you have and how much your rates have increased this last year?

 

[two_bit_score]

No sure what you are getting at. The batterys didn't work out? The saws didn't work well?

Just gauging the cost of two saws, 6 batteries and a charger you need in order to keep going with the Mikita mini-saws due to the over heating batteries.

Now, if you NEED two saws because you must have two people running saws at the same time I can understand that redundancy. But if ONE saw, two batteries and a charger would do the job you could do it more efficiently with a Stihl even though the initial cost would be higher. Right?

 

[ArlyA]

Just gauging the cost of two saws, 6 batteries and a charger you need in order to keep going with the Mikita mini-saws due to the over heating batteries.

Now, if you NEED two saws because you must have two people running saws at the same time I can understand that redundancy. But if ONE saw, two batteries and a charger would do the job you could do it more efficiently with a Stihl even though the initial cost would be higher. Right?

The little makits we use will over heat when cutting larger branches or used at continues times. Nonetheless, I used them for limbing and smaller trees and they haven't overheated on me in some time. I already used Makita cordless tools so extra batteries are a no-brainer.​

 

[two_bit_score]

The little makits we use will over heat when cutting larger branches or used at continues times. Nonetheless, I used them for limbing and smaller trees and they haven't overheated on me in some time. I already used Makita cordless tools so extra batteries are a no-brainer.​

But you are still carrying a “spare” saw in case one over heats, aren’t you?

 

[ArlyA]

But you are still carrying a “spare” saw in case one over heats, aren’t you?

I do when using the 6x6 but not when we pack in. When we can, we always bring two saws into the field for safety sake. While packing in, two is not practical.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Just bought my FIL a 60v Greenworks Pro 16" saw. Would have preferred the 80v, but he already has the 60v trimmer, battery and charger. I'll get to try it out next week.
I'm eyeing the 80v myself since I have the 80v tools. Most of my work doesn't require my 40cc Echo

 

[ultrarunner]

So far zero overheat or stall issues with my Stihl AP battery saw...

I can't say it is the best but I can say it works well and like others once the pain of batteries and charger expense is past it's not that hard to pick up more tools... blower, pole saw, hedge trimmer, etc...

 

[ArlyA]

So far zero overheat or stall issues with my Stihl AP battery saw...

I can't say it is the best but I can say it works well and like others once the pain of batteries and charger expense is past it's not that hard to pick up more tools... blower, pole saw, hedge trimmer, etc...

Can you get aftermarket batteries for it? battery cost?

 

[ultrarunner]

Can you get aftermarket batteries for it? battery cost?

Never looked aftermarket. I had one battery to start which is fine on property but found I needed two if out in the woods because no where to plug in my quick charger...

Same battery improved now more reserve power and cost more.

My third battery was at no cost... lots of leaves in the fall at Hospital entrance and I had my AP blower in the truck and made short work if it and quiet too.

Boss impressed and I said I will leave it here but would need to buy a battery and said yes.

About a month later I was asked about the $200 and change bill I submitted... Boss said I thought you were buying just a battery and not the whole thing.

I said this is the bill for just the battery... $200...

She said just how much for the whole set up... about $700 for AP battery, AP quick charger and AP blower followed by silence...

 

[ning]

Arly, do you use any hand saws? I use a manual pole saw (fiberglass 6' segments with a saw plugged in at the top) a lot around here, and often use just the saw portion for direct pruning. These saws are sharp enough to go through a 3-inch oak branch in about 20 seconds with no worries about a battery getting too hot (warms me up though) - green wood, at least. 3-inch of hard dry oak takes longer. The saw goes through pine, wet or dry, almost like it's not there.

I'm not saying to go full manual as I definitely see the use of power tools for a full day of work, but I'm just curious.

 

[KennyG]

The overheating issue is interesting. I have 20 volt DeWalt chainsaw and pole saw and I've never had them shut off due to heat. Maybe I don't run them hard enough, but I"ve cut enough with the chainsaw more or less continuously to run the battery down and never had a heat issue. Maybe this problem is specific to certain brands?

 

[ArlyA]

Arly, do you use any hand saws? I use a manual pole saw (fiberglass 6' segments with a saw plugged in at the top) a lot around here, and often use just the saw portion for direct pruning. These saws are sharp enough to go through a 3-inch oak branch in about 20 seconds with no worries about a battery getting too hot (warms me up though) - green wood, at least. 3-inch of hard dry oak takes longer. The saw goes through pine, wet or dry, almost like it's not there.

I'm not saying to go full manual as I definitely see the use of power tools for a full day of work, but I'm just curious.

No hand saws here. When you cut all day, our day would be awful short operating hand saws.

 

[ArlyA]

The overheating issue is interesting. I have 20 volt DeWalt chainsaw and pole saw and I've never had them shut off due to heat. Maybe I don't run them hard enough, but I"ve cut enough with the chainsaw more or less continuously to run the battery down and never had a heat issue. Maybe this problem is specific to certain brands?

These little Makita we use are marketed as limbers. But when i go to cutting larger things, it will over heat. These are tinny, light weight saws and I run them one handed so I no long carry loppers yet i can take down much larger trees than my 32" fiskar loppers can handle. Seems I only paid $200 for them each.

 

[yomax4]

Gee, I own a pristine 090 as well as an 075, bought them both new when I bought my 028 about 42 years ago. I was flush back then, not now. Dang 090 sounds like a motocross bike...

Juist sold an MS290 in mint condition for 400 bucks with a 20" bar and 2 loops.

Does that 090 have a kick start? Wow. Whatta monster. I ran an 075 once on some walnut. I had to hold it back.. Beast as well.

 

[CalG]

I was just using a Makita XCU10 18V
It kept kicking off in the cut. Annoyingly so, but I was testing it's ability to cut .
After about 10 minutes, the battery (3AH) was spent, and very warm to the touch.
I might have to get one in spite. ;-)

 

[ArlyA]

I was just using a Makita XCU10 18V
It kept kicking off in the cut. Annoyingly so, but I was testing it's ability to cut .
After about 10 minutes, the battery (3AH) was spent, and very warm to the touch.
I might have to get one in spite. ;-)

That is the battery saws we use. Project farm guy did test them and I agree with his Makita assessment.

 

[kenmbz]

So I have a bunch of battery operated tools.
The trimmer/pole saw etc. that I take into the woods, I usually have a cart or tractor around.

I want to be able to carry 2-3 batteries, M18 8AH into the woods or along the roads and leave behind everything else.

Anyone have a favorite bag to carry batteries that won't interfere with using a trimmer or pole saw?

Trying to avoid backpacks, but needs to be shoulder carried and can work without putting down.

Any advice?

 

[ArlyA]

I'll I can image imagine is a backpack. Seems you also need is a first-aid kit, food and water along?

 

[Snobdds]

Does that 090 have a kick start? Wow. Whatta monster. I ran an 075 once on some walnut. I had to hold it back.. Beast as well.

I use my 090 for stumps. It's not for your typical battery power operator.