Cordless chainsaw suggestions

I am sure milwaukee is the best Is the best, it costs though around 700$ for the whole set.

I might go with either a greenworks 80v 18“, or a ego + 56v 16".

I might be able to get any of these sets for 300+ tax.

Still researching thought. Depends also on any promotion I can find.

 

I have seen several dewalt 60v for 200$ plus cost of battery and charger. If i get it for 300+, it's not bad

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-Output-Battery-2826-20T-48-11-1880/328109218

 

I’m really impressed with what battery technology has brought to cordless tools. At some point, maybe when my old 340 dies, I want to get into something with a battery. It seems like the perfect solution for situations where you need the saw, but don’t want to deal with fuel and oil, like when we use my van as a camper. Keep the thread updated on how things work out.

 

Ryobi has a few 18v options:
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoor...nZm5dZ1z1xob2?&sortorder=asc&sortby=bestmatch

Mainly a 10" and 12", but some specialty pruners and a pole saw as well. We have the pole saw, which works well, but I haven't messed with the chainsaws. If you have a decent number of 4.0 ah or larger batteries, these could be a decent option if the bar is long enough for you.

(I'm really tempted by the 10": it's on clearance at my local store for $110 with charger and a 4.0 ah battery. I don't need another saw, but you know how that goes, haha.)

 

I've had a fine time with a DeWalt whose batteries match my tools. Ideal for bucking as it isn't chattering away when you shift the log on your sawhorse, or for doing light tree cutting, limbing, when you need to stop and swamp as you go. Swapping 5 ah batteries happens when the chain needs new oil.

 

470cad, not too bad at all.

Either that or a greenworks 80v 18“ with battery for 350cad.

 

I have the larger Milwaukee and love it. Use it mostly to cut up firewood and on trips. Use an Oregon bar and chain which you can get at most places.

 

Not yet been impressed with any of the lectrics. A lot of folks will wax lyrical about them compared to their gas units, but typically their gas units were cheap or homeowner grade. It's my opinion that maintained 2 cycle saws are more 'green' than any battery unit. I still use one that I purchased 25 years ago. Guessing that'd be quite a few batteries where all I've needed is a few rubber tubes to stay functional.

Guys on this forum will know the torque spec for the nut holding the rear tailgate latch on but can't be bothered to learn to tune a carburetor? That's ok. They have gas saws now that tune themselves.

 

That's exactly the point; the cordless saws are a good replacement for the homeowner saws for occasional use. No one would recommend replacing a Farm Boss or Timber Wolf with an electric.

As far as the battery life, you're right, if the saws have dedicated batteries. The real advantage comes when you buy a saw that's in the same battery system as your existing tools, then the battery life is spread across multiple uses. (That's the best approach for all power tools, in my opinion).

 

Personally. Unless you’re cutting wood as a job or to heat an entire house I greatly prefer a battery saw. I have a Sthil 362 which is an absolute beast of a saw. A pretty large step over a Farm Boss or a home owner saw.

I also have a MSA 220 CB Battery saw. Now to be fair the bar has been swapped out and the chain is a full chisel “real” chain but I reach for the battery saw 99% of the time. In fact if I’m not dropping a big tree or cutting something 12” or greater that battery saw gets the nod every single time.

With battery and charger I paid about $1000 for it a couple years ago so this isn’t toy by any means. Sthil has the 300 out now and I’ve been thinking about getting my hands on one of those soon…. They compare it to a 55-60cc gas saw.

in general battery/ electric saws turn even faster RPM’s so with the appropriate chain they can really cut.

Best part, they start and run every single time. No stress about old gas, clogged carbs or any of the bullshit. Also it’s not a concern for me but my father who is 79 years old with blown out shoulders can’t pull start a saw any more, so for him a battery saw is the perfect solution.

 

I got a Greenworks 40V and am disappointed with it, it easily stalls out. I bought the 40V since it would use the same battery as the lawnmower I wanted. If you go Greenworks go 60V or 80V.
I did try a friend's Milwaulkee full size and that worked fantastic, they may be pricey but they work very well.

 

I’ve run 4 different battery saws. A craftsman, a Milwaukee, an Oregon, and a Husqvarna.
The Husqvarna was hands down the best saw. But it was more expensive. And the batteries are expensive too.

Chain speed is your friend on a battery saw. The craftsman and Oregon would suck up small branches and jam the gear drive up. You had to remove the side cover and clean it out.

They also use a small .043 chain. Which in my experience, tend to get “sticky” spots that kink more easily. They don’t take to getting pinched too well.

 

Yeah, I want something on a budget, but not worth it go too cheap either.

My main target will be the greenworks 80v at 400$ all in if on sale .

 

One sale for 179 tool only. It works well!

 

I got this one earlier this year,

$350 Husqvarna Power Axe 225i Battery Operated Chainsaw, 14" Electric Chainsaw with 4 Ah Battery and Charger Included, 970547511

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CRLDZ3N5?ie=UTF8&th=1



It seems pretty good saw far.
I already had a Husqvarna string trimmer that uses the same battery, so that was part of the influence, but all in, I grab the battery saw before I grab the Husky Gas saw anymore.

 

if you have the batteries / electric is the way to go unless there is a emp attack….

 

This one is cordless and EMP-proof:

$31 Bahco 10-30-23 30" Ergo Bow Saw for Green Wood

https://www.amazon.com/Bahco-10-30-...t=&hvlocphy=9030812&hvtargid=pla-420390031806

I normally pitch a giant Silky saw in these threads, but a decent bow saw is a great backup to a power saw, especially for the price. I'm still rocking a $10 Fiskars from Home Depot, but I'd rather have the longer blade and hand guard sometimes.

 

Greenworks 80V line. It freaking rips better than gas.

 

I have a corded version