Best saw for use on ladder while trimming trees

[Wilburn Cox]

Hello from Central Texas;
I live on 4 acres that has about 75 large oak trees on it. I am always trimming limbs. I have a Stihl pole saw that extends 12 feet, a Husqvarna 350. they are both great saws BUT I have limbs which the Stihl pole saw son't reach. I also have two manual pole saws which will extend about 12/15 ft.
My question is; would a battery operated saw such as a Sawzall be good for using while on a ladder? I certainly won't use a chain saw while on a ladder.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance and have fun.
Red Cox

 

[jeff9366]

I have been very happy using my battery powered Milwaukee Sawzall trimming branches.

Use only the blade length necessary. Longer blades tend to whip and bend.

I use Swiss produced 9" Diablo blades most of the time, the strong dollars makes them pretty reasonable.

However, my favorite branch cutting blades are THE AXE from Milwaukee.

 

[Xfaxman]

I have used my one handed version while on a ladder, they will definitely do the job.

 

[Wilburn Cox]

I have been very happy using my battery powered Milwaukee Sawzall trimming branches.

Use only the blade length necessary. Longer blades tend to whip and bend.

Thanks Jeff; I appreciate the info. Have any idea how long the battery holds up when cutting?

 

[Wilburn Cox]

I have used my one handed version while on a ladder, they will definitely do the job.

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Thanks; Xfaxman; I appreciate your info and also how quickly you added the pics. I have a lot of Craftsman products. Will check out their battery operated saws. Hope to find on with 2 batteries and charger. being 75 years old on April 29th I just won't stand on a ladder while using a chain saw. I am blessed with good health even with 2 steel rods and 6 screws in my lower back. I appreciate your help. Have afantastic day
Red Cox

 

[4570Man]

I think a sawzall on a ladder is still a bad idea, but they would certainly get the job done. I have a Makita one that actually works pretty good. I wouldn't have ever bought one new, but I bought it cheap at an auction. Another tool that works great that I wouldn't have bought new is my cordless impact drivers. I was really missing out not having one.

 

[jeff9366]

Have any idea how long the battery holds up when cutting?

Two NEW batteries will carry you through an eight hour day.

My batteries are 4+ years old. Each battery now operates the saw about 2-1/2 hours.

Recharge time is short. Less than thirty minutes.

 

[Wilburn Cox]

Two NEW batteries will carry you through an eight hour day.

My batteries are 4+ years old. Each battery now operates the saw about 2-1/2 hours.

Recharge time is short. Less than thirty minutes.

Thanks Jeff;

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks; Xfaxman; I appreciate your info and also how quickly you added the pics. I have a lot of Craftsman products. Will check out their battery operated saws. Hope to find on with 2 batteries and charger. being 75 years old on April 29th I just won't stand on a ladder while using a chain saw. I am blessed with good health even with 2 steel rods and 6 screws in my lower back. I appreciate your help. Have afantastic day
Red Cox

You're welcome. I am a year older than you and a limb clipper is what I would get if I had a lot of them to do.

Check this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/326582-wolff-limb-clipper.html

 

[lostcreekranch]

Caught a good price on a Ridgid saw last year. They are really handy for one handed sawing. I also got a 4 AH battery for it. Have several 2&3 AH versions of same battery for drill and impact drivers.



Like others I really like the Diablo Pruning blades. I mostly use a 9" but do also keep some 12" also.