Thanks for the comparison. I have the Makita (previous version 18v x 2). The stock chain (supplied) is feckin horrible. I switched out after 2 weeks (of it binding) to 3/8" 0.50 (no modifications required other than a new bar and chain) and was a remarkable difference. I was ready to take the Makita back to the shop before. The stihl chain (for the climbing saw is a pro full chisel (and the best in class chain) whereas the Makita is a semi-chisel homeowner safety chain (much slower cutting). I'm not sure what the stock chain is on the Husky however, I doubt its a homeowner chain It would be really great (and a lot fairer) to run the same chain manufacturers on each saw and same bar profile (The Oregon or Carlton non safety semi-chisel would be a fair choice and you can get that to fit all those saws) It would also be better to run the test with equal battery sizes. The 8ah battery on the stihl is not realistic (use the 5amp). No one in their right mind will lug that thing up a tree. Weight is king when it comes to climbing saws and the MS201T is stihl king for power to weight at about 5kg with chain, bar, fuel, and oil. I've been waiting for this video for a couple of weeks and now I'm sad.......I still don't have a true comparison of the new stihl to the other models. P.S The makita is a MAX volt of 40v but on test it's 36v. It is no different in power to the 18v x 2 model. Main differences are it's lighter and only has one power mode. The 18v x 2 starts in an eco mode but to gain full power, you have to turn it off, long press (5sec) the power button to get into the full power mode. When it turns off (after 10 seconds of no use) you need to do the 5sec hold again to get back to full power. It's a pain and makes sense that Makita got rid of that in the newer 40V version.
Your comment is more useful than the entire video. I own nine gas saws, six of which are top-handle units, and three of those are Stihls. While not a professional, I maintain a 40-acre estate with thousands of trees. What is your opinion of the 18-volt top-handle Makita? I would only consider it because I have a number of Makita 18-volt tools, and at least six batteries, so my only initial cost would be a bare tool and upgraded bar and chain as you wisely suggest. I don’t use top-handle saws for in-tree work. I learned years ago that a top-handle unit is easily the best all-around saw for all smaller wood. Nothing beats their light weight and one-hand balance for extended use.
@@thardyryll ya you want dual batteries imo, it heats them up less and is much better price than the 40v stuff! Also the makita leaf blowers are my new favorite tool, use them all the time for all sorts of stuff, even in the truck or front porch. Ebay has all this stuff cheap (open box special)
They all need the same bar and chain to be a fare comparison. The different bar lengths play a big roll in the saws. The t540i xp has always been on top in my humble opinion.
Subed! My Tree Surgeon friend has been using a STIHL MSA 300 in 18" for some time now, and I installed his charging setup in his work truck. About his setup: I added a split charger coming off the alternator which is charging the starter battery plus 12v 400ah lifepo4 batteries (16x 3.2v 100ah cells running 4s 4p) giving 4.8kwh of storage, we also added 2 120w flexible solar panels to the roof which feed into 15a mttp charge controller, then we have a 3kw pure sine wave inverter AC 240v, this is an overkill system, but the inverter also powers a 1.5kw kettle for hot drinks a small 800w microwave and a 40w fridge for milk and cold drinks etc, then we have a 4 way slow battery charger and 1 fast charger/cooler and 4 500S and 4 300s batteries for 2 e-saws as he has an MSA 220TC0 also, the complete setup cost £5k, the 2x saws just under £1500, 4x 500S £1140, 4x 300s £1100, 2 chargers £425, the Lifepo4 with BMS £400 (alisxpress) inverter EGSCATEE £220, 2x 120w solar panels with controller £200, and the split charge relay plus needed wire and fusses £40, but it will pay for itself in the first year with the price of petrol and oil as high as it is, as he was spending £120 a week to fuel his petrol saws that's £6k a year alone.
Enjoyed the video - nice one, but bigger chain isn't easier to sharpen chaps! 1.1 gauge is perfect for top handled climbing saws, it offers a nice clean cut when just doing small pruning work and will cope fine with bigger take downs. 1.3 gauge 3/8th pitch is more aggressive cutting but is overkill for smaller thinning work when climbing. Been doing this malarkey for over thirty years so kinda know what I'm talking about....(old git).
We use 4 of the husqvarnas with about 6 batteries in circulation. The polesaws and trimmers with the same system never miss a beat. Their petrol saws are a joy.
I love my Husky 540i saw. I run 200 batteries. I also run a husky 9" chop saw for cutting pavers and the 230ib blower and the 520i hedge trimmer. I just ordered the husky 14" demo saw with the k1 batteries. In my opinion husky is on top with battery equipment. All my other battery tools are milwaukee feul. Milwaukee outdoor power equipment is good for occasional use.
I am with still, when I buy the first the stihl 220C the husky 540 was about 200 more expensive so I went with Stihl then because I already have the charger and the batteries I buy the 161T, the 135 Trimmer and the MSA300 In my opinion all those Stihl machines are great just for what I have observed the Husky batteries are better.
@@kadeinnes2240 I am a husky fun don't got me wrong I have never run a 540i but for the videos I see, it not stand a chance in power against the Stihl MSA300 now what I believe is that the battery with last long on the husky so at the end the husky maybe better but not fast than the stihl.
