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Good call!

Thanks! It’s the Milwaukee Bolt with Husqvarna X-COM!

We have worn them both a pretty good deal, and I would definitely steer you to the Tree Rex. More features for the money. I would never purchase a saddle without thigh rings.

Unfortunately the tree had to be removed for the new cross walk electric junction box…

@@RootedArborists ok, thanks

Big ole backyard cotton wood

@@stevenletzelter3388 okay, thank you 👍

I can’t speak to any of the brands stated numbers- I generally take manufacturers at their word, but I’m sure they all state numbers under ideal circumstances. We are not saying it’s a direct comparison to gas saws, but we do see it is a big step in the viability of battery saws. It is a great option for those that want or need to start making the conversion. BTW, we stated that the lack of long bar options was a con. We have run 24” and 28” bars with pretty good success (species dependent for sure)!

That’s a Husqvarna T540i! It’s currently my favorite top handle!

How you see the knot

Nah, that's Thomas. New guy chilling under the porch like he's the foreman.

Runtime isn't an easy metric to measure - it really depends on usage, species, and material size. You will get noticeably different run times between power output modes. It's ~40 minutes to charge from 0-100%. You won't get any battery to run full power for 40 minutes straight, but I don't really know of any situations where you would need to cut for 40 straight minutes either. You will certainly need a minimum of 4 battery packs to run this saw professionally. When we have access to an outdoor outlet we generally get permission to plug in our charging system, and we have yet to meet a client that was not ok with that. If we are working at a site without power, we try to plan ahead for the job. And we typically carry the battery packs in our work trucks.

@@RootedArborists and also all the wood I cut except for the scrap branches was removed by hand and wheelbarrow . You see that is the real world..my point is unless you have a power source nearby and at least 4 spare batteries these things are useless only good for light duty and even for that far too heavy . My 500i is only around 16lbs with a 20inch bar and full tanks . And it's near enough got twice the power and it's even cheaper to buy once you factor in all the spare batteries you would need ..homeowners who are green minded then yes go for it

@@RootedArborists You don't need to cut for 40 straight minutes? Tell that to a huge pile of wood that I need to cut to a size for furnace. At least 2 hours of work. Speaking of Battery chainsaws - Dewalt 20inch user here - batteries runtime are easy metric to measure. Tell us what wood you cut, how thick it is and how long batteries lasted. Used 51 volt, 12 Amp battery (which in funny way is the same price as a saw) and it last about 10min of work. Take all this into consideration.

I totally get that, but I wouldn't have too many reservations about rapid charging Forge packs. The newer packs from Milwaukee, Kress, and Husqvarna are all designed specifically to rapid charge. Rapid charging is vital for the professional user. Side note, All three of those brands have pretty fantastic warranties!

@@RootedArborists I buy homes, fully remodel them, then sell them. I am not an Arborist but I find myself using a chainsaw a lot. I understand the need for fast charging and yes newer batteries can be fast charged. They can handle electricity being forced into the cells hard better and handle the excessive heat better but they will still degrade faster. For example hypothetically let's say a forge battery last 200 fast charges before a noticable degrade (needing replacement). That same battery would probably last 250+ being slow charged before noticable degrade. Also Milwaukee does have a wonderful warranty like you mentioned and I have used it quite a few times.

The plate style batteries are not affected by rapid charging

I believe the sprocket is an Oregon part. Pretty easy swap with the right pliers. I am really referring to average yard trees. I now there are big trees everywhere but not all tree crews handle the big stuff. Our crew typically live in would 30"-55", so we still use a lot of larger gas saws. We are mostly in hardwood, unless we get into some monster Tulips or Cottonwoods near the bottom lands. I think this saw will thrive in soft wooded conifers (sub 30") out your way!

How do you like the ECHO 2500? I love the 2511T's. Good comp comparison of the 620P. This saw represents a good step forward!

@@RootedArborists We have two 2500s and love them. Would definitely buy another when the time comes. We also have a 355T which I like because of the power. When the wood gets a little too big we switch to the 355T with a longer blade but the 2500s will cut anything you point at it, as long as you have enough battery. The 2500s are light, good torque. You will need a couple of the 2.5Ah batteries. They won't take the 5.0 Ah battery to keep the weight down.

I 100% agree! I think the barrier on entry for new climbers can be overwhelmingly expensive. We should get together and curate a couple of lists based on regional needs for new climbers.

We have tried the 20" Commercial. We have enjoyed it so far, review to come later this year. No dice on the Pro 24" yet.

Milwaukee Bolt with the Impact Armor insert. The orange ears are the Husqvarna X Comms, which are a must have!

@@RootedArborists I talked to my local dealer and will be getting some X comms I run cardos right now But those helmets are pretty slick!!!

The Milwaukee definitely has greater peak power, but it comes with a heavier saw. The Ego feels really good in the hand, but I am always a little leery about digital displays on OPE tools.Overall, we have really enjoyed both. Ego review coming soon!

​@RootedArborists is the extra weight with the extra 10cc of power or does it become less menuvarable, especially for a small person?

I love the 500 as you know sir!

@RootedArborists Dang. I hate when I leave comments late at night and then I come back to find that I sound like a boomer with 30 years of video watching experience..... 🤦‍♂️

I feel you on the weight, but If the batteries crap out after two years, I will probably just warranty (3 year warranty) them and get a brand new set!!

Do you have much experience running them?

@MilwaukeeTool new saw is looking good!

Can this saw be run with a “ raptor” chain. The reason is for fire department use. We run stihl 462’s for “vertical ventilation. Generally, for the steals, we swap out the sprocket for one that counts for a larger pitch such as a 404 but we still run a 20 inch bar