Battery Power Chainsaw

winni83 · 07-22-2022, 05:27 PM

After much frustration getting my gas chainsaw to run I am seriously considering a battery operated chainsaw. Any recommendations as to brand and bar length? It will be used mostly for small to medium sized trees. Not for anything huge or which would require the services of a professional.

John Mercier --- help!!

Thanks.

John Mercier · 07-22-2022, 08:09 PM

Do you already have a battery platform that you are using for other tools?

If so, it is much cheaper and cost effective to stay in the same format than to start into another platform.

winni83 · 07-22-2022, 08:27 PM

John:

No I do not have a battery platform. The only battery operated tool I have is an older drill, so I suppose manufacturers which offer a good selection of other tools which would operate off the same platform would be good. I am in Moultonborough and always try to buy local.

John Mercier · 07-22-2022, 08:58 PM

You would need to see what your local has available and they should match prices... that is pretty standard among dealers of all sizes now.

You can also ask if that brand has a chain saw that the bar length can be changed out.

FlyingScot · 07-22-2022, 09:03 PM

My son has a DeWalt with Flexvolt battery. He says it's great for power, battery life, and ease of use.

thinkxingu · 07-22-2022, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

My son has a DeWalt with Flexvolt battery. He says it's great for power, battery life, and ease of use.

If that's the same Flexvolt battery that works in their power tools, I'd be all over it as a kit. They're circular saw is absurdly powerful—the only one to cut a length of 6x6 with a buried blade. Second place? My Metabo!

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FlyingScot · 07-23-2022, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

If that's the same Flexvolt battery that works in their power tools, I'd be all over it as a kit. They're circular saw is absurdly powerful—the only one to cut a length of 6x6 with a buried blade. Second place? My Metabo!

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Yes--same as their power tools. He has one smaller battery and one larger that he swaps across multiple tools

ishoot308 · 07-22-2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

My son has a DeWalt with Flexvolt battery. He says it's great for power, battery life, and ease of use.

I have one of these also and love it!

Dan

Garcia · 07-22-2022, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I have one of these also and love it!

Dan

I am looking for a DeWalt cordless chainsaw; I have an oscillating tool snd drill/driver with two chargers and three batteries between them so really only "need" the saw.

Curious as to recommendations for a saw to use to do light work on the island. I have a Husqvarna 455 for big stuff.

John Mercier · 07-22-2022, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia

I am looking for a DeWalt cordless chainsaw; I have an oscillating tool snd drill/driver with two chargers and three batteries between them so really only "need" the saw.

Curious as to recommendations for a saw to use to do light work on the island. I have a Husqvarna 455 for big stuff.

I am guess the batteries and charger are 20v... so DCCS620B.
That is a tool only. $199

ishoot308 · 07-22-2022, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Mercier

I am guess the batteries and charger are 20v... so DCCS620B.
That is a tool only. $199

Yes that is the one I have….but it’s only $161.00 at Amazon…

Great tool!

Dan

Garcia · 07-23-2022, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Yes that is the one I have….but it’s only $161.00 at Amazon…

Great tool!

Dan

Thanks! That is the one that is sitting in my Amazon cart; all signs say it's time to pull the trigger and order it.

John Mercier · 07-23-2022, 10:24 AM

If you decide on Amazon, just keep the receipt.

We generally can not get warranty service for a tool without a receipt... and no one locally will have a copy of the invoice in their computer history.

We'll need that if you have an issue.

SailinAway · 07-23-2022, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Yes that is the one I have….but it’s only $161.00 at Amazon

With Amazon purchases, makes sure the seller is an authorized retailer (= approved by the manufacturer) and the manufacturer will honor the warranty. EGO, for example, will not honor the warranty for unauthorized Amazon sellers. Much better to buy it from a local approved seller even if it costs a bit more. A local seller might also be able to help you with a warranty claim. Plus local sellers have the discretion to just give you a new tool rather than making you go through the warranty process. That might be more likely with a large retailer like Lowes that can afford that kind of generosity.

