How much and what size limbs are you planning on cutting? I used my Stihl HT 101 quite a bit over the weekend at my buddies place trimming limbs and cutting small cedars off at the ground.

 

I don't have any feedback on the Stihl, but my dad has a Ryobi battery powered pole saw and he loves it. It won't cut really thick branches or limbs, but it makes quick work of small to medium stuff.

 

I looked at Stihl and they were pricey for what I needed. Went with a Poulan. Has a lithium battery that I have yet to drain down while using. I would be Stihl is right up there or above the best, just depends on your budget and how often you'll use it. Love my Stihl chainsaw.

 

i too found myself in the same situation last year, for the money, after much research, i bought the kobalt brand from lowes, found a coupon and got it for about 170, 8 inch bar, plenty of power, good warranty on the tool and separate battery warranty good also

 

Gonna give these a look. Are replacement chains easy to come by?

Lots of good feedback from all.

Thanks!

 

I have a Stihl battery chainsaw and hedge trimmer. Great equipment.
Wife loves running the battery hedge trimmer so that's a win-win.

I also have other Stihl gas chainsaws of different sizes but the electric has its place.

My pole chain saw is gas, bought it before electric came out.

 

I’m looking at getting a stihl as well. Anyone use their electric blowers? Would be great to blow the patio before dinner without smelling like gas.


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I bought the Ryobi, 12" lithium battery. Works great and safer than my gas Stihl because once you release the button it's off, so when stretching to cut a branch, saw isn't running as it's coming down after cutting through the branch-plus quieter. I looked at the Stihl-was pricey and 8" blade, so got the Ryobi. 40 volt. Simple to use.

 

I have a gas powered Stihl pole saw. It'll cut through some big limbs but it will dang sure wear you out.