Cordless Chainsaw dilemma

[weeds]

Prepping for our 2 maybe 3 year lap of AUS heading off in 18months time.

Currently have a petrol Stihl petrol, been really good. Although stored outside of vehicle don’t really want to much around with petrol.

All my cordless gear is Milwaukee, also have a 12v charger. Although doubt I’ll take any of it on the trip, very tight on space.

I see Milwaukee have a chainsaw but haven’t really seen anybody post up about them...although I’m thinking they all work/perform pretty much the same.

$560 for a skin at total tools.

$470 for 18v AEG with battery and 12v Charger

I looked at the AEG 54v and makita 36v but they are getting a little big

Will an 18v do for small camp fires for just two peeps.

Do I need a bigger unit

Any other brands I should consider, if I don’t go down the Milwaukee path.




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[Craig Tomkinson]

Stihl make a cordless chainsaw they have one at the school its a cracker, Craig

[weeds]

Stihl make a cordless chainsaw they have one at the school its a cracker, Craig

I was just looking at the stihl’s on line, didn’t realise they were 36v $480 ish, doesn’t look like there is a 12v charger option. Will have inverter though.


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[Bird]

Theres been numerous threads on these in recent weeks, have a bit of a dig/search

[weeds]

Theres been numerous threads on these in recent weeks, have a bit of a dig/search

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[McGirr]

Just bought an Ozito chainsaw and comes with a 5 year replacement warranty. They do a pack with blade sharpener for $199.

Mark

[Pottsy]

Weeds if you are cutting small firewood for small fires and you have a Milwaukee 12v system why not consider the 12v recipro saw and chuck in a few 4 or 6 tpi recip saw blades. I run this in my camper trailer, cordless drill, impact driver, recipro and vacuum.

[austastar]

Hi,
    And you avoid the 'No Chainsaws rule in National Parks.
Cheers

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[weeds]

Weeds if you are cutting small firewood for small fires and you have a Milwaukee 12v system why not consider the 12v recipro saw and chuck in a few 4 or 6 tpi recip saw blades. I run this in my camper trailer, cordless drill, impact driver, recipro and vacuum.

Recipe I saw is another option.

Not keen to purchase another system.

Got a PM giving a good review of the Milwaukee chainsaw


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[weeds]

Just bought an Ozito chainsaw and comes with a 5 year replacement warranty. They do a pack with blade sharpener for $199.

Mark

I suspect all 18v range probably perform about the same....

It’s just I have a bunch of Milwaukee batteries and a 12v charger

The initial outlay is up there.


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[Inland_Sailor]

I've a AEG 54V Cordless and it cuts just like a 2 stroke, given that you've a sharp chain in either. A fully charged battery last about the same time as a tank of fuel in the equivalent sized 2 stroke. Takes perhaps half an hour to recharge from flat. so if you out an about and have an inverter, solar does the job.
On the flip side, I know plenty speak highly on using a reciprocal for the job and the blades don't blunt if you hit some dirt!

[weeds]

I've a AEG 54V Cordless and it cuts just like a 2 stroke, given that you've a sharp chain in either. A fully charged battery last about the same time as a tank of fuel in the equivalent sized 2 stroke. Takes perhaps half an hour to recharge from flat. so if you out an about and have an inverter, solar does the job.
On the flip side, I know plenty speak highly on using a reciprocal for the job and the blades don't blunt if you hit some dirt!

Had a close look at the 54v AEG today, big unit. Although saw will he store outside the rig the battery and charger is big.

Bloody good price and plenty of good reviews.

I’m very tight on space.


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[gronk]

You already have a chainsaw....takes up no more room than an electric one ( except for a small can of fuel ). ?

[rags]

I’m running AEG tools these days and must say the 18volt chainsaw is a cracker.
Often you can pick them up in promotion packs like this one
https://www.aegpowertools.com.au/outdoor/products/details/18v-6-0ah-12-brushless-chainsaw-kit-acs18bs6?list=all_products&list_name=All+Products

[D4D]

On the flip side, I know plenty speak highly on using a reciprocal for the job and the blades don't blunt if you hit some dirt!

Yup and you can buy/store a heap of blades cheap and no need to sharpen. For cutting up firewood a recipro is the go, much easier and safer, for clearing trails I'd still prefer a 'proper' chainsaw.

