Are electric chainsaws any good? Here is the answer

A lot of people ask if electric chainsaws are any good, or electric chainsaws? better than gas? Are electric chainsaws worth the money? Well, I think I answer those question in todays video to help you make a better buying decision

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[AaronAnita]

Great Video, really good review. Thank you for always showing love to Ryobi, they don't get enough credit. I have an 18v 12" brushless chainsaw (P549) and it's a beast. I've done tree trimming and palm tree trimming with it, and has never failed me once. I'm looking forward to Ryobi new 6" pruning chainsaw that's coming out in the spring. Thank you.

[andrewhigdon]

I recently cut down a 90’ tall maple with a trunk diameter of 5’ with my 14” bar 40V Ryobi. It wasn’t in one day, and wasn’t a breeze, but it was done with that single device. Impressive to say the least.

[genemetz]

I love my Kobalt Pole Chainsaw - 80-volt - 5-AH battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Chainsaw. No electric cord. I've been using Oregon Bars and Chains. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees throughout the woods of our 18-acre farm. I carry it all over in our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front. I am also using (2) Kobalt 80 volt 18" Bar Chainsaws and using (2) 5 AH Batteries. Cuts huge logs great. The chainsaw first one wound up in a puddle and stopped working but after a couple of weeks and it had dried out, it started working again. For oil, I like to use Ryobi Bar and chain oil. We have cut 20"+_ logs and works like a charm. And NO more pulling and pulling to start a gas-powered chainsaw. - - - - - My first 80v 5 ah 18" chainsaw with batter and charger $400

[IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

These new battery powered chainsaws are game changer, especially for people who’ve already invested in a battery platform. I would’ve never purchased a chainsaw prior to battery-operated chainsaws. Let’s think about this, all you need is a chainsaw because you already have the batteries, you don’t need all the gas and had to store it outside, so they make life easier.

[omorin]

I have the 18" Ryobi with a larger high amp aftermarket battery and I feel sorry for people that make a living servicing or building 2 stroke saws. Unless you are a pro and out there with a 92cc chainsaw felling trees for a living, gas sucks. Most of us use them every couple to few years to fell or trim trees. The time you spend cleaning out the carb buying / mixing fuel and trying to start it, you could be done and drinking a beer. Speed tests are worthless because slapping in a battery and go is a world different.

[me]

My Harbor Freight 18 inch 80v Atlas has been awesome for home use. I’ve taken down 4 large trees and cut them up over the last year. I love it. I don’t think I’d use it outside of home use but for a homeowner it’s awesome.

[J-Colt]

2 years ago we had 8 over grown lilac and 2 cherry trees planted to close to building. I brought my 1st gen ryobi and a couple of my battrays to clean out. I had people laughing and saying it would take forever. 5 hours one day and 3 the next and I had it all neatly cut and ready for pick up.

[nbagoats]

Just had a storm come through that dropped some nice sized limbs in the driveway. I used my electric saw and it carved right through that wood like a hot knife through butter.

[josfielden]

The great thing is safety. You can climb a tree and just switch it on when in position. You do not want to pull start a chain saw whilst wedged between branches or worse still try climbing a ladder or the tree itself with the engine running.

[josephmalinowski]

Hay TRZ I found in the past year 3 chainsaws in the garbage that all worked. Sold two of them and I kept the Homelite which came in a case with extra oil extra chainsaw chains and none of the pain has been scratched off anywhere on it. I honestly think people buy them and either they are scared to use them or they just don't need it. It still amazes me almost 25 years working for the town Sanitation and the things I find that people just throw away.💯🙏🇺🇸

[woodrowsmith]

I bought my 36v (2x18v) Makita chainsaw three years ago. Love it! Might use it 3-4 times a year. Never had to pull the rope more than once...lol. I bought the unit with the 16" bar, 4 5ah batteries and dual battery charger for $400. Also have two other 2x18v OPE's from Makita and I will use them until either I die, or the tool does. Never had a problem doing anything I needed to do with this saw on my 5 acre wooded lot. 12" cottonwood falls down? Firewood. Trim up the trails? Done. Fall a wind damaged Douglas Fir? Easy.

I don't know the price point my saw model is at right now. I do know that a year after I bought my 2x18v model, Makita dropped a 40v line aimed at pros. Am I sorry? No. My main battery platform is Makita anyway. Having the extra 5ah batteries is not a drag. I guess what I'm trying to say is I am happy with my chain saw. It has done what I've asked it to do without the hassle of mixed gas and starting issues. I'd do it again...if I had to

[txvet]

I’m so glad you happened to pick that Ryobi 40v model, I’ve been considering that model. Since I’m on the Ryobi 40v platform this was a great unintentional review…lol! Just what you did with that saw tells me it’s time to upgrade my Ryobi 40v 14” saw. It’s their 1st Gen 40v saw going on 10 years of faithful service!

[untermench]

I own a Ryobi 12 inch 18V brushless saw for almost three years and have used it often for the tasks you mentioned. I love it and it has operated without a problem. I would never go back to a gas chain saw.

[sickmansgas]

The Texas chainsaw massacre grunts and moans at 04:30 are killing me 😂

[DanielGomez-cfvk]

Ryobi 40 volt and the kobalt is my favorite replacing chain on 14 inch chainsaw and pole saw are so easy and fast no Allen key

[craighellberg]

I agree with you regarding the convenience but that’s where it stops for me. I am glad that you featured the 40V chainsaw because any lower battery simply aren’t powerful enough. The problem is 40V batteries are very expensive, costing as much as a decent 2 stroke chainsaw. The battery will only last 3 to 5 years under optimal conditions; meaning storing, charging, usage, etc. Rarely do people get even 3 years. Another issue for me is what it takes to make these batteries and how much is stripped from the earth. Companies knew there would be a huge market for battery operated outdoor equipment marketed toward the weekend warrior; especially the younger generation that was never taught how to fix or maintain equipment. Companies can keep selling people batteries and the chain because no one who uses this type of equipment will learn how to properly sharpen a chain. Another issue is because these are battery operated chainsaws people don’t give them the respect of a gas powered one. They think it’s a toy and end up seriously injured. Mother nature has always paid the price for convenience and all this battery equipment is no different. Battery and solar are the future, however the science is just not there yet to keep up with what is stripped from the land and what is going into the landfills. Just my two cents worth. I do enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.

[bikiniluvnguy]

my dad and I used a pair of the forty dollar harbor freight chainsaws to cut a tree that was three feet across and probably fifty feet tall. just kept cutting out bits, had it tied with cable from up high to guide it and it went well. the boom when it hit the ground was so thunderous that the police came to see what was going on. I like them as they start every time, unlike the stuff you have to keep yanking a cord, over and over.

[mrc]

As an owner of both, I prefer the electrics due to the convenience and clean operation of them. No mixing gas, fueling up the saw and worst of all, pulling the starter cord. There is nothing more frustrating than getting 'lathered up' pulling on a starter in the hot sun when the saw won't start. The tradeoff is that the performance is less and batteries are expensive.

[RiseonupNow]

Kind of corny but I loved his enthusiasm

[rexoliver]

Electric saws-plug in or cordless are liked for firewood cutting. The electric are so much quieter-and torque. It may be fun to hack up old furniture-just beware of nails, bolts or screws. Looks like you were having fun slicing stuff up on your cordless chainsaw-I wanted to get one and join you!