I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Hey Spencer! Great to hear from you, that's True! :) Love getting out in the woods and cutting stuff. Cheers, and I hope you are getting out there and enjoying as well!
I think the battery saws have their place in 4wd overlanding. Not having to worry about spilling gas inside of a suv. You can clear a trail from storm damage and cut some firewood without hassle. Having an inverter for charging is a necessary tool
Make sure you use a Pure Sine wave inverter. These batteries aren’t cheap. My modified sine wave inverter (msw) states in the manual “not recommend for battery chargers or sensitive electronics.” Just my 2 cents. If you don’t know the difference between the two look up some videos or just buy a pure sine wave inverter. Yes they cost more but so do new batteries.
An electric was recommended to me by my mechanic. Bad nerves in my hands made the vibration of a gas saw a painful proposition, and he said the electrics vibrated a lot less that the 2-stroke engine.
@@jakegingrich7214 the electric motors :D the battery only lasts minutes like 7-8 minutes :,D it's a disgrace also yes they (the electric ones) wobble and rattle since most of the parts are plastic...
I’m really happy with dewalt chainsaws, from the pole saw, 20v, and the 60v. I use the 20v while camping. 60v for around the house and clearing trails. I’m not sorry in the least that I sold my gas saws. They are a pain to deal with when not used on a regular basis.
Great video. I was looking for an alternative to my Husqvarna saw and this convinced me this is a good quick alternate for small jobs. Thanks for the precise no B.S and no fluff video.
I have both Stihl gas saws and a DeWalt 12" battery saw. The DeWalt is great for clearing brush and taking up into trees. It's a bit heavy, but it just cuts so well
I just unboxed my first Dewalt 60V battery powered saw. Thanks for your review. I'm going to try mine soon. It's hot here right now and I expect a battery saw to be more fire safe in hot dry conditions. Btw I know you mentioned your safety gear, however you may want to give more detailed information on safety considerations for new operators. Thanks again 🇨🇦
That magnetic measuring attachment is a cool idea. UK Makita battery chainsaw owner here: One 36v (18v x 2) chainsaw for big jobs, and one lightweight 18v short bar saw for cutting up pallets for kindling, and small branches. They were my first chainsaws, and I wouldn't even consider owning a petrol (gas) chainsaw when these battery saws do everything I need with near zero maintenance.
It seems like the dewalt is good for 90% of what I’d do. If I’m cutting wood all day long I’d use my Stihl, but honestly I rarely cut *all day* anyway. I don’t know how many times I’ve needed to make a few cuts and didn’t bother because I’d have to haul out the gas.
I have the Echo 58v electric and I mostly use my old Stihl 021 - when fuel vapors haven't once again eaten through the fuel line. I'd disable the safety switch on my saw if I were going use it a lot. I dunno. Strictly homeowner stuff, although my yard is mostly trees. Oh, and the drone shots are spectacular. They've improved TH-cam about a million percent.
electric is more powerful torque wise but i like my hot gas 2 strokes for the character.I once got an 8 amp milwaulkee drill stuck in steel and the torque is very not nice and very brutal with electric motors. gas 2 stroke is more forgiving for me. I hate to see a 230v saw, it could cut down a whole forest!
I use 5 different chainsaws (various sizes for various jobs). One is the AEG 56v chainsaw and l was amazed by how well it performs. If lm doing a big or long job then lm always going to go gas, but for general home use the cordless is super easy to use, very low maintenance and cuts surprisingly well( mainly Australian hardwood at that).
Don't use chainsaws that much but wanted something that had a bit of power but not too expensive. Opted for the Husqvarna 455 Rancher, quite heavy but does a great job!
Well done! That's just what I was looking for. I'm looking for a replacement for my old chainsaw. My father, who spent years using a gas powered chainsaw suggested looking into electric chainsaws after he saw an arborist who came over to help him with a project had one.
I don’t cut wood except to trim up trees and cut up fallen limbs around the house. I bought a 40V Ryobi chainsaw and that thing is awesome for what I need it for. No gas to mix, no exhaust fumes, and it’s quiet. Just slap in a battery and go.
I need an electric saw like that. I’m a dewalt fanatic. I consolidated all my power tools to dewalt so I can share batteries. I’ve got a few 60v tools so the 60v chainsaw is a no brainer. I like my h-varna farm boss but I can really benefit from a quiet dewalt saw for quick jobs and remote work. I have several hunting properties I take care of and the limited noise is cool option not to mention not having to mess with 2 stroke gas , fuel stabilizer and carburetors.
i love my DeWalt cordless... it is a 40 volt and have not had any issues as I use it for carving bears and owls etc and can use it in my garage and no fumes/exhaust. I have 3 Dewalt tools with extra batteries so I always have spare battery to get me through the day. Some complain chain pops off but that has never happened with me. At times the oiler seems excessive but lately it has balanced out. Love your Bear carving video as well
Hey Duane! That is awesome you carve bears with it! You'll have to send some carving photos, I'd love to see them if you want to send some over! Send to kate @ diypete .com ( no spaces ). I have been loving the electric saw around the house and should try carving with it like you do. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your video. I've been thinking about buying a new saw for around the house and not wanting to mess with the gas and oil of a "regular" saw. Your's is the first video I've seen regarding this
You guy's are the first simple Guy's to Impress me... Really great Video.. I love the little measure for Log size instead of guessing.. 1 Tree per Battery ..
Nice comparison between gas and 60V. I'm looking to replace a gas strimmer with the 60V Dewalt and maybe next time I need a chainsaw, it could be electric. I have an Echo CS590 and it works great. Heck, in a heavy storm with a downed 100 year old Maple, I filled it from the wrong gas can and ran it for a long, long time until it stalled for an unknown reason at the time. Restarted it and carried on. At the second stall, I was wondering why, as it'd never done that before. After restarting, it suddenly dawned on me. 😡 Refilled with the correct gas and finished cutting the tree off my driveway, thinking it was toast anyway. Next day, checked compression and it seemed OK. Put a borescope in and did see some scuffing on the bore. Started and cut fine. Ran it ever since with no issues! I do like my Echo. Starts first time off choke everytime, after first cough with choke. Always drained and run dry between uses. 3 years old. I wonder if Dewalt would be so durable
Good video. Enjoyed the comparison. I laughed at you cutting the logs in the forest and then you went to pulling the logs out and cutting them in a central location. I always bring 8 foot logs to my cradle which is right next to my firewood pile. Much less work than carrying the cut logs out of the forest.