C'mon guys, 36v and 40v systems are THE SAME. Li-ion cells runs on 4.25v (fully charged ) to 2.5v (cut-off voltage), with nominal voltage defined as 3.6v. So they build these battery packs in the sets of 10 can call them whatever they want - 25V Min, 36V 40V Max, 42.5V Max, etc. If you measure voltage of the fully charged 18v Makita battery it will be between 20 and 21 volts.
Guys you need some Panther 1/4 bars and chains for these saws to really shine, thats what arborist use, I run my 18V makita top handle with that too and it makes it usable :) and thats the weakest of these battery saws. Please test the battery life on all fo these next, thanks.
I use the Husqvarna for work and own the Makita (2 x 18v version). The Husqvarna has noticeably better resistance to bogging and probably slightly better speed in the cut. The .325 LP chain is superior to the Makita's 3/8 LP (it's also less available at hardware stores). However, in the cold/wet climate of the northwest US, the Husqvarna's batteries fail frequently, even if you're careful to charge them dry and warm. Not to mention, with the saw + battery + charger, the thing costs over a thousand freaking dollars. The Makita cuts ok in terms of speed, but you really have to baby it in terms of chain tension and how aggressive you are in the cut. It can be annoying to deal with. I've been torture testing it in very cold and very wet conditions. So far, no battery issues. Of course, I can't know how long that will hold. It also costs just less than half of what the Husqvarna costs. IMO, the Makita is clearly a superior value. If you swap out the bar/sprocket/chain and run a Panther bar with quarter inch pitch chain, you get rid of the performance shortcomings, and you're still about $400 cheaper than the Husqvarna. If you absolutely must have the highest performing saw and you're in a climate that is easy on batteries, sell a kidney, get the Husqvarna, and convert it to run a Panther bar.
@@FlyingLemming I give the TH-cam reviewers credit for actually testing the products, even if those tests are insufficient. Normal internet search engine results for professional "reviews", are essentially nothing but the manufacturer's brochure on the product with a monetized link to buy it. It's unfortunate that good reviews are so hard to find these days, but it takes time and effort to actually understand and evaluate products, and no one wants to take that sort of time when you can make the money without putting in the work.
Be interesting to see them cutting smaller wood as well as thats what theses saws are really for. Pruning and climbing etc your not typicality going to cut bigger wood with something so small.
That Husqvarna sounded so smooth when cutting, the other two sounded harsh like they were running with no oil on the bar. But knowing you blokes I'm sure all of 'em were oiled up. Disappointed with the Stihl's performance, hope they fair better in later tests. As per usual a fair and balanced test, look forward to more vids from you guys.
Super shout out to James and Josh with the SUPER comparison between the Makita, Still, And Makita battery powered chainsaws with a super outcome!!! You guys have to watch these two as they battle it out over the toughest and smirkiest trees out there. Let these chainsaws rip through them all leaving nothing but dust on the saws boys!
Makita is definitely the most bang for the buck. Just waiting if they’ll come out with a 2x40v regular saw that can compete with stihls new electric ‘261’.
hope they do really, Just bought in to 40V with this UC003G and two 5Ah batteries and double charger, together for 725€! I think the 2x40V rear handle chainsaw will eb a beast and much better than Stihl MSA300
Don't use chainsaws that much, being just a gardener. I do use my 455 Rancher from time to time, and it does everything I need it too! As far as strimmers, hedgecutters, pole saws, blowers, and combi units go, you can't go wrong with Husqvarna or Stihl. Top notch machines!!!
@@Junior-yh5ew I can agree.. I've had the 40v system for about a year now.. I don't have the chainsaw yet but, so far I really like them. I'm not completely convinced they're worth the price though.
Just like dewalt have 20 volt battery but it’s 18 volt because of the 2 resting volts and 36 volt has 4 resting volts. But I guess all so so it doesn’t get confused with the 18X2 36 volt system.
Really good video , its good seeing the ECHO DCS-310 40v 4Ah , DEWALT DCM575 54v 3Ah , Husqvarna 120 Li all these battery chainsaws getting put through the tests.
Just so that all saws were running at full potential, I hope you made sure the chain bars were lubricated before sawing!? Standard practise before using the machine. Not only putting oil in the reservoir but running them up let alone chain stretching!? Not being rude but would like to know 😅
Have a quick face cut test. I often find the cordless struggle with the diagonal cut of a harder wood face cut. Currently running the stihl stuff as I already have all the batteries.... They seem to be harder wearing than the husky stuff, but gave stories from friends about both platforms having battery issues.
If there's problems cutting diagonal, check the chain. If you want to cut diagonal face cuts well, you should look for: * full chisel (not semi-chisel or round corner), * non-safety chain (meaning only the really little rakers on the cutting links, not the leading rakers on the tie straps), * full comp (not skip tooth or semi-skip tooth) * and a good 3/8 chain (that will cut a good kerf slightly wider than the guide bar to avoid easy dust clogs and pinches). The first and last items above make the biggest difference if you ask me. The others help but aren't as drastic in terms of a difference made.