As John pointed out in another thread and alludes to above, if you're new to battery-powered tools you have to look ahead at your future needs and make sure the selected manufacturer has the tools you will need and they have good reviews. This takes a lot of research. With EGO I got as far as feeling confident about their lawnmowers, snowblowers, and string trimmers. I ran out of time to research their chainsaws etc.

John Mercier · 07-23-2022, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SailinAway

With Amazon purchases, makes sure the seller is an authorized retailer (= approved by the manufacturer) and the manufacturer will honor the warranty. EGO, for example, will not honor the warranty for unauthorized Amazon sellers. Much better to buy it from a local approved seller even if it costs a bit more. A local seller might also be able to help you with a warranty claim. Plus local sellers have the discretion to just give you a new tool rather than making you go through the warranty process. That might be more likely with a large retailer like Lowes that can afford that kind of generosity.

As John pointed out in another thread and alludes to above, if you're new to battery-powered tools you have to look ahead at your future needs and make sure the selected manufacturer has the tools you will need and they have good reviews. This takes a lot of research. With EGO I got as far as feeling confident about their lawnmowers, snowblowers, and string trimmers. I ran out of time to research their chainsaws etc.

It isn't a generosity. We turn the tool back in and get a full refund.
I just did this with one of these Dewalt chainsaws. Seems the trigger didn't always work... safety issue... so new saw.

SailinAway · 07-23-2022, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

It isn't a generosity. We turn the tool back in and get a full refund.
I just did this with one of these Dewalt chainsaws. Seems the trigger didn't always work... safety issue... so new saw.

Do you do this even when the tool is past the warranty?

John Mercier · 07-23-2022, 07:33 PM

We aren't the ones that actually honor the warranty... it is Dewalt.
I tagged and sent the customer's saw to the service center... they determined that it couldn't be safely entered back into duty... and sent back a new one.

Round trip is just how long UPS Ground takes.

Lowes would take your saw... transfer it to their service center... and then send an email to the store to replace with a new one.

Had the Dewalt service center bothered to call me... I might have been able to save the customer a couple days as I had one in stock.

He seemed a bit amazed that it came back so quick and they decided on a new saw.

DougNH · 07-24-2022, 09:18 PM

I run the dewalt 60V, DCCS672 60V FLEXVOLT 18". Yes the batteries are expensive but they are 20V/60V so you can run them in other 20v dewalt tools which is my platform.

codeman671 · 07-25-2022, 10:14 AM

I use the Husqvarna T536LIXP 36 volt top handle saw for light work and love it. I also have their trimmer, pole pruner and hand blower.

I have the Milwaukee trimmer and hand blower but don't like them as much.

winni83 · 07-25-2022, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. I am going to look into the DeWalt 60 volt 18 inch chainsaw.

SailinAway · 07-25-2022, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Mercier

We aren't the ones that actually honor the warranty... it is Dewalt. I tagged and sent the customer's saw to the service center... they determined that it couldn't be safely entered back into duty... and sent back a new one. . . . Lowes would take your saw... transfer it to their service center... and then send an email to the store to replace with a new one.

What I was trying to say is that some larger retailers will replace a defective item even well past the warranty date without making you go through the warranty process. I've had that experience twice---with a Craftsman mower from Sears and a Toro leaf blower from Home Depot. Walked in with an aggravating problem and walked out with a new machine. I didn't even have a receipt in either case. Of course, you need to have a good reason and be able to make your case persuasively. The mower had a known defective motor that was replaced in the next model and the blower lasted 2 years at 5 hours per year.

ishoot308 · 07-25-2022, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailinAway

What I was trying to say is that some larger retailers will replace a defective item even well past the warranty date without making you go through the warranty process. I've had that experience twice---with a Craftsman mower from Sears and a Toro leaf blower from Home Depot. Walked in with an aggravating problem and walked out with a new machine. I didn't even have a receipt in either case. Of course, you need to have a good reason and be able to make your case persuasively. The mower had a known defective motor that was replaced in the next model and the blower lasted 2 years at 5 hours per year.

I agree! Amazon has replaced power tools for me and my company a number of times. Many times they don’t even want the broken tool back, they just ship out a new one!

