Which electric chainsaw ?

[Clive]

First off are they any good ? We have proper 2 stroke Sthil saws but thinking for odd gardening jobs and log cutting etc it might be less hassle and lighter weight etc ?

if so what’s best ? we have a fair bit of Milwaukee 18v stuff so thinking maybe best as i have batteries / chargers already ? any first hand experience ?

 

[bovrill]

Parkside, from Lidl!

I actually really like my one (£50 plus batteries, which I already had) for chopping up pallets and small logs for firewood.
It's the 20V one. I've seen that they do a 40V, and if it's as good as the 40V hedgecutter I've got, I'll be all over that if I ever spot one in the shop.

(I've got real chainsaws, petrol ones. too, a small Stihl and a big Husqvana, so I'm not a complete saw novice!)

 

[Bury the Trash]

First off are they any good ? We have proper 2 stroke Sthil saws but thinking for odd gardening jobs and log cutting etc it might be less hassle and lighter weight etc ?

if so what’s best ? we have a fair bit of Milwaukee 18v stuff so thinking maybe best as i have batteries / chargers already ? any first hand experience ?

Yes ive had a Makita for a couple of years , not working atm switch or something i expectt got damp a few too manty times maybe.

They are ok and sort of ideal for stop start work , excellent to be left in the tractor without the petrol smell ,for oportunistic use when hedge trimming ,fencing etc.

but they arent a replacement for petrol saws.

A well tuned petrol saw will pish all over them absolutely no contest in my experience.
They just dont really have the power to pull any other than those crap little low profile 3/8 chains.

on the other hand i guess there could be a case for them to be used for learners at the job because they at least won't kick back to any dangerous degree.

 

[davidroberts30]

First off are they any good ? We have proper 2 stroke Sthil saws but thinking for odd gardening jobs and log cutting etc it might be less hassle and lighter weight etc ?

if so what’s best ? we have a fair bit of Milwaukee 18v stuff so thinking maybe best as i have batteries / chargers already ? any first hand experience ?

Probably as cheap as you will find them

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[Highland Mule]

I’ve got the small (18V) Dewalt and it does grand at chopping pallets for the woodburner. I might do a medium tree if I was stuck but that would be a stretch for it. Had a shot of a Stihl a few weeks ago and it was far better but I think the guy had a micro chain on it which helped.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Had a shot of a Stihl a few weeks ago and it was far better but I think the guy had a micro chain on it which helped.

and looks Like the newer (bigger)ones c/w and will handle a.325 chain. yes could be some tool,way different to what ive got but still its lots of electrics in one package isnt it...

 

[Jolly]

Got a Stihl msa 200c here only used for the last day or so it has a small chain compared to my petrol ones but I’m very impressed battery lasts well really easy to use quiet and flys though logs

 

[Highland Mule]

Got a Stihl msa 200c here only used for the last day or so it has a small chain compared to my petrol ones but I’m very impressed battery lasts well really easy to use quiet and flys though logs

It was a 200C I played with.

 

[Jonp]

I've got a plug in 2.2 kw B&Q chainsaw for cutting up logs at home, ready for splitting. Chew through anything, quiet (thinking of neighbors) and no endless cursing pulling on a start cord.

 

[Daddy Pig]

I've had a stihl for 2 years now and can't fault it. perfect for light work, tree pruning etc.

 

[nonemouse]

I’ve had a Milwaukee saw for a couple of years, not used my petrol saw since I got it. Yes it only has a narrow chain, but it’s great for chopping timber when building or fencing, pruning or removing low branches when ditching or too help when shifting wind blown trees. Not the thing for handling lots large trees, goes better with the 12 Ah battery - 12 ah battery gives about the same amount of work as a tank of fuel on my petrol saw.

 

[Badshot]

I got a load of cordless stuff from Aldi.
Grinders, strimmer, hedgecutter and chainsaw.
The chain was crap, new one fitted made the saw a lot better.
However it really is only useable for very small jobs as it starts shutting down intermittently.
The rest of the kit is fine.
The grinders in particular are brilliant.
Defo recommend them.
5inch too.
I grab them over the Milwaukee, simply because they're a quarter of the price, and they're equal in usability.

 

[Lapwing]

A lot of competitors at the hedgelaying championships last month seemed to be using Stihl battery saws. Probably ideal for ”little & often” work.

 

[Chuckie]

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[JD6920s]

First off are they any good ? We have proper 2 stroke Sthil saws but thinking for odd gardening jobs and log cutting etc it might be less hassle and lighter weight etc ?

if so what’s best ? we have a fair bit of Milwaukee 18v stuff so thinking maybe best as i have batteries / chargers already ? any first hand experience ?

You’ve answered your own question, why start buying different batteries? Milwaukee is the business as far as cordless is concerned, I’ve not used the chainsaw but recently bought a strimmer (as we already have batteries and charger) and it’s amazing how powerful it is, just a shame the don’t do a harness for it.

 

[Fish]

I’ve got 3 Husqvana petrol saws, but since I got a Milwaukee 3 years ago, the Huskies have not been used even once.
Just so easy to use, chuck it in the truck, full battery, find a wind fallen branch, you will have it cut and cleared in the time it takes to start a petrol saw.

 

[Tony1989]

Look at the EGO ones, we sell them and they are very good quality, they have a huge range of tools which use the same battery even ride on mowers

 

[Bramble]

Got a Makita twin battery one. Brilliant for small jobs, nice and quiet if working inside. Equivalent to our smallest petrol Stihl saw. All our cordless stuff is Makita now, started off with a drill and added bits over the years.

Get a Milwaukee one if that’s what all your cordless stuff is

 

[snarling bee]

We have a Husky battery saw and strimmer. Both very good for small jobs. 2 batteries lasts as long as the wife's stamina and time slot!!!
The only thing I would say about a battery saw is that they don't 'feel' dangerous compared to a 2 stroke. Obviously they can still do some serious damage to the human body.

 

[cquick]

You’ve answered your own question, why start buying different batteries? Milwaukee is the business as far as cordless is concerned, I’ve not used the chainsaw but recently bought a strimmer (as we already have batteries and charger) and it’s amazing how powerful it is, just a shame the don’t do a harness for it.

We had a Stihl battery saw pinched, so replaced it with a Milwaukee for this reason, but it's only half the saw. The Milwaukee doesn't cut as well, the balance is off, the whole package feels less 'integrated' and the design seems less well executed if that makes sense.