[gronk]

I’m running AEG tools these days and must say the 18volt chainsaw is a cracker.
Often you can pick them up in promotion packs like this one
https://www.aegpowertools.com.au/outdoor/products/details/18v-6-0ah-12-brushless-chainsaw-kit-acs18bs6?list=all_products&list_name=All+Products

Can still pick up a Stihl or Huskie chainsaw for $249!!

[rags]

Can still pick up a Stihl or Huskie chainsaw for $249!!

Not in the battery powered variety
https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Products/Chainsaws/01615/Battery-Chainsaws.aspx

[weeds]

You already have a chainsaw....takes up no more room than an electric one ( except for a small can of fuel ). ?

Er yep, and am thinking I no longer want to carry petrol , two struck oil....I’ve switch away from gas for cooking so carrying a second type of fuel is the target.

You in the market for a petrol chainsaw, I may have one going cheap.


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[gronk]

Er yep, and am thinking I no longer want to carry petrol , two struck oil....I’ve switch away from gas for cooking so carrying a second type of fuel is the target.

You in the market for a petrol chainsaw, I may have one going cheap.


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If it's a good Stihl, I'll give you $100.

I carry less than a litre of premixed fuel and 500ml of bar oil.
If you are camped out in the scrub, with 2 batteries powering the fridge, have you got enough spare power to recharge a chainsaw battery ?

[weeds]

If it's a good Stihl, I'll give you $100.

I carry less than a litre of premixed fuel and 500ml of bar oil.
If you are camped out in the scrub, with 2 batteries powering the fridge, have you got enough spare power to recharge a chainsaw battery ?

We have 18months til we head off, plenty of time to fine tune our set up....if the cordless doesn’t work out over many weekenders and normal holidays than we’ll re-assess

We are about to pick up our the rig from getting it’s new fitout which includes an electrical upgrade.

200amp/hr lithium battery with 280w of solar primarily running a fridge and induction cook top as required.

If we are desperate to have a fire and needed to cut some wood and happen to be short on power than I’d just start the engine (way quieter than a petrol chainsaw), which has a perfectly good charger sitting under the bonnet or.......grab the axe and cut wood the old fashion way.


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[achjimmy]

I’d go the Milwaukee if you already have that, or the aeg if you want to leave it dedicated to your camper. Both brands share tech as they are all owned by a HK company that includes Ryobi.

I think most of the battery saws I reasonable , personal preference is for a company who’s been in the battery game as good battery tech is harder to develop than good chainsaw tech. Stihl and husky are good saws but Reasonably new to battery’s (stihl seem to have made a meal off it with several different battery styles assuring you can’t share tools)

The other chainsaw that gets a good wrap is ego. Not sure on the saw but there 56v battery tech is considered the best even outperforming Milwaukee in back to back tests .

Although I have a battery chainsaw I carry in the car, for long trips I have a stihl mini boss that has a dedicated space case with fuel, oil , chaps etc that goes on the roof . I figure the day you are really going to need to clear a decent tree (high country ) nothing short a quality petrol saw will cut it 

[D4D]

I figure the day you are really going to need to clear a decent tree (high country ) nothing short a quality petrol saw will cut it 

x100

[weeds]

I’d go the Milwaukee if you already have that, or the aeg if you want to leave it dedicated to your camper. Both brands share tech as they are all owned by a HK company that includes Ryobi.

I think most of the battery saws I reasonable , personal preference is for a company who’s been in the battery game as good battery tech is harder to develop than good chainsaw tech. Stihl and husky are good saws but Reasonably new to battery’s (stihl seem to have made a meal off it with several different battery styles assuring you can’t share tools)

The other chainsaw that gets a good wrap is ego. Not sure on the saw but there 56v battery tech is considered the best even outperforming Milwaukee in back to back tests .

Although I have a battery chainsaw I carry in the car, for long trips I have a stihl mini boss that has a dedicated space case with fuel, oil , chaps etc that goes on the roof . I figure the day you are really going to need to clear a decent tree (high country ) nothing short a quality petrol saw will cut it 

Cheers

I only have a Stihl MS180, bottom end of the range.

Thanks for tip on ego....

I have a Poptop conversion therefore not trying to carry anything on the roof, solar is taking up 2/3 of the space therefore not much space for anything else. Currently have maxtrax and a water proof bag will take up the rest.


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[glenm64]

AEG have got a promo on if your in the market for a mower too.
https://www.aegpowertools.com.au/products/details/58v-4-0ah-18-brushless-lawn-mower-kit-alm58li402?bonus_offer_id=98

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[glenm64]

Can anyone with the AEG 58v tell me the current draw of the charger. Cant find chargers specs online.

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