IS A CHEAP BATTERY CHAINSAW ANY GOOD?

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • Can a sub £100 battery chainsaw actually be any good at all? I have a first look at a Katsu, which uses twin Makita battery's. how does it stack up to a Dewalt Flexvolt? How do they compare to a petrol saw?
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Komentáře • 88

  • @kenrobinson9989
    @kenrobinson9989 Před měsícem +17

    Hi George. Well that was an interesting Video. But I must say that saw not starting was the best laugh that I've had in a long time. Cheers matey.

  • @philgardener7018
    @philgardener7018 Před měsícem +6

    A great video thanks George. Ive had my makita battery saw 5-6 years. I can get it out the shed and it always works straight away. One benifit of battery tools is no noise. When we had a job cutting some trees down in a town. we could start 7am as the saw makes no noise

  • @rogerofrhodri
    @rogerofrhodri Před měsícem +4

    The Hawksmore could double up for smoking out rats...lol

  • @sitandfish
    @sitandfish Před měsícem +7

    Plus that gold chain can be worn out to the pub. Cheers! 👍

  • @HootMaRoot
    @HootMaRoot Před měsícem +6

    From what I know from my neighbour and their endeavours with a cheap battery chainsaw, great for cutting back well overgrown hedges and small tree limbs. And it was cheaper than getting someone in to chop them back or buy a big brand only to use it once every few years

  • @seanpower773
    @seanpower773 Před měsícem +5

    I changed over to E5 fuel and it makes a hell of a difference to that crap E10 on starting and running mate.

  • @WhiskeyGulf71
    @WhiskeyGulf71 Před měsícem +5

    I have a Stanley Fatmax battery chain saw, it runs off the Stanley Fatmax V2 18 volt batteries.
    It’s small at 14 inch but it can run a larger bar, it’s compatible with the Oregon chain & bars that are on my other petrol saws.
    I love the simplicity of the Stanley, it’s light, tool-less bar tensioning, very powerful & it goes for ages on a 4ah battery.

  • @honeybadger781
    @honeybadger781 Před měsícem +4

    For 80-90 quid one of those would be pretty handy in the garden for me. Cheers

  • @philleeson7835
    @philleeson7835 Před měsícem +3

    Petrol/gas saws are great if they're used regularly but if they're left for any length of time they can be a B'stard to start. But if you're only using a saw occasionally the battery ones are great. For somebody doing a bit of fire wood for their home , battery saw all day long.

  • @ianmckay1780
    @ianmckay1780 Před měsícem +3

    Good, thanks George, now I know a bit more than I did at the start.

  • @petrokemikal
    @petrokemikal Před měsícem +3

    Id like to see the Katsu with a decent chain, to be fair the dewalt and sthill will have good chains, the katsu is probably bike spares ..

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly7999 Před měsícem +2

    Great comparison and review George, Thank You👌👍🙏🙂

  • @jonbennet162
    @jonbennet162 Před měsícem +1

    Great video George. Haven't laughed so much since the wasp episode. Full marks to you, just brilliant. 😂😂

  • @fredharrowven1040
    @fredharrowven1040 Před měsícem +2

    Hi George, That was a great demo and I don’t think there was any better man than you to demonstrate a bunch of saws 🪚 well done George . Take care of yourself and stay safe.

  • @SAB_Agri
    @SAB_Agri Před měsícem +2

    Good one mate.
    I have few big Stihl’s but got a Milwaukee one and was impressed with it for small work..
    🤙🤙👍👍

  • @pickiewickie
    @pickiewickie Před měsícem +4

    I've got the big 36v Makita saw, it's great but really to make it really good for cutting anything big, you have to use 5ah batteries as a minimum, probably 6ah batteries, which are very expensive! It's a good saw, but I am contemplating buying a petrol machine to go alongside it, probably an Echo as heard good reviews about them

  • @peterfarbrace3604
    @peterfarbrace3604 Před měsícem

    Great video, good comparison. I bought the smaller dewalt one and use that for the lopping up smaller branches of fallen trees before using my husky petrol for the bigger bits and trunk. Deffo got their uses. Have to say that you trying to start the hawksmore was brilliant 😂

  • @gmartin8240
    @gmartin8240 Před měsícem +3

    Great video George, Dewalt always does great kit . 🔧👍🚜

  • @nicholaspratt7934
    @nicholaspratt7934 Před měsícem +2

    There is a thing doing the rounds that in 2 or 3 years there will only be one battery tool standard fitting, a bit like even iPhone now going over to USB C.

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for the video George great job on the comparison of chainsaw 👍❤️. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️.

