I have old growth forest that I'm clearing so I needed a saw and brush cutter. I'm so happy I went with this 40v line from Ryobi. I have one of the 18' chainsaws and one of their flex cutters as a brush cutter/limb saw. I've had them for a full season and I love these tools. The 5 amp battery lasts me 3-4 hours of 'standard' cutting and takes about 20 min to re-charge. Having 2 batteries makes this an always on tool that doesn't get stopped by any log/tree I've used it on. Even cuts with the grain don't slow this saw down [I intend to use it with a mill after seeing how much power it has]. With a solar generator, I've worked full days for over a week out in the bush with no need of mixing gas. Just swap batteries, add bar oil and go. It's not nearly as loud as a motor saw and there's no pulling and mixing hassle. Just jam the battery in and go. I agree with the bar oil cap, you've really got to crank it down so it doesn't leak. I usually use the screw driver portion of the tool as a lever to tighten the cap, easy peasy. I strongly recommend this tool. I talk about them from time to time in my vids but nothing as detailed as this.
I have the older 14" version with the brushless motor. I had a new Oregon bar and chain on my Poulan I put on this and I use a 6.6 AH battery. I love and glad to see they went to this length bar.
I feel for y’all in Texas, Chris! We had a bad Ice storm here in Virginia, and suffered roof damage, as well as massive amount of trees being knocked down! Hope you recover! Best 👍
Lmao, 6 days of winter and a little power outage is not "brutal" unless you're a soft Texan. I live in the Dallas area just in case you're going to try to tell me I don't know what it was really like and that it's "different". But yeah, if you plan to cut in cold weather forget electric, just go 2 stroke. Lithium ion capacity is greatly reduced when it gets cold. So his results from this video might be ok, but they'd be better in summer. Gas is going to go much much longer as long as you keep feeding it fuel and bar oil.
Odd as it may seem, at 70 years old and having used gas tools my entire life, I have begun to switch over to battery powered tools when the tool quality has advanced enough for buying one to make sense. I have used a Ryobi 40V mower for almost two years with great results and only one plastic knob failure. The battery is still going strong So today I purchased a brand new 18" Ryobi 40 volt battery chainsaw like the one in this video. I'll be posting an unboxing and set up video on my channel soon along with a solid workout for the saw cutting up a 40 foot long large oak tree segment that was split off by a storm. One point isn't getting covered very well in the Ryobi reviews. Obviously, if an operator stands in one spot and cuts slices off the end of a large log repeatedly, the power drain will over heat the battery activating the sensor that protects from thermal overload by shutting off the saw until the battery cools. That should not be considered a fault of the tool. Failure to shut down an overheating lithium battery can and very likely would lead to a fire. The presence of that safety feature is appealing to me. The last thing I want is a lithium battery bursting into flames adjacent to my hands. All safety features such as the chain brake, the battery heat sensor, or any other feature are there to protect the saw operator. It may be tempting to defeat any of those features so as to run a saw longer but that's asking for trouble. If you have an extra battery handy, just swap in the fresh, cold battery and go back to cutting while the hot battery cools off. This is NOT a big issue and really should not be mentioned as a negative. BTW, I don't work for Ryobi and have long considered their tools bottom shelf. But they have made significant progress in upgrading their tool quality with their new tool lineup. Also, in fairness to Ryobi, they made this chain saw with gearing and torque strong enough to run the chain at a higher speed than most other battery saws or even many gas saws, as has been mentioned. You can't run the chain faster without more friction and heat build up. Plus running the saw faster and harder drains the battery quicker and produces more battery heat. Too many saw operators want someone to build a saw that defies the laws of physics. That simply cannot be done by anyone. If the chain whips around the bar faster it will require stronger current to drive that chain and that produces more heat build up. These are the physical characteristics of the materials being used. If you want a slower chain speed and are happy with a saw that cuts through wood slower but produces less battery heat build up so you can keep cutting longer, then buy a competitor's brand. You will still be working with a heavy saw while the rest of the crew has finished and is taking their break! Tools are increasingly "Job Specific" in that one tool isn't designed to do every possible job task well. This particular Ryobi battery saw is designed to fit a particular niche in the chainsaw market. It wasn't designed to be the one and only saw tool that a person might want to own. I personally enjoy owning lots of tools, each well suited for a particular task. That let's me pick the best tool for a specific job and "Git 'er done!" I'll close by repeating a very wise old saying. A craftsman never blames his tools. Think about it.
I have three of these Ryobi 40 volt chainsaws. While my buddies are mixing gas/oil, changing out fouled spark plugs, cleaning out gummed up carbs, and generally stinking the place up with gas fumes ........I slap a battery into my Ryobi 40 v saw and start cutting .....immediately. I am not going back to gas stuff anymore. Buy a couple of extra batteries to have on hand, and you are cutting firewood while your buds are working on gas mixes, etc. No thanks.
That was really funny to read. The This nicer Ryobi is barely homeowner quality in the chainsaw world. have fun with those 3 kid toy saws. They have their purpose but are not even close to a cheap homeowner gas saw from just about any brand.
According to what I saw in this video, a battery powered chainsaw isn't going to cut it for me. With 1 full tank of gas on the chainsaw and I don't have to carry extra batteries. And I don't have to stand around waiting for my batteries to recharge, just spend 2 or 3 minute refilling the gas tank and then back to cutting away again. No need to worry about my batteries going out in a power outtage as well, unless you have a generator............which you'll need to refill with gas anyways to produce electricity for those batteries
your buddies sound like amateurs using crap equipment. With my gas saws I can fell and buck trees all day long when harvesting firewood in the forest, consuming a couple gallons of gasoline at most. How many batteries would an electric saw require? Another thing to consider is tool longevity. Will an electric saw and battery still perform 20 years from now as my 40 year old Stihl does today? How does your Ryobi cut when it's 15 degrees outside and snowing? Does it still run like a champ on hot summer days? Lastly could you sell a 10 year old Ryobi and recoup most of your investment as with any Stihl? All that said I will want a Ryobi saw for light duty work such as trail clearing because it's quiet and would fit in my backpack without making a mess. It'd also be good next December when it's time to harvest a Christmas tree :)
Great review. I got mine three days ago. Cuts great. I went to my small town hardware store and got a different O-ring as you recommended. No oil leak.
Excellent review. I have the older 18" Ryobi 40V saw, and for my needs, it's generally been great. On the other hand, when a 60" high tree fell on my roof after a hurricane a few years ago, I invested in a 120V corded chain saw (and about a 15 or so chains for the 2) to DIY remove it, 5' diameter stump and all (with a little help from my 18V Ridgid recip saw and 12" blades). I also have 2 Ryobi 40V pole saws (which I've extended by adding an additional section to each) for my tall palm trees, which are forever in need of branch pruning). Basically, I have just about every 40V Ryobi outdoor product they make, like weed eaters, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers and even a cultivator (except no lawn mower--which might come after my old B&D 36V gives up, but the current top Ryobi mowers aren't quite ready for prime time). But the bottom line is that regardless of whether a particular Ryobi 40V outdoor product is the best, given my enormous financial investment in their batteries (about 8 with 5 chargers set up--with a few in reserve), and my adamant refusal to adopt (and invest in) any other 40V or higher battery platform, I'm staying with Ryobi come hell or high water. My conclusion is that given how expensive the batteries and chargers are (usually way more than the equipment), you've got to pick a platform and stick with it, so this way you eventually wind up with more than enough power to do whatever you need to do in a day, and not have to wait for a recharge (even though the newest quick charge chargers are great). I did this also with my 18V power tools--they're all Ridgid. But with Ridgid, the incentive is that the batteries have a lifetime warranty, unlike Ryobi, where periodically they just die. I've tossed 3 in the last few months, and that did hurt.
I thought Ryobi had at least a 3 year warranty? I have kept mine fully charged for 8 years and they still work. (18v) Although I recently invested in the 40 v system for my 18" chainsaw. Got them used on Amazon in new condition, saved about half price.