I'd like you to test the top handle gas vs electric. By the manufacturer, best vs best. See if the battery is up to speed with the gas top handle yet. Thank you
Husqvarna and Stihl batteries are far better than Makita, because they are build of the outdoor work and being in rainy, extreme warm and cold conditions. Makita is good for people who are into construction, DIY or technical jobs that already have everything from Makita and just need this.
I have the Husqvarna 540 rear handled version with the bli 300 battery and 200x as spare, it runs much better with the 9.4ah bli 300 battery, seems to have more torque.
Thanks Buckin’ I hope you’re well! We mentioned you in our more recent video 661 vs 592 last week about the baby c filling. Thank you for your videos friend, cheers James
are they all using the same chain/blade ? like would it be a fair if one chain is sharper. the makita shavings look much smalller...but maybe that just my eyes. anyway love the video.
Great video.this is my first one .have subscribed Iam interested in one for the back of my Kubota RTV .have a bunch of saws pro saws to home owner saws.at present have a echo 310 in back of it ?Iam really a Sthil guy but kind of thinking a small Dewalt as its just for cutting a little trail .
Fine COMPARISON test right here! Im a Husqvarna person but still ive got problems with all the electrical gadgets they tend to break down on me . We have a couple of electrical chainsaws at work (park & woodlands at Boden County ) what i hear is the battery working time isnt that fun mostly Stihl none Husqvarnas even if their local . keep the Fun Material Coming ! Regards Paul Roger
Thank you Paul, really really appreciate your feedback. Battery time is good depending on the task and how well you are set up. If the investment is made from the outset then it’s ok, but it is a fair initial investment 👍🏼
Fell sorry for you guys, I not trade my super saw Still 161T for anyone of those is lighter maybe little slower but sure feels more comfortable with one hand on top of a tree and 1 AP200 battery normally goes 45 minutes+.
Still use my original 160t (think it’s that) love it without them stupid safety buttons! Had it must be 5 year and not had a thing go wrong it’s brilliant! And for price of them when I need bigger I’ll just keep using petrol 201
@@benhowlett7693 I agree with you 100% I have mine about 2 years it have been used and abused and it still always ready never fail, if I need more and 2 hands I also have the 220C and the MSA300.
Yes it cuts quicker in this test, but it does have a bigger more favourable chain. If they were running the same size chain there would be very little in it.
@@MachineryNation I've personally had one fall out of mine, and had a few come back from customers that the battery case was heavily damaged from falling
I've had the ego top handle saw for 5 months now. I am a bit annoyed with the integrated lanyard battery pack. It's the same concept as Husqvarna's umbilical battery pack, where you swap the battery pack for a connector or sorts and have the battery pack on your harness instead of the power head. With EGO's saw however, you don't have the option to have the battery on the power head, it's only a connection to the seperate battery pack. This is ok for climbing, but if you are cutting on the ground it's cumbersome to be lugging the battery pack around. The saw has torque, but lacks chain speed in my opinion. Also be leary of the saw hook that is provided for the integrated lanyard. I ended up replacing mine with a delta link, far more secure.
That doesnt really make sense. With the right size file for the size chain you are sharpening. They are no easier or harder to sharpen. There exactly the same. Round file wise. Pretty much the same with all styles of files across the board.
Another cool video guys! I'm sure if you hold down the power button on the Makita it activates High Torque mode. The led should turn green. Gives you 20% more power.
These electric saws appear to be getting better all the time. I suppose that’s good 😊 Can you ask the manufacturers to make them sound like a petrol saw😅
@@positiveaspect5730 i want this for my garden and to pruning on tree. Sometimes im climp on tres but im not a profesional arborist. Sory for my english
Problem for me is that the batteries don t last long - 25 mins is what am finding - otherwise the Makita makes most sense as the batteries can be used in their other tools just like the Dewalt ones Until charging points are put in woodlands and forests I'll keep my petrol saws
I'm very grateful for your comment. I'm a long time petrol chainsaws user and I was planning to switch on battery saws. I don't know anyone to ask for, I was very concerned about battery lasting. So your comment cleared my mind.
@@Carlo_B I'm a arborist and use a battery powered dewalt for my everyday climbing saw. I get half a day out of my little dewalt 12 inch 20 volt chainsaw with a 6 ah battery. If cutting 3 inch branches and less. If I'm cutting 12 inch wood, we get 40 min. Unlike husky and Stihl, the top 3 dewal, Milwaukee, and mikita are all advancing their batter size over time. I can now get a 12 ah battery the same physical size and weight as the 6 ah I was getting half a day in small wood from. So in 12 inch wood, the 12 ah battery would give 1.5 hrs of run time. That's longer than my gas saw lasts on a tank of fuel. See the pattern.