Dan

Beardude · 07-25-2022, 08:51 PM

I have Snapper 60 V tools, chain saw, blower and lawn mower. I'm impressed with them. Now Snapper offers 84 V. My recommendation is to get the most powerful tools available. Some of the lower voltage battery tools just don't cut it, especially the blowers.

John Mercier · 07-25-2022, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I agree! Amazon has replaced power tools for me and my company a number of times. Many times they don’t even want the broken tool back, they just ship out a new one!

Dan

I'm not completely sure that Amazon is an ASD for any of the major tool manufacturers... so taking a broken tool back would just cost them shipping and disposal fees. The only choice they would have is to ship a new tool if they felt that it fell within the implied warranty.

John Mercier · 07-25-2022, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailinAway

What I was trying to say is that some larger retailers will replace a defective item even well past the warranty date without making you go through the warranty process. I've had that experience twice---with a Craftsman mower from Sears and a Toro leaf blower from Home Depot. Walked in with an aggravating problem and walked out with a new machine. I didn't even have a receipt in either case. Of course, you need to have a good reason and be able to make your case persuasively. The mower had a known defective motor that was replaced in the next model and the blower lasted 2 years at 5 hours per year.

The Toro Leaf Blower should have had a three year limited warranty (I worked for HD in their garden department).

Craftsman was a unique situation... Sears did some odd things as they owned the brand, currently the way that Lowes owns the brand.

TheProfessor · 07-23-2022, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SailinAway

With Amazon purchases, makes sure the seller is an authorized retailer (= approved by the manufacturer) and the manufacturer will honor the warranty.

Here. Purchase as little as possible from Amazon. There are other options such as Home Depot. Has mostly free shipping (for me anyway).

Or best to purchase from local vendor. Such as local hardware store or local lumbar yard.

John Mercier · 07-23-2022, 02:05 PM

Dewalt has even taken the time to put out a warning.
https://www.dewalt.com/support/shop-safe

That is why we need the original invoice... if it isn't purchased from us... Dewalt needs to know where it was purchased.

John Mercier · 07-22-2022, 11:26 PM

A Flexvolt kit would run around $399 for the 18" bar chainsaw.

It is an excellent system... but does bear a premium.
You can run 20v tools with the 20v/60v FLEX battery, but not the other way around.

tis · 07-23-2022, 05:59 AM

We have one and love it.

jeffk · 07-23-2022, 07:15 AM

I have the DeWalt 20 volt Max with brushless motors in several tools; drill/driver, impact wrench, and just got a string trimmer this year. What I am most impressed with, after the proper operation of each tool, is the length of time the battery lasts AND holds it's charge. I have done multiday projects with the drill/driver, drilling and driving screws, on ONE charge and STILL had 2 out of 3 bars left on the battery. Just sitting on the shelf, the battery holds 3 bars for over 6 months. With older rechargeable batteries, after sitting on the shelf for a couple months, I would have to charge the battery again before starting a job. That never happens with the DeWalt. I am considering a work light for power outages, a circular saw, maybe a hedge trimmer and chain saw, maybe a blower and a sander.

TheProfessor · 07-23-2022, 08:16 AM

Have the Ryobi One +. Battery tools. All use same battery.
Drill.
Hand held small grass cutter/trimmer.
Weedwacker.
Chain saw.

The battery chain saw is good for small jobs.

Also have gasoline chain saw. 15 year old Jonsered. Always starts. But bigger and heavier.

fatlazyless · 07-23-2022, 09:01 AM

For $13.88, do yourself a favor, and go with the Fiskar's 7" folding pruning saw which is a hand saw, powered by your arm and hand.

It will saw through pine very quickly. For sawing through oak it takes more time and personal energy.

83.5% of all homeowner tree sawing tasks can easily be done using the Fiskars 7" folding pruning saw before a larger hand saw is needed.

All chainsaws are inherently DANGEROUS to use and you is much more safe with a hand powered saw, plus a new sharp 7" hand saw for $13.88 works very good.

John Mercier · 07-23-2022, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Have the Ryobi One +. Battery tools. All use same battery.
Drill.
Hand held small grass cutter/trimmer.
Weedwacker.
Chain saw.

The battery chain saw is good for small jobs.

Also have gasoline chain saw. 15 year old Jonsered. Always starts. But bigger and heavier.

