First battery powered chainsaw for me...

[MacEntyre]

It is charging tonight... can't wait to walk around Trouble Ranch with it, to clear the fallen limbs an' such.

 

[fieldgrade]

I like Ego lawn products. Own several.

That said, I will never view you in the same light ever again.

 

[MacEntyre]

Wall... I already have a Stihl 261 an' a 35 ton splitter... jus' sayin'!

 

[Tailhunter]

90% of the fun is hearing the crack of the throttle response not the funny whirr whirr whirr sound of those things.

 

[DirtySCREW]

I LOVE my 20v DeWalt for little jobs...I know that 56v is gonna be awesome!

I also.have a Stihl Farmboss for the big jobs 😉

DS

 

[xtp308]

I've got a kobalt for around the house, love it. I just have to remember to let the little chain cool off more often.

 

[BrettB]

How’s that splitter doin ?

Battery saws are pretty good these days , but make sure to keep the chain sharpened

 

[DogFather]

I've got an ego chainsaw - it cuts fast ! On big logs battery don't last long.

 

[Jeppo]

I will never view you in the same light ever again.

Why? 😂

 

[Jeppo]

It is charging tonight... can't wait to walk around Trouble Ranch with it, to clear the fallen limbs an' such.

Don’t forget the gloves and eye protection. 😉

 

[jim2024bob]

3 Husqs and 2 Stihls here. Pops has some shoulder issues and has a hard time using the gas powered saws. Bought a 20V 12” Dewalt for him to use here at the property.

He has managed to cut down trailer load after trailer load of small scrub and fallen trees with that saw. Obviously not as powerful as a gas unit but dang, that little thing has been stupid reliable so far with the 5Ah batteries. If it doesn’t break soon I won’t have a tree left standing out here.

 

[BlackGun]

Great saws for clearing small scrub trees and limbing. Even better using a ladder or up in a tree.

 

[MacEntyre]

Don’t forget the gloves and eye protection. 😉

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can I borrow yer sash when I wear that stuff?

 

[MacEntyre]

How’s that splitter doin ?

Very well, thank you! A friend is helping me keep it busy.

 

[beeleafs]

I used my brother in laws battery power saw and was actually impressed/shocked at how much it could do, powerful and effective. Not planning on getting one, until my gas stihl dies, but I would honestly consider it after using his.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts....

 

[73Chall]

I imagine 80% or better here would not believe the trees I’ve felled and sectioned out with our Milwaukee cordless chainsaw. Heck, the last cherry tree I have a tough time with myself!

 

[Tailhunter]

This is a tree, this is the ground.

Instructional photos.

Where’s the batterysaw?

 

[Tailhunter]

ps …

I’m old school, cc’s are the name of the game. 5 foot across the stump. 100 cc’s of raw power. 😍

 

[MacEntyre]

C'mon, guys... it ain't one or t'other. Instead of getting another little Stihl to work alongside of my larger Stihl, I got the EGO. It's for saplings, limbing, etc.

 

[Jeppo]

C'mon, guys... it ain't one or t'other. Instead of getting another little Stihl to work alongside of my larger Stihl, I got the EGO. It's for saplings, limbing, etc.

Greta Thunberg sends her thanks. 🤓

 

[Dan0311]

I bought a cheap, small, battery-operated chainsaw in Walmart, to go along with my gas Husqvarna - I grab the small, cheap one 90% of the time. I can easily use it with one hand and it cuts through 4" trees in seconds.

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[Mathieu18]

I’ve never had a small gas engine run right, I’ll take batteries.

 

[fieldgrade]

I bought a Poulan chainsaw at Lowes at 8pm the night Hurricane Fran rolled in in September 1996. Finally wore it out about 2016.

Wife insisted I replace it “just in case” so I bought a Stihl MS251C. It’s never once been used. Dumped the gas out after first crank at Cary Mower and Saw. Got an extra chain and sharpener.

Where I live now I don’t need it. An Ego would be fine.

Might post the Stihl here.

 

[beamernc]

Greta Thunberg sends her thanks. 🤓

Only if he only uses a solar charger to charge the battery. Don't be usin' no fossil fueled 'lectricity.

@Burt Gummer can hook you up with a solar charger for it.

 

[Tailhunter]

I bought a Poulan chainsaw at Lowes at 8pm the night Hurricane Fran rolled in in September 1996. Finally wore it out about 2016.

Wife insisted I replace it “just in case” so I bought a Stihl MS251C. It’s never once been used. Dumped the gas out after first crank at Cary Mower and Saw. Got an extra chain and sharpener.

Where I live now I don’t need it. An Ego would be fine.

Might post the Stihl here.

45 cc’s is a baby. 🤣

Sorry, I just had to. 🫣

 

[Amps 13]

My car can charge it 😂

 

[Trevillian]

I'm pretty impressed with my buddies 20v Milwaukee. It does have the power and it's super handy in situations where you need it for a few minutes then 30 minutes later you need it for a few more minutes.

It is super nice to pull the trigger and go. No cranking, no 2stroke scream. I'm in the DeWalt world and I'll grab one on sale at some point I know. I've been super impressed by battery tools the last 5 or so years.