I bought a Ryobi 18v saw and while it's probably not as good as the Dewalt it's nice that the batteries work with all my other tools too. I had a decent size tree branch (some parts where a good 30cm diameter) that I cut up in small sections and it did go through the battery quite fast but i would just put it on the charger and take another. Cool part is that the charger was powered by solar. So in an off grid situation and a small solar setup you could pretty much keep cutting with enough batteries, and all you need is bar oil. You can get the bigger batteries too, I was using the standard ones you'd use on a drill.
i dont want to say youre doing something wrong but when youre choping off the branches you should stand on the left side and let the saw rest on the log then its not that exausting for you and better for your back. just wanted to say but great vid keep up the good work cheers from switzerland
I really like the comparison video. The one nice thing about electric is not needing to run out and get gasoline but you do have to be good about charging the battery!
Almost immediately after buying my Dewalt, I had issues with the chain retention sprocket bolt/washer falling off. I used red Loctite threadlocker and it hasn't been an issue since. Just got done bucking and limbing 2 cords of frozen Aspen today with no problems whatsoever. It is definitely worth upgrading to the 12 AH batteries if you can afford it.
I have a Dewalt 40 volt saw...love it.. had no problem with it except for initially the oil seemed excessive. But it appears to have even out lately. I use it mainly for carving and it works great. The best part is that I can work inside during the winter and there is no exhaust. That was the reason I bought it and it came with 2 batteries. I later bought the blower which had the same bonus of 1 extra battery. Then I bought the 40 volt grass trimmer which only came with 1 battery but that gives me 5 batteries. I can carve most of the day with 2 batteries. But I will check out the other videos on the makita... but I did not go with Makita because I did not want to get into a different line of batteries.
Great to hear Duane! That is cool you carve with electric. My first chainsaw in college was a cheap $40 plug in saw and that is what I used to carve my first bear. Then I moved onto a 170 stihl with a dime size tip. Did you modify your saw for detail carving or is it being used without any changes? Cheers!
I recently bought a 80v kobalt. The power and battery life really surprised me. Thirty minute fast charger also came with it. Only problem i found was finding a sweet spot in the chain tensioner so the chain didn t pop off when cutting smaller limbs.
Excellent video showing comparison. The tape measure attached to your belt, US Tape. We manufacture parts that go into assembly of tape. It was interesting to see how it's used in field.
I have gás sthil and Husqvarnas and I am happy with both. Recently I buy a battery sthil 220 and it cuts okay. But if you go out in the woods you need a backpack full of batteries.
My dad bought me a corded electric chainsaw as a housewarming gift for my first house in 1996. I've used it ever since for basic residential needs, fallen branches, small trees, cutting roots out and fresh cuts on Christmas trees. It works just as good today as it did the first day. To be fair, I never needed it during a power outage, but pull the trigger and it goes.
I'm sold on gas saws especially my stihl. However that dewalt would be great especially in a disaster or grid down scenario. Where getting or finding gas could be a issue. Plus for those of us off grid being able to charge a battery using our solar systems saves on having to keep high octane gas around. If only they made a diesel saw...
I'm sold! I'm Buying an electric saw, I'm so tired on having to tinker with gas saws, to keep them running... Cheap1s, expensive 1s, every saw I've ever owned, they all eventually end up having carb/ fuel problems, and it drives me NUTS. For what I do around my home/ farm, electric saw will fit the bill!!!
If your going with a battery powered chainsaw buy the Milwaukee 2727-20 its a much better saw, double the power double the run time... You wont regret it
I had the same problem. I only need a saw to take down small trees that pop up around the property (white pine, they suck) and clean up downed limbs which is like a few times a year. That gas saw sits there, the gas goes bad, it won't start when you need it and just handling gas and oil sucks, especially outside, in the winter, during a snow storm, in the dark. I bought an electric corded saw. The only maintenance is sharpening the chain. Plug and play.
gas will always be king but those Flexvolt batteries are awesome. I used them on my Sawzall and grinder - 9amp & 6amp and last me all day on the field.
I think for most homeowners and most people I think a battery so I would suit him just fine and maybe some commercial applications as well it would be nice not to have to screw around with mixed fuel
The 60v is awsome. Never let me down. I have 3each 9amp batteries, took down 10 trees. Worked all day with no down time. I do have the fast charger. My gas saw was tuned up 2 years ago. I only use true fuel and the fuel line were dry and cracked into pieces. Good tool for a home owner
I am currently deciding what battery power chainsaw I want. just from the tests you have done, it’ll handle what I need it for... question is, is dewalt the best brand? All of my other battery operated tools are dewalt, but greenworx reviews are pretty good too!!??
I have the 20 inch Dewalt electric chainsaw with a 15 amp battery and I was cutting on a downed maple tree that’s been down for about two years and I was able to get about 40 minutes to run time. The battery takes about four hours to fully charge. But I’m not impressed with it at all on hardwood. DeWalt claims it has twice the torque of a 50 cc gas powered chainsaw. I would say it has about half as much torque. I do love the pole saw the standalone.
I have a Dewalt 20v saw... I was very impressed by how well it cut wood..good for stuff up to 6 to 10 “ diam...also have 2 STIHL 015AVs..and a early model 044..that’s a beast...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Electric chainsaws did come a long way! I think both gas and electric have their place and even though I'm a fan of good ol' gas saws I must admit I'm amazed by the battery powered ones. I'm thinking about getting a small electric for those lighter jobs I have to do, would be much more efficient and fun.
Any idea on chain/links/per second? This was extremely informative. Battery life seems acceptable to my back. Cut speed more important. Not bogging down is good but you noted slower cut speed. F/P/S? Husk is faster, stihl slower....battery?
if you are cutting firewood length pieces you can use your chainsaw itself to measure, just put a notch on your bar for the length you want then place the chainsaw on the log and see where you need to cut
@@harleyward2098 i just made this point to a gas saw user. i have a 60 volt power works saw i bought early last year....its now listed as the old model and they have a new one that is much more powerful. 10 years ago a 60 or 80 volt cordless didn't even exist!