My husqvarna went out a couple months ago and I am getting one of these. My chainsaw use is so minimal that I feel this will totally fit my own personal needs without the hassle of 2stroke small engine problems. There are some years I done even use a chainsaw. My last saw was a good one but even it had problems starting in cold weather and idling. I even paid to have the carb rebuilt and it lasted another 4 years and I ran into the same problem. I personally am no fan of 2 stroke engines.
I set my oiler half way and it doesn't leak oil but still oils the chain. My Ryobi 12 puts out too much oil and I have to wait until it stops dripping before I put it away.
Great review! One thing to consider when using battery operated tools - When using them below freezing temps, it will give you MUCH lower run time. This is also the most likely reason for your oil leak. The O ring will expand and come out of place, causing your oil to leak out. Again, great review in sub-optimal conditions.
This is false, I live in CO and the battery stays warm and is irrelevant by the first literal cut. It’s better to cut in fall so the battery doesn’t get too hot. You’ll have the least run time in the summer.
Go with the Oregon chain replacment S62 advanced cut over the power core y62 and I drain all my saws after I use them that way I won't have to worry about leaking in there cases.
Fantastic review. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Any idea if the 14" Ryobi is the same powerhead as the 18"? I have an older Ryobi brushless I'm looking to replace. 14" would be an idea spot between the Milwaukee hatchet (awesome!) and gas saws.
So yeah. This is for quick clean-ups in the yard, little limbs. I will clearly stick to my Husqvarna for an actual tree. I did get one of these though, I can see the convenience of being able to grab it from the shed and clear up a small mess or get some wood for the Solo stove. It's easy enough for the wife to use also. Thanks for the review!
Ryobi does now make a 7.5 Ah 40V battery. Only (cough) $229, but man the work you could do with a couple of those. "Say that again, Scot." "Man, the work you could do with $458 of batteries plus tax and the time needed to charge 2 7.5 Ah batteries."
I purchased one off Ebay, it was an oily mess when it arrived. I checked the 'o-ring' there isn't one listed in the parts diagram and there wasn't one in the oil cap. I installed a metric o-ring and cleaned the case/chain saw now everything is leak proof. Ryobi, why no o-ring?
Glad to see the bar mounting is like a gas saw with two nuts and a screw adjustment. Those other electric saws with a no-tool single fastening is not robust at all. Shame about the oil cap leak - very annoying
I had gotten the Ryobi 18" 40v and after I ran out of sun I stopped until morning and was greeted with a big oil spill. The only way that I have found to avoid the oil leak is to totally drain all the oil at the end of the day and refill the oil for your next time to use. I thought it would be a royal pain doing it that way, but it really isn't that big of a deal.
@@andrewfidel2220 So the motor on the 18” and the 14” brushless models are the same? If so, I could change the bar from 14 to 18 on my 14” model for occasional larger cutting jobs. Be great if that’s the case.
Hought the first smaller chain saw about four year ago, use it a lot. Good to see there is a larger unit for sale. Looks like the design has a flaw or two. This review is important. Thanks.
I went to HD yesterday to pick up the dewalt despite being a milwaukee fanboy. I saw this new ryobi saw and it was so hard to decide. It seems really promising but in the end i went with the dewalt as it has a lot of positive reviews. I’m looking forward to how this ryobi does long term.
When you said I have very large hands my girlfriend looked over to see the video... she likes big hands ... zim impressed with the ryobi chainsaw and pole saw
My 40v, 14" leaks like mad too. I've only used it a couple of times so it's not a bother. Other than leaking it worked great, more than paid for itself already. I think I'll wait for the price to come down on the 18" and get one, because I need it. yeah, yeah that's right... :)
I have had a Ryobi saw that I thought it was leaking oil but after testing it I found out that it was putting out too much oil and leaking down after using it. I now just leave it set for awhile before putting it away and it doesn't drip anymore.
For leaking saws I don't use bar oil in the tank, I have found out that Dupont chain saver in a spray can works great, it cleans and lubes at the same time, good penetration. I have used the same chain and bar for awhile. I works better if you give it a few minutes to dry.
Update, I purchased this saw and it doesn't leak oil like others. You can use the wrench to adjust the automatic oiler. I set it half way and it was working great. Great cutting experience.
This is my first electric chain saw for 18" even though it's only usable of 14" after it's mounted on driving gear. My gas sthl 14" is great no trouble 180c but I'm maxed at 18" but I'm going to push it to 20" during to fact that 18" will be usable if you get my point. So all my other ryobi stuff is awesome, and hey great video.thanks 👍
Is the power unit the same for the shorter bars? I would like it for line fence, limb trimming. So bed of pickup, cutting 3-7” branches. A 14” bar is plenty. I almost bought a dewalt this spring.
Mine has leaked from day 1. It’s not a temp related thing. The o ring seems fine but it just doesn’t seal well. Keep the spout up or expect a lot of leaks. Besides that it’s awesome.
Have you tried out the 18inch EGO yet? I picked it up last year, love it, does everything my gas saw did and I just swap batteries on the charger and can effectively cut all day if you have a place to plug in your charger nearby.
Great review. I have one of their first chainsaws. It's the 18v model with 10" bar. Not alot of chain speed but it cuts. I'm sold on this model. It's a small investment so 18" is the way to go. I see they have an 8a battery too. Hmmm..
I noticed that you commented on a Ridgid Impact video. You said the Mid Torque Impact will suffice for all your automotive needs. Is this still true? I'm trying to decide which one to buy. Mid or high torque? I'm doing a tyranny swap, will use for lug nuts too. What do you suggest? Is there a downside to just getting the heavy duty one? Too much power for some jobs? I'm new to Impact wrenches. Thank you.
Has the bar oil leak been fixed? Looking at either this one or the Ego 18" for a 1/2 acre wooded lot occasional home owner use so I can retire my Husqvarna small gas saw.
Definitely more powerful and faster than my Stihl 181. Just have to put on a better chain and it unleashes! Less battery swaps than the gas fill ups. No bar oil leaks from the saw at all. Talking about the 18”, not the 14” version.
I’m guessing the oil leak is universal? I set mine down in the garage after adding oil to have lunch. When I got back there was a puddle of fresh oil on my garage floor.
I've seen two takes on the chain oil: 1: when parking the saw you use the scrench to close off the chain oiler screw on the bottom. Means you learn to open it and tune it to get just the right oil to the chain, whether in summer or winter. 2: drain the oil into a separate container when storing. Yes, a pita to do, but as this is a common enough chainsaw problem likely not a bad habit. I would only keep the battery and the smaller charger in the box only for transport. Batteries lose charge over time, so either make sure to have a couple charged for planned use, or keep the battery and charger plugged in nearby for the quick grab. If you're gonna keep it in your rig then set a reminder in your calendar to check and top the battery monthly. Also have a decent inverter handy to make sure you can actually charge a battery in a timely fashion in your truck or car. I have the Ryobi family so have 2 40V chargers set up in our house, next to our 18V chargers...no shop at this house, yet. :( I'm at the point I may buy their 3 battery 40V charger. If I do pick up their chainsaw, though, Home Depot only lists the 18" kitted with a battery and yet another charger. You have to sort of plan carefully buying things that come with or without a battery+charger set so you don't end up with more chargers than tools. That leaking cap is a returnable problem. I'm not seeing reports of this as a common problem, but that is definitely a problem with yours. Not even sure I'd want a replacement from the same store in case all their stock came from the same build group, but if that were really a problem there should be more reports of the problem. What I have seen around are problems in the 14" with the oiler leaking when stored. Less so in the 16". But since oilers in all but the top brands leak to some degree the best storage practice goes to draining the oil out, which requires some thought...funnel, good bottle or can, and a rag. You need a rag with your cleaning and sharpening kit anyway so that should be handy, but keeping one in the box is prolly wise, too. Only thing more common in your shop than rags should be dust and Phillips head bits (in that order).
