Electric chainsaw?

I use a m18 Milwaukee chain saw with 2 9 amp batteries works good,. It I always have one on a changer in the cab when wheeling.

 

Maybe over time it will leak. I have used it 3 times, bar oil never drained after use. Mine does not leak. Maybe still too new? Not sure.

 

I thought I could get away with using atf instead of bar and chain oil. I didn't use the saw much over 3 years but I'd guess the chain life was shortened. Replaced the chain, haven't used it yet with the new chain. Mine is a corded (big mistake) combination hand and pole saw. It seemed dangerous duct taping my sawzall to a long pole, then taping the trigger on, then climbing a ladder with it to reach a tall tree. I got laughed at.

I was considering a husqvarna pole saw, 2 stroke with a really long reach, but $1500 is a bit steep.

 

Stihl and other brands sell 16 ounce sealed cans of premixed fuel that won't go bad. As much as I believe electric might be the future I'm not getting rid of my gas or diesel stuff

 

I bring a ryobi with a 14" chain and a pair of 40v 4ah batteries when I'll be somewhere downed trees could be a problem. It'll work anywhere from sea level to over 10,000ft.

 

I prefer gas. I have a ms250 that’s cut 48’ trees. I never have to worry about batteries going bad or replacing expensive batteries. Pre mix fuel is relatively cheap and it’s ethanol free which makes it stable longer.

 

I've never worried about batteries, and with a hand saw you won't just be there longer, but you'll be hot and sweaty and fatigued too (at least here in Georgia). I'm not cutting firewood, just clearing the trail, so a 6 inch tree isn't even worth breaking a saw out for, just drag it out of the way and keep going. Also never leaked bar oil either, though I've heard of that problem before.

 

If you are not totally set on a battery saw I love my Stihl 194t for a trail/campfire wood gatherer. It’s a top handle saw with a crap ton of power in a really small package. It’s
Meant for topping trees but does just fine for weekend adventures. I seen them on a few UTVs mounted up. Smaller size is a huge space saver. https://m.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/in-tree-saws/ms194t/

 

I have a 20" Stihl and an 18" EGO. Which I use depends upon what I have to do. One thing that I really like about the EGO, it always starts with ease. And the battery runs down about the time I run down.
I bought the tool only and a larger battery with a separate charger. I have noticed that "kits" often come with a battery that I did not want. Not enough time to run so I got the 7.5 Ah with the "Rapid Charger".

I was impressed with EGO's battery and charger technology. I bought my daughter one of their mowers. It is great for her small yard, maintenance and use is easy for her. No oil changes, no gasoline to worry with. Her battery now also powers a string trimmer and a blower, purchased as a "tool only"

 

I have been carrying a dewalt 40v for several years and it has been fantastic. Quiet, always starts, and lasts.

I throw it on the floor in my backseat, or tuck it in with everything else in the back, but I like the idea of a ‘place for it’. Will be thinking about this now..

 

Your saw gasoline is going to need to be pre-mixed with oil, not sure you would want to pour that into your truck tank.

 

Won't hurt a thing if tank is at least 1/3 full.

OP - similar boat.

My gasser died a good long life.

I actually have a Wen plug-in and, you know that thing is a work fiend near the house or shop. I don't baby it, sharp chain, very little stops it other than bar size. Leaks bar oil like a russian sub.

I'm debating 80V Greenworks (brain farted) or DeWalt as I have systems for both.

This one:

$280 Greenworks 80V 18" Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Great for Tree Felling, Limbing, Pruning, and Firewood) / 75+ Compatible Tools), Tool Only - Battery & Charger Not Included

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product...rd_w=ljv0b&pd_rd_wg=75LWT&ref_=pd_gw_unk&th=1

What say the crowd for these two??

 

Are you sure you had extra bar oil in there?

I'm not expert with chainsaws, but every one that I have ever used leaked the bar oil...even when not in use.

 

The 16" M18 Milwaukee I've been using for the last three weeks (and which I'll wholeheartedly recommend) leaks a bit of bar oil. Indeed, just like every chainsaw I've ever used. If I store it with the oil reservoir side down it seems to leak less.

 

I keep a quart of bar oil in the case with the chainsaw. When I'm done using it, I just try to pour it back into the bottle. That way it isn't all over the inside of the case the next time I go to use it (usually the following year).

 

Anyone in with the Makita battery chain saws? I'm deep into Makita battery equipment, many batteries and chargers so really need to stay the course. All my Makita's have taken a beating for many years so quite happy with the brand.

 

Echo seems to be the best bang for your buck

 

I got the ryobi 40v it works great, obviously not gonna run for a long time but it’s got power. Gotta clean or replace the carb on my husky

 

Stihl 026 and Homelite XL gassers. Both good saws that start when I want, sometimes.
Bought a Dewalt 20v last year, already had Dewalt batterys. It works great for my needs and it always starts.

 

Regardless of the brand, look at the battery. Pretty much all of my cordless stuff is Milwaukee (I don't have the chainsaw, but my wife complains I have pretty much everything else). I also have a cache of batteries in both 18 and 12 volts, and within them, a mix of OEM and aftermarket.

I have noticed, and it has been pointed out in various testing, that the aftermarket stuff is usually "good enough," EXCEPT in extreme conditions - for example low temperature performance. My aftermarket batteries tend to conk out/be weaker in colder weather (sub freezing) than the OEM batteries.

In the end, you generally can't get by with just ONE battery, so you need to look at the cost of the batteries when deciding what line to use/get in to.

I can also say that having a few Ryobi tools, the power difference between their 18v and 40v stuff is amazing. I DO have the little 18v chainsaw, but it's really not good for more than a sappling or de-branching, but I also have a Husqvarna (gas) and Worx 18 inch (AC powered) for the bigger stuff.