Are there any decent cordless chainsaws?

We're looking to cut down a few small (3-6" diameter) trees.

Brand recommendation? Anyone have experience with the cordless chainsaws on the market?

I'm not looking for a gas chainsaw and I know what the best brands are so, please, lets stick to the question in hand. Thanks!
Redchic, I want a cordless chainsaw and am looking for anyone who has experience with them. Everyone who answers, suggests getting a gas chainsaw, which is not what I'm looking for. At this point, I may just use a bow saw. Thanks for all the answers.

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11 Responses to “Are there any decent cordless chainsaws?”
  1. san s says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

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  2. chelsea says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Yes there are they are just really hard to find

  3. phenom_run says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Ive never seen a good cordless chainsaw, that isnt gas powered

  4. bandit254xp says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    gas powerd is the only way to go i use husky's and iv never seen a cordless chain saw

  5. Trey C says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    no there aren't any good cordless chainsaws

  6. rlbendele1 says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    For the small trees you are cutting, just use a cordless reciprocating saw. I have a Robbi, used with a big tooth saw blade I have cut down up to about 6" . Not great, but beats using a hand saw. Although a good quality bow saw works good if you are in good physical shape.

  7. David M says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Makita and DR check web sites for more information good luck.

  8. redchic01 says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    I'm a little confused…. you are looking for a cordless chainsaw, but then say that you're not looking for a gas saw??? Hmmm…well this is my experience with them. At work I use gas saws all the time and electric occasionally. Personally I prefer Stihls (to me they are easier to make adjustments to). But amongst most sawyers that I know and work with…. it's pretty much a toss up between Stihls and Husky's (husqvarna) and nothing else! Especially when it comes to reliability and endurance.

    Anyhow, you shouldn't need a very high powered saw to do what you're talking about, so get a small one (I'm thinking none larger than a stihl 230) and save your back and pocket book! The 230 has done very well for us. Even though it is a smaller saw, it does quite a job and will last for many years if well taken care of.

  9. olivia54984 says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    There are some wonderful handsaws on the market for under $10 that have the blade that folds in on itself and are about 2' long when extended,including the handle.

    I cut down several trees in the 3"-4" range with less than 8-10 passes. They cut very easily and very quickly. This type of saw is excellent for the small job or infrequent sawing jobs.

  10. oldmancripplecrotch says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    They do make a cordless chainsaw but I cant think of the name of it. I think it might be a black-n-decker. I saw it at Ace Hardware but no I have never used one, I think it clamped around the tree for safety reasons.Sorry I cant remember anymore information on it.
    Good luck

    Oldman

  11. donkanard says:
    June 27, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    If you've only got a few small trees just get a brush trimming saw from your garden supply.
    To answer your question 'no there isn't a battery operated chain saw that's worth a poot'

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