First off, I am NOT a serious lumberjack or pulp wooder, but I need a small chainsaw for cutting up limbs and small trees. I despise pulling on a cord to start a machine. And am limited by the weight I am comfortable swinging around w/ a moving blade w/ my current health issue (a completely different problem). So, I am looking at cordless chainsaws. I am leaning towards the EGO POWER+ 56-volt 18-in Brushless 5 Ah (Battery and Charger Included), primarily because Lowes has it in stock and available today. But am also considering the Kobalt 80-Volt Max 18-in Brushless 5 Ah (Battery & Charger Included); but not available until Monday. Although I have a buddy w/ a used one he is willing to sell at an unknown price. Have looked at Dewalt and Stihl as well, But narrowing it down to something that is local and available before this weekend. I am having a heart catheter next week and want to get as much done before that as possible.
So, should I stick w/ the bigger name brands or go for bigger power? The prices are comparable between the two above saws. BUT, I do have other Dewalt tools, but only 20V batteries. So should I stick w/ Dewalt to have the extra (but small) batteries as backup? Others to consider? What says this brain trust?
So, should I stick w/ the bigger name brands or go for bigger power? The prices are comparable between the two above saws. BUT, I do have other Dewalt tools, but only 20V batteries. So should I stick w/ Dewalt to have the extra (but small) batteries as backup? Others to consider? What says this brain trust?