@@natsterlive I'm an arborist too, and I'm specialized in olive tree pruning. Here in Italy battery chainsaws are not very common, and even way more less common are Dewalt tools. I've been using Zenoah gasoline chainsaws for over 15 years, but since gasoline and oil prices are getting higher every day, I was planning to turn on the battery powered gear. By reading your comment It seems that Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita chainsaws are better than Husky and Stihl ones. This sounds very strange for me, because Husqvarna and Stihl are the biggest chainsaws dealers in the world, and I think they are very experienced in that tools. Instead, the other three brands yuo've mentioned are manufacturers of tools for building works, so I've always thought that their landscaping lines of products are for non-professional use. Did you used gasoline chainsaws before turning to battery chainsaws? Is there a real saving over the time, considering the high prices of battery packs and chargers? Thank you
@@Carlo_B no dewalt saw is not better than husqvarna saws. Dewalt, Milwaukee and mikita have more battery capacity than husqvarna or Stihl. I used gas saws for climbing up until 3 years ago. The battery powered saws are far safer as the chain stops instantly, and there is no need to pull start or leave it running. On the ground the battery saws will never replace the gas saws. On the ground I run a husqvarna 572 xp. It cuts amazing, auto tune makes it run perfectly in any weather unless 28 Celsius or hotter. Then it does not like to be shut off hot. Any of the 5th generation gas saws by husqvarna are great Stihl saws are not worth the money as they cost more than husqvarna and don't perform nearly as well
Guys I’ve been waiting for this match up so super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks. Totally wanting a wooden here !!!!!! super Thanks x infinity x 100000000000000 😎
The fact that they are cutting into a log that had branches coming out means you aren’t getting an accurate cutting time cause one saw may be cutting through a harder part of the log then others
In the vid you start of saying more top handle saw comparisons to come. Why not pin a link to that video for more views?
Done 👍🏼 ECHO vs EGO - Top Handle Battery Chainsaws Part 2
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Thanks for the comparison.
I have the Makita (previous version 18v x 2).
The stock chain (supplied) is feckin horrible. I switched out after 2 weeks (of it binding) to 3/8" 0.50 (no modifications required other than a new bar and chain) and was a remarkable difference. I was ready to take the Makita back to the shop before.
The stihl chain (for the climbing saw is a pro full chisel (and the best in class chain) whereas the Makita is a semi-chisel homeowner safety chain (much slower cutting). I'm not sure what the stock chain is on the Husky however, I doubt its a homeowner chain
It would be really great (and a lot fairer) to run the same chain manufacturers on each saw and same bar profile (The Oregon or Carlton non safety semi-chisel would be a fair choice and you can get that to fit all those saws)
It would also be better to run the test with equal battery sizes. The 8ah battery on the stihl is not realistic (use the 5amp). No one in their right mind will lug that thing up a tree. Weight is king when it comes to climbing saws and the MS201T is stihl king for power to weight at about 5kg with chain, bar, fuel, and oil.
I've been waiting for this video for a couple of weeks and now I'm sad.......I still don't have a true comparison of the new stihl to the other models.
P.S The makita is a MAX volt of 40v but on test it's 36v. It is no different in power to the 18v x 2 model. Main differences are it's lighter and only has one power mode. The 18v x 2 starts in an eco mode but to gain full power, you have to turn it off, long press (5sec) the power button to get into the full power mode. When it turns off (after 10 seconds of no use) you need to do the 5sec hold again to get back to full power. It's a pain and makes sense that Makita got rid of that in the newer 40V version.
Totally agree. My first saw was a ms 190t with 1.1 thick chain crap. Now have a ms 200t..
Your comment is more useful than the entire video. I own nine gas saws, six of which are top-handle units, and three of those are Stihls. While not a professional, I maintain a 40-acre estate with thousands of trees. What is your opinion of the 18-volt top-handle Makita? I would only consider it because I have a number of Makita 18-volt tools, and at least six batteries, so my only initial cost would be a bare tool and upgraded bar and chain as you wisely suggest. I don’t use top-handle saws for in-tree work. I learned years ago that a top-handle unit is easily the best all-around saw for all smaller wood. Nothing beats their light weight and one-hand balance for extended use.
@@thardyryll the makita 18v x 2 (36v) is ok. I wouldn't bother with the 18v model. You will be disappointed.
@@thardyryll ya you want dual batteries imo, it heats them up less and is much better price than the 40v stuff! Also the makita leaf blowers are my new favorite tool, use them all the time for all sorts of stuff, even in the truck or front porch. Ebay has all this stuff cheap (open box special)
Very helpful, thanks for the tip about the chain
They all need the same bar and chain to be a fare comparison. The different bar lengths play a big roll in the saws. The t540i xp has always been on top in my humble opinion.
I completely agree, although we test with what the manufacturers supply, so people know what they are getting when they buy 👍🏼
I use the t 540i daily now for 2 years and love it.
Thank you for your feedback Corey 👍🏼
Subed! My Tree Surgeon friend has been using a STIHL MSA 300 in 18" for some time now, and I installed his charging setup in his work truck.
About his setup: I added a split charger coming off the alternator which is charging the starter battery plus 12v 400ah lifepo4 batteries (16x 3.2v 100ah cells running 4s 4p) giving 4.8kwh of storage, we also added 2 120w flexible solar panels to the roof which feed into 15a mttp charge controller, then we have a 3kw pure sine wave inverter AC 240v, this is an overkill system, but the inverter also powers a 1.5kw kettle for hot drinks a small 800w microwave and a 40w fridge for milk and cold drinks etc, then we have a 4 way slow battery charger and 1 fast charger/cooler and 4 500S and 4 300s batteries for 2 e-saws as he has an MSA 220TC0 also, the complete setup cost £5k, the 2x saws just under £1500, 4x 500S £1140, 4x 300s £1100, 2 chargers £425, the Lifepo4 with BMS £400 (alisxpress) inverter EGSCATEE £220, 2x 120w solar panels with controller £200, and the split charge relay plus needed wire and fusses £40, but it will pay for itself in the first year with the price of petrol and oil as high as it is, as he was spending £120 a week to fuel his petrol saws that's £6k a year alone.
