Chainsaw thoughts

[6feetdown]

I've got a Husky 136 basically a home owner saw.
Cuts ok but forever having issues, I think the coil is on its way not an expensive fix.
I always swore I would go battery next as don't use it all the time.
Battery I would go milwaukee m18 as have plenty of batteries.
Your thoughts:-
Petrol or battery?

 

[DaveDCB]

Hybrid

I’ll get my coat

 

[bobthebuilder]

I've got a Husky 136 basically a home owner saw.
Cuts ok but forever having issues, I think the coil is on its way not an expensive fix.
I always swore I would go battery next as don't use it all the time.
Battery I would go milwaukee m18 as have plenty of batteries.
Your thoughts:-
Petrol or battery?

depends on what your cutting

 

[jd6820]

I've got a Husky 136 basically a home owner saw.
Cuts ok but forever having issues, I think the coil is on its way not an expensive fix.
I always swore I would go battery next as don't use it all the time.
Battery I would go milwaukee m18 as have plenty of batteries.
Your thoughts:-
Petrol or battery?

Petrol currently, I know battery stuff has come along way but the batteries degrade over time and infrequent users may find that worse than a petrol item that emptied of fuel and run dry will generally work again years later. Added to the fact the petrol items usually have far more power. I run a Husky and a Stihl, both good saws for different jobs the Stihl is my everyday go to as it is small and light (MS250). The Husky is a pro grade saw and gets used on bigger jobs which is a rare thing hence using Aspen to fuel it.

So given the choices I’d go for a petrol.

 

[Lancs Lad]

Stihl if you want to start it once it's warm.
Husky will get you some obscure friends
Battery for absolute hassle free experience.
All depends one what you want to achieve ...

I love my battery for firewooding and quick stuff and have used it way more than I thought was originally bought as a dead wooding saw but gets used for all sorts.

If I wasnt already in the Stihl system I'd just grab the relevant platforms saw. M18 won't go far wrong . They do have a top handle arriving this year ..

I've my eye on the new MS220T but it's mega money but having run one side by side it's a quick and powerfull as the 201t .

If you bored jump on arbtalk and ask the same question...dont say I didn't warn you.

 

[6feetdown]

depends on what your cutting

Nothing too big small trees fallen stuff on the ground

 

[Lancs Lad]

Nothing too big small trees fallen stuff on the ground

That's case grab the m18

 

[DaveDCB]

Battery = fine if you can wait for it to charge
Petrol = endless power after a petrol station visit

 

[6feetdown]

Stihl if you want to start it once it's warm.
Husky will get you some obscure friends
Battery for absolute hassle free experience.
All depends one what you want to achieve ...

I love my battery for firewooding and quick stuff and have used it way more than I thought was originally bought as a dead wooding saw but gets used for all sorts.

If I wasnt already in the Stihl system I'd just grab the relevant platforms saw. M18 won't go far wrong . They do have a top handle arriving this year ..

I've my eye on the new MS220T but it's mega money but having run one side by side it's a quick and powerfull as the 201t .

If you bored jump on arbtalk and ask the same question...dont say I didn't warn you.

I used to be on there but unable to retrieve my password a few months back. I'm pretty sure I asked that question 10 years ago

That's case grab the m18

Not to bad a price naked either

 

[JD450A]

Wait for the parkside 20V team chainsaw to come back, get 4x 4ah batteries and thank me later.
Chances are the chainsaw will be a 40v one in its next incarnation too.


I genuinely brought it as a Joke, but for anything small it's now my go to saw!

I wouldn't recommend the homeowner battery Husky for a chainsaw as the batteries are in my view stupidly expensive for the returns.... although the pole saw I have is fantastic they don't seem up for properly high demand stuff.

 

[6feetdown]

Wait for the parkside 20V team chainsaw to come back, get 4x 4ah batteries and thank me later.
Chances are the chainsaw will be a 40v one in its next incarnation too.


I genuinely brought it as a Joke, but for anything small it's now my go to saw!

I wouldn't recommend the homeowner battery Husky for a chainsaw as the batteries are in my view stupidly expensive for the returns.... although the pole saw I have is fantastic they don't seem up for properly high demand stuff.

I was told earlier forget anything from stihl or husky until you get into the 500 plus bracket as all made in China.
400 ish was advised to go for Echo
Petrol versions

 

[JD450A]

I was told earlier forget anything from stihl or husky until you get into the 500 plus bracket as all made in China.
400 ish was advised to go for Echo
Petrol versions

Tbh I've had some good cheap saws at that end from husky in particular, also some £40 "it's fkd" (Change the petrol) saws from stihl that would of been in that price range new.... biggest problem with them is they are uneconomical to repair..... so when they die you are practically forced to spend another £300ish for a bit that should only cost £100 with it fitted (and would do if it was a larger saw).

