Battery Chainsaws

[Hem]

I use my Makita for cutting glulams in certain situations.

 

[mtmuley]

I use my Makita for cutting glulams in certain situations.

Only time I resort to battery saw is cutting inside a home where a gas saw and the fumes would be an issue. mtmuley

 

[kansasdad]

Lowes brand 40v 10” pole saw was an eye opener. The chain that came with it was inoperable, but once I replaced that, it proved to be a cutting king. Cutting major branches from the ground was much better than climbing a tree or a ladder, and then limbing the downed branches was zip zip fast.

The battery lasted about as long as I needed until I needed to go back inside to cool off (100° day chosen to cut the ash tree down). The charge back to full lasted less than my rest/lunch break.

 

[Robert N]

I have Ryobi 18v tools…and as a result have both the 8” pole saw and the 10” chain saw. They punch far, far about their weight.

The 10” rides in the Truck during hunting season. It does amazing work.

I’d love to get a proper 20” or 24” battery saw…but I just don’t need something that big.

Anyway, biggest advice I can give: get a good chain sharpener and keep those chains sharp!

 

[Ben Long]

I have an E-go with an 18 inch bar. Uses the same battery as a trimmer I already have. I have nothing but good to say about it. Had to clear two green spruce that fell down over a road and it did the job. The trunk was 20 inches diameter. Easy to use and no gas cans in the truck. If i were logging or filling trucks full of firewood, I would use hte gas saw, but for a truck saw, battery has a lot going for it.

 

[BenP]

I say go with whatever brand you already have batteries for. If you have Dewalt go with that if you have Milwaukee then there's your ticket.

If you don't already have a group of battery tools then all honesty I feel like most of the brands are comparable to each other for what you're wanting with maybe Milwaukee and stihl being the top of line.
I have a 18" kobalt 80v and it works great, however they don't make it anymore and probably a bit big for what you're wanting.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Have the Milwaukee, also have their powertools. Been pretty happy with it.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

 

[Wildabeest]

This was in my Costco ad today. Decent deal.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

A friend that sells firewood bought one for when the woods are closed to gas powered tools. With a couple batteries he could get a load by cutting truck bed length smaller diameter logs then bucking them up later at home. Kept him going until they opened up the woods again.

 

[jdf]

Not all chainsaw chaps will stop battery operated saw. Make sure you buy the ones that will.

 

[Dougfirtree]

I'm very impressed with the battery powered Stihl saw that I keep in my work truck. Battery strength will stay strong for long periods of inactivity and if I happen to run into 3 or 4 hardwood trees across a road in one day, it's not a problem. Carry two batteries and you could do a lot of cutting!

 

[SaskHunter]

We have Milwaukees on our wildland fire unit. Impressive what it can cut through and how long it keeps a charge.

 

[Straight Arrow]

My gas powered Stihl saw has been reliable for many years, cutting big logs into firewood chunks and clearing large fir trees off the trail. 'Luv my Stihl, the second one owned through thirty years.

The battery powered EGO electric chainsaw I gave my wife for Mothers Day is lighter, quieter, and works well for her in pruning, limbing and cutting smaller logs. The batteries are long lasting and they are interchangeable with my electric leaf blower and electric lawn mower.

 

[BenP]

Not all chainsaw chaps will stop battery operated saw. Make sure you buy the ones that will.

Very good point. One reason I went with my specific kobalt is it had great reviews on the chain brake, I have never had a kickback though and thankfully never tried to cut my leg off.
My brother in law got himself pretty good when he was a teenager with a stihl.

 

[pabearhunter]

X2 on the battery DeWalt.

 

[Wyomufhunter]

I throw the dewalt in the back of my side x side. Its good for small trees and around camp. Batteries do die pretty quickly. I carry the gas one in my truck all hunting season.

 

[COEngineer]

This guy does practical and detailed reviews of all types of chainsaws (and other tools):

 

[Darkside]

Take extra batteries and get a new Carbide chain. I will never use a regular chain again. Yes they are expensive but they last 10 times longer, well worth it to me.