Enjoyed the video - nice one, but bigger chain isn't easier to sharpen chaps! 1.1 gauge is perfect for top handled climbing saws, it offers a nice clean cut when just doing small pruning work and will cope fine with bigger take downs. 1.3 gauge 3/8th pitch is more aggressive cutting but is overkill for smaller thinning work when climbing. Been doing this malarkey for over thirty years so kinda know what I'm talking about....(old git).
We use 4 of the husqvarnas with about 6 batteries in circulation. The polesaws and trimmers with the same system never miss a beat. Their petrol saws are a joy.
I love my Husky 540i saw. I run 200 batteries. I also run a husky 9" chop saw for cutting pavers and the 230ib blower and the 520i hedge trimmer. I just ordered the husky 14" demo saw with the k1 batteries. In my opinion husky is on top with battery equipment. All my other battery tools are milwaukee feul. Milwaukee outdoor power equipment is good for occasional use.
I am with still, when I buy the first the stihl 220C the husky 540 was about 200 more expensive so I went with Stihl then because I already have the charger and the batteries I buy the 161T, the 135 Trimmer and the MSA300
In my opinion all those Stihl machines are great just for what I have observed the Husky batteries are better.
The husky Smokes the stihl with the proper battery bli300. Like leaves it foe dead and will run for an hour
@@kadeinnes2240 I am a husky fun don't got me wrong I have never run a 540i but for the videos I see, it not stand a chance in power against the Stihl MSA300 now what I believe is that the battery with last long on the husky so at the end the husky maybe better but not fast than the stihl.
At least with makita you can get many useful tools on same platform, that is a huge advantage
Agreed.
C'mon guys, 36v and 40v systems are THE SAME. Li-ion cells runs on 4.25v (fully charged ) to 2.5v (cut-off voltage), with nominal voltage defined as 3.6v. So they build these battery packs in the sets of 10 can call them whatever they want - 25V Min, 36V 40V Max, 42.5V Max, etc. If you measure voltage of the fully charged 18v Makita battery it will be between 20 and 21 volts.
Guys you need some Panther 1/4 bars and chains for these saws to really shine, thats what arborist use, I run my 18V makita top handle with that too and it makes it usable :) and thats the weakest of these battery saws.
Please test the battery life on all fo these next, thanks.
The most important is to know how long each can work with a full battery. Could you try the makita UC011G instead of old models ?
I use the Husqvarna for work and own the Makita (2 x 18v version).
The Husqvarna has noticeably better resistance to bogging and probably slightly better speed in the cut. The .325 LP chain is superior to the Makita's 3/8 LP (it's also less available at hardware stores). However, in the cold/wet climate of the northwest US, the Husqvarna's batteries fail frequently, even if you're careful to charge them dry and warm. Not to mention, with the saw + battery + charger, the thing costs over a thousand freaking dollars.
The Makita cuts ok in terms of speed, but you really have to baby it in terms of chain tension and how aggressive you are in the cut. It can be annoying to deal with. I've been torture testing it in very cold and very wet conditions. So far, no battery issues. Of course, I can't know how long that will hold. It also costs just less than half of what the Husqvarna costs.
IMO, the Makita is clearly a superior value. If you swap out the bar/sprocket/chain and run a Panther bar with quarter inch pitch chain, you get rid of the performance shortcomings, and you're still about $400 cheaper than the Husqvarna. If you absolutely must have the highest performing saw and you're in a climate that is easy on batteries, sell a kidney, get the Husqvarna, and convert it to run a Panther bar.
Comments like this show how useless youtube videos actually are if you need honest recommendations based on actual experience.
@@FlyingLemming I give the TH-cam reviewers credit for actually testing the products, even if those tests are insufficient. Normal internet search engine results for professional "reviews", are essentially nothing but the manufacturer's brochure on the product with a monetized link to buy it.
It's unfortunate that good reviews are so hard to find these days, but it takes time and effort to actually understand and evaluate products, and no one wants to take that sort of time when you can make the money without putting in the work.
I think if $1k requires you to sell a kidney maybe you should worry less that your current saw isnt the best and more about getting more work.
Be interesting to see them cutting smaller wood as well as thats what theses saws are really for. Pruning and climbing etc your not typicality going to cut bigger wood with something so small.
That Husqvarna sounded so smooth when cutting, the other two sounded harsh like they were running with no oil on the bar. But knowing you blokes I'm sure all of 'em were oiled up.
Disappointed with the Stihl's performance, hope they fair better in later tests. As per usual a fair and balanced test, look forward to more vids from you guys.
Husky wins hands down with the big dog battery
I must say there is a lot of TH-cam channels out there that are similar to yours but yours is by far the best so super thanks to you and your team
Thank you Byron, we really appreciate your support 🤩
Husqvarna recommende the Bli 300 for that saw, to get the most out of it!