@@ScotHarkins I’ll have to teach myself about turning off the oil. My problem was more ‘stupid’. I filled it and then set it down to go eat lunch. When I got back there was a puddle under the chain saw. I looked it over for leaks and through use found it does go through the oil quite fast.
@@olumsezbey depends on how often you plan to use the saw and how often you wanna reapply tape...but really it is a flaw in the workmanship. They won't fix it if people don't return saws with leaking caps out of the box. I'm sure there's a number to call to start with, but ultimately you're spending your hard-earned dough for a pricey version of a mid-level gas chainsaw, and the least it could do it function as expected, even for something so small as a leaky cap. Ultimately Ryobi would be grateful. It's their product reputation, and acceptance of electric anything much less electric chainsaws rides on how well they build their stuff. "If I wanted leaks I'd stick with gas."
If it were colder when he was doing the multi sustained cut, cold temperatures do affect the operation of Lithium Ion batteries. If you live in colder northern or southern climates battery power may not work well four you.
I'm torn between this model and the 60v 16in DeWalt. Which would you go with. After seeing your video about Ryobi brushless problems it got me stuck in my decision. Thanks!
Great review. i had the excact same thermal trip on a Stihl battery saw the other night cutting a pine tree out of the road. i imagine you are just going to have to pace yourself
Happy to see one of ryobi’s new products performs well. I’m not sold on there new power tools but their OPE seems to be worth the extra money. Hope you can review one of the new mowers
@@WorkshopAddict great review. One of the better Chanel’s for tool reviews. I was wondering with the oil leaking problem, was there only a leak from the filling cap. Or was there also a leak from where it oils the chain? I have brought a newer model with the fill cap on the top and just wondering if I still need to worry about an oil leak
I bought the 14 in years ago. It worked great. I used it for cutting up a fallen tree on my neighbors fence. They just moved in. Sheesh. Of course in nj there's no fault insurance so he'd have to use his own homeowners insurance, so of course 30 feet of my tree which damaged his fence, he had to remove himself. My dad said not to help him remove it because then he can press charges. Nj laws are just stupid!
Purchased this saw it leaked oil as well, however it was not from its cap. After filling it with bar & chain oil I put it on the basement floor, about five minutes later the basement floor was full of oil. Checked the cap removed it then tightened it, saw continued leaking, but it was not leaking from the cap. The leak was from inside the tool, the oil quickly drained maybe the oil tank was cracked. Home Depot exchanged it. This new saw has not leaked a drop. In my case are three 5V batteries. One battery in the saw, second battery in the box it came in slid down at the back of the saw handle it does not flop about; snug. Third battery wrap it in a rage is placed on the opposite side of the handle. In addition to three batteries the case holds a quart of Bar & Chain oil, and two extra chains. All is good.
Mine leaks like a broken derrick in Texas! Saw is hard on batteries compared to 14" model. 14" will cut double the wood of this model. All in all they really are good saws for the money
@@alcopower5710 I removed the factory o ring and found it to be really hard. I replaced the o ring with a new one that seems a little softer and it seals better.
I have makita duc 353, 18+18=36v system saw, and i have in my van double charger, so when im working a lot with this saw at my work, i have all the time 2 batteries charging. Those 2 batteries last an hour, and charging 2 batteries takes aswell an hour. So if u have a lot of work with an electric saw, its good to figure out how to charge. I mean if u want to be efficiant. And this saws r good at cutting branches and less then 15 wide trees, but for heavier work, take the gas saw
Hey, if you guys get a chance could you look at the kobalt 24v saw. It's on promo right now for 129 with a charger and a 4ah battery. Looks like a pretty good homeowner saw.
i wish ryobi would've made more tools that took two of the 18v batteries. I have a gaggle of those tools and a gaggle of the older good 4ah batteries that could be used in a 36V pair on a blower or a chainsaw, but it's my sense that they would rather rope people into having to buy a second set of batteries because the batteries are so overpriced. Lithium is about a tenth or less of the cost in AH vs. what it was a decade ago and the batteries have gone up in price or stayed the same. I've got a strong gas saw, so it's not an issue here. Most of these saws have kind of chintzy parts in the driveline, as do the electrics. I think they thrive on the idea that the saw could be useful and maybe it's easier than dealing with a customer who claims they can't get their saw started when it's 2 years old and only been used once. In 22 years, I've never had a gas tool that didn't have a cracked fuel line that had trouble starting, and a fuel line replacement is pretty easy, but the YT comments in different videos are loaded with people who seemingly have every gas tool become unusable within 1 year because it "won't start".
I used a 12" 18 volt Ryobi brushless chainsaw for awhile now and I just upgraded to a 14" bar and chain and seams to work great! I wouldn't go to a bigger bar though. It will cut a 10" log with no worries. Good luck.
I’m still running a 15 year old Ryobi RCS4046c (40cc with 18” bar). It will run for about half an hour on a tank of gas, rip through 18” trunks and happily turn a 60’ wild cherry into 18” rounds on that tank of gas. IMO it is a superbly engineered machine with high quality components throughout (gas and oil caps that actually seal, a two part air filter made from precision moulded plastic, etc). Now they are asking me to swap it for a machine that packs up after cutting 13 small (9” diameter?) logs? I don’t really get the battery electric thing. In most countries every additional KWh you draw from the grid is generated by fossil fuel of some sort. In the U.K. we generate all the nuclear, wind and solar we can the make up the shortfall with natural gas. So basically the chainsaw is powered rather inefficiently by gas. I use Aspen 2 in my saw. This is an alkylate fuel produced from butane, propane etc. so is probably cleaner for both the local and global environment than battery electric, and certainly far superior in terms of power to weight ratio and runtime.
Unless you are charging your battery with your generator instead of the wall outlet it is orders of more efficient and CO2 friendly regardless of what your power plant uses as fuel. Gas combustion on a power tool is like 15% efficient. The rest of the power is wasted as heat and noise and losses on the block. Coal plants are around 40% and NG turbine over 60%. If you were on a NG grid not only does the NG have way less equivalent emissions than your gas powered small engine, it also is 4x more efficient. You're already 800% more emissions than electric before accounting for the emissions to refine, transport and pick up that fuel you are burning. For me the environment part is just gravy. Electric is way more convenient. No rough running engines where you can't start your job until your tear off the carb, no oil changes, no realizing you are out of gas and needing to run to the store. You just grab it and go, no problems, no frustration.
@@jazb4317 I’ve never owned an electric chainsaw so it’s difficult to compare, but from the TH-cam videos it seems that even the largest, most expensive batteries have a very limited run time. Also, there’s no standardisation so you get locked into one manufacturer by buying several batteries that then only fit their range of tools. I accept that 2 strokes can be temperamental. They are also not very discreet! But the environmental thing is almost irrelevant because I only use two or three 5 litre containers in a season and that’s more than enough to keep the wood burner going all winter. Think how long 15 litres of petrol is going to last in the average car. It’s mainly about power to weight ratio and for that a 2 stroke wins hands down.
@@mav5204 I do not think so. The motor would get hot very fast in that situation. It would need 30 to 40 minutes to cool after each cut if it could do it.
Remove the oil when not in use. Not an ideal solution, but the only one that really works. I bought a few restaurant style squeeze bottles from Amazon. Makes it easy to get back in without overfilling.
I found out that it was over oiling the chain and bar and would drip down after using it. It doesn't leak it's just dropping excess oil from lubrication of the bar and chain. I just let it sit for awhile and then put it away.
I have a question for anyone who can answer. How can I charge a battery in the field? Is there a way to charge one in a vehicle on a 12v system? If I'm cleaning up some dead fall out in the woods, I'd like to have a second battery on charge - in my truck or quad - not a half mile away at my shop. The problem would be worse still if I'm on someone else's property. Any suggestions? Would a 120v inverter work with my quad let's say to keep a spare battery topped off?
