Battery powered chainsaws?

Bugsinrugs · 10-21-2022, 11:58 AM

Nope. Not for what I am dealing with. Looking for a 20 inch Stihl ms261. For now my 30 year old Husqvarna is getting it done.

KFC911 · 10-21-2022, 12:01 PM

I have a 20" bar on my MS280 that I've had for years.... Will use it tomorrow

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Happy searching!

Bugsinrugs · 10-21-2022, 12:01 PM

Bugsinrugs · 10-21-2022, 12:02 PM

Can’t get my pictures to load. I’ll stick to cutting up trees.

LWJ · 10-21-2022, 01:27 PM

I just spent 3 days on the family farm for a work party.

I brought a Husky 353, which is a fantastic small saw.

Three others brought their battery saws.

The battery saws are fine for limbing or clean ups.

I cut up several downed trees and dropped a large maple.

Different tools for different jobs. They were all excited about the battery saws.

I didn't see them cut anything larger than 4".

KFC911 · 10-21-2022, 03:39 PM

LOL .... Sounds like a devious plot by the "smart brothers" if ya ask me!.

Marlin Perkins taught them well

dad911 · 10-21-2022, 05:35 PM

Storm cleanup here in Fl, my gas saws back in NJ. Saws sold out, only thing I could get, and frankly I was very happy with it:

Cut up that trunk, and about 20 branches on a single charge.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

I am shopping for an electric chainsaw for very rare and light use. Can't justify cost and main. of a gas powered one.

Dantilla · 10-21-2022, 06:02 PM

Bought my wife an electric Stihl so she could start limbing after I take a tree down.
She loves it! So do I.
I'm surprised how much I grab it for a cut or two here and there, where I would normally think "Next time I have the saw out..."
So handy for anything up to about six inches.

I bought it thinking "toy". It has earned its place as "tool". A valuable tool.

KevinTodd · 10-22-2022, 04:49 AM

I have an E Go 16" saw, and it has been better than expected; cutting as well as my old Echo gas unit, and holding a charge very well with no reduction in torque. I do have an extra battery just in case, but haven't had to switch during a job yet. I decided to give this unit a try after having such great results with the 650 CFM blower I purchased a year earlier.

Seahawk · 10-22-2022, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinTodd

I have an E Go 16" saw, and it has been better than expected; cutting as well as my old Echo gas unit, and holding a charge very well with no reduction in torque. I do have an extra battery just in case, but haven't had to switch during a job yet. I decided to give this unit a try after having such great results with the 650 CFM blower I purchased a year earlier.

I am moving to a mostly electric tool fleet: Chain saw, blowers, nailers, drills, circular saws, etc...and a pressure washer. Even on a farm they are great for smaller, more focused jobs.

I also have a battery powered grease gun for farm equipment and two battery powered fuel transfer pumps for both diesel and gas.

I have kept the gas powered stuff for bigger jobs but they mostly stay in preservation mode.

vonsmog · 10-22-2022, 05:14 AM

I wouldn't mind a small one with a 10" bar to throw in the RV for camping. Would just need to cut up some smaller fire wood for some camp fires. But for real work I will stick with my gas unit with 20" bar.

Seahawk · 10-22-2022, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinTodd

I have an E Go 16" saw, and it has been better than expected; cutting as well as my old Echo gas unit, and holding a charge very well with no reduction in torque. I do have an extra battery just in case, but haven't had to switch during a job yet. I decided to give this unit a try after having such great results with the 650 CFM blower I purchased a year earlier.

I am moving to a mostly electric tool fleet: Chain saw, blowers, nailers, drills, circular saws, etc...and a pressure washer. Even on a farm they are great for smaller, more focused jobs. The convenience is super.

I also have a battery powered grease gun for farm equipment and two battery powered fuel transfer pumps for both diesel and gas.

I have kept the gas powered stuff for bigger jobs but they mostly stay in preservation mode.

Bugsinrugs · 10-22-2022, 05:44 AM

Our infamous utility company (PG&E) dropped this 90 foot pine on my property then drove away leaving me with the cleanup.

masraum · 10-22-2022, 06:01 AM

I got one of these about a year ago. It seemed OK at first. I did hit the dirt with it (not immediately). I got the right file and gave the chain a quick once-over. I swear it cut better after that than it had when new, but maybe I was just fooling myself.

ONE+ HP 18V Brushless 10 in. Cordless Battery Chainsaw with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger

stevej37 · 10-22-2022, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dad911

Storm cleanup here in Fl, my gas saws back in NJ. Saws sold out, only thing I could get, and frankly I was very happy with it:

Cut up that trunk, and about 20 branches on a single charge.

I have this one also.
If I have to set a ladder against a tree and climb up to trim a limb...I feel much safer with this one instead of a gas powered saw.

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Rusty Heap · Rusty Heap's Garage

Dewalt has some nice 12" bar 20 volt or 60 volt systems.

https://www.ebay.com/b/DEWALT-Chainsaws/42226/bn_15416031

island911 · 10-22-2022, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LWJ

I just spent 3 days on the family farm for a work party.

I brought a Husky 353, which is a fantastic small saw.

Three others brought their battery saws.

The battery saws are fine for limbing or clean ups.

I cut up several downed trees and dropped a large maple.

Different tools for different jobs. They were all excited about the battery saws.

I didn't see them cut anything larger than 4".

THis ^

Battery powered chainsaws are so green... because you aren't going to clear-cut anything with one of those.

Seriously, sharp hand-saws are likely a better solution. Light weight and low hassle factor.

Every battery-powered saw I've used eats batteries.

masraum · 10-22-2022, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stevej37

I have this one also.
If I have to set a ladder against a tree and climb up to trim a limb...I feel much safer with this one instead of a gas powered saw.

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I watched a long video last night just by chance about the right and wrong way to use a chainsaw. Up until then, I only had my common sense and sense of self preservation to protect me. Otherwise, I didn't know crap about using a chainsaw. I was never taught "do this, don't do that". Anyway, I have seen enough videos to know that ladders and chainsaws often don't mix well. Here's the video that I watched which has a selection of "chainsaws and ladders don't mix clips."

But the nice thing about the video is that it shows how to mitigate the main problem with mixing chainsaws and ladders. So now I'm prepared to NOT get knocked off a ladder.

Cajundaddy · Cajundaddy's Garage

On my last property I had about 20 trees that needed regular pruning and cleanup. I got a 120V corded saw and it did a fine job for about 95% of the work. When one tree became diseased I needed more tool so I rented a gas saw for a few hours and got it done. This approach has worked well for me and I passed the 120vac saw off to my SIL when we moved.

Only small trees at this place so a few years off before I need another chain saw but it will probably be cordless. I currently have cordless drill/driver, impact driver, sawsall, light duty snow blower, leaf blower, string trimmer, tire inflator. All have exceeded my expectations and they are very quiet.