@@MrSGL21 voltage is not what's important, they are getting new lithium cells that hold more energy and can tolerate faster discharge rate without being damaged, 15 years ago magnesium batteries where the choice, to get more horse power you just need more cells, the 9 amp 60V battery can do the equivalent of 3HP, the 12 amp can theoretically do 4HP but there is no dewalt motor that does that.
@Feedthe5000 if you are satisfied with your delusion, then I am too | yes you are are right temperance/balance is key but unfortunately the condition of deforestation is 'too much' not tree plantation. for fallen trees, yes you 'can not do' any thing and no one is asking to do anything for them , you or whoever can take em home but this does not give you an excuse to cut more. amount of trees needed to this planet is depleting period, trees helps in maintaining ecology - not just in 1st world but on whole planet, it is an invisible connection, what is being done in 1st world, it was the case of 3rd world and now those lands are barren. effects of climate is seen accross the globe, think of it as a sea-saw. trees helps in oxygen regulation period. if there are only trees on planet earth: it will not harmful to any living being or planet and planet will be sustainable but if there are only humans on planet earth, it will be not survivable for any living organism including mother earth.
@Feedthe5000 based on ignorance and lack of awareness from your reply, it sounds more like 4th world to me, what makes a 'world' is not the physical land but the mentality and awareness of citizens of that 'world' , it won't be long when beloved America shall be counted as 3rd world too with this rate, I am ranting so that you as a responsible citizen can act for protecting country's ecology and give a chance for future American generations to enjoy nature.
The ideal time to cut the thickest logs with the battery powered saw is when the battery is fully charged and fresh. It will have the most amps at that point.
I never had a gas chainsaw before. And now I have dewalt 16 inches. Because I am getting old don't wanna fight with the starting. Electric dewalt is so easy to use.
What about the plastic tensioner on the DeWalt? I've had them fail on corded chainsaws which could turn the DeWalt chainsaw into a £500 doorstop. I love their power tools but the lack of a metal chain tensioner worries me.
I have a 15 year old 18 in. Craftsman..never takes more than a couple pulls to fire up..still works like a champ but I'm not working it everyday for fuel. I'd like a battery saw for a couple quick cuts. As far as camping I still love to drag a log back to camp..prop on a rock..then take a large rock and smash it down to lengths..takes me to my inner caveman. Helps if your growl a lot too.
I've been looking for a good battery chainsaw for too long. I'd like a good one that doesn't give up, pretty comfortable, not too heavy. I'd prefer one that can up cut, cut from the bottom. Also prefer 12inch or bigger just in case. What's everyone recommend?
I'm not a logger, I dont have a truck, but I do go camping in the woods with my Subaru, and an electric chainsaw is super nice, I can just get to the site and chop up some downfall and enjoy the weekend instead of having to buy the firewood and driving it up.
My dad has a kick-ass gas saw and that thing is great but maintenance can be a pain and I don't cut nearly enough wood to have to buy a gas saw over an electric saw
There are sooooo many different brand names for cordless, rechargeable chain saws. DeWalt, Ryobi, Oregon, Makita, Milwaukee, Poulan, Sun Joe, Greenworks, EGO, Husqvarna, Toro, Black & Decker, Stihl, WORX, Atlas, Kobalt, etc... After much research and many TH-cam reviews such as yours, it all boils down to the DeWalt & Ryobi. For quality, value and performance it seems these two are the most endorsed.
I question if the dewalt would of cut the bigger pieces faster than the gas if you started on the bigger end first. Gas remains consistent, when on batteries, half or less you notice performance degradation. I find the dewalt cuts like butter through large lumber.
Hi, I believe it comes with a 16 inch Oregon bar and an R56 chain. I'd imagine a stihl would work as well, but you'd need to do a little more research on that. Take care!
Would have been nice of they said the amp hour rating of the battery they used in the Dewalt chainsaw. I will assume 3.0 since that's what the chainsaw sells with which seems a little small. You can get up to a 12.0 amp hour battery.
Just ordered the DeWalt 54V 6ah (I guess the 60V equivalent in Australia). Tried the EGO before and returned it due to an odd issue of it cutting out half way through a large log. Let's see how this DeWalt handles it.
If you only need a saw to clean up an occasional downed tree in the yard, especially small trees, electric is probably the best option. Especially if you can match it with a cordless string trimmer or leaf blower that uses the same power pack. They would probably even be adequate to produce an occasional camp fire. The biggest advantage of the electric saw is that it can set on the shelf for years and not have any issues starting when you need it. This would totally eliminate/replace any gas saw you would buy from the likes of Walmart. Depending on a person's needs, these could even replace some of the smaller home owner saws a run for their money from the likes of Stihl, Husqvarna, and others. Whether it major storm cleanup, serious property maintenance, firewood, or logging, if you have actual work to do, you'll need a gas saw. Yes the 440 was a beast and embarrassed the electric, but even a properly set up 50 cc saw would be a huge improvement.
The elephant in the room is how many charges do you get from those very expensive batteries. Also how long they last when stored unused like the off season.
I have some 20v dewalt batteries that were bought when dewalt fist came out with 20v that are still running strong. I also have some milwaukee 12v batteries from when milwaukee started their 12v system still running strong.
Not sure exactly, but i've had the saw at least a few years now and also have the weedwacker, leaf blower, concrete wet saw, and a couple other 60v tools. I use them a lot, and they are running strong.