Easiest would be to have a portable power station with you and a charger. Adding an inverter to a 4 wheeler is not a good ideal because it does not have an alternator and the stator cannot produce the power one would need to run it. All in all, a gas saw would be the better way to go.
Hi Brian ! I’m not a big fan of Ryobi, but I would take this over the M18 saw in a heartbeat! I never liked the way the Milwaukee looked, or the way it performed. This saw appears to do alright. Love your black dog! Looks like a good helper 😁😄 What is it with saws and oilers? I think it’s just the nature of the beast. Tool Boss sent a DeWalt in for service, due to a constant leak. I have one with my small Husky. I switched to the premium bar oil, and it helps some, but it leaks. PITA! Maybe a follow up video on this saw down the road would work? I lost about 70-80 tress in a recent Ice storm, and I’ll probably burn up my small saw, so will be a good excuse to get a new one! 🤔😄😂 Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸 P.S. you have a great piece of property buddy!
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks Brian, and yeah, family members I have sent photos to, say it looks like a Tornado went through. It is devastating. I was thinking the same thing, so if I burn up the little Husky, new saw in order! 😁👍✌🏻
Ryobi give it's tools a 3 year warranty. Plus if you purchased it at Home Depot they give you a 1 year return or replacement warranty. When they come out with the graphine batteries they will lost much longer and they are lighter.
I am a bit disappointing in the battery life. I know it's pushing this little saw but I was cutting through a 30in White Pine log and the battery literally only makes one cut before needing a charge. Then the battery just sits in the charger for like 30 minutes before it even starts charging. Perhaps there is something wrong with this battery but it is brand new too. Nice review BTW.
I find I cannot flatten a battery with long cuts through something thick, it always has a thermal shutdown and then takes a VERY long time to charge. I can flatten the battery if I make lots of small cuts and don't try and work it too hard. I have an MS181 which will outlast and out cut the Ryobi, but the Ryobi is awesome if you just need to cut a couple of limbs as you can be finished the job before you've got the Stihl started and you don't end up smelling like a gas station when you're done.
@@mikelastname That's the same conclusion I have come too also. Which is too bad because the thing really can handle huge cuts but the battery just is not capable. So for anyone reading I would recommend against getting an 18in one simply because it's really only good for limbing and a 14" is perfectly fine for that.
Wow wonder why Ryobi didn't put a tool less chain adjustment knob on the side like you see on other all electric chain saws I think that's a great option they should consider in the future
I was at a tool show and they had the 18in and 20in 60v chainsaws there they are beast they cut more than twice as fast as the 16in especially the 20in the 18in is not as powerful as the 20in
I think I would have removed the entire part where you couldn't put the oil cap on right. If you cross thread it duh it's going to leak. Once I realized it wants to cross thread I never had a drop of oil leak again
Wow that's awesome to hear that this new Ryobi 18 inch battery chain saw cuts faster then the 16 inch Milwaukee Fuel battery chainsaw. I wonder how this Ryobi 18-inch battery chainsaw compares to the others, such as the Atlas 18/80v, the EGO 18-inch battery chainsaw, the Parkside or the Greenworks Commercial 18-inch battery chainsaw? I concur with your finding that a larger electronic energy capacity battery would be ideal for Ryobi to come out with to complement this excellent battery chainsaw. I'm looking at this Ryobi as well as the EGO, Atlas, 18/80v and Greenworks Commerical 18 inch battery chainsaws and any other 18 inch battery chainsaw with good ratings.
Bought a Small Ryobi Petrol chain saw The motor ran like a dream until the plastic pull start worn out .Crappy idea for a pull start .Only just lasted it warranty out .Didnt do that much work .
neighbors ryobi chainsaw loud as my gas chainsaw, another neighbor has dewalt super quiet, if i were to get a battery chainsaw i would expect it tto be quite
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I have old growth forest that I'm clearing so I needed a saw and brush cutter. I'm so happy I went with this 40v line from Ryobi.
I have one of the 18' chainsaws and one of their flex cutters as a brush cutter/limb saw. I've had them for a full season and I love these tools. The 5 amp battery lasts me 3-4 hours of 'standard' cutting and takes about 20 min to re-charge. Having 2 batteries makes this an always on tool that doesn't get stopped by any log/tree I've used it on. Even cuts with the grain don't slow this saw down [I intend to use it with a mill after seeing how much power it has]. With a solar generator, I've worked full days for over a week out in the bush with no need of mixing gas. Just swap batteries, add bar oil and go. It's not nearly as loud as a motor saw and there's no pulling and mixing hassle. Just jam the battery in and go.
I agree with the bar oil cap, you've really got to crank it down so it doesn't leak. I usually use the screw driver portion of the tool as a lever to tighten the cap, easy peasy.
I strongly recommend this tool. I talk about them from time to time in my vids but nothing as detailed as this.
I have the older 14" version with the brushless motor. I had a new Oregon bar and chain on my Poulan I put on this and I use a 6.6 AH battery. I love and glad to see they went to this length bar.
after this brutal winter in Texas, this is just the review I've been waiting for
I feel for y’all in Texas, Chris! We had a bad Ice storm here in Virginia, and suffered roof damage, as well as massive amount of trees being knocked down!
Hope you recover! Best 👍
Lmao, 6 days of winter and a little power outage is not "brutal" unless you're a soft Texan. I live in the Dallas area just in case you're going to try to tell me I don't know what it was really like and that it's "different".
But yeah, if you plan to cut in cold weather forget electric, just go 2 stroke. Lithium ion capacity is greatly reduced when it gets cold. So his results from this video might be ok, but they'd be better in summer. Gas is going to go much much longer as long as you keep feeding it fuel and bar oil.
Odd as it may seem, at 70 years old and having used gas tools my entire life, I have begun to switch over to battery powered tools when the tool quality has advanced enough for buying one to make sense. I have used a Ryobi 40V mower for almost two years with great results and only one plastic knob failure. The battery is still going strong So today I purchased a brand new 18" Ryobi 40 volt battery chainsaw like the one in this video. I'll be posting an unboxing and set up video on my channel soon along with a solid workout for the saw cutting up a 40 foot long large oak tree segment that was split off by a storm.
One point isn't getting covered very well in the Ryobi reviews. Obviously, if an operator stands in one spot and cuts slices off the end of a large log repeatedly, the power drain will over heat the battery activating the sensor that protects from thermal overload by shutting off the saw until the battery cools. That should not be considered a fault of the tool. Failure to shut down an overheating lithium battery can and very likely would lead to a fire. The presence of that safety feature is appealing to me. The last thing I want is a lithium battery bursting into flames adjacent to my hands.
All safety features such as the chain brake, the battery heat sensor, or any other feature are there to protect the saw operator. It may be tempting to defeat any of those features so as to run a saw longer but that's asking for trouble. If you have an extra battery handy, just swap in the fresh, cold battery and go back to cutting while the hot battery cools off. This is NOT a big issue and really should not be mentioned as a negative. BTW, I don't work for Ryobi and have long considered their tools bottom shelf. But they have made significant progress in upgrading their tool quality with their new tool lineup.
Also, in fairness to Ryobi, they made this chain saw with gearing and torque strong enough to run the chain at a higher speed than most other battery saws or even many gas saws, as has been mentioned. You can't run the chain faster without more friction and heat build up. Plus running the saw faster and harder drains the battery quicker and produces more battery heat. Too many saw operators want someone to build a saw that defies the laws of physics. That simply cannot be done by anyone. If the chain whips around the bar faster it will require stronger current to drive that chain and that produces more heat build up. These are the physical characteristics of the materials being used.
If you want a slower chain speed and are happy with a saw that cuts through wood slower but produces less battery heat build up so you can keep cutting longer, then buy a competitor's brand. You will still be working with a heavy saw while the rest of the crew has finished and is taking their break!
