rechargable/gas limbing saws

[ascast]

Does anyone have experience with battery or gas powered limbing saws? My intent s to take one in the woods and trim up saplings etc so they grow into limbless veneer grade logs. I know a Stihl is the best and most expensive. The Hasrbor Friehgt may last one year, but will have a life time replacement. With a gas unit, it will be usable whenever gas is available. In NY that may not be too long. But there will always be the "getting the thing started" issue. Any experiences you want to shaRE WOUD BE HELPFULL THANKS

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[farmerjim]

I have both. I don't use the gas one any more as I don't have too many limbs to trim. If you have many to do, get the gas one. It is faster and the gas lasts much longer than the battery charge.

[cabezaverde]

I have a 40 volt Ryobi. Very handy.

[JRLesan]

I have both Stihl and Husqvarna climbing saws which is what I think you're calling a 'limbing' saw. The Stihl is 15 years old and the Husky is probably 10. Both start easily after a season of non use as long as one uses the proper (no alcohol) fuel. The Stihl is WAY more powerful than the Husky and utilizes a 16" bar. The Husky has a 14" bar and does not lack power either; just not as much as the Stihl.. My wife uses battery powered yard equipment (weed whipper and blower) and constantly changes batteries as they have no staying power for extended chores. I would think a trip into the woods would require a suitcase full of (expensive) batteries if one intended to do much work...

[Jsm180]

I have a 20v Dewalt pole saw with an 8" bar, does an excellent job. I would imagine their chain saws would work as well.

[Finster101]

I have a 20v Dewalt pole saw with an 8" bar, does an excellent job. I would imagine their chain saws would work as well.

I believe DeWalt also makes 40 volt versions of those tools.

[Mal Paso]

I bought the Harbor Freight Lynnx Pole Saw and 16" chainsaw a couple years ago and they are still going. I paid $300 for the pair which gave me 2 batteries. These are entry level saws but all I need to do is the occasional tree down in the road or wood project. They are great car saws, just put something under them to catch the bar oil.

I limmed 2 Oaks and cut up the branches using 4 battery charges over 2 days. I did replace the chain with a Bailey's Woodsman Pro.

[MUSTANG]

I used the Harbor Freight Pole Saw (Chain Saw) to cut down and trim about 2 dozen Mesquite Trees at the Moapa House. It's electric cord (Not Battery); but it does a great job of cutting up to 6" diameter branches. It was particularly useful in getting into the branches of the very Thorny Mesquites.

Also used it for cutting Limbs from the various Conifer Trees at the Kalispell House. With the pole - given my height - I can cut branches as high as 12 feet from the ground with that saw.

Perhaps if you have a generator for where you are going to cut; this might work out for you.

https://www.harborfreight.com/7-amp-95-in-electric-pole-saw-56808.html

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[yovinny]

I have the 20 volt 12" Dewalt chain saw, going on about 4-5 years now.
Absolutely fantastic little saw, but I already had like a dozen of the good (high ahm) batteries. Dont think I'd buy it again if I needed to buy batteries too,,, as they have about doubled in cost since I bought mine.

[Soundguy]

I have the Wal-Mart 20v ht charge.. 7.5-9.5 feet. Light..easy...works.

[Rapier]

I have a Stihl pole saw but this cutter is lighter and easier for a trimmer, a 28ga Citori Sporting gun. I use it to trim and prune pecan trees on the farm.

[dverna]

Like a couple of other posters, I have had good luck with the HF Lynxx saw for small jobs. It was recommended to me by a buddy who cuts and trims trees for a utility company.

It will never replace a gas saw for processing firewood...I have two gas saws for that.

The higher end Stihl battery saws get good reviews if you can justify the cost. I was heading that direction until my buddy told me about the Lynxx.