I have makita batteries that run my chain saw that are 9 years old. And run my tools fine. But in saying that makita has volt protection that makes them last longer that dewalt dosn’t have.
been running a makita 14 inch bar, 36 volt saw. it has steel dogs unlike deWalt one. i've heard that this saw you are running is meant for constuction sites mostly so this is why the missing dogs. never ran a gas saw and bought my battery Makita one year and a half ago when i started working on my country property. no fuel mix, no sparkplug, no cold engine, no gas smell, no fumes, little noise, no rope pulling, no noise idling... i used it to cut some old plums, willows, black locusts, apple trees and made a lot of firewood with this little saw. you have to respect it and not think it's gas powered. do not lean on it, allow it to cut without appling preassure. learn to use it and it's a great small companion. keep the chain sharp as it really makes a difference. in time i bought four battery pairs and i can work 2-2,5 hours on those. in summer i use the bateries for the battery grass trimmer (also 36 volt). Makita has 18volt batteries, 18 or 36 volt tools. the 36 volt tools use pairs of batteries. i say this for those that do not know the Makita offering. regarding this deWalt 60volt saw, i heard that there is a 40 volt one that has more omph and probably runtime. what is the width of the chain 1,3 mm or 1,1 mm?
I put a 16 inch bar on my Makita works just as good. I've cut 20 full measure cords of big stuff, like 10 to 25 inches. I cut the wood in 9" lengths, so twice the cuts. I also "split" the wood with the saw. Makes nice square blocks for stacking. Yes, I've really given my Makita a work out. Still good as new. Takes about 500 to 600 watt hrs (3 sets of 6Ah batteries) to cut a wagon load. Love my batty saw.
Hey Pete! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Is this your first snow of the year? Was wondering what your thoughts on the cordless table saws?
Hey Rich! All is well man! This was filmed on Wednesday and we had a few snowfalls beforehand, but the biggest was about 4 inches where I live outside of town. As for the cordless table saws, I have used but do not own the 60v flex volt dewalt saw. It was super convenient and worked great for plywood. I could see using it while outside for doing trim, sheeting, etc on the house. I do own a battery powered miter saw (option for it to plugin) -- and it is super convenient. Have you tried a battery powered table saw yet? If so, what brand?
DIY PETE no I haven't yet. My shed is really small and can't run 2 tools at the same time. I trip the breaker. I was thinking about buying one for the winter so I can run my space heater. I'm kinda a whimp on the cold thing.
Well, the table saw does work well. The cost to have the battery powered table saw is definitely a premium, but would be nice! Those space heaters trip so quickly. I have a little buddy propane heater currently to help with the garage heat since I haven't yet installed anything else at my new home, but I agree that the heat is needed! :) Cheers!
Battery chainsaws are the future. If you are spending all day in the field cutting multiple trees then you still need a gas saw. But for 90 percent of homeowners a good battery saw is a much wiser choice.
@@hakont.4960 You can charge the batteries easily with a inexpensive camping inverter and a truck battery. The 115 or 230 V chargers are usually more powerful than 12 V chargers.
Battery equipment is getting better and better. Solar is getting cheap. We are hoping to put panels on the house and charge our electric tools and cars mostly with our own solar panels!
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
This isnt a comparison video, this is a video of two adult friends playing in the woods like children, and I love it!
Hey Spencer! Great to hear from you, that's True! :) Love getting out in the woods and cutting stuff. Cheers, and I hope you are getting out there and enjoying as well!
@@DIYPETE sure am. Cut one down last week. Taking a portion of it and turning it into a bench!
I think the battery saws have their place in 4wd overlanding. Not having to worry about spilling gas inside of a suv. You can clear a trail from storm damage and cut some firewood without hassle. Having an inverter for charging is a necessary tool
Make sure you use a Pure Sine wave inverter. These batteries aren’t cheap. My modified sine wave inverter (msw) states in the manual “not recommend for battery chargers or sensitive electronics.” Just my 2 cents. If you don’t know the difference between the two look up some videos or just buy a pure sine wave inverter. Yes they cost more but so do new batteries.
@@happyamerican3235 I agree completely.
An electric was recommended to me by my mechanic. Bad nerves in my hands made the vibration of a gas saw a painful proposition, and he said the electrics vibrated a lot less that the 2-stroke engine.
Great to hear it worked out for you
@Cameron Brooks when you say burnt, do you mean the batteries died in 4hrs or the electric motors burnt up?
@@jakegingrich7214 the electric motors :D the battery only lasts minutes like 7-8 minutes :,D it's a disgrace also yes they (the electric ones) wobble and rattle since most of the parts are plastic...
I’m really happy with dewalt chainsaws, from the pole saw, 20v, and the 60v. I use the 20v while camping. 60v for around the house and clearing trails.
I’m not sorry in the least that I sold my gas saws. They are a pain to deal with when not used on a regular basis.
Awesome!
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so the 60v battery last about 20min?
Great, I maintain my gas saws..and will always keep them clean and ready....I love this electric Dewalt saw I use it as well..
Great video. I was looking for an alternative to my Husqvarna saw and this convinced me this is a good quick alternate for small jobs.
Thanks for the precise no B.S and no fluff video.
I have both Stihl gas saws and a DeWalt 12" battery saw. The DeWalt is great for clearing brush and taking up into trees. It's a bit heavy, but it just cuts so well
I just unboxed my first Dewalt 60V battery powered saw. Thanks for your review. I'm going to try mine soon. It's hot here right now and I expect a battery saw to be more fire safe in hot dry conditions.
Btw I know you mentioned your safety gear, however you may want to give more detailed information on safety considerations for new operators. Thanks again 🇨🇦
That magnetic measuring attachment is a cool idea.
UK Makita battery chainsaw owner here: One 36v (18v x 2) chainsaw for big jobs, and one lightweight 18v short bar saw for cutting up pallets for kindling, and small branches. They were my first chainsaws, and I wouldn't even consider owning a petrol (gas) chainsaw when these battery saws do everything I need with near zero maintenance.
It seems like the dewalt is good for 90% of what I’d do. If I’m cutting wood all day long I’d use my Stihl, but honestly I rarely cut *all day* anyway. I don’t know how many times I’ve needed to make a few cuts and didn’t bother because I’d have to haul out the gas.
Hey Tim! Great points. Hope all is well!
I have the Echo 58v electric and I mostly use my old Stihl 021 - when fuel vapors haven't once again eaten through the fuel line. I'd disable the safety switch on my saw if I were going use it a lot. I dunno. Strictly homeowner stuff, although my yard is mostly trees.
Oh, and the drone shots are spectacular. They've improved TH-cam about a million percent.
