Project Farm electric saw shoot-out

[JKNW]

Which is the biggest and baddest/longest bar?

Seems like stock 20" is all the bigger any of them offer. Milwaukee claims 70cc power from their dual battery 18v saw, but something tells me there's a reason it comes with a 20" .325 chain.

 

[hacskaroly]

Seems like stock 20" is all the bigger any of them offer.

It is and the longer ones are typically running .325 chain while the smaller bars are 3/8 pico, 3/8 lp or 1/4 pico chains. Any battery powered chainsaws out there with 3/8 chain was modified by the owner. The new Stihl MSA 300 is no exception, almost the equivalent of a MS 271, both generally have 18" or 20" bars running .325 chain.

Apparently Husqvarna has a better electric saw than what they have out now, in a vault, still needing to develop a battery that will make it worth it.

 

[JKNW]

The Milwaukee top handle comes with Speedcut Nano .325LP which IMO is a great match for the small electrics. The Echo top handle is offered with it as well. Cuts smooth and it doesn't put a huge load on the saw.

 

[sawfun]

I believe the 82v commercial Greenworks is supposed to run up to a 28" bar.

 

[MarcS]

I used to carry a small saw on the tractor with me to clean up small stuff as needed. On a whim I bought a Ryobi 40v top handle last year and I am amazed at the torque. Can bury the 12” bar on it and it just keeps pulling. Sure it’s a little Mickey Mouse but it’s serving it’s purpose very well.

 

[FergusonTO35]

My biggest gripe with cordless tools in general is that most of them look and feel cheaply made compared to gas or plug in electric counterparts. When I had a part time job at a shop that was a Stihl dealer, all the battery stuff looked like flimsy throwaway to me. The Milwaukee and Dewalt stuff at the same store looked alot more respectable, although still not great. I have yet to see an actual Makita OPE dealer around here since they buried Dolmar, so I can't comment on theirs.

 

[Philbert]

I have yet to see an actual Makita OPE dealer around here since they buried Dolmar, so I can't comment on theirs.

Several Makita OPE products on display at many Home Depots.

There is a range of quality levels, among brands and models, as there is with many products.

Philbert

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

I have yet to see an actual Makita OPE dealer around here since they buried Dolmar, so I can't comment on theirs.

I get the impression Makita made a major business mistake by exiting the gas powered tools business.

And, Home Depot greatly scaled back their offerings of Makita & DeWalt OPE, in favor of the two brands owned by that Asian conglomerate TTi.

 

[ZERO]

 

[FergusonTO35]

Just to give credit where credit is due, my dad has a cordless Worx weedeater that he has used hard for several years now and it does great. In fact he says he has no desire to ever go back to a gas powered one, so maybe their saws are worth a look.

 

[jacob j.]

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I vote for Frosted Strawberry -

 

[hacskaroly]

I vote for Frosted Strawberry -

That is one thing I like about Husqvarna electric tools, one battery format for all...unlike Stihl and others...

 

[sawfun]

Battery compatibility is the sole reason I went with Makita as the Husky and Echo battery saws are likely superior.

 

[ZERO]

Apparently Husqvarna has a better electric saw than what they have out now, in a vault, still needing to develop a battery that will make it worth it.

I was at the local husky dealer, they have the new 220x batteries, supposedly they are 750w in/out compared to the older ones 200/300, 500w in/out. I guess a new QC750 charger should be on the way soon.

Some rumblings on the internet about a bigger 500x battery, if true that one would be good for the pro bush trimmers.

The two handle with the speed cut nano seem to be a hit in my area. Lost do not want to deal with the smelly gas and a quieter operation. They are flying off the shelf. Maybe the sales metrics are showing that there is a need for a more powerful battery saw.

Just like with any power tools, once locked into an econsystem ... $$$

 

[FergusonTO35]

I vote for Frosted Strawberry -

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That right there is what I'm talking about about. Looks like it would shatter if you breathe on it.

 

[heimannm]

I think he missed a great opportunity to test a very affordable battery operated saw.







Mark

 

[jacob j.]

I think he missed a great opportunity to test a very affordable battery operated saw.

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Mark

Interesting Mark -

That looks like it would work good for trimming the sword Ferns I have on the north side of my house.

 

[heimannm]

One at a time, perhaps.

 

[Philbert]

I think he missed a great opportunity to test a very affordable battery operated saw.

Probably couldn’t pronounce it!

Makita had a 12V, mini-chainsaw back in the early 90’s. Few people were interested, until STIHL came out with their GTA pruner.

Philbert

 

[sawfun]

I think he missed a great opportunity to test a very affordable battery operated saw.

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Mark

Almost the proper colors Mark. Good for rose bush trimming.