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Gas chainsaws are loud and that equals power. Electric saws don't make any noise at all, therefore do not exist.
Remember the first ones through the wall always gets bloody.A couple examples:
1) Being a somewhat helpful type I showed up holding my MIlwaukee chainsaw (with 12 aH battery) and offered to help clear a neighboring lot being cleared by two young bucks. Was told "We're professionals, have a lot going on."
2) Clearing a storm damaged lot for a client. I use a big gas saw when needed. For bucking and smaller fell I prefer my four battery operated saws. They are quiet, light, well balanced, efficient, and always start instantly. Plus I am often just making 2-3 cuts so firing up a gas chainsaw makes no sense to me. Nothing in gas works quite as well at 9500'.
Was cutting fireplace sized logs for her neighbor whom I owe a favor to. Client "encouraged" me to stop since her neighbors "both have gas chainsaws".
I'm sure many of you still feel that battery powered chainsaws are for rank amateurs. A 12 aH Milwaukee or 58 volt Echo will provide quite a lot of very convenient bucking. Whether or not they actually save money due to no gas burning? I don't know - chainsaws don't need much gas. Plus the wear and tear on fairly expensive batteries.
I feel the battery operated chainsaws offer less weight and better weight distribution. Comparatively quiet that may help with concentration. I also feel a bit safer though I have argued they may not actually be any safer since kevlar chaps won't stop a battery saw like a gas saw. Though the lighter weight likely helps with control.
I have also felt like other clients were silently "sneering" at the sight and use of a battery saw. I also feel like many cutters use a gigantic saw and bar mostly to impress others. Here in Colorado it is rare that more than a 32" bar is very helpful. Though I've seen plenty of footage in the PNW where many trees literally dwarf the offerings found in Colorado.
I have watched a tree service professional with 40 years of experience say that he loves his battery operated saw. He used it extensively for bucking. But that doesn't help with current derision that many still feel for the use of a battery operated saw. Thoughts? Experience?
I have a 36 volt Makita that does well for trimming and cutting hemlock. I use it when I don't feel the need to use one of my gas saws. They have a place.Official statement of this site:
Today's further analysis shows that my claims of lower weight may often be unfounded. Likely because I use bigger gas saws for bigger work. Battery saws for smaller work. The battery saws almost feel weightless but I'm generally bucking with batteries and falling with gas. Plus I suspect the noise bugs my senses a bit. I buy toys and shop for quieter mufflers, unlike some guys.In climbing and stripping a trunk out, I could easily appreciate the lack of weight and lack of noise. I dont have to climb for a living but if I did you can bet there would be one on my hip.
@HarleyT quote above suggests that once the tech is in line the govt needs to start outlawing gas? Yeah not unless you live in Canada.If they don't work well, then the government needs to leave the gas ones alone, until the technology catches up.
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