Battery powered chainsaw

[Retired Educator]

I have the Milwaukee M18 16" chainsaw. Honestly wouldn't recommend it unless your just cutting small trees or branches. The chain oil reservoir has leaked from day one, and you overheat batteries after like 3 cuts on a decent size tree. I have 4 batteries and even cycling through them I have to stop for a while to let them all cool down.

There's not necessarily anything wrong with a break every so often. A rest stop for a brew is always welcome.

 

[Retired Educator]

Love my Stihl electric saw. Wouldn't necessarily recomend for cutting firewood, but trimming around the yard it's perfect. Have cut trees up to 6-8" with no problems. Not perfect but it starts everytime I pull the trigger, assuming I put a battery in it. Do think the chains aren't overly durable but they are relatively cheap and easy to install.