Battery powered chainsaw

[Jstpssng]

346 is just a farm and ranch saw

They were XP saws. I later realized I should have replaced the crank. That is still the best saw I've owned. (Best I ran was a Partner 5000, 40 hours/week doing power line maintenance.)

 

[ArlyA]

We own around 8 saws here and the last were two battery powered ones. Keeping them and use them lots.

 

[walhondingMF]

I am getting ready to purchase an Echo DSC-5000. Already have some batteries. I like the idea of using the safety features of the saw for my son to learn how to use a saw. Before I purchase, can manufacturer bars chains be used on them? Example... do I have to buy a specific bar and chain designed for the echo saw or can I put a replacement Oregon bar or chain on it?

 

[jyoutz]

I am getting ready to purchase an Echo DSC-5000. Already have some batteries. I like the idea of using the safety features of the saw for my son to learn how to use a saw. Before I purchase, can manufacturer bars chains be used on them? Example... do I have to buy a specific bar and chain designed for the echo saw or can I put a replacement Oregon bar or chain on it?

All chains are interchangeable by size. I think that bars are the same.

 

[Eagle1]

All chains are interchangeable by size. I think that bars are the same.

By bar size and mount. The different mounts, chain width, etc. If the specs match you are mostly good.
Here is a primer
https://www.lawnmowerpros.com/chain...yoYeuyor-vlkbJ9IsjkBlMVE3ow1fsgAaQf_jRl2FBHuh

 

[ArlyA]

All chains are interchangeable by size. I think that bars are the same.

My Stihl pole saw came with a special chain size only sold by them. I replaced the drive and bar so as to use regular chains. Was happy after that.

 

[Tony H]

I am getting ready to purchase an Echo DSC-5000. Already have some batteries. I like the idea of using the safety features of the saw for my son to learn how to use a saw. Before I purchase, can manufacturer bars chains be used on them? Example... do I have to buy a specific bar and chain designed for the echo saw or can I put a replacement Oregon bar or chain on it?

Contrary to JYOUTZ's comment, i believe the electric world is different. Ive cleaned out junk from my friends Stihl battery job. I believe the holes were closer together. Same with my plug-in cheapy WORX.
hopefully some Tie Breaker will chime in.

 

[jyoutz]

Contrary to JYOUTZ's comment, i believe the electric world is different. Ive cleaned out junk from my friends Stihl battery job. I believe the holes were closer together. Same with my plug-in cheapy WORX.
hopefully some Tie Breaker will chime in.

I certainly wouldn’t argue. My experience is with gas powered saws.

 

[ArlyA]

I certainly wouldn’t argue. My experience is with gas powered saws.

All my pole saws are gas.

 

[walhondingMF]

My Stihl pole saw came with a special chain size only sold by them. I replaced the drive and bar so as to use regular chains. Was happy after that.

This is what I want to avoid. I'd like to have more options.