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Post by joelmoney on Mar 19, 2019 15:34:23 GMT -5
I have been using battery powered chainsaws on and off over the last couple years and have found I like them. My use of chainsaws is limited due to physical limitations. Often it seemed I was spending as much time starting a saw as using. My hunting accomplices use them for clearing shooting lanes for deer stands and most all yard work that needs a chainsaw. I don’t think they will ever replace gas saws for extended or heavy use. I think those needing a new saw for yard work they are an option worth a look. We have not used a gas trimmer or pole saw for 3 years. Battery power for those tools is far superior in our minds.
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Post by dennis on Mar 19, 2019 15:53:06 GMT -5
Haven't tried the battery saws yet but switched over on the trimmer 2 years ago and I really like it.
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Post by Hank on Mar 19, 2019 19:09:32 GMT -5
I'm sure a battery operated chain saw would be nice for yard work and clearing shooting lanes, but I would need a truck load of batteries to cut the fire wood I burn every year.
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Post by joelmoney on Mar 19, 2019 19:57:35 GMT -5
The batteries do last well but for your use Jeff battery power wouldn’t be practical. The largest battery power saw we have is 16”. Anything bigger than 16” I think should be a gas powered saw.
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Post by Richard on Mar 19, 2019 21:29:17 GMT -5
What brand are you using? The DR brand looks good?
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Post by joelmoney on Mar 19, 2019 21:44:23 GMT -5
I have used the Ryobi 18volt 10” bar and 40 volt 14” bar for a couple years. I thought both of them had there place. My brother picked up a 60volt 16” bar Dewalt last fall. The Dewalt is impressive. If I were cutting sub 6” stuff and had the Ryobi one source batteries that saw is enough. The Ryobi 40 with 2 batteries was enough to clear all brush at a stand and clear a 24” willow tree out of farmers field.
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Post by hillbill on Mar 20, 2019 6:00:47 GMT -5
Stihl is the best one out there from my research, I've been considering one to carry on my tractor is the only reason I know.
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Post by joelmoney on Mar 21, 2019 12:45:32 GMT -5
My primary concerns with Stihl and DR is you are stuck with their brand tools and there tool numbers are limited. If I were to recommend one for “ home owner use”. I would most likely recommend the Dewalt. They have the greatest variety of other tools that use the same battery. They have portable air compressors impact drivers table and miter saws. I think there 60 volt can even be used in their 20 volt systems. If I owned a landscaping business and were using it all the time I’d lean towards Sthil with their backpack batteries or gas. For the average home owner who doesn’t use a chainsaw much the batteries are half the cost why not use them in other tools that would also get used.
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Post by smokelessk on Mar 22, 2019 4:31:09 GMT -5
How about Makita? I've been nothing but pleased with every Makita power tool I've ever purchased. They also have battery powered chainsaws.
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Post by Richard on Mar 25, 2019 12:13:22 GMT -5
Well, I just "pulled the trigger" and bought the Lowe's 12" 40v Kobalt with an extra battery. Charging up the batteries now! This should make a good addition to my 18" Husqvarna gas saw.
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Post by olebud on Mar 29, 2019 9:41:05 GMT -5
My parents have a Craftsman and love it. It won’t cut with a big gas burner, but not designed to. Works awesome for quick jobs and the battery stays up very well. I think you will love it
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Post by Richard on Mar 31, 2019 18:55:16 GMT -5
So, yesterday I went out back in my wooded lot and trimmed out quite a few small trees that were just not growing much due to the other large trees with block the sun from getting to them. Trees like 4, 5 and 6" maybe 20 feet tall. Taking them down to ground level. Then cutting them up into more maneuverable pieces. I probably cut on and off for a little over an hour. The 12" 40v Kobalt worked flawlessly and had not run out of juice. So, so far, I am very happy with the $182 purchase price..............$80 for the second battery. They wanted like $22 for a spare Oregon chain at Lowe's?..............$11 with free shipping at Amazon.........The same Oregon chain.
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Post by smokelessk on Jun 17, 2019 7:08:45 GMT -5
Well, hope Father's day went well for all the Father's out there. My 3 year old daughter went to "daddy's toy store" and returned with a 12" Makita chain saw, charger and 4 lithium batteries! Already charged them up and searching for the first job to use it for!
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Post by buckeye68 on Jun 17, 2019 20:52:40 GMT -5
I have a few trees you can break it in on!
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Post by Richard on Jun 19, 2019 10:10:50 GMT -5
Chain saw working great..
Also picked up their pruning saw that works off the same battery..it works great also
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