  • @leenewman4344
    @leenewman4344 Před měsícem

    I bought a spear and Jackson 2 stroke about 15 years ago, 6 pulls with the choke on and 2 with it off, and it fires every time, only ever replaced the chains, £150 well spent.
    I've got an oragon electric 16' for logging at home, 80 quid from bandq several years ago, had new chains and bushes, but again a bargain, ideal for logging in the back garden!

  • @MrFarmallm0722
    @MrFarmallm0722 Před měsícem +1

    If I had that Dewalt saw, I would paint that little tightening tool a different color so that if it falls out, you can find it better on the ground.

  • @trevorsidley7697
    @trevorsidley7697 Před měsícem +1

    My 16" Oregon Battery Chainsaw weighs just 5.4kg and has "Tool-less" Chain adjustment and best of all is "Self Sharpening". Good for c600 cuts. And Oregon are famous for Chainsaw Bars.

  • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
    @LewisgardenservicesLtd Před měsícem +4

    Absolutely love my Stihl top handle battery saw👌 nice comparison

  • @craigdoig9486
    @craigdoig9486 Před měsícem +3

    22:20 great content

  • @robertsmith9810
    @robertsmith9810 Před měsícem +1

    like your log holder neat bit of kit

  • @gchubb
    @gchubb Před měsícem +2

    Great video as always. Interesting to see the comparison between saws. Don't call me out, but that Katsu is a bit dodgy not having a chain brake ( in case of kick back) especially for
    inexperienced people.
    Have a good week. Looks like its getting drier now.👍🏻🚜

    • @GeorgeSaunders
      @GeorgeSaunders  Před měsícem +1

      It's definitely dodgy not having a proper chain brake, certainly something to consider 👍

  • @mikeroutledge6929
    @mikeroutledge6929 Před měsícem +2

    I dont know why they put such long bars on these battery saws, drags the power down, put a 14 inch on and see the difference, i had a go with a Stihl battery saw with a 14 inch bar, lasted ages on one battery, probably did 60/80 cuts in 3 inch wood and logged a 8 inch limb up into logs , was 10 foot long or so, will be interesting to see how the Katsu and Dewalt go on one charge

  • @ianhaggart1438
    @ianhaggart1438 Před měsícem +1

    Evening squire... hope your keeping well.. iv run 😅 a bosch electric chainsaw for numerous years yip.. the attached by a cord type 😅 flippin brilliant 15 years and one plastic drive gear replacement but just the usual bar/chain changes... excellent of of a generator to which is always hand to have about.... im just cautious about having loads of different batterys kicking about and not using them properly and killing the battrys lifes in the neglect. But i see there place to. Cracking work on the comparison vid.. stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @sandymcghee3328
    @sandymcghee3328 Před měsícem +2

    Great video George 👍👍👍

  • @fhwolthuis
    @fhwolthuis Před měsícem +3

    Project Farm is a top channel 😀💪🏼

  • @casto-
    @casto- Před měsícem +1

    On the contrary George, we were talking about a cheap battery saw next to the chipper as we were running stihl 461 saws on the ground. Still won’t get me away from petrol though 😆. And forget to pick the bar nose up when you tension your chain 😬

  • @vincentwalker7134
    @vincentwalker7134 Před měsícem +1

    I'm sure that Hawksmoor was a bastard to start last time good to see you fetch a gallon of fuel on the off-chance. 😂.. Good laal comparison vid George we use a Husqavarna battery stone saw at work and it's heavy but it's got more umph than the petrol version...

  • @charleshart6992
    @charleshart6992 Před měsícem +1

    Great review George!

  • @SEPK09
    @SEPK09 Před měsícem +2

    8:15 Lol thats your workout for the day :D

  • @kevinwillis9126
    @kevinwillis9126 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks George great vid.... Take care sir....

  • @deanward2889
    @deanward2889 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant video george

  • @DJC995
    @DJC995 Před měsícem

    Hi George Nice one Battery saws come in handy the battery adapters may cause problems with the battery or tools over time mate has a log croc Thanks again

  • @youjustlikeit3774
    @youjustlikeit3774 Před měsícem +1

    I keep my gas saws well maintained and ready to go but when my chums aren't looking, I grab the electric saw every time. 😉

  • @Jeff-bg7pt
    @Jeff-bg7pt Před měsícem +1

    Interesting video

  • @billupstateny9151
    @billupstateny9151 Před měsícem +1

    A fair test 👍

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 Před měsícem +2

    Cheers ❤

  • @CrazyBikerGuy
    @CrazyBikerGuy Před měsícem +1

    Little hack to save yourself and your back just put the saw on the ground and then pull the cord all the way out and then let go. Not great for the handle but it does spin a lot faster and generally starts the B###rds

  • @nicholaspratt7934
    @nicholaspratt7934 Před měsícem +2

    They'd all be better on green wood.