I have the same system... but it isn't local to Moultonborough.

thinkxingu · 07-23-2022, 09:49 AM

Belletetes in Moultonborough sells a lot of DeWalt. I think Heath in Center Harbor does as well?

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The Real BigGuy · 07-23-2022, 10:51 AM

My son-in-law has a Milwaukee. All his battery tools are also Milwaukee. He loves it

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John Mercier · 07-23-2022, 11:27 AM

The only problem I have with Milwaukee - and yes, we sell them - is the lawn mower options that currently exist. It is priced a bit out of the range of the rest of them.

thinkxingu · 10-15-2022, 06:08 AM

Just a note that Belletettes in Moultonborough/Center Harbor is running a DeWalt cordless chainsaw sale. Get one while they last!

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John Mercier · 10-15-2022, 07:30 AM

I think that may be DeWalt themselves.
They do a lot of specials.

SailinAway · 10-16-2022, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Just a note that Belletettes in Moultonborough/Center Harbor is running a DeWalt cordless chainsaw sale. Get one while they last!

Flyer for Oct 6-16: https://online.fliphtml5.com/xrspa/hium/

The store may have a separate sale.

John Mercier · 10-16-2022, 07:40 PM

All the stores match each other for in-stock items of the same brand/quality.
Basically because other than the Big Boxes, we all buy from the same outlets.

It is when something is not in stock, but needs a special order that can be pricey.

07-22-2022, 05:27 PM	#1
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 383 Thanks: 17 Thanked 183 Times in 123 Posts	Battery Power Chainsaw After much frustration getting my gas chainsaw to run I am seriously considering a battery operated chainsaw. Any recommendations as to brand and bar length? It will be used mostly for small to medium sized trees. Not for anything huge or which would require the services of a professional. John Mercier --- help!! Thanks.

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07-22-2022, 08:09 PM	#2
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	Do you already have a battery platform that you are using for other tools? If so, it is much cheaper and cost effective to stay in the same format than to start into another platform.

07-22-2022, 08:27 PM	#3
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 383 Thanks: 17 Thanked 183 Times in 123 Posts	John: No I do not have a battery platform. The only battery operated tool I have is an older drill, so I suppose manufacturers which offer a good selection of other tools which would operate off the same platform would be good. I am in Moultonborough and always try to buy local.

07-22-2022, 08:58 PM	#4
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	You would need to see what your local has available and they should match prices... that is pretty standard among dealers of all sizes now. You can also ask if that brand has a chain saw that the bar length can be changed out.

07-22-2022, 09:03 PM	#5
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,030 Thanks: 1,009 Thanked 860 Times in 532 Posts	My son has a DeWalt with Flexvolt battery. He says it's great for power, battery life, and ease of use.

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07-23-2022, 10:24 AM	#13
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	If you decide on Amazon, just keep the receipt. We generally can not get warranty service for a tool without a receipt... and no one locally will have a copy of the invoice in their computer history. We'll need that if you have an issue.

07-23-2022, 07:33 PM	#17
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	We aren't the ones that actually honor the warranty... it is Dewalt. I tagged and sent the customer's saw to the service center... they determined that it couldn't be safely entered back into duty... and sent back a new one. Round trip is just how long UPS Ground takes. Lowes would take your saw... transfer it to their service center... and then send an email to the store to replace with a new one. Had the Dewalt service center bothered to call me... I might have been able to save the customer a couple days as I had one in stock. He seemed a bit amazed that it came back so quick and they decided on a new saw.

07-24-2022, 09:18 PM	#18
DougNH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Meredith Bay/MA Posts: 73 Thanks: 113 Thanked 47 Times in 17 Posts	I run the dewalt 60V, DCCS672 60V FLEXVOLT 18". Yes the batteries are expensive but they are 20V/60V so you can run them in other 20v dewalt tools which is my platform.

07-25-2022, 10:14 AM	#19
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,136 Thanks: 183 Thanked 674 Times in 396 Posts	I use the Husqvarna T536LIXP 36 volt top handle saw for light work and love it. I also have their trimmer, pole pruner and hand blower. I have the Milwaukee trimmer and hand blower but don't like them as much.