Super shout out to James and Josh with the SUPER comparison between the Makita, Still, And Makita battery powered chainsaws with a super outcome!!! You guys have to watch these two as they battle it out over the toughest and smirkiest trees out there. Let these chainsaws rip through them all leaving nothing but dust on the saws boys!
To compare..
The MS200T with full tanks and a 16” light bar. 3/8 chain.
Is 4.86kg
Keen to see both the top handle Ego and Milwaukee.
Nice comparisons vid.
So happy to see this match up, looks like I'll still be getting the t540i as soon as someone has one in stock!
Hi Bob, are you in the U.K.?
@@MachineryNation I am yes.
@@ItreboR63I we have this one available as an ex demo if you are interested 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation Very interested, may I email you?
Brilliant video. I too will be ordering the t540 when they are back in stock, looks like early next year 😅
Makita is definitely the most bang for the buck. Just waiting if they’ll come out with a 2x40v regular saw that can compete with stihls new electric ‘261’.
its in the works. They have filed a patent for it.
@@positiveaspect5730 really? Awesome!
@@positiveaspect5730 Do you have a source for this? I’ve been contemplating whether to wait for that myself.
hope they do really, Just bought in to 40V with this UC003G and two 5Ah batteries and double charger, together for 725€! I think the 2x40V rear handle chainsaw will eb a beast and much better than Stihl MSA300
i am more Stihl guy but that Husqvarna T540iXP is insane!!!!
Dobra robota. Ale tu widać że szybkość pracy zależy bardzo od umiejętności drwala.
Did you use the same type of chain on each saw?
Don't use chainsaws that much, being just a gardener. I do use my 455 Rancher from time to time, and it does everything I need it too! As far as strimmers, hedgecutters, pole saws, blowers, and combi units go, you can't go wrong with Husqvarna or Stihl. Top notch machines!!!
Makita is actually also on 36v system, they just call it 40v max
They actually have 2 versions.. a 2x LXT which is 36v and a 40v max.. both are 36v nominal but the 40v has a slight edge over the 36v..
These are the best batteries man I love it on the chainsaw
@@Junior-yh5ew I can agree.. I've had the 40v system for about a year now.. I don't have the chainsaw yet but, so far I really like them. I'm not completely convinced they're worth the price though.
Just like dewalt have 20 volt battery but it’s 18 volt because of the 2 resting volts and 36 volt has 4 resting volts. But I guess all so so it doesn’t get confused with the 18X2 36 volt system.
@@danielreynolds6498 that is correct yeah
Really good video , its good seeing the ECHO DCS-310 40v 4Ah , DEWALT DCM575 54v 3Ah , Husqvarna 120 Li all these battery chainsaws getting put through the tests.
Thank you. We are still planning part 2, stay tuned 👍🏼
Bardzo dobry test. Dziękuję.
Just so that all saws were running at full potential, I hope you made sure the chain bars were lubricated before sawing!? Standard practise before using the machine. Not only putting oil in the reservoir but running them up let alone chain stretching!? Not being rude but would like to know 😅
It would be good if they all had the same size bar, huski has 2" bigger bar.
LARGEST SUPER THANKS! That Josh cuts wood like a Carpenter LOL 😂
Really great video guys, gets me super excited for the MSA 220 TCO to come to the US market. CHEERS!
Awesome, thank you Garrett 😎
Know any time frame on that?
Have a quick face cut test. I often find the cordless struggle with the diagonal cut of a harder wood face cut.
Currently running the stihl stuff as I already have all the batteries.... They seem to be harder wearing than the husky stuff, but gave stories from friends about both platforms having battery issues.
If there's problems cutting diagonal, check the chain. If you want to cut diagonal face cuts well, you should look for:
* full chisel (not semi-chisel or round corner),
* non-safety chain (meaning only the really little rakers on the cutting links, not the leading rakers on the tie straps),
* full comp (not skip tooth or semi-skip tooth)
* and a good 3/8 chain (that will cut a good kerf slightly wider than the guide bar to avoid easy dust clogs and pinches).
The first and last items above make the biggest difference if you ask me. The others help but aren't as drastic in terms of a difference made.
Is the Stihl running semi or full chisel chain? Be interested in seeing if a 1/4” picco bar and chain is available for that saw?
Been looking forward to this vid, super thanks! :p
Thank you Max 🤩
I'd like you to test the top handle gas vs electric. By the manufacturer, best vs best. See if the battery is up to speed with the gas top handle yet. Thank you
How do the batteries last on these three?
HAve to keep in mind that the Makita is about half the price of the Husq and the Stihl.
Husqvarna and Stihl batteries are far better than Makita, because they are build of the outdoor work and being in rainy, extreme warm and cold conditions. Makita is good for people who are into construction, DIY or technical jobs that already have everything from Makita and just need this.
Great video as always chaps.
One of those branded cookies would look good in the fully charged shedio 😉
Thanks Andy, you are right. One of those cookies would look great in your shedio 😂👍🏼
Be cool to see the new Milwaukee top handle saw in the competition
Yes 100%
The Husqvarna is a little pocket rocket💪 The Stihl on the other hand was struggling, not impressed.