The Echo sounds like a great saw! Hope all is well and thanks for watching!
electric is more powerful torque wise but i like my hot gas 2 strokes for the character.I once got an 8 amp milwaulkee drill stuck in steel and the torque is very not nice and very brutal with electric motors. gas 2 stroke is more forgiving for me. I hate to see a 230v saw, it could cut down a whole forest!
I use 5 different chainsaws (various sizes for various jobs). One is the AEG 56v chainsaw and l was amazed by how well it performs. If lm doing a big or long job then lm always going to go gas, but for general home use the cordless is super easy to use, very low maintenance and cuts surprisingly well( mainly Australian hardwood at that).
Thanks so much for sharing!
I have a DeWalt 60 volt and a 460 ,440, and a 360 Stihl. They all work very well for different applications.
Don't use chainsaws that much but wanted something that had a bit of power but not too expensive. Opted for the Husqvarna 455 Rancher, quite heavy but does a great job!
I just bought the Dewalt 20W 12" electric saw......I've cut up to 14" rounds (not easy) but works great. Battery life is so so
Well done! That's just what I was looking for. I'm looking for a replacement for my old chainsaw. My father, who spent years using a gas powered chainsaw suggested looking into electric chainsaws after he saw an arborist who came over to help him with a project had one.
I don’t cut wood except to trim up trees and cut up fallen limbs around the house. I bought a 40V Ryobi chainsaw and that thing is awesome for what I need it for. No gas to mix, no exhaust fumes, and it’s quiet. Just slap in a battery and go.
That’s awesome! Sounds like a perfect saw for around the house.
Ryobi is garbage
I just bought a DeWalt 60 volt flexvolt and it's great to have in my Jeep
I need an electric saw like that.
I’m a dewalt fanatic.
I consolidated all my power tools to dewalt so I can share batteries.
I’ve got a few 60v tools so the 60v chainsaw is a no brainer.
I like my h-varna farm boss but I can really benefit from a quiet dewalt saw for quick jobs and remote work.
I have several hunting properties I take care of and the limited noise is cool option not to mention not having to mess with 2 stroke gas , fuel stabilizer and carburetors.
Great to hear!
I just bought a Stihl MSA 140 electric. Perfect for my use, just taking down small trees around my house and upkeep.
Same! Except I'm cutting firewood with it.😀
Good choice!
i love my DeWalt cordless... it is a 40 volt and have not had any issues as I use it for carving bears and owls etc and can use it in my garage and no fumes/exhaust. I have 3 Dewalt tools with extra batteries so I always have spare battery to get me through the day. Some complain chain pops off but that has never happened with me. At times the oiler seems excessive but lately it has balanced out. Love your Bear carving video as well
Hey Duane! That is awesome you carve bears with it! You'll have to send some carving photos, I'd love to see them if you want to send some over! Send to kate @ diypete .com ( no spaces ). I have been loving the electric saw around the house and should try carving with it like you do. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your video. I've been thinking about buying a new saw for around the house and not wanting to mess with the gas and oil of a "regular" saw. Your's is the first video I've seen regarding this
Glad it was helpful, cheers!
Good stuff. I am looking for an emergency saw (home use and truck), and the low/no maintenance is the #1 selling point for the electric saw.
That just looks like how a man should live.
Thanks for watching!
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You guy's are the first simple Guy's to Impress me...
Really great Video..
I love the little measure for Log size instead of guessing..
1 Tree per Battery ..
Nice comparison between gas and 60V. I'm looking to replace a gas strimmer with the 60V Dewalt and maybe next time I need a chainsaw, it could be electric.
I have an Echo CS590 and it works great. Heck, in a heavy storm with a downed 100 year old Maple, I filled it from the wrong gas can and ran it for a long, long time until it stalled for an unknown reason at the time. Restarted it and carried on. At the second stall, I was wondering why, as it'd never done that before. After restarting, it suddenly dawned on me. 😡
Refilled with the correct gas and finished cutting the tree off my driveway, thinking it was toast anyway. Next day, checked compression and it seemed OK. Put a borescope in and did see some scuffing on the bore. Started and cut fine. Ran it ever since with no issues! I do like my Echo. Starts first time off choke everytime, after first cough with choke. Always drained and run dry between uses. 3 years old. I wonder if Dewalt would be so durable
Good video. Enjoyed the comparison. I laughed at you cutting the logs in the forest and then you went to pulling the logs out and cutting them in a central location. I always bring 8 foot logs to my cradle which is right next to my firewood pile. Much less work than carrying the cut logs out of the forest.
I recently got a green works 80 volt saw. I love it!
Thanks for sharing!
I bought a Ryobi 18v saw and while it's probably not as good as the Dewalt it's nice that the batteries work with all my other tools too. I had a decent size tree branch (some parts where a good 30cm diameter) that I cut up in small sections and it did go through the battery quite fast but i would just put it on the charger and take another. Cool part is that the charger was powered by solar. So in an off grid situation and a small solar setup you could pretty much keep cutting with enough batteries, and all you need is bar oil. You can get the bigger batteries too, I was using the standard ones you'd use on a drill.
Great to hear!
what a great review and comparing the chain saws thanks GOOD JOB.
i dont want to say youre doing something wrong but when youre choping off the branches you should stand on the left side and let the saw rest on the log then its not that exausting for you and better for your back. just wanted to say but great vid keep up the good work
cheers from switzerland
Thanks!
Great fun video! would be nice to remind newbie's that winterizing and ethanol free gas is not required for electric change saws.
Great point!
I really like the comparison video. The one nice thing about electric is not needing to run out and get gasoline but you do have to be good about charging the battery!
Thanks for watching!
Yeah, I'm sticking with my gas saws for now.
Almost immediately after buying my Dewalt, I had issues with the chain retention sprocket bolt/washer falling off. I used red Loctite threadlocker and it hasn't been an issue since. Just got done bucking and limbing 2 cords of frozen Aspen today with no problems whatsoever. It is definitely worth upgrading to the 12 AH batteries if you can afford it.
Thanks for your feedback and glad you got it working!