Tools are increasingly "Job Specific" in that one tool isn't designed to do every possible job task well. This particular Ryobi battery saw is designed to fit a particular niche in the chainsaw market. It wasn't designed to be the one and only saw tool that a person might want to own. I personally enjoy owning lots of tools, each well suited for a particular task. That let's me pick the best tool for a specific job and "Git 'er done!"
I'll close by repeating a very wise old saying. A craftsman never blames his tools. Think about it.
I’m still waiting on your unboxing and setup video!
Bought their 40v lawnmower on a promo & got this 18” chainsaw free, love it, no fuss with gas for my occasional use.
I have three of these Ryobi 40 volt chainsaws. While my buddies are mixing gas/oil, changing out fouled spark plugs, cleaning out gummed up carbs, and generally stinking the place up with gas fumes ........I slap a battery into my Ryobi 40 v saw and start cutting .....immediately. I am not going back to gas stuff anymore. Buy a couple of extra batteries to have on hand, and you are cutting firewood while your buds are working on gas mixes, etc. No thanks.
Definitely a few years from some really great versions. Wait until Tesla factories produce the batteries
That was really funny to read. The This nicer Ryobi is barely homeowner quality in the chainsaw world. have fun with those 3 kid toy saws. They have their purpose but are not even close to a cheap homeowner gas saw from just about any brand.
What an internal combustion hater! That toy saw wouldn't work for the logs im cutting.
According to what I saw in this video, a battery powered chainsaw isn't going to cut it for me. With 1 full tank of gas on the chainsaw and I don't have to carry extra batteries. And I don't have to stand around waiting for my batteries to recharge, just spend 2 or 3 minute refilling the gas tank and then back to cutting away again. No need to worry about my batteries going out in a power outtage as well, unless you have a generator............which you'll need to refill with gas anyways to produce electricity for those batteries
your buddies sound like amateurs using crap equipment. With my gas saws I can fell and buck trees all day long when harvesting firewood in the forest, consuming a couple gallons of gasoline at most. How many batteries would an electric saw require? Another thing to consider is tool longevity. Will an electric saw and battery still perform 20 years from now as my 40 year old Stihl does today? How does your Ryobi cut when it's 15 degrees outside and snowing? Does it still run like a champ on hot summer days? Lastly could you sell a 10 year old Ryobi and recoup most of your investment as with any Stihl? All that said I will want a Ryobi saw for light duty work such as trail clearing because it's quiet and would fit in my backpack without making a mess. It'd also be good next December when it's time to harvest a Christmas tree :)
Great review. I got mine three days ago. Cuts great. I went to my small town hardware store and got a different O-ring as you recommended. No oil leak.
I always wanted a saw like this and I bought it. And videos like these make me learn more about this tool.
Thanks for the video
Excellent review. I have the older 18" Ryobi 40V saw, and for my needs, it's generally been great. On the other hand, when a 60" high tree fell on my roof after a hurricane a few years ago, I invested in a 120V corded chain saw (and about a 15 or so chains for the 2) to DIY remove it, 5' diameter stump and all (with a little help from my 18V Ridgid recip saw and 12" blades). I also have 2 Ryobi 40V pole saws (which I've extended by adding an additional section to each) for my tall palm trees, which are forever in need of branch pruning). Basically, I have just about every 40V Ryobi outdoor product they make, like weed eaters, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers and even a cultivator (except no lawn mower--which might come after my old B&D 36V gives up, but the current top Ryobi mowers aren't quite ready for prime time). But the bottom line is that regardless of whether a particular Ryobi 40V outdoor product is the best, given my enormous financial investment in their batteries (about 8 with 5 chargers set up--with a few in reserve), and my adamant refusal to adopt (and invest in) any other 40V or higher battery platform, I'm staying with Ryobi come hell or high water. My conclusion is that given how expensive the batteries and chargers are (usually way more than the equipment), you've got to pick a platform and stick with it, so this way you eventually wind up with more than enough power to do whatever you need to do in a day, and not have to wait for a recharge (even though the newest quick charge chargers are great). I did this also with my 18V power tools--they're all Ridgid. But with Ridgid, the incentive is that the batteries have a lifetime warranty, unlike Ryobi, where periodically they just die. I've tossed 3 in the last few months, and that did hurt.
15 chains? You do know you can sharpen them? Takes a few minutes and the chain keeps going until the teeth get too short.
Rigid applies their lifetime warranty to their batteries too? Man, that's pretty sweet. 🤔
I thought Ryobi had at least a 3 year warranty? I have kept mine fully charged for 8 years and they still work. (18v) Although I recently invested in the 40 v system for my 18" chainsaw. Got them used on Amazon in new condition, saved about half price.
First time watcher here. Thank you. Excellent review. I been looking at this saw for weeks, I’ll give it a try. Thanks again.
thanks for the review, got mine today free with mower purchase so pretty happy.
What mower did you buy that gave you this expensive chainsaw for free??
@@judyl.761 40v Hp single blade
you can also adjust the auto oiler at the bottom of the saw
The amount of oil going to the chain was awesome, it was the oil leaking out of the cap that was my issue.
@@WorkshopAddict Just put a thin plastic garbage bag over the opening before screwing on the oil lid. Worked for me.
My husqvarna went out a couple months ago and I am getting one of these. My chainsaw use is so minimal that I feel this will totally fit my own personal needs without the hassle of 2stroke small engine problems. There are some years I done even use a chainsaw. My last saw was a good one but even it had problems starting in cold weather and idling. I even paid to have the carb rebuilt and it lasted another 4 years and I ran into the same problem. I personally am no fan of 2 stroke engines.
Ever figure out there is a manual adjustment on the oiler that needs to be shut off when not in use?
I set my oiler half way and it doesn't leak oil but still oils the chain. My Ryobi 12 puts out too much oil and I have to wait until it stops dripping before I put it away.
Great review! One thing to consider when using battery operated tools - When using them below freezing temps, it will give you MUCH lower run time. This is also the most likely reason for your oil leak. The O ring will expand and come out of place, causing your oil to leak out. Again, great review in sub-optimal conditions.
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This is false, I live in CO and the battery stays warm and is irrelevant by the first literal cut. It’s better to cut in fall so the battery doesn’t get too hot. You’ll have the least run time in the summer.
It won't give a reduced runtime if you brought the batteries from inside a warm home and used it before it got cold.
Go with the Oregon chain replacment S62 advanced cut over the power core y62 and I drain all my saws after I use them that way I won't have to worry about leaking in there cases.
Agree that you have to drain Ryobi saws after use. Good info on the chains, I will try the S62.
Fantastic review. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Any idea if the 14" Ryobi is the same powerhead as the 18"? I have an older Ryobi brushless I'm looking to replace. 14" would be an idea spot between the Milwaukee hatchet (awesome!) and gas saws.
So yeah. This is for quick clean-ups in the yard, little limbs. I will clearly stick to my Husqvarna for an actual tree. I did get one of these though, I can see the convenience of being able to grab it from the shed and clear up a small mess or get some wood for the Solo stove. It's easy enough for the wife to use also. Thanks for the review!
Ryobi does now make a 7.5 Ah 40V battery. Only (cough) $229, but man the work you could do with a couple of those.
"Say that again, Scot." "Man, the work you could do with $458 of batteries plus tax and the time needed to charge 2 7.5 Ah batteries."
I just went ahead and invested in the full run. 4batteries and the triple charger
I purchased one off Ebay, it was an oily mess when it arrived. I checked the 'o-ring' there isn't one listed in the parts diagram and there wasn't one in the oil cap. I installed a metric o-ring and cleaned the case/chain saw now everything is leak proof. Ryobi, why no o-ring?
Glad to see the bar mounting is like a gas saw with two nuts and a screw adjustment. Those other electric saws with a no-tool single fastening is not robust at all. Shame about the oil cap leak - very annoying
I too wish the oil cap was a bit better.
