Oregon battery saw

[IronMike]

I’ve been pondering about getting a battery saw to keep on the Logbullet, nice and easy to use and quick to start if I need to quickly nip a limb off or even fell a tree as most stuff I am working with is pretty small (first thinnings)

 

I've used the Husqvarna one, and found it reasonable. Having a quick browse about you can get the Oregon one with a 16 inch bar plus a 6.0ah battery plus a charger for around £360. 

 

Anyone got any experience using one? I’ve always found Oregon stuff to be decent enough quality, but had never heard of their chainsaw range before.

[Stere]

Dunno didn't do well in group test review:

 

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[Matthew Storrs]

Not sure about the Oregon, but I have the Makita and with 2 5ah batteries and charger it can be had for under £300. Very pleased with it for what it is and I think a few others on here who have it agree

[IronMike]

Cheers! I’ll check the Makita one out, thanks.

Edited August 29, 2019 by IronMike

[IronMike]

Makita DUC353Z 36V Brushless Chainsaw with 2 x 5.0Ah Battery & Twin Port Charger

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This the one you have?

[Matthew Storrs]

That’s the one- got mine off amazon which was a bit cheaper. If you planning felling 8” plus with it all the time then forget it but as a ‘handy I have in the cab’ saw it’s brilliant and I use mine for all sorts of crap.

 

[billpierce]

Id get the 355. Got proper chain tensioner not plastic one

[outinthewood]

I've been giving the Husqvarna 535 Li XP a run and it now has a full time place in the back of the jeep as it's great for setting out first thin racks etc. I get almost 2 hrs on the "save" setting felling and snedding with a 9amp battery. I was very sceptical of the chain it arrived with but it's proved far better than I expected !

Edited August 30, 2019 by outinthewood

[IronMike]

Bill do you mean the 535? 

 

Im a little confused at what’s what worth the Husky ones. Is the 535 the current top model or is it the 536? Can get the 536 on a package deal for £499, and the 535 for £565 ?

[peatff]

2 hours ago, IronMike said:

Bill do you mean the 535? 

 

Im a little confused at what’s what worth the Husky ones. Is the 535 the current top model or is it the 536? Can get the 536 on a package deal for £499, and the 535 for £565 ?

 

Bill is recommending the Makita DUC355Z I think.