I have a Dewalt 40 volt saw...love it.. had no problem with it except for initially the oil seemed excessive. But it appears to have even out lately. I use it mainly for carving and it works great. The best part is that I can work inside during the winter and there is no exhaust. That was the reason I bought it and it came with 2 batteries. I later bought the blower which had the same bonus of 1 extra battery. Then I bought the 40 volt grass trimmer which only came with 1 battery but that gives me 5 batteries. I can carve most of the day with 2 batteries. But I will check out the other videos on the makita... but I did not go with Makita because I did not want to get into a different line of batteries.
Great to hear Duane! That is cool you carve with electric. My first chainsaw in college was a cheap $40 plug in saw and that is what I used to carve my first bear. Then I moved onto a 170 stihl with a dime size tip. Did you modify your saw for detail carving or is it being used without any changes? Cheers!
The Makita is also a awesome saw. But your right, you should stay in your battery line, that makes a lot of sense.
I recently bought a 80v kobalt. The power and battery life really surprised me. Thirty minute fast charger also came with it. Only problem i found was finding a sweet spot in the chain tensioner so the chain didn t pop off when cutting smaller limbs.
thanks for sharing!
Excellent video showing comparison. The tape measure attached to your belt, US Tape. We manufacture parts that go into assembly of tape. It was interesting to see how it's used in field.
Thanks for the info!
What was the AH of the battery, and was the length of the bar on the Dewalt?
I super glued the safety button within a week. I just don’t leave any batteries in the saw when it’s not in use. Really solves a lot of the hassle
I have gás sthil and Husqvarnas and I am happy with both. Recently I buy a battery sthil 220 and it cuts okay. But if you go out in the woods you need a backpack full of batteries.
My dad bought me a corded electric chainsaw as a housewarming gift for my first house in 1996. I've used it ever since for basic residential needs, fallen branches, small trees, cutting roots out and fresh cuts on Christmas trees. It works just as good today as it did the first day. To be fair, I never needed it during a power outage, but pull the trigger and it goes.
Great to hear!
What size spark plug does the battery saw take? 😜. Great video. I recently bought a Black and Decker 40v saw. It’s impressive how well they work
I'm sold on gas saws especially my stihl.
However that dewalt would be great especially in a disaster or grid down scenario. Where getting or finding gas could be a issue.
Plus for those of us off grid being able to charge a battery using our solar systems saves on having to keep high octane gas around.
If only they made a diesel saw...
I can only imagine the nightmare it would be to service a diesel hand tool.
If the grid is down, how are you going to charge them?
@@SwapnilBhartiya By using my off grid solar station.
The pulley system is really a great idea.
I'm sold! I'm Buying an electric saw, I'm so tired on having to tinker with gas saws, to keep them running... Cheap1s, expensive 1s, every saw I've ever owned, they all eventually end up having carb/ fuel problems, and it drives me NUTS. For what I do around my home/ farm, electric saw will fit the bill!!!
Great to hear! Yeah they work very well for many projects around the home / yard. Cheers!
If your going with a battery powered chainsaw buy the Milwaukee 2727-20 its a much better saw, double the power double the run time... You wont regret it
I had the same problem. I only need a saw to take down small trees that pop up around the property (white pine, they suck) and clean up downed limbs which is like a few times a year. That gas saw sits there, the gas goes bad, it won't start when you need it and just handling gas and oil sucks, especially outside, in the winter, during a snow storm, in the dark. I bought an electric corded saw. The only maintenance is sharpening the chain. Plug and play.
CDon02
I’ve had great luck with running red armor fuel in my H-varna gas saws.
gas will always be king but those Flexvolt batteries are awesome. I used them on my Sawzall and grinder - 9amp & 6amp and last me all day on the field.
I have one. Was so impressed bought an extra.
Headed up the mountain!
Dude...the house is right there.
haha, pretty close :) but the UTV sure makes the job a lot easier to get the wood down.
I think for most homeowners and most people I think a battery so I would suit him just fine and maybe some commercial applications as well it would be nice not to have to screw around with mixed fuel
I have a Dewalt 60v and I have never touched my gas powered chainsaw since!
So glad u said that!!! Just got this today literally!!! Can't wait to use her!!
The 60v is awsome. Never let me down. I have 3each 9amp batteries, took down 10 trees. Worked all day with no down time. I do have the fast charger.
My gas saw was tuned up 2 years ago. I only use true fuel and the fuel line were dry and cracked into pieces.
Good tool for a home owner
Ppp
That was impressive And I would consider that without a doubt for camping and processing firewood.
Would be a great option!
Thank you very much for the video I learned a lot I was very impressed with the DeWalt tool
As honest a comparison as I have seen on you tube.
Thanks for watching!
How will it work on walnut, oak, and maple? Some of it old, not green? Is it heavy?
Great video...very informative!!!
I am currently deciding what battery power chainsaw I want. just from the tests you have done, it’ll handle what I need it for... question is, is dewalt the best brand? All of my other battery operated tools are dewalt, but greenworx reviews are pretty good too!!??
Yup Dewalt is the best electric saw and is in the lower price range
I have the 20 inch Dewalt electric chainsaw with a 15 amp battery and I was cutting on a downed maple tree that’s been down for about two years and I was able to get about 40 minutes to run time. The battery takes about four hours to fully charge. But I’m not impressed with it at all on hardwood. DeWalt claims it has twice the torque of a 50 cc gas powered chainsaw. I would say it has about half as much torque. I do love the pole saw the standalone.
I have a Dewalt 20v saw... I was very impressed by how well it cut wood..good for stuff up to 6 to 10 “ diam...also have 2 STIHL 015AVs..and a early model 044..that’s a beast...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome!
Electric chainsaws did come a long way! I think both gas and electric have their place and even though I'm a fan of good ol' gas saws I must admit I'm amazed by the battery powered ones. I'm thinking about getting a small electric for those lighter jobs I have to do, would be much more efficient and fun.
I agree! Definitely a place for both. Cheers!
Any idea on chain/links/per second? This was extremely informative. Battery life seems acceptable to my back. Cut speed more important. Not bogging down is good but you noted slower cut speed. F/P/S? Husk is faster, stihl slower....battery?
