Electric Chain Saw Recommendation

ray66v · Feb 2, 2008

Thanks! so far I like the Remingtion models they seem to be the best designed in their bracket. I am hoping someone out there has used the Stihl electric and can give a review. It will take some careful consideration because of the difference in price on the REAL saws.

PILOON · Feb 2, 2008

While I have only used the Sthil once, my close buddy that owns a small engine repair facility very highly praised the Sthil electric.
He claimed that all the other electrics were 'cr--p' in comparison.

He claimed that it was the only one that could be considered 'pro' quality.

I have a Sthil gas that I use for limbing (+ a Husky for 'real' work) and if the electric is at par with the small gas brother, then you can not go wrong.

FYI, I had a remington that I used for demolition and it quit on the second job.

ray66v · Feb 2, 2008

Thanks, more to think about.

swines · Feb 4, 2008

I've used one of these at a friend's house - Milwaukee Electric Tool - 6215, Electric Chain Saw, Tools, Tools, Tools

He swears by it, after having been through 2 other brands .... but, then he seems to be a pro at breaking most everything...

ray66v · Feb 4, 2008

Thanks, I am partial to Milwaukee tools. I own a lot of them, but I had not been able to find someone who had used the chain saw.

irwin · Feb 4, 2008

I've been thinking of an electric for the wife, I bought her a very light Echo, but she can't get it started, even after it's been running a while..kind of defeats the purpose...but if she had a powerfull light weight electric one I wouldn't need to do all the trimming or go run over to start it up for her all the time.

professor · Feb 4, 2008

I have a pacemaker therefore it isn't recommended that I use a gas saw. I have used an electric Remington 16" blade for about five years and I have had no problems. I have worn out one chain. I have a small gas generator that I haul on a trailer so I don't have to fool with long extension cords. The generator is easy to start and there is no oil/gas mixing and much quieter.

Shmudda · Feb 5, 2008

irwin said:
I've been thinking of an electric for the wife, I bought her a very light Echo, but she can't get it started, even after it's been running a while..kind of defeats the purpose...but if she had a powerfull light weight electric one I wouldn't need to do all the trimming or go run over to start it up for her all the time.

You know Tim, I tried buying my wife a chainsaw and tractor for Christmas one year and she found NO HUMOR in that move at all.....you must have one heck of a wife!!

Craig

ray66v · Feb 5, 2008

Professor, forgive my ignorance, why does a pacemaker prohibit using a gas saw?
I assume it is the ignition system?

jeffinsgf · Feb 6, 2008

I can most highly recommend the Husqvarna electric saw. I have had one for over 10 years, and have used it hard for extended periods, then it has sat idle for months up to years at a time. I currently use it to work up my firewood. I cut my trees in 4 foot lengths in the woods, then bring them out near my barn with the tractor. I built a saw buck and load the 4 foot trunk sections in that for two quick cuts with the Husky electric. It is so nice to work without the roar of the gas saw and to always have power at the touch of a button. That workflow saves me a ton of stoop work in the woods and has cut down considerably on my chain damage on my gas saw (from ground contact while bucking up at stove length). In ten years I have replaced one bar oil pump (about 5 bucks) and I had to rewire the switch, which I will get around to replacing someday. Husqvarna owns Electrolux (high end vacuums and sewing machines), so they have some history with electric motors. I am sure the Stihl electric would be an equally satisfactory machine. You're headed down the right path. I have worked with the Remingtons and Poulans, and I can promise you, if you plan on using it more than a couple times, you'll be glad you spent the extra money for a quality tool. I would find a good outdoor product dealer that carries both Husqvarna and Stihl. Be up front with the owner/manager and tell him you want to buy one or the other electric saw. He ought to be willing to bring in one of each to let you decide.