My only downsides are it has weird balance and weighs/handles like my Shihl ms170 gasser. No idea of the weight with an 8amp/hr battery vs the Stihl, just the feel. If I was going to be using that size saw constantly, the gas wins. But I can't knock and am honestly a fan of battery power depending on the situation.

 

[CZfool68]

45 cc’s is a baby. 🤣

Sorry, I just had to. 🫣

Suburb folks need saws too. Don’t mock until you’re squeezed into 1/3 acre HOA lot. 😆

 

[MacEntyre]

Might post the Stihl here.

My brand new EGO cost me half what you want for that far superior Stihl... I don't know where the pawn shop got it, but the EGO was a no-brainer deal.

 

[CZfool68]

My brand new EGO cost me half what you want for that far superior Stihl... I don't know where the pawn shop got it, but the EGO was a no-brainer deal.

Yes but Chinese slave labor probably made that Ego. Stihl, not so sure.

 

[fieldgrade]

My brand new EGO cost me half what you want for that far superior Stihl... I don't know where the pawn shop got it, but the EGO was a no-brainer deal.

Just sold my Stihl.

 

[fieldgrade]

45 cc’s is a baby. 🤣

Sorry, I just had to. 🫣

Remind us of what you drive again, Hercules.

 

[Mathieu18]

Just sold my Stihl.

I was tempted to buy it, I have 9 acres that needs small gums and pines taken down (2-6”) even though I said I like battery. But reality is also I’ve taken as many trees in 1 day as I have the energy to do with less than four 4AH packs and the Kobalt 24v saw. A couple weeks ago I took a 20’+ turkey oak and 35’ scrub long leaf pine with 1 battery between the pole saw and chainsaw. I used a second battery for more juice as I chopped up the oak for fire. I don’t really get the battery life complaints.

 

[Tailhunter]

Remind us of what you drive again, Hercules.

A Toyota 4Runner

 

[fieldgrade]

A Toyota 4Runner

I remember what you drive.

And I was shocked I tell you.

 

[BrettB]

Battery is a good option for casual use, smaller saws. The Achilles heel of gas powered saws and equipment is the fuel itself. The gas that you squirt out of the hose at the local stop & rob is designed to help modern cars & trucks pass tough emissions standards. The additives added to the fuel, along with alcohol are problematic for small engines in general- however the real issue is the time it takes to start degradation. Pump gas starts going bad very soon - in 6 weeks time the additives break down in the fuel and it will deteriorate rubber fuel lines,, gaskets, and other rubber based components. If you use the tool often enough no issue. But for chainsaws and other occasional use tools you have a couple of options :
Use ethanol free fuel ( still has the additives to make your car pass emissions)
Use some type of stabilizer (still has the additives)
The very best option is to buy the “canned” gas from VP Fuel , TRU fuel, and other brands. It is expensive- but this is pure fuel and contains no additives. This fuel is like older gas with a shelf life measured in years instead of weeks.
If you only run the saw occasionally - the cost isn’t significant (much cheaper than paying for your carb to be rebuilt)
I use it in my generator , log splitters and chainsaws. If I know I will be using it a bunch - I’ll run pump gas for most of the time. When I get to the last fill up or so - I use canned gas so that when I put it away for months it starts easily without issue when I need it

 

[MacEntyre]

When I get to the last fill up or so - I use canned gas so that when I put it away for months it starts easily without issue when I need it

Good idea... I just turn off the fuel and run the carb dry. I might do both. Also, I like to start everything once or twice during the winter.

I keep 25 gallons of stabilized AOH-free gasoline for the mowers, generators, Arctic Cat, vintage motorcycles and Red Dawn pickup... might shift the smallest engines to Stihl fuel, as you suggest.

Yes but Chinese slave labor probably made that Ego. Stihl, not so sure.

stop reminding me...

 

[Tailhunter]

I remember what you drive.

And I was shocked I tell you.

Hey, if you’re coming to Chad’s BBQ, I’ll give you a ride in it.
Also, you can get your axe handle.

 

[BrettB]

Good idea... I just turn off the fuel and run the carb dry. I might do both. Also, I like to start everything once or twice during the winter.

I keep 25 gallons of stabilized AOH-free gasoline for the mowers, generators, Arctic Cat, vintage motorcycles and Red Dawn pickup... might shift the smallest engines to Stihl fuel, as you suggest.


stop reminding me...

It doesn’t have to be Stihl branded- none of the OEM brands actually refine it- this is one case that you can buy whatever brand is the cheapest. Avoid the quarts and the cost drops significantly. I have a few gallons and five gallon pails on hand at any given time- like anything else its a bit pricey when you jump in, but after awhile you do not notice the extra cost for any casual use tool

Also I have another brand new log splitter from a demo at Lowes corporate - if you know of anybody looking for one

 

[73Chall]

This is a tree, this is the ground.

Instructional photos.

Where’s the batterysaw?

I was using the battery saw to take the photos - I have one of the newer Milwaukee battery saws that has the still / video camera built into the front of the chassis.