Chain saw for the road

[Hittheroad]

I usually take hand saws to get me out of trouble in back country.
But if you need something more look at the Stihl battery powered saw. It costs a bundle but when I was given a Stihl gift certificate I took the plunge.
It cuts fast and well, the chain hardly ever needs sharpening and the battery lasts and lasts and lasts. It charges fast so those with a solar panel can wait for half hour of sun and hook up the inverter. No gas, no smell, no explosion hazard, You do need bar oil.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Looks like you can pick one up for about $249,after $100 rebate. Neat tool idea.
Frank

 

[Hittheroad]

Looks like you can pick one up for about $249,after $100 rebate. Neat tool idea.
Frank


I believe that is the price without battery or battery charger. I suspect where they are headed is a free tool with every battery.

 

[Silvertip47]

WOW!!! Sounds perfect. I have a small Husky that cuts like no tomorrow but no gas would be a plus!!!!

 

[craig333]

Still needs bar oil. My Sears chain saw works great. Just leaves a pool of oil behind it. Thank god it has a case. Interesting concept. I'd really like to see one in action. I really can't imagine the battery lasting on a big log. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Hittheroad]

Still needs bar oil. My Sears chain saw works great. Just leaves a pool of oil behind it. Thank god it has a case. Interesting concept. I'd really like to see one in action. I really can't imagine the battery lasting on a big log. Hope I'm wrong.


You are quite right the battery performance is hard to imagine.
It does last longer when used in a stop and go mode. I get about 2 hours when limbing a tree where much time goes to dragging limbs into a brush pile.

A couple of days ago I cut some 20 inch plus Cherry logs. No stress on the battery but the 10 inch blade made things fun.