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The electric motor can't pull that wider chain.
I have the Husqvarna 540 rear handled version with the bli 300 battery and 200x as spare, it runs much better with the 9.4ah bli 300 battery, seems to have more torque.
Really good video guys, its good seeing all these battery chainsaws getting put through the tests, 👍
Thank you Nev 🤩
Very nice compare video of rare items. In 🇩🇪 you get 3 makitas for one husqvarna or stihl 👌
Love wins ... joshy ! 😆
Thanks Buckin’ I hope you’re well! We mentioned you in our more recent video 661 vs 592 last week about the baby c filling. Thank you for your videos friend,
cheers James
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are they all using the same chain/blade ? like would it be a fair if one chain is sharper. the makita shavings look much smalller...but maybe that just my eyes. anyway love the video.
Could you do the einhell one has I am looking for a cordless chainsaw
Great video.this is my first one .have subscribed Iam interested in one for the back of my Kubota RTV .have a bunch of saws pro saws to home owner saws.at present have a echo 310 in back of it ?Iam really a Sthil guy but kind of thinking a small Dewalt as its just for cutting a little trail .
I'd love to see you guys test Milwaukee.
We have on another video 👍🏼
Hi James & Josh Nice One Thanks again
Thank You Darren 😎
@@MachineryNation Can you get hold of a Hikoi 36v top handle saw Thanks again
RYOBI makes a similar chainsaw. Would like to see a review on it.
We will see what we can do 👍🏼
Ryobi top handle saw😊
Do they not know how to use the teeth behind the bar to cut faster with?
Fine COMPARISON test right here! Im a Husqvarna person but still ive got problems with all the electrical gadgets they tend to break down on me .
We have a couple of electrical chainsaws at work (park & woodlands at Boden County ) what i hear is the battery working time isnt that fun mostly Stihl none Husqvarnas even if their local .
keep the Fun Material Coming !
Regards Paul Roger
Thank you Paul, really really appreciate your feedback. Battery time is good depending on the task and how well you are set up. If the investment is made from the outset then it’s ok, but it is a fair initial investment 👍🏼
Please make video with new ryobi 40v top chainsaw with DeWALT 18v top handle chainsaw
You guys didn't say how many metres per second the Stihl chain moves at.
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Fell sorry for you guys, I not trade my super saw Still 161T for anyone of those is lighter maybe little slower but sure feels more comfortable with one hand on top of a tree and 1 AP200 battery normally goes 45 minutes+.
Still use my original 160t (think it’s that) love it without them stupid safety buttons! Had it must be 5 year and not had a thing go wrong it’s brilliant! And for price of them when I need bigger I’ll just keep using petrol 201
@@benhowlett7693 I agree with you 100% I have mine about 2 years it have been used and abused and it still always ready never fail, if I need more and 2 hands I also have the 220C and the MSA300.
@@benhowlett7693 My Stihl 161T I call it My work Horse, always ready never fail, never complaining.
You would have thought Stihl would have made sure they didn’t get blown out by the Husky…They knew what they were up against before it was released.
Yes it cuts quicker in this test, but it does have a bigger more favourable chain. If they were running the same size chain there would be very little in it.
Interestingly husky don't seem to want to say what kw output the 540 has 🤔 it's an ace saw ! Just a shame the batteries like falling out
i have had my husky for over year and half and never had a battery even come loose. absolutely love it
Never have had that problem
Interesting, I’ve never heard of one falling out. I will ask the guys if they have. You’re right Husqvarna don’t list anywhere what the kW rating is 🙄
@@MachineryNation I've personally had one fall out of mine, and had a few come back from customers that the battery case was heavily damaged from falling
I've never heard of a 540 battery falling out , mine don't .
Maybe if you used the chainsaws correctly it would cut a little faster.
husqvarna thev winner
Would love to see a review of the Ego top handle... For some reason it's overlooked and hard anything on TH-cam.
100% 🤩
I've had the ego top handle saw for 5 months now. I am a bit annoyed with the integrated lanyard battery pack. It's the same concept as Husqvarna's umbilical battery pack, where you swap the battery pack for a connector or sorts and have the battery pack on your harness instead of the power head. With EGO's saw however, you don't have the option to have the battery on the power head, it's only a connection to the seperate battery pack. This is ok for climbing, but if you are cutting on the ground it's cumbersome to be lugging the battery pack around. The saw has torque, but lacks chain speed in my opinion. Also be leary of the saw hook that is provided for the integrated lanyard. I ended up replacing mine with a delta link, far more secure.
Someone get the weight with battery on all 3 I must have missed em
You should test the Milwaukee m18 top handle chainsaw when it is available. Keep up the great work.
Fingers crossed it will be in part two 🤩
Echo 2500 bro I own one they r pretty sweet!
Awesome! We will see what we can do 👍🏼
Thanks! Subscribed
Thank you Paul 🤩
40v is just a marketing ploy the xgt batteries nominal voltage is 36v
Please add milwaukee top handle to test when it comes out.
