battery chainsaw

[Tom Massachusetts]

looking for a small chainsaw for light trimming and small firewood. What are my options? Maybe battery power, no pull start and stale gas.

 

[504]

I am thinking the same thing,besides the batteries that fit a Makita saw, will fit the rest of the tools in the
shop.

 

[rustyfarmall]

I went with a corded electric, and then installed a couple more electric outlets in strategic areas so that a cord would reach to just about anywhere on my small acreage.

 

[Steve in VA]

I also am considering one. Neighbor has E-
Go saw and other tools. They seem to work
well. A positive point for me is a stated
company commitment that as upgrades are
developed, the batteries will always be
compatible.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I went corded and pull generator in lawn
cart with Kawasaki mule. I completely
wore the brushes out of one saw. Battery
power isn't enough power for me to even
consider.

The BOSS loves her B&D alligator saw for
trimming. Very safe and easy to use.

 

[r54iowa]

I have a corded saw 14" bar. Not for fire wood saw just
trimming. Works great.

 

[Mike M]

Do any of the other batteries fit in place of the black & decker ?

 

[kcm.MN]

I have both a battery and a corded chainsaw; both Oregon.

Dad bought the battery saw almost a decade ago after having a pacemaker installed. I kept the saw after he passed. Bought a 2nd battery so one can charge while using the other. The 2 batteries pretty much keep up with me, but only when trimming branches and cutting the trunks into manageable lengths.

Bought the corded saw (16" bar and a full 15 amps) for use at the house. It has tremendous power! However, the cord still makes it a little clumsy.

Going by what you wrote, I'd recommend a battery saw. Battery technology has really grown over the years so it likely won't matter what brand you have. Just make sure to have 2 (or more) batteries if you'll be sawing a lot through 6" thick or thicker wood.

George brings up a good point. If you already have a small generator for power outages, you could get a corded saw and simply bring your genny along to provide power. That way you're generator gets its workout while you cut your wood. Plus, the corded saw costs less.

Not certain I would recommend the Oregon-brand cordless, but as mentioned, this one is an early model. Here's a link to the corded one I have, and I can highly recommend it....so long as a cord won't be a problem for you:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oregon-16-in-15-Amp-Corded-Electric-Chainsaw-603348/307728447
Home Depot has the lowest price. Is over $100 on both Amazon and Walmart sites.

The corded saw (CS1500) takes a self-sharpening chain which costs more than a normal chain. It is VERY sharp!!!! However, I bought some conventional aftermarket chains that cost less, are sharpened easily on my electric chain sharpener, and deal with rocks and dirt much better than the self-sharpening chain. Here's a link to the chains I got:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MAV3PG0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's 6 chains for the money, making them about $6 each. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they were Oregon brand.


While I'm at it, I see the chain sharpener I got is now back in stock. Got mine when it was $37. Demand was so high and ratings so good that they stopped selling for several months, I assume to upgrade production. Now they're selling for $48. This little sharpener is all-plastic everywhere that metal isn't mandatory, but it works...and I mean it works GREAT! I'd only found one Oregon sharpener that had higher ratings than this one, and it was nearly a $400 sharpener. Saw a video about an Oregon sharpener (~$300 range?) that when you adjusted to grind other side, you'd have to re-adjust, or the machine would grind off more. With mine, it takes exactly the same bite off of both sides. Variance is slightly above 0.001" between the sides.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N4L2LO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Charles in Aus.]

I have an electric pole chainsaw , a really useful piece of equipment for the garden especially if pruning is a requirement . The corded electric motor counterbalances the cutting head so it's easy to use and doesn't wear you out too fast . My neighbours battery chainsaw pruner gave out on him after two seasons , he uses mine now .

 

[JGayman]

I only need a chainsaw for trimming limbs and the occasional storm cleanup. I already have a few B&D 40V battery tools so the logical choice was a B&D 40V 12-inch
chainsaw. $125 for the bare tool. I've used it a few times and it works fantastic. I'm sure there are larger more powerful (more $$$) battery powered chainsaws out
there but this one served the purpose for me.

I ruled out a corded model and lugging the generator around right away. Been there, done that with hedge trimming - never again.

 

[JD Dave]

Get a Stihl. We have a battery model and we use it hard professionally. Charge lasts 2-3 hours with intermittent use. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Mike, the alligator is corded. The boss pulls generator with kawasaki mule. She uses the alligator so much she wore one out. She uses the generator to power the hedge trimmer and cuts the power cord more times than I want to admit repairing them.
The 3500w champion RV generator is truely a champion.

 

[Thomasthetankengine]

R. White Equipment in Nashua NH is a great place price wise and great service. Not affiliated, just a happy customer

 

[markct]

Dewalt said that about the 18v like years ago too lol

 

[Mule Meat]

Get an Echo 56 volt now or wish you did later.

 

[MtMan]

I purchased a limb saw { 9 1/2 in. blade} and a Chain saw with a 12 in. blade from Harbor Freight. They are the Lynch make and both are 40 volts and I really like both of them. Battery last quite a long time and it recharges very quick. Each on is under $200.00Just my opinion.

 

[Dusty MI]

I bought a B & K 20 volt battery chain pole saw, it works but, is rather slow.

 

[ztrmowers]

I sold and use the Oregon cordless stuff, have had no complaints, plus I like the automatic self sharp chain standard on the Oregon saw, you just hold second lever sparks fly chain is sharp again. have handled Oregon, ego, briggs all have been very comparible but I still go for the Oregon stuff, good luck

 

[ytr1903]

I bought a Makita cordless chainsaw a few months ago. Went with Makita because my other tools are that brand and the batteries are interchangeable. It has been remarkable. The saw is much lighter and much more controllable than my Stihl Farm Boss, but of course cannot do the heavy work that the Stihl does. It has become one of my favorite tools.
Tom

 

[Texasmark1]

I bought a little plug in made in Hong Kong type thing, color was Chartreuse...for an identifier off ebay a couple of years ago. Really a great cutter at a
super price. I am on the fence with whether a battery or 115v saw would be the best bet. I don't have a problem with the cord and have power sources
available where I work on wood. If in the field obviously battery operated would be better if you aren't into gas. I recently bought another Stihl, lower hp
model, 16" guide bar, with the EZ start and that thing will start in a flash and sit and idle for 5 minutes between cuttings if I let it. I realize the electric
motor powered saws are best for stop and go cutting/pruning type jobs and is why I have both.

 

[GordoSD]

I like my 40 volt Ryobi. I also use the 40 leaf blower and string trimmer.