Cordless Chainsaw

[oldoaktree]

I’m thinking of getting a cordless chainsaw most of the gear I’ve got is stihl and I’m happy enough with it , so I was in Sam Turners the other day and the biggest one they do MSA 220c was around £600 with a battery which could last up to 1hr cutting and supper fast charger , which is supposed to charge the battery in 30 minutes.
I want it for when I’m processing wood and just need to trim the 3 meter lengths up to go through the processor. I’m happy to pay a bit extra for decent stuff. I’ve had a quick look on the web and the price seams about right. Is there any make which would be better for less money and as good or better?

 

[Lincs Lass]

Husqvarna 540i but its £807 battery and charger ,also in sam turners

 

[Highland Mule]

If you're using it at base, would you not be better with a corded electric one? All the noise advantages but withour battery woes and costs.

 

[tepapa]

They're great saws. Probably better than the husquvarna.
The 220 has the larger 3/8th Chain over the 200 on 1/4P and a slightly stronger battery to cope with it.
You just need to remember to charge them once you've finished.

 

[Steevo]

Do you run any power tool brands?

I’d give a small Makita chainsaw a go next time I need one.

 

[oldoaktree]

Dewalt drills etc . Had a Milwaukee impact driver but I managed to squash it with the telehandler boom .

Don’t want cables running around the floor I need drive over them and eventually they would be damaged

 

[oldoaktree]

If you're using it at base, would you not be better with a corded electric one? All the noise advantages but withour battery woes and costs.

The noise isn’t an issue I’ve the processor running with the generator going so I’ve got ear protection on .

 

[Lincs Lass]

Do you run any power tool brands?

I’d give a small Makita chainsaw a go next time I need one.

Cracking saws for what they are ,,just need a stash of batteries unless you like drinking lots of tee ,,get about 20 mins use then another 25 to charge both up again

 

[Highland Mule]

The noise isn’t an issue I’ve the processor running with the generator going so I’ve got ear protection on .

Well vibration/ whatever puts you off petrol then. Same question stands - have you tried corded electric?

 

[Kidds]

My Makita was a lot cheaper than that and I think it will do as you ask. Already had batteries and charger which made it an easier decision.
For £600 I think I would stick with petrol

 

[oldoaktree]

Well vibration/ whatever puts you off petrol then. Same question stands - have you tried corded electric?

Getting a petrol one started for 30 sec work every time is a pain. Like I said I don’t want electric cables running around the floor of my work space or in the air I’d catch them with loader

 

[tepapa]

Getting a petrol one started for 30 sec work every time is a pain. Like I said I don’t want electric cables running around the floor of my work space or in the air I’d catch them with loader

Pull trigger and go is amazing, no more pulling on the starting cord hoping it'll start without too much hassle.

 

[oldoaktree]

My Makita was a lot cheaper than that and I think it will do as you ask. Already had batteries and charger which made it an easier decision.
For £600 I think I would stick with petrol

I need a new medium sized saw so looking into battery ones .

 

[oldoaktree]

Pull trigger and go is amazing, no more pulling on the starting cord hoping it'll start without too much hassle.

My MS 660 just about pulls my arm off starting it

 

[Lincs Lass]

My MS 660 just about pulls my arm off starting it

Has it got a decomp button

 

[oldoaktree]

Husqvarna 540i but its £807 battery and charger ,also in sam turners

In store you can get a bit of discount over online prices I’ve found

 

[Greythundercloudys]

I bought a cordless grinder it was rubbish, the battery was flat after 30 seconds.

 

[oldoaktree]

Ha it got a decomp button

Yes but doesn't make much difference, I know exactly how to start it . If you divate from the correct procedure it won’t go then you have to leave it for a while and get another saw

 

[Lincs Lass]

Yes but doesn't make much difference, I know exactly how to start it . If you divate from the correct procedure it won’t go then you have to leave it for a while and get another saw

That sounds a typical Stihl ,,thats why I stick to husqvarna.

 

[oldoaktree]

That sounds a typical Stihl ,,thats why I stick to husqvarna.

Each to there own. Cutting Xmas trees my mate had husky and it wouldn’t start that day my stihl started straight away! Good job as we nearly got caught