What’s the life on the battery
Milwaukee
Why are you wearing hearing protection for an electric chainsaw?
try a Poulin pro electric 58 volt 16 inch blade. its the one i have. not to bad.
SUPERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR THAAANNNNNNKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Machinery Nation 😝 great video as per usual
Ran the Stihl 161 for a couple weeks. Pretty disappointing batt life
Ego and echo top handle
That doesnt really make sense. With the right size file for the size chain you are sharpening. They are no easier or harder to sharpen. There exactly the same. Round file wise. Pretty much the same with all styles of files across the board.
Voglio sapere la STIHL mini, piccola quanto costa,?, grazie,,,,
super thanks you 🎉🎉🎉
Another cool video guys! I'm sure if you hold down the power button on the Makita it activates High Torque mode. The led should turn green. Gives you 20% more power.
Oooooo that’s interesting. I will check it out 🤩
@@MachineryNation I think the LED will turn yellow when high Torque mode is active.
@@mikedaygm amazing Thank you Mike 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation Pleasure. Hope it works and keep these videos coming!
Milwaukee top handle
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These electric saws appear to be getting better all the time. I suppose that’s good 😊 Can you ask the manufacturers to make them sound like a petrol saw😅
Consider your request filed under the “fingers crossed” section Al 😂😂
@@MachineryNation I’m 56, time is slipping away. Tell them it’s a priority 😄
@@almclean4835 on it 😎
Yer thought the 161 was gutless. The 220. Yer say power like 201. Doesent cut like it tho. Thanx fullas
Ego csx 3000?
Watch this space in a couple weeks 😉
@@MachineryNation please can't wait to see the comparison with ego
@@andreamaiellaro363 next week 👍🏼
What abou ego cx3000
Plz . Makita 2x 18 v top handle !
I will ask the question 👌🏽
I'm guessing you don't climb trees
@@positiveaspect5730 i want this for my garden and to pruning on tree. Sometimes im climp on tres but im not a profesional arborist.
Sory for my english
Problem for me is that the batteries don t last long - 25 mins is what am finding - otherwise the Makita makes most sense as the batteries can be used in their other tools just like the Dewalt ones
Until charging points are put in woodlands and forests I'll keep my petrol saws
I'm very grateful for your comment. I'm a long time petrol chainsaws user and I was planning to switch on battery saws. I don't know anyone to ask for, I was very concerned about battery lasting. So your comment cleared my mind.
@@Carlo_B I'm a arborist and use a battery powered dewalt for my everyday climbing saw. I get half a day out of my little dewalt 12 inch 20 volt chainsaw with a 6 ah battery. If cutting 3 inch branches and less. If I'm cutting 12 inch wood, we get 40 min. Unlike husky and Stihl, the top 3 dewal, Milwaukee, and mikita are all advancing their batter size over time. I can now get a 12 ah battery the same physical size and weight as the 6 ah I was getting half a day in small wood from. So in 12 inch wood, the 12 ah battery would give 1.5 hrs of run time. That's longer than my gas saw lasts on a tank of fuel. See the pattern.
@@natsterlive I'm an arborist too, and I'm specialized in olive tree pruning. Here in Italy battery chainsaws are not very common, and even way more less common are Dewalt tools. I've been using Zenoah gasoline chainsaws for over 15 years, but since gasoline and oil prices are getting higher every day, I was planning to turn on the battery powered gear.
By reading your comment It seems that Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita chainsaws are better than Husky and Stihl ones.
This sounds very strange for me, because Husqvarna and Stihl are the biggest chainsaws dealers in the world, and I think they are very experienced in that tools.
Instead, the other three brands yuo've mentioned are manufacturers of tools for building works, so I've always thought that their landscaping lines of products are for non-professional use.
Did you used gasoline chainsaws before turning to battery chainsaws?
Is there a real saving over the time, considering the high prices of battery packs and chargers?
Thank you
@@Carlo_B no dewalt saw is not better than husqvarna saws. Dewalt, Milwaukee and mikita have more battery capacity than husqvarna or Stihl.
I used gas saws for climbing up until 3 years ago. The battery powered saws are far safer as the chain stops instantly, and there is no need to pull start or leave it running.
On the ground the battery saws will never replace the gas saws. On the ground I run a husqvarna 572 xp. It cuts amazing, auto tune makes it run perfectly in any weather unless 28 Celsius or hotter. Then it does not like to be shut off hot.
Any of the 5th generation gas saws by husqvarna are great Stihl saws are not worth the money as they cost more than husqvarna and don't perform nearly as well
@@natsterlive ok. Thank you
I’ve got the husky really pleased with it , had a play with the new echo version i’d have that over the stihl i hate those stihl petrol/oil caps .
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Echo DCS 5000 please!!
Josh is very inconsistent with his cuts
That Makita chain looked DULL. It was throwing dust instead of chips. What shape was the chain in?
Brand new chain on all saws 👍🏼
How much Rupes.?
Ryobi just put out a 40V top handle...
Hi guys, can you text the Nordic 36v please
The Stihl cut really smooth
I love love love your videos and I’m never gonna give away
Thank you Mason 🤩
The fact that they are cutting into a log that had branches coming out means you aren’t getting an accurate cutting time cause one saw may be cutting through a harder part of the log then others