Battery powered chainsaw

[Liquidsilver]

I have both gas and battery equipment. I do find the gas equipment to be better, stronger, more reliable/serviceable and easier to use for me. But if you love it, why do you work so hard to convince others? Just say you like it.

Back in the 70s, my grandma mowed her lawn with an electric mower and several LONG extension cords. She said we were all stupid for using gas. May have scratched my head, but I'm not going to give her any sass about it! LOL

 

[RoyJackson]

You guys who don't want battery powered tools...that's fine, but why do you have to comment? Frankly, it's ignorant.
And, I don't think many of us give a tinker's damn for your opinions...

 

[AchingBack]

Our 18" Kobalt 80v starts jerk free.

Which is another reason why I really love these saws. Jerking ropes to start gas powered equipment is hard on my back.

 

[Snobdds]

You guys who don't want battery powered tools...that's fine, but why do you have to comment? Frankly, it's ignorant.
And, I don't think many of us give a tinker's damn for your opinions...

Roy, it would be a boring place if everyone thought alike. We have enough sheep in this world.

Instead of trying to stop debate, just get better arguments.

 

[Snobdds]

Which is another reason why I really love these saws. Jerking ropes to start gas powered equipment is hard on my back.

username checks out.

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy, it would be a boring place if everyone thought alike. We have enough sheep in this world.

Instead of trying to stop debate, just get better arguments.

Ain't buying that...
I expect people who have had problems with battery powered equipment to chime in...maybe others will learn something. Personally, I brought up the probability of unauthorized EGO sellers and the possible repercussions of buying from them. That could save some people a hassle...
Frankly, have you provided that adds value to this thread? So far, I haven't seen or read a thing...

 

[Fixastuff]

I haven't fired up my gas saw since I bought the 60v greenworks. Keep the chain sharp(just like a gasser) and it's amazing. Cut up a 33" diameter fallen pine tree with it. The saw will cut longer than I want to with 2×5ah batteries and is able to charge the spare before the other battery runs out. Not saying they are for everybody but they probably will work well for more people than are willing to admit it. (Gas or die'ers)

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

In thirty years I will be able to start my small top handle stihl saw, while a battery saw will be in a box will all the other outdated battery tools.

Dewalt NiCad 18V tools that are a little over twenty years old. And, when Dewalt came out with the Li Ion 20V battery system, the conveniently made a convert so the 18V tools run just fine with the 20V batteries.

Admittedly, those older tools have brushes in the motors which will eventually wear out, and as time goes by the brushes will become rare, and it won’t be worth replacing the brushes when they do.

But my newer 20V and the 60V chainsaw don’t have brushes, so eventually the bearings may go. But they will also go on a gas saw. And, the gas saw has seals, carburetor, fuel lines, etc. which will also fail. Plus, what do you do, when they decide to quit making gasoline?

 

[Snobdds]

Ain't buying that...
I expect people who have had problems with battery powered equipment to chime in...maybe others will learn something. Personally, I brought up the probability of unauthorized EGO sellers and the possible repercussions of buying from them. That could save some people a hassle...
Frankly, have you provided that adds value to this thread? So far, I haven't seen or read a thing...

Your right roy, I have never added any value to a thread in my life. Now that that is out of the way, lets get back to consumerism in rare earth metals.

 

[Snobdds]

Plus, what do you do, when they decide to quit making gasoline?

I'll buy rare earth metals.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

I haven't fired up my gas saw since I bought the 60v greenworks. Keep the chain sharp(just like a gasser) and it's amazing. Cut up a 33" diameter fallen pine tree with it. The saw will cut longer than I want to with 2×5ah batteries and is able to charge the spare before the other battery runs out. Not saying they are for everybody but they probably will work well for more people than are willing to admit it. (Gas or die'ers)

Exactly. So with two batteries you can cut all day if need be.

 

[kenmbz]

I have some very old 9.6v makita tools that still work.
Bought aftermarket batteries recently to keep them going as my spare.
There are also places that will rebuild battery packs for the major brands. Not cheap, but last time I looked wasn't too bad.

 

[kirkawilson]

RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 16 in. Battery Chainsaw with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger RY40550 - The Home Depot

Acquire an advanced accessory to complete your hard cutting tasks in jobsite with RYOBI Brushless Lithium-Ion Cordless Chainsaw, Battery and Charger Included.

www.homedepot.com

Works good

 

[Jims1025R]

I had a Black and Decker 18V cordless - Meh... Chain speed too slow, snagged. My son n law bought a 12" Stihl, it worked okay, but unusually small chain. I bought a Husqvarna 14", and I'm very happy with it. I have yet to run the battery flat in light use. Among the many things I like, if it's not sawing, it's not running. No need to start it when you're up a tree, or deep in the brush, just pull the trigger and cut.

 

[3gunr]

I have the wen brand 40 volt chainsaw , pole saw , blower, and weed eater. they all came with battery and charger, The chainsaw battery is heavier and holds a charge longer, these all were bought online and have worked great , I spent 4 hrs this past saturday cutting trees and brush fron the levee on my lake, I cut down 3 10 inch poplars and cut them up and dozens of smaller willows on one battery,

 

[Jstpssng]

Good thread. I have 3 chainsaws and a brush saw; but have been thinking about an electric saw for some time. It would be nice to carry in the cab of the truck for when I encounter a tree across the road. In the time it takes to warm my gas saw up the tree can be gone, or any other small job which doesn't involve a lot of cutting. I've been eyeing the Echo CDS-5000, it has an 18" 3/8 chain and the same 5 year warrantee as all of my gas Echo products.

Just a word of caution though; while I won't run a saw without safety chaps, an electric has enough torque to cut right through them.

 

[ernemats]

Good thread. I have 3 chainsaws and a brush saw; but have been thinking about an electric saw for some time. It would be nice to carry in the cab of the truck for when I encounter a tree across the road. In the time it takes to warm my gas saw up the tree can be gone, or any other small job which doesn't involve a lot of cutting. I've been eyeing the Echo CDS-5000, it has an 18" 3/8 chain and the same 5 year warrantee as all of my gas Echo products.

Just a word of caution though; while I won't run a saw without safety chaps, an electric has enough torque to cut right through them.

Do they make any chainsaw chaps that will work with battery chainsaws, I have looked on line and I cannot find any ?

 

[Jstpssng]

Do they make any chainsaw chaps that will work with battery chainsaws, I have looked on line and I cannot find any ?

I don't believe so, you just need to be more careful. I try not to need them anyways, but nobody plans an accident.

 

[kenmac]

I used my friend's Ryobi battery powered saw today. I really like it and the idea of not having to keep the gas saw running, or re crank it when I stop cutting and do something else for a few min. I also have that coupon to use by the end of the month. So......

I already own a Ryobi battery pole saw I bought last yr and really like it for cutting the low hanging limbs, so I can get my cabbed tractor around the area.

If I really need a gas saw, I have two here at the farm to get the real big jobs done.
Husky 55 rancher 20'' bar
Husky 372xp 28'' bar

This battery saw will come in very handy around the farm for the smaller stuff.
No fuel lines to replace, and no carb to foul up, And, I won't have to start it up and run once a month just to keep the gasoline from going bad, or gumming up the carb

 

[WM75Guy]

I have the Oregon 40V chainsaw, along with the trimmer, lawnmower, pole saw and 2 blowers. I am getting rid of all my small gas lawn tools.