Are cordless chainsaws any good?

I refuse to buy Stihl out of principle because of reasons like these...



That being said, a buddy has the Milwaukee saw and it works great for smaller jobs.

 

Thanks.

 

I like saws

 

I have about a quarter acre covered with thick underbrush and pine trees. Just want to knock the underbrush down, not the trees. Don't think I need anything heavy duty. Just something that will take care a 4 inch tree or smaller.

 

Same here.

A while back, if you go into my build thread, I had asked a bunch about gas versus electric saws. There is NO way that any electric saw could go through those two separate instances of my downed willow at the new house last summer; NO WAY. Granted, the electric saws have their place. I wouldn't mind one for quick jobs and yard work cleanup jobs, but, the cost doesn't rectify the expense of an electric saw and the chargers and extra batteries.

 

Your not thinking long term. Unless your going to completely clear it and plow it under trees will contunue to regrow, those you keep will get bigger and at some point you'll need a saw that can handle more than a few saplings.

Just my 2 cents.

 

There will come a day when electric tools are more powerful than a lot of gas options. Cordless tools are already more powerful than most of the corded counterparts. One day...

 

In OP's shoes, I'd take a gas saw in a heartbeat. Even now I wouldn't mind a gas one on the trail if I'm going to a place like a state park where it's not as well maintained as a private off road park. Those batteries run out faster than one might think.

 

Reason I got a battery for trail/camping use vs a small gas is the noise level too. I camp in Pisgah a lot for instance, the loud gas saw will draw more attention than the electric. Not that gathering firewood is illegal but I'd rather have a ranger stay out of my camp and they may come checkout the noise of a gas saw.

 

Sounds more like you need a brush cutter.

 

Gee 100% 5 star reviews. Must be the best of the best.

 

Or some Agent Orange.

 

I’d you plan to do some serious cutting you might have to spend like an extra $700 on batteries and a charger. At that point just get a really nice gas saw

 

Check out Ego. It is 56 volts. I bought the blower and was impressed. I then bought the string trimmer and hedge trimmer. I also bought their 14 inch chainsaw and found it worked well for general cleanup and small (5 to 6 inches) trees. Everything uses the same battery which range sizes. I have used their lawnmower and found it easy to use. Everything comes with a five year warranty and can be purchased with or without battery. They also make an inverter which accepts several batteries. Just for info, I live on a one acre wooded lot and rarely break out a gas saw. I no longer have gas fueled small lawn tools.

 

Shit, for that, you should get two 200 series gas Stihls...

 

And a gallon of fuel

 

I’ve used a Makita one camping a few times and it’s worked great for trees I’d say smaller than 10ish inches around. Perfect for branches and such but probably not on a large tree.

I work for a busy fire department that uses saws frequently on boarded up vacants and roofs. We tried (tested) to cut a row home roof with a battery chain saw and it took significantly longer (around 4 mins) to cut a 4’x4’ hole where as we can rip a hole in less than a minute with a gas powered (VentMaster) chainsaw.

While battery is nice I just don’t think they have the same amount of ass behind them (yet) as gas powdered ones do. I’m sure more powerful electric ones are on their way.

 

Lies, no way you're actually a firefighter.

 

I have a 1/4 acre plot also. Whoever had the property before me planted a bunch of creeping vines on steroids. If I let them go they try to choke out my 50 foot live oaks. Twice a year I literally stack a 6 foot tall pile to dispose of, between the vines, shrubs, and tree branches. Im currently running a corded 12 amp. I can go all day running that little saw without fatiguing or having to stop and change batteries. Downside of the cord is I have to take care not to let it get buried under the pile. Following because I might eventually switch to the battery, but I'm happy with what I got.

 

Electric /rechargeable would do fine for what you say your needs are.