[Shop-talk] battery chain saw

[Brian Kemp]

Not a direct answer, but hopefully useful.

I have a gas chain saw, but cut more branches than trees and was in the 
need for a battery pole saw I bought one of these from Harbor Freight:

ATLAS 80V Brushless Cordless, 10 in. Pole Saw
https://www.harborfreight.com/brands/atlas/80v-tools/80v-brushless-cordless-10-in-pole-saw-tool-only-59209.html

The line also has a ATLAS 80V Brushless Cordless 18 in. Chainsaw
https://www.harborfreight.com/brands/atlas/80v-tools/80v-brushless-cordless-18-in-chainsaw-tool-only-56937.html

Both have good reviews.  The pole saw is fantastic.  Last Labor Day HF 
had a promotion where if you bought a battery (now $139), you got a free 
tool.  I also picked up an Atlas battery pole hedge trimmer that is 
great.  With both tools, the battery outlasts my arms.  I've been very 
impressed with both tools.  My current battery tools are Makita and I 
couldn't justify the price for the above items for occasional use.  I 
previously used Dewalt and the lower priced Dewalt had bad reviews for 
plastic parts breaking.

HF also has a well reviewed lower priced BAUER 20V Cordless 10 in. Chainsaw:
https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-cordless-10-in-chainsaw-tool-only-64940.html

Brian

On 4/30/2025 9:52 AM, john niolon wrote:
> since I'm an old guy I'm considering buying a battery chain saw..  
> with 75 oak trees on the lot I get lots of dropped limbs in the winter 
> from 1" up to 3" and I think this is easier than manual 
> saw...especially since I saw my 92 year old neighbor destroying yard 
> debris
> using one in one hand, the other holding the limb.;
> any recommendations on brand, voltage, size...  budget is a 
> consideration as is weight... remember, I'm an old guy
> thanks
> john
>
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