Best Mini Pruning Chainsaw Review | Ryobi Milwaukee Makita 🌴🌴🌴

Is bigger and powerful always the best? In this video I review 3 of the most popular mini pruning chainsaws sold at Home Depot. Along the way, I discover that one of these models has a place in my garage.
The three models that I review are the Ryobi 8 inch 18v one+ model P5452BTL, Milwaukee m12 12v 6in fuel hatchet model 2527, and the Makita LXT 18v brushless 8" small chainsaw XCU06Z.

0:00 Intro
1:36 Ryobi
3:18 Milwaukee
5:28 Makita
6:59 Testing

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[patriciaannetripp]

A 76 year old single senior lady, doing all my own yard work for the past 20+ years. I found your review extremely thorough and so helpful. Thanks a bunch!

My reciprocating saw is a Ryobi and it doesn’t take a standard/universal blade; nor do they make a pruning blade for it. Was quite annoyed when I found this out. As for their mini chainsaws, apparently do not make replacement chains available— no auto oiler is also a no no for me. Will not be buying any more Ryobi products; I bought a 4 piece kit back in 2008; 5” circular saw, drill, reciprocating saw and flashlight (the latter never used!!) Then I bought a 18 V weed eater and sander; these two use same battery and charger. These all work well, so was thinking of buying a mini chainsaw as I have the appropriate battery and charger already— but not after this review!

[peterdement]

Before adjusting the chain consider removing the battery.

[NGMonocrom]

Another content creator pointed out something very important. He chose the Ryobi not because it was the best or the fastest at getting the job done. But because it wasn't the heaviest, and the chain spun slower than some of its competitors. Making it more controllable thanks to the weight, the slower rotation, and the slightly shorter length. But unlike some 6-inch hand-helds that only have room for one hand, the Ryobi 8-inch one requires two. Again, more control. Plus, being a DIY brand, the core customer user isn't going to need something for felling trees all day long.

[tgsgardenmaintenance]

I've had the Milwaukee M12 for about a month now, and it's excellent!

[snipe]

Ah man, the Makita looked like it was the monster of the group too!

[UltimateToolReviews]

I have the Ryobi and the Makita, definitely love the Makita, it's an awesome little saw.

[J-Colt]

I got the skil 6” saw earlier this week and used today to clear out wild trees and rose of Sharon between 2 wooden fences between mine and neighbors. I was using hedge clippers but stuff getting too thick. Saw was awesome. Look and size much like the Milwaukee one. Got the saw, 5 ah battery and charger for $129 off Amazon.

[OKBAOK]

I thought the Makita 🙂 thanks for the review 👍👋

[barnyard]

Thanks for the video! I'll be picking up the Makita. I would like to have the Ego CSX3000. I just wish the design was better as in no harness for the battery but I get it.

[share-]

Thank you for the information, it was very helpful!

[John-celk]

Loved my 6" M12 Milwaukee, but it just ate its second gear drive in little over 3 years. Can't find gear drive to replace again, not available now. Only seasonal usage cutting basically only <4" branches then into 16" kindling lengths . Weak gear drive design, being steel type of hypoid gear meshing with soft aluminum gear teeth that wears down, then strips. I'm now waiting for my Makita 10" that's a direct drive and made more-so for professional Arborists. I'm done with gear drives. Good review. Thank you.

[icyrene]

I luv my Makita..you didn’t mention the turbo button..hidden kick…lol…

[robertthompson]

If your budget is so tight that you need the Ryobi, maybe consider buying a bow saw. A decent one will cut just as fast and for a fraction of the price.

[sirajuddinkhantalukdar]

Pl. Tell me about stand which keeps wood perfectly

[philipdove]

When will we be seeing a review of the new ego cxs5000 or cxs2005 20" chainsaw 55cc equivalent? Thanks

[jeffpriest]

I have the m12 hatchet and it works amazing it blows my mind that it’s only 12v and keeps up with the bigger ones. To me it’s perfect

[gtaus]

IIRC, Ryobi deliberately slowed down the chain speed on this pruner so it would never need bar oil. That's supposed to be a feature for some homeowners, I guess. I'm not convinced. The Ryobi sure was a lot slower than the others. My questions, why would anyone buy a small pruner like these when you can buy a reciprocating saw, that can be used for many tasks, and just put a 9-inch pruning blade on it? Have you considered a test between a reciprocating saw with pruning blade and one of these pruners? I just don't see the need for any of these small pruners if you have a reciprocating saw. But I could be wrong. Nice review of these pruners just the same. Thanks.

[jockobacumbo]

You should probably remove the battery when working on the chainsaws, just in case.

[beezer]

You not getting any snow yet Andy? I'm dying for a review on the new EGO single stage. I haven't seen any good videos on it yet. One guy did one but he only had like a inch or less of snow and never talked about how the auger assist works.

[bobbystewart]

Honestly, I feel like if the ryobi had a bit more chain speed, it might b a better bet. Looks like it’s a lot slower than the others.