  • @meathfarmer6234
    @meathfarmer6234 Před měsícem

    Interest video George. Is the sparkplug ok in the Hawkesmoor?
    Had a saw done similar, was the plug.
    Have you had any reports on the Parkside brand saw from Lidl.? Updat should be good👍

  • @johngibson3837
    @johngibson3837 Před měsícem +1

    Hey up George don't give up the day job mate, I wouldn't want any of those but would happily have that log, to be fare that cheep one is probably best pick for most of the uses you talked about, also when you tighten the chain always lift the tip of bar up when you tighten the nuts up

    • @GeorgeSaunders
      @GeorgeSaunders  Před měsícem

      Never heard of that little tip John, I'll be sure to do it in the future 👍

  • @TheGrimReaper1
    @TheGrimReaper1 Před měsícem +4

    Gas? I didn’t know you were American 😊

  • @rossl2544
    @rossl2544 Před měsícem +1

    Word of warning George be careful with that Katsu saw and the Makita batteries as there is no protection on the Katsu stuff so it will fully drain them and then they wont charge again, so keep an eye on how flat they are getting and take them off before they completely go. Also its a 36 volt saw and not 18 volt

  • @PeteWilliams-sb7nf
    @PeteWilliams-sb7nf Před měsícem +1

    Gee that must be a top saw with that gold chain I definitely buy one and if it turned out tobe junk melt that gold chain down sell it and get your money back ,lol

  • @petelamps6055
    @petelamps6055 Před měsícem

    I’m away to be booking my license for the saw as I’m going to be needed during the summer and going forward! Stihl vs Husky…..if I’m putting down the cash to purchase one what would you recommend? I’m guessing stihl considering that you have one already. Great video though mate

    • @GeorgeSaunders
      @GeorgeSaunders  Před měsícem +1

      I don't think there is a lot to choose between them, a bit like DeWalt and Makita, it's just personal preference and what works better for you. See if you can try both brands before buying and see what feels more comfortable 👍

    • @petelamps6055
      @petelamps6055 Před měsícem

      @@GeorgeSaunders cheers George. My mate swears by the stihl and another is a husky man….I am a snob and do want a trusted well built brand and I’m also willing to spend the extra cash to get quality kit, I just need to pass the test first. 👍

    • @GeorgeSaunders
      @GeorgeSaunders  Před měsícem +1

      @@petelamps6055 good luck Pete, let me know which way you swing 👍

    • @petelamps6055
      @petelamps6055 Před měsícem

      @@GeorgeSaunders shall do, I hope the weather has sorted it’s self out for you, take it easy mate

  • @shirleydrury5565
    @shirleydrury5565 Před měsícem +1

    Get a bow saw George cheaper than a gym membership😊😊😊

  • @sitemaster12
    @sitemaster12 Před měsícem +1

    great vid especially the green saw start up-not

  • @ianbarker819
    @ianbarker819 Před měsícem +1

    We have 6 battery saws, 2 x Stihl, 3 x Ego and a Hyundai. Still and Ego are very good, Hyundai rubbish compared to them. Hardly use a petrol saw nowadays as the battery ones are that good.

    • @GeorgeSaunders
      @GeorgeSaunders  Před měsícem

      Cheers Ian, I looked at the Hyundai and wondered what the quality would be like👍

  • @AJVAN_
    @AJVAN_ Před měsícem +2

    How are you british not depressed all the time. I mean the weather is horrible, little to no sunlight.

  • @robertsmith9810
    @robertsmith9810 Před měsícem +1

    I BOUGHT a cheep battery chainsaw of the internet it was rubbish quicker with my eye whiteness shut knife lol took my petrol chainsaw down to cozzy corner serviced new chain cut all the wood for my wood burner in quarter the time battery saw sent back good riddance i will admit better than the one bought

  • @mattsmart8157
    @mattsmart8157 Před měsícem +2

    The stilh was blunt and a milwaukee would piss all over that dewalt.

    • @GeorgeSaunders
      @GeorgeSaunders  Před měsícem +1

      The Stihl was sharp, and the Milwaukee just doesn't piss over the DeWalt does it, watch the project farm video czcams.com/video/_aBZt8m1XkQ/video.htmlsi=Iw-2hetEtyYL52BT

  • @-pryer8229
    @-pryer8229 Před měsícem +1

    I like stihl or husavana , interesting video

  • @darrenbrown4234
    @darrenbrown4234 Před měsícem +1

    You don’t need batteries or petrol if you have a proper hand saw 🪚

  • @bobpaterson1845
    @bobpaterson1845 Před měsícem +1

    Nice review George 👍 ill forgive you for making me cough into my coffee ☕ when you were doing the start you b,,,,,d dance 🩰🩰🤣🤣 as you said none of the battery powered saws are gonna be used for prolonged heavy use 👍