I have the ego also. The chain tightening is great without a took
I had gotten the Ryobi 18" 40v and after I ran out of sun I stopped until morning and was greeted with a big oil spill. The only way that I have found to avoid the oil leak is to totally drain all the oil at the end of the day and refill the oil for your next time to use. I thought it would be a royal pain doing it that way, but it really isn't that big of a deal.
What do you think of the 18" vs. the 16" Ryobi 40v chainsaw? How do they compare side by side?
A bit late of a reply but all 3 of the 40v saws are the same except for the bar, the power heads are identical.
I don't think so, the 18" has a higher chain speed! One u tuber got the 18" and degrade it to a 14 "bar for faster cutting.
@@andrewfidel2220 So the motor on the 18” and the 14” brushless models are the same? If so, I could change the bar from 14 to 18 on my 14” model for occasional larger cutting jobs. Be great if that’s the case.
Hought the first smaller chain saw about four year ago, use it a lot. Good to see there is a larger unit for sale. Looks like the design has a flaw or two. This review is important.
Thanks.
I went to HD yesterday to pick up the dewalt despite being a milwaukee fanboy. I saw this new ryobi saw and it was so hard to decide. It seems really promising but in the end i went with the dewalt as it has a lot of positive reviews. I’m looking forward to how this ryobi does long term.
I love the variable speed trigger on the Dewalt 40-volt.... That they no longer make. I cannot remember if the FV model kept it.
I'm also a Milwaukee (and Ryobi) guy. No way I could consider bringing in a 5TH battery type (12/18 Milwaukee and 18/40 Ryobi already).
When you said I have very large hands my girlfriend looked over to see the video... she likes big hands ... zim impressed with the ryobi chainsaw and pole saw
At about 13:20, were you saying there is an option for a larger capacity battery than what comes with the saw?
I have an 18v 12" ryobi chainsaw. I put a 2" i believe o ring on the oil fill plug. It dosen't leak anymore. Maybe it will work on the 40 volts
A video on sharpening the chain would be helpful.
My 40v, 14" leaks like mad too. I've only used it a couple of times so it's not a bother. Other than leaking it worked great, more than paid for itself already.
I think I'll wait for the price to come down on the 18" and get one, because I need it. yeah, yeah that's right... :)
Does it leak from the oil fill cap like this one?
@@WorkshopAddict The cap is on top, it appears to be leaking from near the drive sprocket. I presume that is where the oiler nozzle is.
I have had a Ryobi saw that I thought it was leaking oil but after testing it I found out that it was putting out too much oil and leaking down after using it. I now just leave it set for awhile before putting it away and it doesn't drip anymore.
For leaking saws I don't use bar oil in the tank, I have found out that Dupont chain saver in a spray can works great, it cleans and lubes at the same time, good penetration. I have used the same chain and bar for awhile. I works better if you give it a few minutes to dry.
Update, I purchased this saw and it doesn't leak oil like others. You can use the wrench to adjust the automatic oiler. I set it half way and it was working great. Great cutting experience.
This is my first electric chain saw for 18" even though it's only usable of 14" after it's mounted on driving gear. My gas sthl 14" is great no trouble 180c but I'm maxed at 18" but I'm going to push it to 20" during to fact that 18" will be usable if you get my point. So all my other ryobi stuff is awesome, and hey great video.thanks 👍
Is the power unit the same for the shorter bars? I would like it for line fence, limb trimming. So bed of pickup, cutting 3-7” branches. A 14” bar is plenty. I almost bought a dewalt this spring.
No, this one has a chain brake that the 14" and 16" units don't have, and I think it's a more powerful motor.
Mine has leaked from day 1. It’s not a temp related thing. The o ring seems fine but it just doesn’t seal well. Keep the spout up or expect a lot of leaks. Besides that it’s awesome.
Have you tried out the 18inch EGO yet? I picked it up last year, love it, does everything my gas saw did and I just swap batteries on the charger and can effectively cut all day if you have a place to plug in your charger nearby.
The only thing is that overheating
Is it worth the upgrade over the 16”??
Great review. I have one of their first chainsaws. It's the 18v model with 10" bar. Not alot of chain speed but it cuts. I'm sold on this model. It's a small investment so 18" is the way to go. I see they have an 8a battery too. Hmmm..
I have the milwaukee chainsaw and need a few more saws... thy thermal overload on the saws really kills not having the gas saw
I noticed that you commented on a Ridgid Impact video. You said the Mid Torque Impact will suffice for all your automotive needs.
Is this still true? I'm trying to decide which one to buy. Mid or high torque? I'm doing a tyranny swap, will use for lug nuts too. What do you suggest? Is there a downside to just getting the heavy duty one? Too much power for some jobs?
I'm new to Impact wrenches. Thank you.
Mid-Torque will work well for what you described. High Torque is large and heavy and only really needed for suspension work.
@@WorkshopAddict Thank you. So mid torque 3/8" drive. Awesome.
you can get them at a good price now since they are a bit older. under $300 CDN at home depot
498CAD with 5A battery as on July 29- 2023...
Has the bar oil leak been fixed? Looking at either this one or the Ego 18" for a 1/2 acre wooded lot occasional home owner use so I can retire my Husqvarna small gas saw.
Definitely more powerful and faster than my Stihl 181. Just have to put on a better chain and it unleashes! Less battery swaps than the gas fill ups. No bar oil leaks from the saw at all. Talking about the 18”, not the 14” version.
YOU CAN FIX THAT OIL LEAK BY PUTING AN O RING IN THE CAP. PROBALY DID NOT COME WITH ONE. I HAD TO DO THAT WITH MY DEWALT.
So will all of these 18 inch saws leak or did u get a lemon because I have the 16 inch and it never leaked
I’m guessing the oil leak is universal? I set mine down in the garage after adding oil to have lunch. When I got back there was a puddle of fresh oil on my garage floor.
That is not good news.
I've seen two takes on the chain oil:
1: when parking the saw you use the scrench to close off the chain oiler screw on the bottom. Means you learn to open it and tune it to get just the right oil to the chain, whether in summer or winter.
2: drain the oil into a separate container when storing. Yes, a pita to do, but as this is a common enough chainsaw problem likely not a bad habit.
I would only keep the battery and the smaller charger in the box only for transport. Batteries lose charge over time, so either make sure to have a couple charged for planned use, or keep the battery and charger plugged in nearby for the quick grab. If you're gonna keep it in your rig then set a reminder in your calendar to check and top the battery monthly. Also have a decent inverter handy to make sure you can actually charge a battery in a timely fashion in your truck or car.
I have the Ryobi family so have 2 40V chargers set up in our house, next to our 18V chargers...no shop at this house, yet. :( I'm at the point I may buy their 3 battery 40V charger. If I do pick up their chainsaw, though, Home Depot only lists the 18" kitted with a battery and yet another charger. You have to sort of plan carefully buying things that come with or without a battery+charger set so you don't end up with more chargers than tools.
That leaking cap is a returnable problem. I'm not seeing reports of this as a common problem, but that is definitely a problem with yours. Not even sure I'd want a replacement from the same store in case all their stock came from the same build group, but if that were really a problem there should be more reports of the problem.
What I have seen around are problems in the 14" with the oiler leaking when stored. Less so in the 16". But since oilers in all but the top brands leak to some degree the best storage practice goes to draining the oil out, which requires some thought...funnel, good bottle or can, and a rag. You need a rag with your cleaning and sharpening kit anyway so that should be handy, but keeping one in the box is prolly wise, too. Only thing more common in your shop than rags should be dust and Phillips head bits (in that order).
@@ScotHarkins I’ll have to teach myself about turning off the oil. My problem was more ‘stupid’. I filled it and then set it down to go eat lunch. When I got back there was a puddle under the chain saw. I looked it over for leaks and through use found it does go through the oil quite fast.
@@ScotHarkins I wonder if plumbing tape would help?
