Best Cordless Chainsaw

[xcvator]

Ok, I know a cordless chainsaw won't cut down trees,and generally don't compare to a conventional chainsaw, but they could be very handy for cutting up a bit of wood for a personal camp fire, especially in areas where cutting fire wood is frowned upon  Another + is no cans of fuel and oil ( except bar oil ) need be carried.
 
So who has 1, what do you like/dislike, can the battery be recharged from your car cigarette socket etc
 

[lino6]

We have the 18v Royobi 1plus. Got the 12v charger. Takes about 40min to charge from flat and cuts up little stuff ok. Great for the ozpig. But probably not big enough for a Bird size fire.

[Palmer]

Have been wondering about the cordless chainsaws, as I like the idea of not needing to carry fuel.  I was more thinking if they would be OK for track clearing when 4wding

[Mace]

Have been wondering about the cordless chainsaws, as I like the idea of not needing to carry fuel.  I was more thinking if they would be OK for track clearing when 4wding

No.  . You need at least a 20 inch bar and a lot of grunt to ensure you can get past decent sized logs.  Cordless ok for lopping heads and cutting say 15 to 20 cm branches.

 

[staghornflat]

We have the 18v Royobi 1plus. Got the 12v charger. Takes about 40min to charge from flat and cuts up little stuff ok. Great for the ozpig. But probably not big enough for a Bird size fire.

X2 bought one for my old man for Xmas, he loves it. I've used it a few times, work well.

[Palmer]

No.  . You need at least a 20 inch bar and a lot of grunt to ensure you can get past decent sized logs.  Cordless ok for lopping heads and cutting say 15 to 20 cm branches.

 

Thanks, that settles it for me then.  Looks like I'm staying with petrol.

[scarpsD40]

My son's a chippie and often throws his 18v recipro saw in with a long sabre blade for the smaller stuff

[AdrianLR]

Another Ryobi here. Surprisingly good. Handles 6" dry gum no problem. Downside is that the chain oiling is manual and leaks out when stored. I have mine in a plastic bag inside a Hitachi duffle bag but there's still oil over everything. Despite having to carry 2 stroke, my Stihl is cleaner overall. Lots of places I don't use the Stihl though because it's antisocial.

[NewieCamper]

I literally found one of the old blue ryobi one+ chainsaws during our last council cleanup. Already had the batteries so was pretty happy, even more happy when it worked. I've pruned a few small trees around the yard with it and it worked well. Prior to that had used the recip. saw also with good results. I have yet to try it out on anything decent but it will be going on the next camp trip. It's quiet, light and assuming the battery is good will start every time with out any effort.

[Mace]

Thanks, that settles it for me then.  Looks like I'm staying with petrol.

You can always bet that the log in front of you is always just more than twice the diameter of your bar length, no matter what size bar you have!

 

[trevc]

Keith

We carried the Ryobi around with us and was spot on for 'forearm' thick stuff, take an extra battery and you'll be laughing.

Trev

[xcvator]

You can always bet that the sheila  in front of you will always want more than twice the diameter of your bar , no matter what size bar you have!

 

Fixed it for you Al 

[GGV8Cruza]

Victa have just released some as well in the battery department

http://www.victa.com/au/v-force/chainsaws/VForce%20VLC4016/VLC4016/

[mjharps]

Has anyone tried using one of those ryobi reciprocating saws (18v) style for use out camping?

Thinking they might be ok for basic campfire wood cutting as a simple maintenance free, clean option.

[NewieCamper]

Before I found my chainsaw the recip saw was the weapon of choice for garden work around the yard. Worked well, but was a little more limited in cutting thickness than the chainsaw. Had no drama chopping some treated pine sleepers too. Never tried it on hardwood though.

[speewa158]

Clash in terms 

[mjharps]

Thank Newie.

Just a thought. The chainsaw is obviously way more versatile and has other uses on a big trip.

[heath74]

Mate of mine who is a tree surgeon, speaks highly of the stihl cordless, but as we know stihl makes good gear at a price. Not sure I would fork over the gorilla for it.

[Me]

I'm a Stihl person through & through. But the Husky cordless is YEARS in front of the Stihl cordless IMO. Makes all the rest of them look VERY ordinary!

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/professional-chainsaws/t536li-xp/

[xcvator]

I'm a Stihl person through & through. But the Husky cordless is YEARS in front of the Stihl cordless IMO. Makes all the rest of them look VERY ordinary!

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/professional-chainsaws/t536li-xp/

OMG  I'm not a professional logger, I'm only looking for a saw to cut a bit of occasional fire wood in the 50mm to 100mm range, sheesh 

[lino6]

If you want to have a play with the Royobi mate let me know. Next time I'm down your way I'll bring it with me and you can have a play.

[dales133]

AEG recipro isn't bad, they make a dedicated one and one like I've got where you can change the heads over to power ratchets and screw drivers drills ect.
They have 5 amp hour battery s now and 6 year waruntee

[Me]

OMG  I'm not a professional logger, I'm only looking for a saw to cut a bit of occasional fire wood in the 50mm to 100mm range, sheesh 

That is an electrical saw, you'll be lucky to get any electrical saw to cut bigger than 100mm on a regular basis without killing it, that one included!

Not saying ANY electrical saw is a good saw, they aren't, but you asked for the best & that one is the best. Any 2 stroke saw would eat it cutting wood, even a cheapie.

"Pro" in chainsaw language means well made & well made it is. It doesn't mean it'll chop massive trees down, it won't! It'll just do what it does (cut small branches) a whole lot better & for a whole lot longer than other electrical saws.

Personally, I wouldn't ever waste my $$$ on any electrical saw, but each to their own.