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Its not just boats going electric with positive results. Electric chainsaws starting to appear on trial near me for emergency services dealing with fallen trees

Its not just boats going electric with positive results. Electric chainsaws starting to appear on trial near me for emergency services dealing with fallen trees. Much less noise, no smell (two stroke) and recharges itself on the truck. Just need someone to invent a self cleaning and sharpening one :)

wahern 7y ago
I use a handheld cordless circular saw--Makita 6 1/2" 18V brushless. These types of saws are in their 3rd or 4th generation. 6 1/2" isn't very big, but there are larger ones with 36V packs. I can't imagine the corded, handheld circular saw market lasting much longer. I know they're much more expensive (~3x excluding battery), but cordless is infinitely more convenient. Cordless chainsaws have been out for awhile, too, though perhaps until recently they lacked the necessary power and duration for professional work.
zdragnar 7y ago
I had an 80v electric chainsaw and it was great for odd jobs. Unfortunately, it stopped working. I know the battery is good- I've got a leaf blower that used the same battery. Therein lies the problem. If it were gas, I could take it down to the local small engine repair guy and get it fixed cheap. Who the hell knows what could be wrong with am electric one? Ultimately, I gave up on it, since I moved to a house with an outdoor wood furnace and upgraded to a 64cc gas model. There's really no comparison between the two, though that makes sense since they're definitely made for different markets.
swayvil 7y ago
I've got an electric chainsaw (Kobalt 40v). Pros : quiet, clean, light, ultra-reliable Cons : weak. Not good for cutting up medium-to-large trees. Only good for softwood under 9", hardwood under 4" I don't do much serious treefelling these days so I prefer it. And if I need a Husqvarna 350 or whatever I borrow it.

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Its not just boats going electric with positive results. Electric chainsaws starting to appear on trial near me for emergency services dealing with fallen trees

by softgrow 7y ago

wahern 7y ago
I use a handheld cordless circular saw--Makita 6 1/2" 18V brushless. These types of saws are in their 3rd or 4th generation. 6 1/2" isn't very big, but there are larger ones with 36V packs. I can't imagine the corded, handheld circular saw market lasting much longer. I know they're much more expensive (~3x excluding battery), but cordless is infinitely more convenient. Cordless chainsaws have been out for awhile, too, though perhaps until recently they lacked the necessary power and duration for professional work.
zdragnar 7y ago
I had an 80v electric chainsaw and it was great for odd jobs. Unfortunately, it stopped working. I know the battery is good- I've got a leaf blower that used the same battery. Therein lies the problem. If it were gas, I could take it down to the local small engine repair guy and get it fixed cheap. Who the hell knows what could be wrong with am electric one? Ultimately, I gave up on it, since I moved to a house with an outdoor wood furnace and upgraded to a 64cc gas model. There's really no comparison between the two, though that makes sense since they're definitely made for different markets.
swayvil 7y ago
I've got an electric chainsaw (Kobalt 40v). Pros : quiet, clean, light, ultra-reliable Cons : weak. Not good for cutting up medium-to-large trees. Only good for softwood under 9", hardwood under 4" I don't do much serious treefelling these days so I prefer it. And if I need a Husqvarna 350 or whatever I borrow it.