Hey Lucas, I don't have that info but if anyone wants to chime in, please do. I haven't used the Stihl electric saw, but have heard good things.
if you are cutting firewood length pieces you can use your chainsaw itself to measure, just put a notch on your bar for the length you want then place the chainsaw on the log and see where you need to cut
Thanks!
some chainsaw bars already have a measurement on it :D of course i saw them only on offbrand(probably chinese) ones and will rub off eventually
The best battery chainsaws have evolved to the point of "usable for firewood" with at least two batteries or recharging.
Thanks for watching
Like they have a different DeWalt.. perhaps mine just needs sharpened
In like 5 years imagine how much better they will be
@@harleyward2098 i just made this point to a gas saw user. i have a 60 volt power works saw i bought early last year....its now listed as the old model and they have a new one that is much more powerful. 10 years ago a 60 or 80 volt cordless didn't even exist!
@@MrSGL21 voltage is not what's important, they are getting new lithium cells that hold more energy and can tolerate faster discharge rate without being damaged, 15 years ago magnesium batteries where the choice, to get more horse power you just need more cells, the 9 amp 60V battery can do the equivalent of 3HP, the 12 amp can theoretically do 4HP but there is no dewalt motor that does that.
Awesome job guy's I love the Dewalt 60 volt chainsaw,Yeaaaaaa Boyyyyyyy I will see you again later take care :)
Take care!
What a lovely place. I would like to be there chopping logs all day!
and plant same number of trees after right ?
Thanks!
@Feedthe5000 if you are satisfied with your delusion, then I am too | yes you are are right temperance/balance is key but unfortunately the condition of deforestation is 'too much' not tree plantation. for fallen trees, yes you 'can not do' any thing and no one is asking to do anything for them , you or whoever can take em home but this does not give you an excuse to cut more. amount of trees needed to this planet is depleting period, trees helps in maintaining ecology - not just in 1st world but on whole planet, it is an invisible connection, what is being done in 1st world, it was the case of 3rd world and now those lands are barren. effects of climate is seen accross the globe, think of it as a sea-saw. trees helps in oxygen regulation period. if there are only trees on planet earth: it will not harmful to any living being or planet and planet will be sustainable but if there are only humans on planet earth, it will be not survivable for any living organism including mother earth.
@Feedthe5000 based on ignorance and lack of awareness from your reply, it sounds more like 4th world to me, what makes a 'world' is not the physical land but the mentality and awareness of citizens of that 'world' , it won't be long when beloved America shall be counted as 3rd world too with this rate, I am ranting so that you as a responsible citizen can act for protecting country's ecology and give a chance for future American generations to enjoy nature.
Nice video. Gotta love the 440's, absolute beasts for the size.
Definitely!
I’ve got me one of those. I love it. Could probably throw a bigger bar on it even. Has plenty of power
Thanks for the awesome demo😊
You bet!
The ideal time to cut the thickest logs with the battery powered saw is when the battery is fully charged and fresh. It will have the most amps at that point.
Yep.
What a great video!! Thank you!
I never had a gas chainsaw before. And now I have dewalt 16 inches. Because I am getting old don't wanna fight with the starting. Electric dewalt is so easy to use.
Great to hear!
What about the plastic tensioner on the DeWalt? I've had them fail on corded chainsaws which could turn the DeWalt chainsaw into a £500
doorstop. I love their power tools but the lack of a metal chain tensioner worries me.
Great review very informative
Lot of work for a little pay fellas! I love hunting in Montana kudos from Texas
Nice work that how we do we get thing done
What is that device on the back of the Polaris you TV that your stuff in the log into?
I have a 15 year old 18 in. Craftsman..never takes more than a couple pulls to fire up..still works like a champ but I'm not working it everyday for fuel. I'd like a battery saw for a couple quick cuts. As far as camping I still love to drag a log back to camp..prop on a rock..then take a large rock and smash it down to lengths..takes me to my inner caveman. Helps if your growl a lot too.
Awesome!
I've been looking for a good battery chainsaw for too long. I'd like a good one that doesn't give up, pretty comfortable, not too heavy. I'd prefer one that can up cut, cut from the bottom. Also prefer 12inch or bigger just in case. What's everyone recommend?
@Carolyn Stell can it cut like I want?
This helped me make a decision. Thanks.
I'm not a logger, I dont have a truck, but I do go camping in the woods with my Subaru, and an electric chainsaw is super nice, I can just get to the site and chop up some downfall and enjoy the weekend instead of having to buy the firewood and driving it up.
Awesome!
Nice comparison. thanks. What brand is that rotating wood stove?
Thanks! The brand is Rais, and the model is Pina. They quit making it about a year ago, but a company named Morso makes a similar one still. Cheers!
My dad has a kick-ass gas saw and that thing is great but maintenance can be a pain and I don't cut nearly enough wood to have to buy a gas saw over an electric saw
There are sooooo many different brand names for cordless, rechargeable chain saws. DeWalt, Ryobi, Oregon, Makita, Milwaukee, Poulan, Sun Joe, Greenworks, EGO, Husqvarna, Toro, Black & Decker, Stihl, WORX, Atlas, Kobalt, etc... After much research and many TH-cam reviews such as yours, it all boils down to the DeWalt & Ryobi. For quality, value and performance it seems these two are the most endorsed.
Look at Project farm reviews only electric aka battery saw better is a Echo dewalt is a platform i have so mabe i will pull the trigger and get one
@@p.r.pursell3669 got the Ryobi . Great product
I question if the dewalt would of cut the bigger pieces faster than the gas if you started on the bigger end first. Gas remains consistent, when on batteries, half or less you notice performance degradation.
I find the dewalt cuts like butter through large lumber.
In domestic urban maintenance i use an electric run off the mains (via an extension lead) . Very cheep to run.
Great to hear
Where you using a skip tooth chain n the 440? Skip tooth chains cut faster than regular full chisel chains.
Is the chain Dewalt only or can you use an Oregon or stihl chain. Same question for the bar
Hi, I believe it comes with a 16 inch Oregon bar and an R56 chain. I'd imagine a stihl would work as well, but you'd need to do a little more research on that. Take care!