Echo is ok, as is Mitox..... Used both, Rate both, wouldn't buy either as they are again throwaways.

Biggest game changer for petrol is premixed aspen type fuel...... I buy the Stihl stuff at £25 a pop for 5L..... but when I go to start my saw if starts instantly.

 

[6feetdown]

Tbh I've had some good cheap saws at that end from husky in particular, also some £40 "it's fkd" (Change the petrol) saws from stihl that would of been in that price range new.... biggest problem with them is they are uneconomical to repair..... so when they die you are practically forced to spend another £300ish for a bit that should only cost £100 with it fitted (and would do if it was a larger saw).

Echo is ok, as is Mitox..... Used both, Rate both, wouldn't buy either as they are again throwaways.

Biggest game changer for petrol is premixed aspen type fuel...... I buy the Stihl stuff at £25 a pop for 5L..... but when I go to start my saw if starts instantly.

I've not put aspen in it yet waiting to finish the 2 stroke got 5 ltrs ready to go.

 

[JD450A]

I've not put aspen in it yet waiting to finish the 2 stroke got 5 ltrs ready to go.

The fire is the best place for the 2 stroke I've a s**t load of stihl shots we got given to fire in the skip

 

[Lancs Lad]

Wait for the parkside 20V team chainsaw to come back, get 4x 4ah batteries and thank me later.
Chances are the chainsaw will be a 40v one in its next incarnation too.


I genuinely brought it as a Joke, but for anything small it's now my go to saw!

I wouldn't recommend the homeowner battery Husky for a chainsaw as the batteries are in my view stupidly expensive for the returns.... although the pole saw I have is fantastic they don't seem up for properly high demand stuff.

That took longer than I thought

But bang on the DIY Stihl etc stuff ain't as good go for your normal battery system.
But the pro AP Stihl and husky stuff is unbelievably good on battery life etc but big bucks.

 

[Lancs Lad]

Tbh I've had some good cheap saws at that end from husky in particular, also some £40 "it's fkd" (Change the petrol) saws from stihl that would of been in that price range new.... biggest problem with them is they are uneconomical to repair..... so when they die you are practically forced to spend another £300ish for a bit that should only cost £100 with it fitted (and would do if it was a larger saw).

Echo is ok, as is Mitox..... Used both, Rate both, wouldn't buy either as they are again throwaways.

Biggest game changer for petrol is premixed aspen type fuel...... I buy the Stihl stuff at £25 a pop for 5L..... but when I go to start my saw if starts instantly.

Absolutely but I pay 18ish for aspen.
Like most things tho the older saws can be bombproof . I had an old 130 that was bombproof wish I'd never flogged it. Was very much laughed at as a DIY saw but frig it was reliable.

 

[JD450A]

But bang on the DIY Stihl etc stuff ain't as good go for your normal battery system.
But the pro AP Stihl and husky stuff is unbelievably good on battery life etc but big bucks.

The biggest issue with the "DIY" Stihl and Husky is the fact they are determined to make there product wank by making the batteries horrifically expensive.

Think the 2ah ones I run where nearly £100 a unit if I couldn't do a deal. It's wank because the tools themselves are perfectly good. My 9" husky cut off saw is fantastic for the time it runs..... I keep meaning to take a battery apart and fit some Chinese aftermarket cells.

The drill type battery tech is tbh the way to go. I suspect the Makita battery saw would be fantastic for home use.

 

[Canal Navvy]

I got a 36 volt top handle brushless Makita saw for those odd jobs that are best done quietly.
As others have said the modern battery saw is so good they soon become the go to saw for everyday use, (cor it's good to be able to admit to using a climbing saw on the ground without being roasted by the arbtalk.co.uk police )

 

[Furniss]

Been impressed with my 36v makita if I need a small saw at work and for weekend odd jobs at home when you want to be respectful in the village it's perfect - has its limits of course size wise.

 

[Lancs Lad]

I got a 36 volt top handle brushless Makita saw for those odd jobs that are best done quietly.
As others have said the modern battery saw is so good they soon become the go to saw for everyday use, (cor it's good to be able to admit to using a climbing saw on the ground without being roasted by the arbtalk.co.uk police )

Joke innit , oh no we can't sell you a little Stihl or husky topper without tickets..but go buy any other make online or eBay whatever talk about outdated legislation.