Anyone have advice about which type of electric or battery powered chain saw I should buy?

- I am a short lady, 5 ft tall, so I don't want anything massive or heavy.
- I will be cutting thin saplings, maybe 2-3 inches in diameter, and other yard brush
- do I want a saw with a power cord or battery powered?
- how long of a blade do I want? 12, 14,....18 inch??
- I already know to wear good quality eye goggles and gloves. I've used my husband's gas chain saw but it wears me out really fast, and I usually can't get the stupid thing started.

Thank you kindly.

Anyone have advice about which type of electric or battery powered chain saw I should buy?

- I am a short lady, 5 ft tall, so I don't want anything massive or heavy.
- I will be cutting thin saplings, maybe 2-3 inches in diameter, and other yard brush
- do I want a saw with a power cord or battery powered?
- how long of a blade do I want? 12, 14,....18 inch??
- I already know to wear good quality eye goggles and gloves. I've used my husband's gas chain saw but it wears me out really fast, and I usually can't get the stupid thing started.

Thank you kindly.
I have an electric McCullough 18" 4.5 hp model and it rocks!
I don't think a battery powered one would last too long doing the kind of work that chainsaws do.
Mine turns on quickly and the chain stops immediately after you release the button.
This unit is light but after a hour of cutting it seems heavier.
For what you said you'd be using it for, this one might be ideal for you. I'm really happy with mine.

For the same price or less - gas powered.

No cords to deal with, get tangled up in, rechargers needed....

My wife is 5' tall, no more, even on a clear day, and she loves the feel and power of that thing, even it is a measly 14 incher, revving up in her control.....

Much more powerful, in all sizes, and readily, easily usable for a smaller person.

For the same price or less - gas powered.

No cords to deal with, get tangled up in, rechargers needed....

My wife is 5' tall, no more, even on a clear day, and she loves the feel and power of that thing, even it is a measly 14 incher, revving up in her control.....Much more powerful, in all sizes, and readily, easily usable for a smaller person.

Dude, she asked about a chainsaw! And quit exaggerating!:buddies:

:smoochy:

Go with a corded model, batteries increase weight

Thanks everyone for the advice. I hope to get some outside stuff done before the summer heat hits.


:cartwheel

I've used my husband's gas chain saw but it wears me out really fast, and I usually can't get the stupid thing started.

Thank you kindly.

Husband's chainsaw???

Why bother...? Use the husband, problem solved!

Go with a corded model, batteries increase weight

:yeahthat:
And for a 2-3 inch sapling, you can even use a corded sawsall; just get a wood cutting blade. Like APS said, corded models are lighter; and if you're not gonna use the sawsall much after that, just get a cheap one with a plastic casing. Even they are pretty sturdy.

I trimmed trees for over 12yrs and have used many different types and sizes of chainsaws.... and yes..I am a female! :cartwheel

I would recommend a climbing saw, they are light weight and can be used by one hand (would not recommend you do that..:lol:) and are easy to start.


ALSO CHAPS, CHAPS, CHAPS! Chainsaw cuts are bad...they dont go back together in a nice fashion!

Bailey's - Husqvarna T435 Arborist Chainsaw with 12" Bar and Chain (http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=HVF+T435+12&catID=)

couldnt get to the Husqvarna site.....

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Anyone have advice about which type of electric or battery powered chain saw I should buy?

- I am a short lady, 5 ft tall, so I don't want anything massive or heavy.
- I will be cutting thin saplings, maybe 2-3 inches in diameter, and other yard brush
- do I want a saw with a power cord or battery powered?
- how long of a blade do I want? 12, 14,....18 inch??
- I already know to wear good quality eye goggles and gloves. I've used my husband's gas chain saw but it wears me out really fast, and I usually can't get the stupid thing started.

Thank you kindly.

Just a thought here. Much safer and the blades are cheap. You can get a demolition blade that should cut a 6" limb easily.

Just a thought here. Much safer and the blades are cheap. You can get a demolition blade that should cut a 6" limb easily.

true.... much safer

Just a thought here. Much safer and the blades are cheap. You can get a demolition blade that should cut a 6" limb easily.

Good call. We use ours all the time for trimming little stuff.

Plus, it can be used for all sorts of things, metal, etc, that an electric chain saw can't.

Just a thought here. Much safer and the blades are cheap. You can get a demolition blade that should cut a 6" limb easily.

But it's not a plug in.....and Ha Ha BTW. Beat'cha to it.

If you're just gonna use this sawzall for this ONE little tree, buy the cheapest one there is; electric or battery; whichever one's cheaper. :shrug:

I have an electric McCullough 18" 4.5 hp model and it rocks!
I don't think a battery powered one would last too long doing the kind of work that chainsaws do.
Mine turns on quickly and the chain stops immediately after you release the button.
This unit is light but after a hour of cutting it seems heavier.
For what you said you'd be using it for, this one might be ideal for you. I'm really happy with mine.

Please turn in your man card and do not pass go or collect 200 dollars.

I trimmed trees for over 12yrs and have used many different types and sizes of chainsaws.... and yes..I am a female! :cartwheel

I would recommend a climbing saw, they are light weight and can be used by one hand (would not recommend you do that..:lol:) and are easy to start.


ALSO CHAPS, CHAPS, CHAPS! Chainsaw cuts are bad...they dont go back together in a nice fashion!

Bailey's - Husqvarna T435 Arborist Chainsaw with 12" Bar and Chain (http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=HVF+T435+12&catID=)

couldnt get to the Husqvarna site.....

Professional Chain Saws – Tree Service Chainsaws | STIHL (http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/tree-service.html)

I bought a electric chain saw last year to clean some brush out back. Will you come over and show me how to use it properly? I've never had the oppurtunity to play with a chain saw before, I want to do it right. Get me going and I'll let you sit back and watch and laugh at me.

I bought a electric chain saw last year to clean some brush out back. Will you come over and show me how to use it properly? I've never had the oppurtunity to play with a chain saw before, I want to do it right. Get me going and I'll let you sit back and watch and laugh at me.

will do!!! .... bring your lawn beyotch over so I can understand how to cut grass..... WE can sit back and learn!!

will do!!! .... bring your lawn beyotch over so I can understand how to cut grass..... WE can sit back and learn!!

you want me to bring my lawn biatch to your house? Re-think this. Then lawn biatch would know where you live. All bets are off at that point.

you want me to bring my lawn biatch to your house? Re-think this. Then lawn biatch would know where you live. All bets are off at that point.

BLIND FOLD HIM :duh:

my yard is not that large.... tell him walk straight 10 steps.. stop.. turn to the right.. two steps... 10 steps forward... stop ... turn to the left.... 2 steps



.... he is good at the turn to the right.. and turn to the left part!!! :lol:

Please turn in your man card and do not pass go or collect 200 dollars.
You might be a redneck if...:shrug:

You might be a redneck if...:shrug:

I have a little limb sawing chain saw on the end of a telescoping pole. Very light and removable. Very weak though. Couple of branches and it needs recharging. Better than setting up and climbing a ladder though.

I have a little limb sawing chain saw on the end of a telescoping pole. Very light and removable. Very weak though. Couple of branches and it needs recharging. Better than setting up and climbing a ladder though.
I can relate! I used to work for the telephone company and I only had the manual version to cut down trees and trim branches. It was a half moon attachment with a very sharp saw blade on the end and, in many instances, I would have to put it on an 18 foot long pole. Sawing branches of that were more than 20' over my head was a serious workout! I'd have given anything for an electric one back then...