@@olumsezbey depends on how often you plan to use the saw and how often you wanna reapply tape...but really it is a flaw in the workmanship. They won't fix it if people don't return saws with leaking caps out of the box. I'm sure there's a number to call to start with, but ultimately you're spending your hard-earned dough for a pricey version of a mid-level gas chainsaw, and the least it could do it function as expected, even for something so small as a leaky cap.
Ultimately Ryobi would be grateful. It's their product reputation, and acceptance of electric anything much less electric chainsaws rides on how well they build their stuff. "If I wanted leaks I'd stick with gas."
Great job, guys
If it were colder when he was doing the multi sustained cut, cold temperatures do affect the operation of Lithium Ion batteries. If you live in colder northern or southern climates battery power may not work well four you.
If the battery is frigid then yes if the battery is just cold then it would work great because you don’t have to worry about the battery overheating.
My old 1 put 16 inch bar on it pulled it like nothing going to trie 18 bar next
I wish Ryobi would come out with something like the EGO nexus. I haven’t gotten into any of the higher voltage line ups yet.
My crystal ball tells me you might be happy soon. The magic 8 ball had no comment.
@@WorkshopAddict lol. Thanks! I love all the great options that are coming out.
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I'm torn between this model and the 60v 16in DeWalt. Which would you go with. After seeing your video about Ryobi brushless problems it got me stuck in my decision. Thanks!
Great review. i had the excact same thermal trip on a Stihl battery saw the other night cutting a pine tree out of the road. i imagine you are just going to have to pace yourself
It’s kind of funny that the oil leaks out, my craftsman electric leaks also 🤦♂️ nice review and I’m buying this today
Love to see you review the new ryobi 40v inverter generator
The 4 battery one?
@@WorkshopAddict yes!
@@jfraz6246 waiting for it to come
I want to see the craftsman v60 chainsaw review
Maybe there can be a comparison video with craftsman Dewalt kobalt milwaukee exct
Happy to see one of ryobi’s new products performs well. I’m not sold on there new power tools but their OPE seems to be worth the extra money. Hope you can review one of the new mowers
I have the new mower to review. I just need some great weather!
@@WorkshopAddict great review. One of the better Chanel’s for tool reviews. I was wondering with the oil leaking problem, was there only a leak from the filling cap. Or was there also a leak from where it oils the chain? I have brought a newer model with the fill cap on the top and just wondering if I still need to worry about an oil leak
I bought the 14 in years ago. It worked great. I used it for cutting up a fallen tree on my neighbors fence. They just moved in. Sheesh. Of course in nj there's no fault insurance so he'd have to use his own homeowners insurance, so of course 30 feet of my tree which damaged his fence, he had to remove himself. My dad said not to help him remove it because then he can press charges. Nj laws are just stupid!
Have you try the home elite corded electric chainsaw, I had one and it was junk. If you have use one, how does it compares?
nice chainsaw. but needs bigger battery i hope they don't all leak.
Question, could you put a ripping chain on the 18 in ryobi 40v?
I’m here because I’m interested in getting one what are the pros and cons of this saw ?
Purchased this saw it leaked oil as well, however it was not from its cap. After filling it with bar & chain oil I put it on the basement floor, about five minutes later the basement floor was full of oil. Checked the cap removed it then tightened it, saw continued leaking, but it was not leaking from the cap. The leak was from inside the tool, the oil quickly drained maybe the oil tank was cracked. Home Depot exchanged it. This new saw has not leaked a drop.
In my case are three 5V batteries. One battery in the saw, second battery in the box it came in slid down at the back of the saw handle it does not flop about; snug. Third battery wrap it in a rage is placed on the opposite side of the handle. In addition to three batteries the case holds a quart of Bar & Chain oil, and two extra chains. All is good.
Mine leaks like a broken derrick in Texas! Saw is hard on batteries compared to 14" model. 14" will cut double the wood of this model. All in all they really are good saws for the money
Any 12 or 14 in bar will fit it? I'm happy with my husky 18in, but I need something smaller ...
Yes, but has to have the correct chain pitch. I put an Oregon from Home Depot on mine. No issues.
Is that pine tree your cutting?
I recently purchased this same saw and the oil cap on it leaks, too. Have you managed to fix it yet, and if so, how?
Did you get the leak fixed? Would you recommend this saw?
@@alcopower5710 I removed the factory o ring and found it to be really hard. I replaced the o ring with a new one that seems a little softer and it seals better.
@@neiltackett9441 thanks for the quick reply
+1 good intel @Neil Tackett thanks.
I'd like to know if you fixed the leak. That seems like a stupid unforced error.
It's rye-oh-bee. Keep up the good work. Love the honest videos!
It’s ree-oh-bee, like he pronounced. Japanese pronunciation.
I have the previous 40v Ryobi chainsaw, it works decent but this looks better.
I have makita duc 353, 18+18=36v system saw, and i have in my van double charger, so when im working a lot with this saw at my work, i have all the time 2 batteries charging. Those 2 batteries last an hour, and charging 2 batteries takes aswell an hour. So if u have a lot of work with an electric saw, its good to figure out how to charge. I mean if u want to be efficiant. And this saws r good at cutting branches and less then 15 wide trees, but for heavier work, take the gas saw
i would use a sawzaw cordless you may not be able to cut bigger pieces but you dont need oil great for camping
Hey, if you guys get a chance could you look at the kobalt 24v saw. It's on promo right now for 129 with a charger and a 4ah battery. Looks like a pretty good homeowner saw.
I would steer clear of it and anything 24v.
@@WorkshopAddict why is that?
@@aaronporter2180 I would say because 24 volts is just not a lot of power at all. 40 volts is much, much better.
i wish ryobi would've made more tools that took two of the 18v batteries. I have a gaggle of those tools and a gaggle of the older good 4ah batteries that could be used in a 36V pair on a blower or a chainsaw, but it's my sense that they would rather rope people into having to buy a second set of batteries because the batteries are so overpriced. Lithium is about a tenth or less of the cost in AH vs. what it was a decade ago and the batteries have gone up in price or stayed the same.
I've got a strong gas saw, so it's not an issue here. Most of these saws have kind of chintzy parts in the driveline, as do the electrics. I think they thrive on the idea that the saw could be useful and maybe it's easier than dealing with a customer who claims they can't get their saw started when it's 2 years old and only been used once.
In 22 years, I've never had a gas tool that didn't have a cracked fuel line that had trouble starting, and a fuel line replacement is pretty easy, but the YT comments in different videos are loaded with people who seemingly have every gas tool become unusable within 1 year because it "won't start".
I used a 12" 18 volt Ryobi brushless chainsaw for awhile now and I just upgraded to a 14" bar and chain and seams to work great! I wouldn't go to a bigger bar though. It will cut a 10" log with no worries. Good luck.
I’m still running a 15 year old Ryobi RCS4046c (40cc with 18” bar). It will run for about half an hour on a tank of gas, rip through 18” trunks and happily turn a 60’ wild cherry into 18” rounds on that tank of gas. IMO it is a superbly engineered machine with high quality components throughout (gas and oil caps that actually seal, a two part air filter made from precision moulded plastic, etc). Now they are asking me to swap it for a machine that packs up after cutting 13 small (9” diameter?) logs?
I don’t really get the battery electric thing. In most countries every additional KWh you draw from the grid is generated by fossil fuel of some sort. In the U.K. we generate all the nuclear, wind and solar we can the make up the shortfall with natural gas. So basically the chainsaw is powered rather inefficiently by gas. I use Aspen 2 in my saw. This is an alkylate fuel produced from butane, propane etc. so is probably cleaner for both the local and global environment than battery electric, and certainly far superior in terms of power to weight ratio and runtime.
Unless you are charging your battery with your generator instead of the wall outlet it is orders of more efficient and CO2 friendly regardless of what your power plant uses as fuel. Gas combustion on a power tool is like 15% efficient. The rest of the power is wasted as heat and noise and losses on the block. Coal plants are around 40% and NG turbine over 60%. If you were on a NG grid not only does the NG have way less equivalent emissions than your gas powered small engine, it also is 4x more efficient. You're already 800% more emissions than electric before accounting for the emissions to refine, transport and pick up that fuel you are burning.