07-25-2022, 04:14 PM	#20
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 383 Thanks: 17 Thanked 183 Times in 123 Posts	Thanks for the replies. I am going to look into the DeWalt 60 volt 18 inch chainsaw.

07-25-2022, 08:51 PM	#23
Beardude Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 14 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I have Snapper 60 V tools, chain saw, blower and lawn mower. I'm impressed with them. Now Snapper offers 84 V. My recommendation is to get the most powerful tools available. Some of the lower voltage battery tools just don't cut it, especially the blowers.

07-23-2022, 02:05 PM	#27
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	Dewalt has even taken the time to put out a warning. https://www.dewalt.com/support/shop-safe That is why we need the original invoice... if it isn't purchased from us... Dewalt needs to know where it was purchased.

07-22-2022, 11:26 PM	#28
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	A Flexvolt kit would run around $399 for the 18" bar chainsaw. It is an excellent system... but does bear a premium. You can run 20v tools with the 20v/60v FLEX battery, but not the other way around.

07-23-2022, 05:59 AM	#29
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,922 Thanks: 653 Thanked 1,254 Times in 868 Posts	We have one and love it.

07-23-2022, 07:15 AM	#30
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 189 Thanked 369 Times in 211 Posts	I have the DeWalt 20 volt Max with brushless motors in several tools; drill/driver, impact wrench, and just got a string trimmer this year. What I am most impressed with, after the proper operation of each tool, is the length of time the battery lasts AND holds it's charge. I have done multiday projects with the drill/driver, drilling and driving screws, on ONE charge and STILL had 2 out of 3 bars left on the battery. Just sitting on the shelf, the battery holds 3 bars for over 6 months. With older rechargeable batteries, after sitting on the shelf for a couple months, I would have to charge the battery again before starting a job. That never happens with the DeWalt. I am considering a work light for power outages, a circular saw, maybe a hedge trimmer and chain saw, maybe a blower and a sander.

07-23-2022, 08:16 AM	#31
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 977 Thanks: 16 Thanked 284 Times in 176 Posts	Have the Ryobi One +. Battery tools. All use same battery. Drill. Hand held small grass cutter/trimmer. Weedwacker. Chain saw. The battery chain saw is good for small jobs. Also have gasoline chain saw. 15 year old Jonsered. Always starts. But bigger and heavier.

07-23-2022, 09:01 AM	#32
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,245 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 275 Thanked 913 Times in 663 Posts	For $13.88, do yourself a favor, and go with the Fiskar's 7" folding pruning saw which is a hand saw, powered by your arm and hand. It will saw through pine very quickly. For sawing through oak it takes more time and personal energy. 83.5% of all homeowner tree sawing tasks can easily be done using the Fiskars 7" folding pruning saw before a larger hand saw is needed. All chainsaws are inherently DANGEROUS to use and you is much more safe with a hand powered saw, plus a new sharp 7" hand saw for $13.88 works very good.

07-23-2022, 09:49 AM	#34
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,608 Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 1,809 Times in 1,113 Posts	Belletetes in Moultonborough sells a lot of DeWalt. I think Heath in Center Harbor does as well? Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

07-23-2022, 10:51 AM	#35
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Thanks: 87 Thanked 339 Times in 196 Posts	My son-in-law has a Milwaukee. All his battery tools are also Milwaukee. He loves it Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-23-2022, 11:27 AM	#36
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	The only problem I have with Milwaukee - and yes, we sell them - is the lawn mower options that currently exist. It is priced a bit out of the range of the rest of them.

10-15-2022, 06:08 AM	#37
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,608 Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 1,809 Times in 1,113 Posts	Just a note that Belletettes in Moultonborough/Center Harbor is running a DeWalt cordless chainsaw sale. Get one while they last! Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

10-15-2022, 07:30 AM	#38
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	I think that may be DeWalt themselves. They do a lot of specials.

10-16-2022, 07:40 PM	#40
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 2 Thanked 387 Times in 322 Posts	All the stores match each other for in-stock items of the same brand/quality. Basically because other than the Big Boxes, we all buy from the same outlets. It is when something is not in stock, but needs a special order that can be pricey.