Need a battery saw, Stihl or Echo?

[2000ssm6]

My dad needs a battery saw, never had one so been looking at them the last few weeks. From what I have read, the Stihl MSA 160/200 and Echo 58v are the best two options. The 160/200 is going to cost me $620-$650 while I can get the Echo for $360-$400. The pro husky's costs more than the Stihl so they are out.

The big difference I see other than price is the weight, 10.6/11.1lbs for the Stihls, 14.4lbs for the Echo.

 

[Warped5]

The Echo runs rings around the Stihls. Way more power.

 

[Wilhelm]

RedBack 120Volt battery power ?!
Might be a little heavier due to the big battery pack though.

Fairly affordable too.

 

[2000ssm6]

The Echo runs rings around the Stihls. Way more power.

Watching videos sure seems that way but 14lbs is 60cc gas saw size.

 

[Warped5]

Watching videos sure seems that way but 14lbs is 60cc gas saw size.

The price you pay for the extra voltage.

Echo recharges faster than the standard Stihl charger, too.

 

[leadfarmer]

Check out the Milwaukee , we have several at the tree farm. Much more better than the electric husky which we have also

 

[Lightning Performance]

I want an electric saw and will soon need one.
Reserve power is most important to me. Used one with 58V and 16" lp. Ran good. Don't remember the name

More input please

 

[Lightning Performance]

RedBack 120Volt battery power ?!
Might be a little heavier due to the big battery pack though.

Fairly affordable too.

Pics...link?

 

[andyshine77]

The Echo has power, but is a heavy pig, and made cheaply, also has an oddball chain. Ran a Stihl battery saw at a gtg "forget which model" much higher quality, lighter for sure, but not quite the power.

 

[Mycamaro_68]

I'm not sure if you have looked into them but I am very happy with the 20volt Dewalt. It's lightweight and has good power. But I have not ran any other battery saw so I don't know how it compares to the saws you mentioned.

 

[Wilhelm]

Pics...link?

Chainsaw:
http://opeforum.com/threads/redback-18-120v-lithium-cordless-battery-chainsaw.7730/

Polesaw, same battery as on the chainsaw. Philbert noted that getting the polesaw was more affordable than buying a spare battery and charger.
http://opeforum.com/threads/redback-120v-battery-polesaw.18096/

 

[Redfin]

Check out the Milwaukee , we have several at the tree farm. Much more better than the electric husky which we have also

Second nod for the Waulkee. I use one for aerial bucket work. The 12ah batt lasts a long time trimming.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

The Echo has power, but is a heavy pig, and made cheaply, also has an oddball chain. Ran a Stihl battery saw at a gtg "forget which model" much higher quality, lighter for sure, but not quite the power.

The Stihl I was around had 1/4" NK chain...also oddball. It also does not put up with any abuse. I also did not care for the flavor of quick tension chain. The adjuster was pretty complicated and the owner had it all out of sorts.

I have not been around an Echo.

 

[Wolverine]

This Husky did ok considering the bar was buried! @psuiewalsh could give some feedback on it.

My BIL bought the Stihl one and he loves it. Uses it for clearing mountain laurel and rhododendron in his mountain property.

 

[sunfish]

I'm not sure if you have looked into them but I am very happy with the 20volt Dewalt. It's lightweight and has good power. But I have not ran any other battery saw so I don't know how it compares to the saws you mentioned.

I bought my wife the smaller Dewalt Chainsaw & weed wacker. Very Impressed with both! Looked at Stihl & Husky, but didn't want to spend that much.

 

[Hinerman]

I bought my wife the smaller Dewalt Chainsaw & weed wacker. Very Impressed with both! Looked at Stihl & Husky, but didn't want to spend that much.

Don, you are the man!!! My wife would stab me if I bought her a chainsaw or weed wacker, battery operated or otherwise.

 

[sunfish]

Don, you are the man!!! My wife would stab me if I bought her a chainsaw or weed wacker, battery operated or otherwise.

LOL Thanks man!

 

[redline4]

Popular mechanics did review on the electrics if you wanted to read it.

https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/a28522787/battery-powered-chainsaws/

 

[Redfin]

Don, you are the man!!! My wife would stab me if I bought her a chainsaw or weed wacker, battery operated or otherwise.

Wifey got a zt and a Waulkee weed whip last year. I was allowed to cut the grass once this summer. What shall I ever do?

 

[2000ssm6]

Watched a few vids of the Milwaukee, looks good. $450 for the kit at home crapo.