Battery powered chainsaws.

[Billy Goat]

I love this guys videos, he does a cool review and has both saws

I like those videos, appreciate you put those up.

It seems the dewalt is likely the one to get if you already have their power tools for certain.

All the options I see with stihl makes me think that a slightly smaller version (1/4 pitch chain rather than the 3/8 picco) 200 versus the 220 might have helped the saw do a lot better in the tests he was doing. Extra 1/8" means you are cutting 50% more material.

Pretty good review tho, if I was more familiar with the other options I might see the same thing within those brands.

 

[Billy Goat]

M18 since you have batteries and report back

Since I can't demo them I'm tempted to buy both and bring one back.

Pack manufacturers allow it. With covid they aren't doing their big tool shows. That's where I normally get stuff, when the reps are there the prices are a lot better.

 

[tdhanses]

I’d say go Milwaukee since you have batteries, I went dewalt last year and haven’t used my gas stihl since, battery is really nice and can handle most jobs, haven’t had anything I do it couldn’t handle.

 

[wesfromky]

If you are just looking at small stuff, you might give a hooyman electric pole saw a look. It won't cut big stuff, but I have found it very helpful in trimming brush and branches.

 

[AZmark]

I’ve been looking at them also for keeping one in the jeep when out hunting.

Can anyone tell me if the auto oilers on them leak as bad as a gas saw???

Ive also heard of one brand that had a manual push pump oil, I don’t remember the brand, anyone familiar with it?

 

[rayporter]

yep, they leak.

the dewalt says to empty the oil after use.

still its worth it. i keep an old feed sack to lay it on or put it in.

 

[fatlander]

I leave an old towel under my saw all the time.


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[CCooper]

Have the 12" Dewalt. It leaks - keep it in a locking compartment on the Side by Side. Probably one of the best tools I have picked up in years. I run the 9AH car battery and it lasts a good while. No problems cutting enough firewood to heap-up the bed when camping with battery to spare.

 

[Buglebrush]

The Milwaukee rocks. I got one of the large batteries with it, and use my other batteries for backup

 

[eshunt]

Used one of the Stihl saws two years ago. One of the guys in camp brought it along. I was impressed with it for sure! We used it for cutting all our camp firewood. Battery lasted much longer than I thought it would. And charge was quick. We had it along with us on all of our hunts, as we were hunting old burns and the slightest breeze would blow trees down across the road. Was very handy for clearing the road.

I don’t have experience with the other ones. If all you are doing is clearing small wood and not using it to cut cords of firewood I think you’d be happy with most any of them.

 

[Medusa7MM]

Another bump on the Dewalt. I’ve abused it plenty and it hasn’t failed me yet. It does leak bar oil, not a big deal though. For what your wanting it for works great. I’m sure the Milwaukee is similar to the Dewalt.

 

[AZ8]

Great topic. Been looking to add a battery saw in my UTV for trail riding. Great ideas!

 

[kpk]

You guys with the Milwaukee - what would you estimate your realistic run times to be with ?ah battery?

 

[JoeDirt]

I bought the Echo, works amazing. Bought an extra battery, use canola oil for bar oil. My truck canopy hasn't smelled better!

 

[Billy Goat]

Well so far the first negative for the Stihl is the AL300 charger won't charge in my truck. I have 150 watt and the charger is 300.

 

[HuntHarder]

You guys with the Milwaukee - what would you estimate your realistic run times to be with ?ah battery?

Hard to give an actual run time, but I would say I get 10-15 cuts on 16" diameter power poles.

 

[Corey Paulsen (teamkabob)]

Well so far the first negative for the Stihl is the AL300 charger won't charge in my truck. I have 150 watt and the charger is 300.

Now you need a bigger inverter

 

[fatbacks]

Well didn’t know I needed an electric chain saw until someone started this thread. Looks like I need to add the dewalt saw to my 20v max kit


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[Extrapale]

If you already have some batteries, go that route.

I have the Makita dual 18v. It's an amazing little saw.

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[Billy Goat]

Now you need a bigger inverter

I decided to splurge a little. Figured I could clear some shooting lanes.








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