pole saws

[CGC4200]

They are heavy, underpowered & awkward, but you can stand on the ground
a cut overhanging limbs, used my Stihl HT-75 earlier, tired of getting slapped in the face
by limbs mowing or bushogging & a good season to get 'er done before spring.

 

[c5rulz]

Extend out the head to the max, use it awhile and you will become a man before your mother.:hmm3grin2orange::chainsawguy:

Amazing what a little leverage does for the percieved weight. But it is a whole lot safer than using a chainsaw on a ladder.oke:

 

[CGC4200]

Manual pole saws

I have a POS manual extendable pole saw too, can cut small limbs by pulling on a rope
& shearing them off, doesn't work very good on large limbs, a pro model might be
better.

 

[logging22]

My 131 works great. Just gotta be big enough to hold it.:arrogant:

 

[subhunter]

I love my ht131. I wanted a pole saw for a long time and was kinda forced into buying one a year or so ago. It is heavy and after a couple hours I am beat from using it but it has paid for itself about 2 times already and I dont do much tree work:victory:

 

[logging22]

I love my ht131. I wanted a pole saw for a long time and was kinda forced into buying one a year or so ago. It is heavy and after a couple hours I am beat from using it but it has paid for itself about 2 times already and I dont do much tree work:victory:

Gotta spring for the backpack attachment. Helps alot.

 

[Rustynutz]

I got hold of a head with a 12" bar and fitted it to an old Komatsu Zenoha I had,
yes there a bit underpowered great on small stuff and will cut bigger if you let it cut gently, I use mine for clearing out before felling brilliant tool, no ladders or steps required and an absolute must if your clearing out hawthorn or any thing that bites back. this year I'm thinking of building a bigger one with a better motor and a 10ft pole for copsing and removing lower limbs, I'll let you know how that pans out.

 

[derwoodii]

I dream of a future day with lazer beam tree saw tech, just point press zap off it goes. Till then ma arm powered ext-enable pole saw or power pruna does a grand job saved many a small awkward climb or even platform use.

Any one used one of these electric ones yet
Electric Pole Pruner | Cordless Tree Saws & Hedge Trimmers

 

[The Count]

I dream of a future day with lazer beam tree saw tech, just point press zap off it goes. Till then ma arm powered ext-enable pole saw or power pruna does a grand job saved many a small awkward climb or even platform use.

Any one used one of these electric ones yet
Electric Pole Pruner | Cordless Tree Saws & Hedge Trimmers

wouldn`t then the tree ignite?

 

[The Count]

I have a POS manual extendable pole saw too, can cut small limbs by pulling on a rope
& shearing them off, doesn't work very good on large limbs, a pro model might be
better.

O have one too; I think it was made in 1907by the look of it; don`t use it much though. the modern auchards don`t favor tall trees.

 

[derwoodii]

wouldn`t then the tree ignite?

Hah not in my dream sport it would seal the wound bar code the job send the invoice by email and have a hot coffee outlet in the handle.
Hmm a disintegrate options not a bad idea you work on that we'll sell the patent make a mint.

 

[Rustynutz]

Now theres a thought "Laser's" be great for topping out and Pollarding, mmmm
and probably judging by the wood cutting lasers available now not as far away as you think!

As far as electric go's, OK for odd bit's around the house, no good in the field underpowered and to short a usage time, need about 30 backup batteries to do a days work.

 

[rarefish383]

I have a POS manual extendable pole saw too, can cut small limbs by pulling on a rope
& shearing them off, doesn't work very good on large limbs, a pro model might be
better.

Just samantics, but the ones with a pull rope are Pole Clips, unless it's one of the ones with a blade and clip. We used to have a big Pole Clip we called a Bull Clip and it would snip limbs about as big as my wrist. The pull rope ran through a couple pullies like a small block and tackle, and it would snip off green branches that size like a scalpel, dead ones were harder, but it did it. Being the youngest person on the job I usually got the job of clearing rooves and gutters, sometimes with 3 or 4 6ft sections on the pole. Neck and shoulder would hurt for days.

I needed a power pruner for 1 limb on a tree in my moms yard, so I bought one of the cheap fixed length Poulans. The second time I used it, to cut about a 2" top out of a Holly tree, I bent the cheap little 6" bar. Went down to Ace Hardware, bought a 14" Poulan B/C, and that son of a gun works great for what it is. Definately under powered, but if you let the weight of the saw do the cutting it will pull right through a 12" limb. I've wound up using it to clear fence lines and driveways around the house and farm. I'm waiting for the extra stress to break the drive cable or something else, but till it does, it's probably the only new Poulan product I've been happy with, Joe.

 

[The Count]

sorry; I had to tell it

in an airport a guy with two humongous luggages is asked what time is it; he looks at an impressive watch and says: it is 2:34; 22 Celsius, wind from NW with 20 mph. 76%humidity 77 db noise level and the guy goes on.
impressed the one that asked the time compliments his watch: mighty smart watch man
Yes, he replies (and pointing to the two bags) but the batteries are killing me.

 

[The Count]

Hah not in my dream sport it would seal the wound bar code the job send the invoice by email and have a hot coffee outlet in the handle.
Hmm a disintegrate options not a bad idea you work on that we'll sell the patent make a mint.

hah, that sounds sweet mate; by the sound of it I think it cures hunger and brings world piece. I want a few dozens of those.
I`m working on it.
another idea is to become termite tamers and work those buggers for few crumbs of bread.

 

[derwoodii]

Ta count nice one
Ok I gotz ma imagination brain on consider this,, solar powered laser beam pruna ha hmm eh not bad we'll have this sorted by morning.

 

[derwoodii]

Gotta go bloke ta the rep canna hit ya back as yet, see ya

 

[nmurph]

i have an HT 75 as well. keeping the chain very sharp is important. i bought an adjustable carb with the intentions of MM. i haven't done it yet. i have even thought about porting it!!!!! it is great around the farm and in the woods!!!!!!!!

 

[Great Smokies]

Well, maybe they are underpowered- most are in the 20 something cc range! Climbng saws are usually 30 and up. So...duh. BUT, they are a hell of a useful too for guys who dont climb or have a climbing saw. Or are smart enough to not ladder log...And I know a guy who has a lawncare co. that goes to these fancy houses on steep ground and clears views by putting it out over the porch railings to top trees. Works like a dream, makes money. I'm looking at one from my local dealer right now, the Efco extending one 2700X I think. I love new 152 so much I might jump and do it- plus the prices are GOOD!

 

[sawfun9]

I bought my HT100 in 2006 and its worked great for me. Much faster than using the manual pole cutter. It makes much better looking cuts too.