Cordless saw: Stihl MSA 300 vs. 200?

[scbk]

Looks good

 

Here's my cargo bike off to do a few wee jobs with the battery strimmer!

 

 

[Al Gordita]

2 minutes ago, scbk said:

Looks good

 

Here's my cargo bike off to do a few wee jobs with the battery strimmer!

 

 

Nice! I really wanted a front-loader but couldn't find any decent second-hand ones, new ones were too expensive so I settled for the bike my neighbours were selling and adapted it to my needs.

[Peter 1955]

Well, Stihl have moved the goalposts with their BOGOF on batteries and selected tools. With the thought at the back of my mind that we're going to be pushed/led/cajoled/coerced away from petrol, this tipped the scales for me. A cost of nearly £1500 becomes much nearer £1000. ( Around £1100 actually ) 

My apprentice has retired, at 90 years old, I thought he'd have had a year or two more left, but apparently not.  😉 It became apparent to me that when working solo in my yard, the cable was becoming a real nuisance, which it hadn't been when I had to move about much less. 

After a missed delivery date, I picked up a 300 yesterday, with two batteries and a charger. Once I've had a go with it this afternoon, I'll report my findings, and if I hate the thing, a large portion of humble pie will be eaten. My son's has used one at his place, and he quite liked it ( with the standard complaint about the safety switch ).