Cordless Chainsaws and Outdoor Power Equipment

[Philbert]

$500 - $960 (converted to $US) depending upon the battery and charger

It will be much less than 500$, but you have to buy the battery and charger separately.

Those were rough conversions from prices on the UK site, with the battery (2 options) and charger (2 options).

We hear a lot about the differences in pricing between different countries, so it will be interesting to see what they sell for in the US.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

I could not find info on the saw's RPMs, but one STIHL source quoted the chain speed as 12m/s (approximately 39 feet/second, or 2,340 feet per minute).

What are typical chain speeds for smaller, trimming saws, like a STIHL MS211 or MS 200?

Makita (corded) electric is spec'd at 2,600 feet per minute.
Makita 12v cordless is spec'd at 520 feet per minute.
Black & Decker did not list chain speeds for their 12 v or 20 v cordless saws.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

OK - Oregon has released theirs.

Don't want to start a competing AS thread, so check it out on this one

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/177700-4.htm#post3082937

Philbert

 

[SkippyKtm]

I'd think there would be a market for it for timber frame and log home builders also.

Nah, I'm doing a timber frame and have no desire to use a cordless saw for some of the deep plunge cuts in white oak I've done, I doubt an electric would have the grunt...

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Although I could see a cordless being handy for roughing window openings!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Trx250r180]

Nah, I'm doing a timber frame and have no desire to use a cordless saw for some of the deep plunge cuts in white oak I've done, I doubt an electric would have the grunt...

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Although I could see a cordless being handy for roughing window openings!:hmm3grin2orange:

what size saw and chain do you use on the timbers so it doesnt splinter the wood ? all my saws have 3/8 chain so cant get a clean cut doing work like your doing or cutting fence posts

 

[sloweather]

Hey, I have one of those, and so does Dad. It does OK within its limitations. I keep mine in the work basket on our Mule for light trimming and pruning. Dad uses his for cutting scraps for firewood at the local suburban sawmill.

It's cordless. No cashless. Anything with the '$TIHL' name on it is $$$.

You want cheap, buy this (below) at a famous, non-sponsor, on-line book store for $83.

Philbert

 

[Battenkiller]

What are you going to do - mount a capacitor on it for bursts of cutting power? Get some alligator clips and hook it up to line voltage when doing utility clearance?

I had somebody mod my Dolkita electric by putting on a rim and drum from a 5100. I run it with a 9-pin rim... 50% increase in chain speed over the stock 6-tooth spur sprocket.

Anybody know the chain speed on that Stihl?

Edit: Oops... should have read all the posts above.

 

[Philbert]

e done, I doubt an electric would have the grunt...

Haven't tried any of the cordless, but can vouch for electrics.

This is an older article, but touches on the subject of chainsaws for construction.

Electric Chainsaws

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Makita BUC250RD 36V Cordless li-ion Chainsaw

YouTube video on the Makita top handle cordless chainsaw.

Makita BUC250RD 36V Cordless li-ion Chainsaw - YouTube

(worth it just for the accents)

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Bosch AKE 30 Li Cordless Chainsaw

Heres a couple on the Bosch one:


Bosch AKE 30 Li Cordless Chainsaw - Power Tool Spy - YouTube

BOSCH AKE 30 LI - YouTube


Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Oregon 40 Volt!

Oregon PowerNow Max Cordless Battery-Powered Chainsaw - YouTube

OREGON PowerNow Tools 40V MAX Chainsaw Cutting Montage - YouTube

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Tried It Today

Tried a demo of the STIHL 36V cordless saw today at the State Fair. Had the larger battery and the 1/4" chain.

The saw is light, easy to handle, and easy to trigger. It is pretty quiet. I cut several cookies off of a 5" diameter birch log, including some though a knotty section.

The chain seems to run pretty slow. The saw cut the wood, but you have to be patient. It slowed down a bit in the knotty part. If you are a homeowner, or property maintenance guy, with occasional, light cutting, this might meet your needs. If you are used to a sharp chain on a professional saw, you will be disappointed.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

36V STIHL

 

[zogger]

Looks fair sized

36V STIHL

What size is that bar? Powerhead looks OK, guess it fits the bar.

The Oregon PowerNow is 14 inch, 3/8ths low pro Powersharp, as shipped and provided. Yep, chain speed is not as fast as a gasser, but it still works OK.

For those that haven't seen it, I did a write up and review (still ongoing as I use it more) on the Oregon PowerNow cordless saw.

http://www.arboristsite.com/firewood-heating-wood-burning-equipment/179262.htm

 

[Rudolf73]

36V STIHL

Mann, that is a huge bar Philbert! I sure you could have used a shorter bar to cut up that branch

 

[Philbert]

Link to More Reviews of Oregon 40 Volt Cordless Chainsaw

This one got started in the Firewood Forum - rather than duplicating it, I will put a link here:

http://www.arboristsite.com/firewood-heating-wood-burning-equipment/179262.htm

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Pricing

Just saw it listed as $349.95 for the saw with a 12" bar, +$259.95 AP-160 (36V 4.5 Ah) battery pack, + $49.95 or $89.95 for the charger.

So $660 - $700 for a set up.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Rebate

STIHL is offering a $100 rebate on their Li-ion tools, if anyone is interested:

STIHL Battery KombiSystem $100 Rebate – Happening Now | STIHL

http://www.stihlusa.com/STIHL-Battery-KombiSystem-Rebate-Form.pdf

Just buy one STIHL Lithium-Ion battery and one STIHL Lithium-Ion unit from a participating Dealer between 4/1/12 – 9/30/12, and get a $100 mail in rebate.

Philbert

 

[splitpost]

aussie cattledog(catalogue)

not worth it IMO

 

[Philbert]

not worth it IMO

FYI -

Current US pricing is $350 for the saw w/ 12" bar, $260 for the higher capacity battery, and $50 - $90 depending which charger you choose. So $660 - $100 rebate = $550 + tax.

It still may not be worth it to you, but apparently, quite a bit less expensive here.

Philbert