Time to convert from small engine to battery tools?

[Gale Hawkins]

If you're interested in trying a battery walk behind lawn mower, check your Lowes store. Mine had the 80 volt Kobalt marked down to $260 from $499, but there were only a couple left.

That is an awesome mower. Lowes is clearing out the 80v Kobalt tools for new models in 2021 I was told by a senior employee. He did not know much yet but said in Jan they will go to a show and get trained on the new line up but that the 80v batteries will still be used in the new line up.

We got the self propeller model that comes with the 6 Ah battery that helps me be more stable when using it. I notice 95% of weed eating time is now done with electric Kobalt. No one is jerking on the old lawn mower I noticed.

On the question about chain saw chains the Kobalt manual tells what Oregon chain they use. Lowe's have the Oregon chains in stock and I think the grease gun was Oregon as well. The 18" chain is $23 for one or the two pack is like $35 so I got the twin pack and a file. I think the grease gun for the roller nose was $7 loaded.

The 5 Ah battery adds some weight but may just grab one of the 2.5 Ah batteries if I was off of the ground or reaching far.

The 6 Ah battery using the self propelled 21" mower lasted one hour using it as a bush hog in weeds as tall as me. That was a shake down run while I had 30 days to return it to the store. In high gear it is faster than I can run any more. Since it pulls without the blade turning I may take it on my walks on days I am low on steam.

I am serious because it acts a brake going up or down a hill if balance is an issue by hanging on to the handle bar.

 

[two_bit_score]

That is an awesome mower. Lowes is clearing out the 80v Kobalt tools for new models in 2021 I was told by a senior employee. He did not know much yet but said in Jan they will go to a show and get trained on the new line up but that the 80v batteries will still be used in the new line up.

We got the self propeller model that comes with the 6 Ah battery that helps me be more stable when using it. I notice 95% of weed eating time is now done with electric Kobalt. No one is jerking on the old lawn mower I noticed.

On the question about chain saw chains the Kobalt manual tells what Oregon chain they use. Lowe's have the Oregon chains in stock and I think the grease gun was Oregon as well. The 18" chain is $23 for one or the two pack is like $35 so I got the twin pack and a file. I think the grease gun for the roller nose was $7 loaded.

The 5 Ah battery adds some weight but may just grab one of the 2.5 Ah batteries if I was off of the ground or reaching far.

The 6 Ah battery using the self propelled 21" mower lasted one hour using it as a bush hog in weeds as tall as me. That was a shake down run while I had 30 days to return it to the store. In high gear it is faster than I can run any more. Since it pulls without the blade turning I may take it on my walks on days I am low on steam.

I am serious because it acts a brake going up or down a hill if balance is an issue by hanging on to the handle bar.

Broke down and bought a Lowes Kobalt 80V mower for $347. Mows great for what I want it to mow. Pics later.

 

[AchingBack]

I've been waiting years for something like this, and I just bought one. It is a marvelous tool. M12 FUEL HATCHET 6" Pruning Saw Kit | Milwaukee Tool

 

[dragoneggs]

I've been waiting years for something like this, and I just bought one. It is a marvelous tool. M12 FUEL HATCHET 6" Pruning Saw Kit | Milwaukee Tool

Looks very useful especially if you are already invested in the M12 system.

 

[ernemats]

Looks like a useful tool in certain situations

 

[ultrarunner]

Oak fell across the fire trail and with it being fire season and no response from city a neighbor and I grab our Stihl saws and hike over...

I had made 5 through cuts by the time my neighbor started his gasser...

Oak was too thick in some places for a straight cut.

Me thinks another Stihl AP saw will be bought soon!

 

[dragoneggs]

Oak fell across the fire trail and with it being fire season and no response from city a neighbor and I grab our Stihl saws and hike over...

I had made 5 through cuts by the time my neighbor started his gasser...

Oak was too thick in some places for a straight cut.

Me thinks another Stihl AP saw will be bought soon!

Yes, they are impressive... loving my AP line up! Especially the chainsaw!

