Prep Genrl Cordless Chainsaw

[Bidadisndat]

I while ago I purchased a DeWalt package that included 18V Drill and Impact Drivers plus a 54V Sawzall, Angle Grinder and Circular Saw. Already having the DeWalt batteries, when I saw a 54V Chain Saw on special I couldn't resist the urge to buy one and it has turned out to be a great investment. Batteries don't take too long to recharge but I added two 12Ah bricks and carried it on a recent trip to my brother's place, about 650 Km south, where I used it to clear up some fallen trees. Man, did it do some work! Still have to carry bar-oil of course, but not having to mix gas & oil or expend energy pulling a cord is a big plus.
That machine is one very important piece of equipment that will be loaded for for any long trip, let alone a bug-out.

 

[nomifyle]

DH has one, different brand, he likes it. Although its not his main chain saw.

God is good all the time

Judy

 

[Millwright]

There was a thread on them earlier this year.

A lot of people were impressed with how well they work.

I've been kinda looking for a DeWalt 60v saw.

 

[Cag3db1rd]

I have the Ryobi One system. I like the chainsaw, except I put a different bar and chain on it to work with the Oregon sharpener. I also have the hedge trimmer, leaf blower, 2 weed whackers, and lawn mower. I figure with rechargeable batteries, I can use alternative electrical sources.

 

[mecoastie]

I am going to get one of the Ryobi 40v ones soon as we get the stimulus. I love my big saws but for little stuff it just seems easier and less hassle.

 

[DryCreek]

I wonder if Leatherface approves?

Of course, with a quieter chainsaw, the victim's screams would be more audible.

 

[buttie]

I've had the DeWalt 40v saw with the big battery for about a year now. I heat with wood and use a saw quite a bit. Some of the things I like about it are that since it's not "running" I don't feel I need to run with it. This means I will tend to put the saw down and clear the cut limbs around me and take a break more often. This makes for a safer work area and a more rested worker is also a safer worker. Some of the down sides are the oil chamber is needs filling a couple of times before the battery dies and its slower and heavier than the Husky 136 saw I have as an alternative.
Since there is no gas/oil mix in the DeWalt it is great to carry in a vehicle during stormy weather to deal with the down trees on the road. Although a nice carrying case with small oil container would make this a neater proposition. I also wish the batteries were not so expensive.

 

[Bidadisndat]

You're spot on, Buttie, especially regarding the need for a carry case and the bricks being too expensive.
Mine seems to use a lot of bar-oil too, but there doesn't appear to be a way of regulating the flow. A downside of the high flow is that sawdust and oil quickly builds up around the drive sprocket chamber and has to be cleaned out often. I give it a quick clean each time I swap out the bricks and carry a small stiff brush just for that purpose.
I also use a chain-saw sharpener made by Stihl - (a really good accessory) - as it sets the height at the same time it sharpens each tooth.
(BTW, I call the larger batteries bricks due to their size and weight.)