For me the environment part is just gravy. Electric is way more convenient. No rough running engines where you can't start your job until your tear off the carb, no oil changes, no realizing you are out of gas and needing to run to the store. You just grab it and go, no problems, no frustration.
@@jazb4317 I’ve never owned an electric chainsaw so it’s difficult to compare, but from the TH-cam videos it seems that even the largest, most expensive batteries have a very limited run time. Also, there’s no standardisation so you get locked into one manufacturer by buying several batteries that then only fit their range of tools.
I accept that 2 strokes can be temperamental. They are also not very discreet! But the environmental thing is almost irrelevant because I only use two or three 5 litre containers in a season and that’s more than enough to keep the wood burner going all winter. Think how long 15 litres of petrol is going to last in the average car. It’s mainly about power to weight ratio and for that a 2 stroke wins hands down.
And just think... When Tesla upgrades the world's lithium-ion battery tech, these tools will be even better still.
Could you use for Alaska mill for small trees if you had a few batteries?
No, it would over heat.
How long of a sustained cut till it knocks off on average would you say?
Could it go 12 inches wide for 12 to 15 feet with time to cool off or in sections were speed isn't necessary?
@@mav5204 I do not think so. The motor would get hot very fast in that situation. It would need 30 to 40 minutes to cool after each cut if it could do it.
@@mav5204 This is one case where I would look at EGO or Greenworks
I have a ryobi RY 5020. It leaks bar oil when not in use. Any ideas? Thanks
Remove the oil when not in use. Not an ideal solution, but the only one that really works. I bought a few restaurant style squeeze bottles from Amazon. Makes it easy to get back in without overfilling.
I found out that it was over oiling the chain and bar and would drip down after using it. It doesn't leak it's just dropping excess oil from lubrication of the bar and chain. I just let it sit for awhile and then put it away.
all my good saws leak bar oil. better than a dry chain
How does it stack up to the ego 18 inch?
Chain speed is faster on the ryobi, but overall they are fairly similar. Ryobi stepped up their game on this one.
@@WorkshopAddict Great just send it with a 6 ah !
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I have a question for anyone who can answer. How can I charge a battery in the field? Is there a way to charge one in a vehicle on a 12v system? If I'm cleaning up some dead fall out in the woods, I'd like to have a second battery on charge - in my truck or quad - not a half mile away at my shop. The problem would be worse still if I'm on someone else's property. Any suggestions? Would a 120v inverter work with my quad let's say to keep a spare battery topped off?
Easiest would be to have a portable power station with you and a charger. Adding an inverter to a 4 wheeler is not a good ideal because it does not have an alternator and the stator cannot produce the power one would need to run it. All in all, a gas saw would be the better way to go.
Cheapest way would be carrying an extra battery
... or have axe and saw handy for when the battery is out of juice to complete the job.
Hi Brian ! I’m not a big fan of Ryobi, but I would take this over the M18 saw in a heartbeat! I never liked the way the Milwaukee looked, or the way it performed. This saw appears to do alright. Love your black dog! Looks like a good helper 😁😄 What is it with saws and oilers? I think it’s just the nature of the beast. Tool Boss sent a DeWalt in for service, due to a constant leak. I have one with my small Husky. I switched to the premium bar oil, and it helps some, but it leaks. PITA! Maybe a follow up video on this saw down the road would work? I lost about 70-80 tress in a recent Ice storm, and I’ll probably burn up my small saw, so will be a good excuse to get a new one! 🤔😄😂 Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
P.S. you have a great piece of property buddy!
70 to 80 trees tells me you should put your money into a Stihl Farm Boss and never look back.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks Brian, and yeah, family members I have sent photos to, say it looks like a Tornado went through. It is devastating. I was thinking the same thing, so if I burn up the little Husky, new saw in order! 😁👍✌🏻
@@WorkshopAddict Agree 100%. Although I wish I spent the extra money for the 261 instead of the Farm Boss. More power and a pound lighter.
Real question is would you rather have this one or the Milwaukee?
The Ryobi. I ditched milwaukee, the saw got too hot, I mean, all over hot.
Maybe add a little silicone around the top
I am going to add some gasket material in there to space out the O-Ring slightly.
@@WorkshopAddict sounds like a good plan, let us know how it works out, please!
thanks!
So is this just a green clone of the Milwaukee....
YES! BUT they used a 40-volt battery and the chain speed is much faster. This will easily out cut the Milwaukee without an issue.
No, it is different but will out cut the Milwaukee.
I heard that the oil leaks when its not in use? Can anyone confirm this is true?
It does.
Gas powered if you're doing a lot of work. Battery if you're occasionally cutting. The convenience is just unbeatable.
Ryobi give it's tools a 3 year warranty. Plus if you purchased it at Home Depot they give you a 1 year return or replacement warranty.
When they come out with the graphine batteries they will lost much longer and they are lighter.
I am a bit disappointing in the battery life. I know it's pushing this little saw but I was cutting through a 30in White Pine log and the battery literally only makes one cut before needing a charge. Then the battery just sits in the charger for like 30 minutes before it even starts charging. Perhaps there is something wrong with this battery but it is brand new too. Nice review BTW.
One cut? Yeah, I'd look into thag battery as the issue.
I find I cannot flatten a battery with long cuts through something thick, it always has a thermal shutdown and then takes a VERY long time to charge. I can flatten the battery if I make lots of small cuts and don't try and work it too hard. I have an MS181 which will outlast and out cut the Ryobi, but the Ryobi is awesome if you just need to cut a couple of limbs as you can be finished the job before you've got the Stihl started and you don't end up smelling like a gas station when you're done.
@@mikelastname That's the same conclusion I have come too also. Which is too bad because the thing really can handle huge cuts but the battery just is not capable. So for anyone reading I would recommend against getting an 18in one simply because it's really only good for limbing and a 14" is perfectly fine for that.
Wow wonder why Ryobi didn't put a tool less chain adjustment knob on the side like you see on other all electric chain saws I think that's a great option they should consider in the future
It's a lot less robust.
I was at a tool show and they had the 18in and 20in 60v chainsaws there they are beast they cut more than twice as fast as the 16in especially the 20in the 18in is not as powerful as the 20in
I have the 18 in. and it is WEAK and smokes ALOT.
What state do you live in
Michigan
what about a foldable chainsaw
It's called cross threading
I'm waiting for ryobi to make a cutoff saw like Milwaukee and dewalt did.
I'm pretty sure they made a brushless one that outperforms the Milwaukee. Could be mistaken.
I think I would have removed the entire part where you couldn't put the oil cap on right. If you cross thread it duh it's going to leak. Once I realized it wants to cross thread I never had a drop of oil leak again
Wow that's awesome to hear that this new Ryobi 18 inch battery chain saw cuts faster then the 16 inch Milwaukee Fuel battery chainsaw.
I wonder how this Ryobi 18-inch battery chainsaw compares to the others, such as the Atlas 18/80v, the EGO 18-inch battery chainsaw, the Parkside or the Greenworks Commercial 18-inch battery chainsaw?
I concur with your finding that a larger electronic energy capacity battery would be ideal for Ryobi to come out with to complement this excellent battery chainsaw.
I'm looking at this Ryobi as well as the EGO, Atlas, 18/80v and Greenworks Commerical 18 inch battery chainsaws and any other 18 inch battery chainsaw with good ratings.
Always wear a hard hat when felling trees just takes one bonk on the head
Bought a Small Ryobi Petrol chain saw The motor ran like a dream until the plastic pull start worn out .Crappy idea for a pull start .Only just lasted it warranty out .Didnt do that much work .
neighbors ryobi chainsaw loud as my gas chainsaw, another neighbor has dewalt super quiet, if i were to get a battery chainsaw i would expect it tto be quite