 

[two_bit_score]

Yes, they are impressive... loving my AP line up! Especially the chainsaw!

Was in the lawnmower shop last week and noticed Echo had a battery lawn mower line.

Cordless Lawn Mower | ECHOCordless.com

 

[cqaigy2]

Oak fell across the fire trail and with it being fire season and no response from city a neighbor and I grab our Stihl saws and hike over...

I had made 5 through cuts by the time my neighbor started his gasser...

Oak was too thick in some places for a straight cut.

Me thinks another Stihl AP saw will be bought soon!

Which one to you have?

 

[ultrarunner]

Which one to you have?

The original with narrow kerf chain... it was the only one available back in 2019...

Now they offer a top handle, a wider kerf plus upped battery performance..

Find I use the blower the most followed by the extended hedge trimmer.

 

[cqaigy2]

Thanks. I'm temped by the chainsaw and pruner.

 

[dragoneggs]

I've probably already mentioned my Stihl AP arsenal. String trimmer, blower, both use battery on belt instead of on board. Chainsaw, hedger, and pole hedger (my latest). Might sell my hedger now that I have the pole hedger. Although if my wife and I are both armed with a hedger we can can go high/low and really get things done!

 

[ultrarunner]

Chain Pole Saw has done the job but it is the only one that I have stressed... the length of the pole with the weight of the head cutting through a large oak limb...

 

[i7win7]

Battery tools are easier to mod for remote control, usually extra wire and a switch. Extended the reach of a cheap Walmart polesaw.

more info/photos here
Found New Job for Root Grapple | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota

 

[two_bit_score]

Battery tools are easier to mod for remote control, usually extra wire and a switch. Extended the reach of a cheap Walmart polesaw.

Found New Job for Root Grapple | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota[/url]

What was it you were cutting there?

 

[i7win7]

What was it you were cutting there?

nothing in this photo, reaches almost to utility pole light. follow OTT link for actual use photos

 

[two_bit_score]

nothing in this photo, reaches almost to utility pole light. follow OTT link for actual use photos

I see. Ok.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

It is fall so the leaves are falling and I broke out the 80 volt Kobalt leaf blower yesterday before the major rain started. I was using the 5 ah chainsaw battery and that was a no go due to being heavy and out of balance. Today I used the 2.5 ah OEM battery and it and it blew well but they were deep in place and a new fence was between me and the cliff I normally blow them over.

I set up the self propelled 80 volt mower with the stock 21" blade and set it up to bag but did not use a bag. Like magic it made the leaves leave and the green grass could be seen again. That is much easier than blowing and raking.

 

[ultrarunner]

Anyone own/use the Stihl Battery MSA 220 c-b chain saw?

The reason I ask is was thinking of getting one for my Godfather who has been keeping on eye on the cabin and won't take anything for it... he shoveled a lot of snow last year when roofs were caving in and just looks after things and I had planned to visit last summer but Covid put a stop to that.

I have the MSA 200 c-b and nothing bad to say... but the 220 uses the larger chain and has good reviews.

The thought was to have local dealer price out a package... saw, fast charger, 300s battery and an extra loop or two of chain...

Batteries are pricey so I was thinking of only one at this time.

He lives in Austria... and a cabinet maker by trade and helped me a lot way back when during construction...

 

[Wagtail]

^^^
This goes back to my original comment in this thread about deciding on a 'brand' because you are either 'locked in' to that brand's battery system or you have several different, non-interchangeable batteries/chargers lying about.

I've chosen Makita for my battery/cordless hand tools. Their hammer-drill was my initial decision (love it!) and I bought their blower skin via a cash-back incentive. I have two 8Ah batteries for these 'skins' and the batteries were easily the most expensive components.

For my (recent) birthday, gift certificates from friends, went towards a Makita 400mm twin battery chainsaw 'skin'.

I guess what I'm saying is to ask/ascertain if your Godfather is 'locked in' to a particular brand's battery system and you can get him a 'skin' to match.