Would have been nice of they said the amp hour rating of the battery they used in the Dewalt chainsaw. I will assume 3.0 since that's what the chainsaw sells with which seems a little small. You can get up to a 12.0 amp hour battery.
Mine came with a 9AH battery, that's what was used.
Just ordered the DeWalt 54V 6ah (I guess the 60V equivalent in Australia). Tried the EGO before and returned it due to an odd issue of it cutting out half way through a large log. Let's see how this DeWalt handles it.
Hope it works well for you.
How is the dewalt cordless chainsaw? cheers
@@limmoblack didn't end up buying it in the end. I sifted through too many reviews. Came to the conclusion it was more of a toy than anything.
@@Flashbax Yea and alot of money. cheers
If you only need a saw to clean up an occasional downed tree in the yard, especially small trees, electric is probably the best option. Especially if you can match it with a cordless string trimmer or leaf blower that uses the same power pack. They would probably even be adequate to produce an occasional camp fire. The biggest advantage of the electric saw is that it can set on the shelf for years and not have any issues starting when you need it. This would totally eliminate/replace any gas saw you would buy from the likes of Walmart. Depending on a person's needs, these could even replace some of the smaller home owner saws a run for their money from the likes of Stihl, Husqvarna, and others. Whether it major storm cleanup, serious property maintenance, firewood, or logging, if you have actual work to do, you'll need a gas saw. Yes the 440 was a beast and embarrassed the electric, but even a properly set up 50 cc saw would be a huge improvement.
Thanks for your feedback!
@@DIYPETE Something I forgot to say. Excellent review/overview!
@@nospam3409 Thanks so much! Have a great week!
Stihl-The king of chainsaws
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Yea Husqvarna is better
My stihl made in germany
Great fair comparison with honest results. Thank you.
Thanks Chris!
It will give you about the 70 cuts with the big 12 amp flexvolt battery
Thanks for sharing!
The elephant in the room is how many charges do you get from those very expensive batteries. Also how long they last when stored unused like the off season.
I have some 20v dewalt batteries that were bought when dewalt fist came out with 20v that are still running strong. I also have some milwaukee 12v batteries from when milwaukee started their 12v system still running strong.
Not sure exactly, but i've had the saw at least a few years now and also have the weedwacker, leaf blower, concrete wet saw, and a couple other 60v tools. I use them a lot, and they are running strong.
Thanks for your feedback
I have makita batteries that run my chain saw that are 9 years old. And run my tools fine. But in saying that makita has volt protection that makes them last longer that dewalt dosn’t have.
Fantastic video guys thanks
Thanks!
what is the name of item which is standing out from chain bar in 3.07 ? Where can i buy it or similiar ?
been running a makita 14 inch bar, 36 volt saw. it has steel dogs unlike deWalt one. i've heard that this saw you are running is meant for constuction sites mostly so this is why the missing dogs.
never ran a gas saw and bought my battery Makita one year and a half ago when i started working on my country property.
no fuel mix, no sparkplug, no cold engine, no gas smell, no fumes, little noise, no rope pulling, no noise idling...
i used it to cut some old plums, willows, black locusts, apple trees and made a lot of firewood with this little saw. you have to respect it and not think it's gas powered. do not lean on it, allow it to cut without appling preassure. learn to use it and it's a great small companion. keep the chain sharp as it really makes a difference.
in time i bought four battery pairs and i can work 2-2,5 hours on those. in summer i use the bateries for the battery grass trimmer (also 36 volt).
Makita has 18volt batteries, 18 or 36 volt tools. the 36 volt tools use pairs of batteries. i say this for those that do not know the Makita offering.
regarding this deWalt 60volt saw, i heard that there is a 40 volt one that has more omph and probably runtime.
what is the width of the chain 1,3 mm or 1,1 mm?
I put a 16 inch bar on my Makita works just as good. I've cut 20 full measure cords of big stuff, like 10 to 25 inches. I cut the wood in 9" lengths, so twice the cuts. I also "split" the wood with the saw. Makes nice square blocks for stacking.
Yes, I've really given my Makita a work out. Still good as new. Takes about 500 to 600 watt hrs (3 sets of 6Ah batteries) to cut a wagon load. Love my batty saw.
@@geraldmoore6257 yep... The "fuel" costs almost nothing.
Thanks for your input
Great to hear
Not bad :)
Hey Pete! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Is this your first snow of the year? Was wondering what your thoughts on the cordless table saws?
Hey Rich! All is well man! This was filmed on Wednesday and we had a few snowfalls beforehand, but the biggest was about 4 inches where I live outside of town. As for the cordless table saws, I have used but do not own the 60v flex volt dewalt saw. It was super convenient and worked great for plywood. I could see using it while outside for doing trim, sheeting, etc on the house. I do own a battery powered miter saw (option for it to plugin) -- and it is super convenient. Have you tried a battery powered table saw yet? If so, what brand?
DIY PETE no I haven't yet. My shed is really small and can't run 2 tools at the same time. I trip the breaker. I was thinking about buying one for the winter so I can run my space heater. I'm kinda a whimp on the cold thing.
Well, the table saw does work well. The cost to have the battery powered table saw is definitely a premium, but would be nice! Those space heaters trip so quickly. I have a little buddy propane heater currently to help with the garage heat since I haven't yet installed anything else at my new home, but I agree that the heat is needed! :) Cheers!
Battery chainsaws are the future. If you are spending all day in the field cutting multiple trees then you still need a gas saw. But for 90 percent of homeowners a good battery saw is a much wiser choice.
I agree!
Just carry a few spare batteries on your belt or something, and charge them in your truck when you have your lunch break?
@@hakont.4960 You can charge the batteries easily with a inexpensive camping inverter and a truck battery. The 115 or 230 V chargers are usually more powerful than 12 V chargers.
Also...I’ve been running saws since I was a kid...disabled the safety button on the Dewalt...🤣🤣
Thanks for your feedback !
does it work with 18V battery?
Only the 60V battery
There is a 18v chainsaw
Battery equipment is getting better and better. Solar is getting cheap. We are hoping to put panels on the house and charge our electric tools and cars mostly with our own solar panels!